THE
WAR OF THE REBELLION
A COMPILATION W THE
RECORDS
OF THE
UNION AND CONFEDERATE ARMIES.
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PUBLISHED UNDKR THK DIRECTION OF
The Hon. DANIEL S. IiAMONT, Secretary of War,
BY
MAJ. GEORGE W. DAVIS, U. S. ARMY,
MR. LESLIE J. PERRY, CIVILIAN EXPERT,
MR. JOSEPH W. KIRKLEY, CIVILIAN EXPERT,
Board of Publication.
SERIES I— VOLUME XLIX— IN TWO PARTS.
PART II-CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.
WASHINGTON:
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.
1897.
V
II.-VOL XLIX
CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, AND RETURNS RELATING TO
OPERATIONS IN KENTUCKY, SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA,
TENNESSEE, NORTHERN AND CENTRAL GEORGIA, MIS
SISSIPPI, ALABAMA, AND WEST FLORIDA, FROM MARCH
16 TO JUNE 30, 1865.*
UHSTO^S" CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.
[MARCH 16, 1865. — For Grant to Sherman, referring to operations of
forces under General Thomas, see Vol. XLVH, Part II, p. 859.]
KNOXVILLE, March 16, 1865 — 9 p. m.
(Received 2.10 a. in. 19th.)
Major-General HALLECK:
Major-General Canby has ordered, under date of March 4, through
Major-General Dana, nearly all the effective cavalry force in West Ten
nessee to report to General Griersou, at New Orleans. Under orders
from the War Department, General Canby is authorized to give orders
for the movement of troops in West Tennessee and see to and protect
the navigation of the Mississippi River. It can protect itself, as it
overflowed its banks from Memphis to New Orleans and is still rising.
For months no boats have been interrupted, and at present no enemy
can approach the river. This cavalry cannot be used in Mississippi or
in swamps of Gulf Department till the water subsides, and can be used
in West Tennessee to advantage. I would request that the troops in
West Tennessee be placed entirely under my command and General
Canby's order countermanded.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Huntsville, Ala., March 16, 1865.
General ELLIOTT:
GENERAL: The Second Division of this corps will remain at Hunts-
ville until ordered by Major-General Thomas to proceed to Kiioxville.
The transportation of this division will be shipped to said place as here
inafter mentioned. In the absence of the major-general commanding,
Brigadier-General Elliott, commanding Second Division, Fourth Army
Corps, will have charge of shipping the transportation of the corps and
* For Correspondence, etc., from January 1 to March 15, 1865, see Part I. For Corre
spondence, etc., relating to operations in Kentucky, Southwestern Virginia, Tennes
see, Mississippi, Northern Alabama, and Northern Georgia from January 1 to 23, 1865,
see Vol. XLV, Part II.
3
4 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
will take command and control of all troops and property of the corps
left at this place. All of the artillery and the transportation of the
corps, including ordnance train, supply train, hospitals, animals, <&<.;.,
will be shipped to Knoxville on railroad cars in the following-mentioned
order, to wit : First, the Artillery Brigade with its batteries, transporta
tion, &c. ; second, the transportation of the First Division; third, the
transportation of the Third Division; fourth, ambulance corps with its
ambulances, hospital wagons, animals, &c. ; fifth, the pontoon train
with all of its transportation, animals, &c. ; sixth, the transportation
of the Second Division. Shipment will be made in the order above
mentioned as far as railroad cars can be furnished. Officers having
charge of trains to be shipped will report to General Elliott for orders
and instructions.
By order of Major-General Stanley:
J. S. FULLEKTON,
Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
PulasM, Tenn.7 March 16 , 1865.
Brig. Gen. L. THOMAS,
Adjutant- General, U. S. Army:
GENERAL: 1 would most respectfully make the following recom
mendations for brevet promotions for the following-named officers of
my staff: Capt. E. T. Wells, assistant adjutant-general of volunteers,
to be major by brevet for gallant and meritorious service July 20, 18(>4,
on which day he was severely wounded, and to be lieutenant-colonel by
brevet December 15, 1864, for the battle of Nashville. First Lieut.
Louis T. Morris, Nineteenth Infantry, aide-de-camp, to be major by
brevet for battle of Nashville. No two officers in the service are more
deserving, and no two of like grade can be found who have performed
more valuable services. Throughout the Atlanta campaign these offi
cers were with me, and 1 feel the Government owes them this recog
nition of their services. They are brave, energetic, active officers, who
have earned promotion by their gallantry and industry. Nothing is
more grateful to a soldier than a knowledge that his humble services
are recognized and appreciated.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
K. W. JOHNSON,
Brigadier- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
No. 59. ] Knoxville, Tenn., March 16, 186;~>.
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111. The Eleventh Michigan Volunteer Cavalry will move from here
to-morrow arid encamp to-morrow night at Strawberry Plains and there
await orders from the major-general commanding. The quartermaster's
department will furnish one wagon to the above regiment for the trans
portation of forage from the depot to camp.
By command of Major-General Stoneman :
G. M. BASCOM,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Louisville, Ky., March 16 ', 1865.
ADJUTANT-GENERAL IT. S. ARMY,
War Department :
SIR: The towns of Jefferson ville arid New Albany, Ind., are opposite
the city of Louisville and are, in fact, part of it. These towns formed
part of the District of Kentucky, but are supposed not to be in the
Department of Kentucky. For many reasons, I suggest that they be
placed under my control. There are several hospitals and other public
establishments there that can be much more easily and advantageously
managed from here than from the headquarters of the Northern Depart
ment at Cincinnati. The proper police of the city of Louisville and
the river makes such an arrangement necessary.
Very respectfully.
JOHN M. PALMER,
Major- General, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 12. ) Louisville, Ky., March 16, 1865.
The following-named officers are hereby announced upon the staff
of the major-general commanding: Capt. E. B. Harlan, U. S. Volun
teers, assistant adjutant -gen era! ; Capt. L. B. Folsom, One hundred and
first Illinois Infantry, provost-marshal; Capt. Henry Howland, assist
ant quartermaster, chief quartermaster; Lieut. L. S. Babbitt, ordnance
corps, chief of ordnance. They will be obeyed and respected accord
ingly.
By command of Major-General Palmer:
J. P. WATSON,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 18. 5 Louisville, Ky., March 16, 1865.
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5. Bvt. Brig. Gen. James F. Wade, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby
assigned as post commander at Coviugton, Ky., and will proceed at
once to that place and relieve Col. A. Duncan, Seventy-second U. S.
Colored Infantry. Nothing in this order will be construed as affecting
General Wade's duties as commander of the camp of rendezvous estab
lished at Coviugton by General Orders, No. 11, from these headquar
ters. Colonel Duncan, on being relieved, will assume command of his
regiment.
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By command of Major-General Palmer:
J. P. WATSON,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Fort Gaines, Ala., March 16, 1865.
Rear-Admiral H. K. THATCHER,
Commanding West Gulf Blockading Squadron, MoMle Bay :
ADMIRAL : I propose to move a column of 9,000 men to morrow morn
ing up the coast, crossing or turning Bon Secours Creek at the most
6 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
favorable points, crossing the East Branch of Fish Eiver as low down
as practicable, and striking the North Branch near Dannelly's Mills,
where the crossing will be made. Another column of 10,000 men will
move by water through Bon Secours and Fish Eiver Bays, debarking
at a point about one mile below Dannelly's Mills. In this movement we
shall need the co-operation of the navy, both for convoy and for trans
portation, to the extent that you may be able to assist with your light-
draft vessels, and by a demonstration up the bay with the heavier
vessels. This movement will probably be made on Sunday morning,
the troops embarking at this place on Saturday night, so as to be in
the neighborhood of the entrance of Fish Eiver Bay early on Sunday
morning. I design to make a demonstration on the west side of the bay
by landing a brigade of about 2,000 men on Cedar Point on Saturday,
but this will be limited to a demonstration that will have the effect of
drawing oif the attention of the enemy from the movement on the east
side of the bay. Will you do me the favor to give us such aid as you
can from your squadron, and I shall be pleased to receive any sugges
tions that you may think proper to make in relation to the co-operation
of the two arms.
Yery respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
U. S. STEAMER EICHMOND,
Mobile Bay, March 16, 1865.
Maj. Gen. EDWARD E. S. CANBY,
Commanding District of Florida and West Mississippi :
GENERAL: Your communication of this date is received. I shall be
most happy and ready to give you all the assistance in my power. Six
tin-clads are all the light draft vessels at my disposal. They will be
ready at any moment. The admiral will probably be here this afternoon
or to-morrow. I shall dispatch a tug to New Orleans this afternoon.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
THEO. P. GEEENE,
Captain, Commanding Naval Forces, Mobile Bay.
SPECIAL ORDERS, | WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 128. j Washington, March 16, 1865.
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74. By direction of the President, Capt. John C. Palfrey, IT. S.
Engineers, is hereby assigned to duty as assistant inspector-general of
the Thirteenth Army Corps, with rank and pay of lieutenant-colonel,
under the act of July 17, 1862, to date from March 15, 1805.
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91. By direction of the President, Maj. John Hough, assistant adju
tant-general, U. S. Yolunteers, is hereby assigned to duty with the
Sixteenth Army Corps as assistant adjutant-general, with the rank
and pay of lieutenant-colonel, under act of July 17, 1862, to date from
March 15, 1865.
92. By direction of the President, Maj. J. J. Lyon, Twenty-first
Missouri Yeteran Yolunteers, is hereby assigned to duty with the Six-
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teenth Army Corps as assistant inspector-general, with the rank and
pay of lieutenant-colonel, under act of July 17, 1862, to date from
March 15, 1865.
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By order of the Secretary of War:
E, I). TOWNSEND.
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ) HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 5. ) March 16, 1865.
Maj. Gen. P. J. Osterhaus, U. S. Volunteers, is assigned to duty as
chief of staff of the major-general commanding. Eeports and returns
of the different staff departments will be made through the chief of
staff, and any orders or instructions communicated by him will be
respected and obeyed.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
0. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ) HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 0. ) March 16, 1865.
Engineer officers and acting engineers of divisions and detached
brigades will actively collect all information within their reach relating
to the military features of the country over which this army is to
operate, and report the same without delay (illustrated by the neces
sary pen or pencil sketches) to the chief engineers of their respective
army corps, who will note the contents of such reports and immediately
transmit them to the chief engineer of the military division, with such
information of like character as they can collect from all sources.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
0. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Fort Gaines, Ala., March 16, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE,
Barrancas, Fla. :
A column of 9,000 men from the Thirteenth Corps will move to-mor
row morning from Mobile Point, turning Bon Secours and Fish Eiver
or Weeks7 Bay, and striking the North Branch of Fish Eiver about
six miles above its entrance into Weeks' Bay. A column of 10,000
men from the Sixteenth Corps will move on Sunday, the 19th instant,
by water through Bon Secours and Fish Eiver Bays, and debark at a
point six miles up the North Branch of Fish Eiver. The remainder of
these corps now here will follow immediately to the point of concen
tration. The Thirteenth Corps will probably move up the east bank
of Fish Eiver, and the Sixteenth between that river and Mobile Bay,
8 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
uniting at Deep Hole, about four miles below D'Olive's Creek, which
will be made the depot for our supplies and material. Your own com
mand will move from Peusacola on Sunday, preceded by the cavalry
under Lucas. The object of your movement has already been indicated
to you verbally, and I will only repeat briefly that the main object of
your movement will be that of supporting the cavalry while engaged
in the destruction of the Mobile and Montgomery road as far up as
Greenville, or as far as it can safely go, and when this is accomplished
and the cavalry has rejoined you, joining the main body on Mobile Bay.
I do not wish to trammel you by any special instructions, but leave the
route and distance to which you move entirely to your own judgment,
as you have at Pensacola more reliable information as to the character
of the country, the condition of the roads, and the force to be opposed
than any that we can have here. Your command must be embarrassed
with as little transportation as possible, five days7 rations being carried
by the men and five days7 in wagons. Diminish the regimental trains
as much below the limits of the general order as you may find neces
sary, the object being to take nothing that is not indispensable to
efficiency. Take no more of the pontoon equipage than you consider
absolutely indispensable. Until the troops designated for the garrison
at Barrancas arrive, it will be necessary to leave one or two regiments
of General Hawkins7 division at Barrancas for garrison purposes. The
effective force of the First Florida and Second Maine Cavalry will be
attached to your command, and you will leave in place of them one of
the regiments of Lucas7 brigade, preferably the one last arrived, as its
horses will not have recovered from the effects of the voyage. The
Florida cavalry know the country thoroughly and will be particularly
valuable to you as scouts. Put yourself as soon as possible in commu
nication with the force on Mobile Bay and keep me advised as fully as
you can of your movements and prospects.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. K. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES
AT MOBILE POINT, ALA.,
No. 21 J. ) Fort Morgan, March 16, 1865.
Col. H. M. Day, Ninety- first Illinois Volunteers, is hereby assigned
to the command of the Second Brigade, Third Division, Thirteenth
Army Corps.
By order of Brig. Gen. W. P. Benton:
J. D. KOUSE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 1. ) Fort Gaines, Ala., March 16, 1865.
1. The Third Division and. the First Brigade, Second Division, will
march under command of Brigadier-General Beuton at daylight to-mor
row, the 17th instant, to Dannelly7s Mills, on Fish Kiver, following as
nearly as possible the Fort Morgan and Blakely telegraph road, there
to await orders. The command will move with ten days7 field rations,
four days7 in haversacks and six days7 in wagons. Fifty rounds of
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ammunition per man will be taken ou the persons of the men. The
ammunition train of Colonel Bertram's brigade only will move with the
command. Five days' forage will be taken.
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By order of Major-General Granger:
F. W. EMERY,
Captain, and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, > HDQRS. 3D Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 1. ) Fort Morgan, Ala., March 1(1, 18<>:j.
1. The Third Division, Thirteenth Army Corps, will inarch at 5 a. in.
to-morrow, March 17, 1805. Four days' field rations must be taken in
haversacks and fifty rounds of ammunition upon the persons of the
men. All ammunition in excess of this which regimental commanders
have already drawn will be at once turned in to Lieut. J. M. Shields,
acting ordnance [officer], Third Division.
2. The order of march Avill be as follows: Third Brigade, Colonel Krez
commanding, in advance 5 Twenty-first New York Battery; Second
Brigade, Colonel Day commanding; Twenty- sixth New York Battery;
First Brigade, Colonel Grier commanding.
3. All regimental and brigade teams will carry five days' forage for
their animals.
By order of Brig. Gen. William P. Benton:
FRANK ADAMS,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CAVALRY BUREAU, OFFICE OF SPECIAL INSPECTOR,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Louisville , Ky., March 17, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Commanding, &c. :
GENERAL: I this morning addressed to you at Kiioxville the follow
ing telegram:
AYent to Nashville 14th to see you. Hatch, by order General Wilson, has turned
over all horses and most of his arms to First Division. AVill you order Hatch's
division to Lexington, Ky.? General Palmer earnestly requests this. I cannot
mount Hobson's command, and it will take near two months to mount and ami
Hatch. In the meantime if Hatch was at Lexington with some regiments mounted
immediately he could be of great service to General Palmer. This course is sug
gested by the Bureau, and I was directed to see you on the subject. Will the general
answer by telegram?
It having been impracticable within the limits of a telegram to
explain myself fully I address you further upon the subject. I also
inclose a copy of telegram this morning received from Gen era! Wilson,
from which you will observe that Hatch's division is now entirely dis
mounted and has but 2,000 serviceable arms in the command.* It is
impossible to mount and equip them where they are without a very
considerable delay, and until this is accomplished they can hardly
render much service. With the command at Lexington, Ky., the regi
ments as soon as armed and mounted can be made such temporary use
of by General Palmer as occasion may demand, and upon the complete
mount and equipment of the whole division may be disposed as desired.
General Hobson's command is composed principally of twelve-months'
troops, whose term of service is about half out, and it seems to me
* See Wilson to Chambliss, Part I, p. 909.
10 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. &, C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
that it would be very bad policy to rearm and remount these troops
as cavalry, and in this opinion the Bureau fully concurs. The service
able horses, arms, and equipments now in the hands of this command
might be turned over to General Hatch's division, and they be armed
and equipped as infantry arid be rendered serviceable at once. At
present they are comparatively worthless. Should this meet your
approval I will go to Lexington upon the arrival there of Hatch's divis
ion and attend personally to the matter, leaving Captain Goodenow
here to forward horses and ordnance. In this event I would like to
have an order from you authorizing the disposition I have suggested of
the horses and arms of Hobson's division.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. P. CIIAMBLISS,
Maj., 4th U. S. Cav., Special Inspector of Cav., Mil. Div. of the Miss.
U. S. STEAMER REINDEER,
Off Nashville, Tenn., March 17, ISM.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army,
Comdg. Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn. :
GENERAL: I have the honor to inform you that in compliance with
your wishes and in obedience to the orders of Lieutenant-Commander
Le Roy Fitch, commanding Tenth District Mississippi Squadron, I have
been up the Cumberland Eiver with this vessel and U. S. steamer "Vic
tory as far as Wolf Creek Shoals, a point about forty miles below Camp
Burnside (Big South Fork). On these shoals I found five feet scant
water and thought it imprudent to go farther on a rapidly falling river.
I made landings at all important points and at many farm-houses and
impressed the people with your desires and intentions in regard to
themselves as forcibly as possible. 1 incline to the opinion that the
information will be rapidly carried into the interior and ultimately yield
good results. I saw no guerrillas, and consequently had no trouble. I
was told, however, and I think truthfully, that on Sunday last, 12th
instant, a force of about 100 rebels had crossed the Cumberland from
Celina at the mouth of Obey's River, with what intentions and under
whose command I could not ascertain. This intelligence I communi
cated to commanding officer at Carthage and to the camp of wood chop
pers at Dixon's Springs, about thirty miles lower on the river. A good
deal of apprehension exists on the north side of the Cumberland, caused
by the movement of bodies of guerrillas and their rumored purpose of
concentrating to attack the camp above alluded to. The force which
crossed at Celina may have been en route for the rendezvous.
I have the honor to be, general, your obedient servant,
H. A. GLASSFORD,
Acting Volunteer Lieutenant, Commanding.
CHICKASAW, ALA., March 17, 1865 — 7.30 a. m.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn.:
My command will be all across this afternoon; all arrangements will
be finished to-morrow, and if the'roads permit will march next day. I
can hear no reliable news of military movements from the Gulf or
elsewhere.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Maj or -General.
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HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Chickasaw, Ala., March 17, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. HATCH,
Commanding Fifth Division, Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL: During the absence of the First, Second, and Fourth
Divisions you will remain with your division in its present camp, using
all proper exertions to prepare it for the field with the utmost possible-
dispatch. In order to secure horses, arms, and equipments you are
authorized to communicate with the supply departments, Major Price,
Major Chambliss, Captain Green, or any other persons connected with
the cavalry service, to send officers and regiments in turn to Louisville
or Edgefield, and if necessary to go in person to either of these places.
You must lose no opportunity to impress upon the Cavalry Bureau,
Ordnance Department, and General Thomas the present destitute con
dition of your command. An officer should be sent at once to look
after the horses which are being recuperated, with orders to secure
enough of them for your command, and to send forward without delay
all that are at present fit for service. Captain Carling, the chief quarter
master, will proceed at once to Nashville and Louisville and use his utmost
exertions to have horses furnished you, and to perfect the arrange
ments for hurrying them forward. I shall write to Captain Green, spe
cial inspector of the corps, to get Spencer carbines, Blakely cartridge
boxes, and Stewart attachments for you if the country can possibly sup;
ply them. The wagon trains of the corps will be left under your care.
They will be parked at Waterloo or Eastport, as you may think best,
and held at all times in readiness to march to any point designated by
General Thomas or myself with supplies of ammunition and rations.
It is now supposed that as soon as you are mounted and equipped ready
for service that you will move toward Central or Eastern Alabama for
the purpose of joining the corps. Until you receive other orders from
proper authority you will in no way allow your command to concern
itself in the cotton or other produce trade, Major-General Thomas hav
ing submitted the entire matter of trade on the Tennessee Eiver to such
regulations, under the orders of the President, Treasury and War
Departments, as the naval authorities may choose to adopt. You are
authorized and directed, however, to take cognizance of all trade con
traband of war which may come under your observation. The opera
tions of the Treasury agents for confiscable or abandoned property are
as a matter of course legitimate, and you will give all properly accred
ited agents of this class such assistance, not prejudicial to the interests
of the service, as existing orders may require. No rations will be issued
to the people of the country except to such destitute refugees as may
come into your lines for the purpose of going North. The Government
of the United States makes no provision for the families of the soldiers
who are fighting its battles, and therefore cannot be expected to aid
those of men in arms against it. Communicate frequently to General
Thomas all information you may obtain of my movements, and endeavor
to keep up communication with me as long as possible, sending me
particularly all reliable intelligence you may obtain of Canby's move
ments and those of the enemy.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
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I) ALTON, March 17, 1365.
Maj. S. B. MOE,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
A report has reached me that just as the train was leaving Tunnel
Hill a demand for the surrender of the position was made by some
rebel force. Inasmuch as the telegraph wires are intact I send by
return train 150 men, rather upon principle that they will be required.
H. M. JUT) AH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HDQRS. DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE,
No. 66. ) Nashville, Tenn., March 77, 18(>5.
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III. The One hundred and forty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry
having been assigned to this command will proceed by rail to Hunts-
ville and report to Col. 0. C. Doolittle for duty in District of Northern
Alabama.
IV. The Sixty- first Illinois Volunteer Infantry will proceed by rail
to Franklin and relieve the Seventy-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteer
Infantry, now on duty at that place and block-houses in the vicinity.
Upon being relieved the Seventy-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
will proceed by rail to Murfreesborough and report to Brig. Gen. H. P.
Van Gleve. The horses of officers and regimental transportation of
each regiment with small escort will march.
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By command of Major-General Rousseau:
B. H. POLK,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
No. 60. ) KnoxmUe, Tenn., March 17, 18(ti.
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III. In accordance with instructions from headquarters Department
of the Cumberland, the cavalry forces now serving in this District of
East Tennessee will constitute a division to be denominated, until fur
ther orders, Cavalry Division, District of East Tennessee, and com
manded by Brig. Gen. A. C. Gillem. The First Brigade, Col. William
J. Palmer's, will consist of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania, the Twelfth
Ohio, and Tenth Michigan Cavalry Regiments. The Second Brigade,
Colonel and Brevet Brigadier- General Brown's, will consist of the
Eleventh Michigan and Eleventh and Twelfth Kentucky Cavalry
Regiments. The Third Brigade, Col. J. K. Miller's, will consist of the
Eighth, Ninth, and Thirteenth Regiments Tennessee Cavalry.
IV. In accordance with instructions from headquarters Department
of the Cumberland, the infantry and artillery now serving in this district
will constitute a division to be denominated Fourth Division, Depart
ment of the Cumberland, to consist of two brigades and to be com
manded by Brig. Gen. Davis Tillson. The First Brigade, Col. C. G. Haw-
ley's, will consist of First Regiment Ohio Volunteer Heavy Artillery,
First U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery, Second North Carolina Mounted
Infantry, Third North Carolina Mounted Infantry, Fourth Tennessee
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Volunteer Infantry, Thomas' battery Indiana Light Artillery, detach
ment engineer battalion, and baud Second Brigade, Fourth Division,
Twenty -third Army Corps. The Second Brigade, Col. H. G. Gibson's,
will consist of Second Ohio Volunteer Heavy Artillery, Thirty-fourth
Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, First Tennessee Volunteer Infantry,
Second Tennessee Volunteer Infantry, Twenty-first Battery Ohio Light
Artillery, Twenty-second Battery Ohio Light Artillery, Eleventh Bat
tery Michigan Light Artillery,* Henshaw's battery Illinois Light Artil
lery, Colvin's battery Illinois Light Artillery, Battery B, First Tennessee
Light Artillery, Battery M, First Michigan. Light Artillery, and Sev
enth Tennessee Mounted Infantry.
V. Division and brigade commanders will forthwith complete and
organize their staffs in accordance with existing orders.
VI. Captain Patterson's battery Tennessee Light Artillery is not
included in the infantry division, but will constitute a part of the
cavalry division.
VII. The First and Second Regiments Tennessee Volunteer Infantry
will proceed at once to Cumberland Gap and relieve the Second Regi-
rnent North Carolina Mounted Infantry, now at that place. The Sec
ond Regiment North Carolina Mounted Infantry upon being relieved
will move at once to Strawberry Plains, Teun., and report to Brig.
Gen. Davis Tillson for further orders.
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By command of Major-General Stoneinan :
G. M. BASCOM,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. CAV. Div., DIST. or EAST TENN.,
No. 1. i Knoxville, Tenn., March 17, 1865.
In compliance with instructions from headquarters District of East
Tennessee, of this date, the undersigned hereby assumes command of
this division. The following are announced as staff officers at division
headquarters: Capt. W. J. Patterson, acting assistant adjutant-gen
eral; Lieut. Col. I.C. Smith, acting assistant inspector-general; Lieut.
O. C. French, commissary of subsistence; Lieut. D. M. Nelson, acting
aide-de-camp; Surg. A. L, Carrick, medical director; Maj. S. Hainbright,
provost-marshal.
ALVAN C. GILLEM,
Brigadier- General, Commanding Cavalry Division.
NAV*L HEADQUARTERS,
New Orleans, March 17, 1865.
Major-General CANBY,
Mobile Bay:
I shall be with you with all speed, your communication having just
been received, 11 p. m. The fleet will co-operate as you desire.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. K. THATCHER,
Acting Rear-Admiral, Commanding West Gulf Squadron.
* Battery L, First Michigan Light Artillery.
14 KY., S. W. VA., TENN.j N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
GENERAL ^ HEADQUARTEES ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 7. ) March 17, 1865.
During the present operations, or until further orders, the Districts
of South Alabama and West Florida will be distinct, and the com
manders of each will report direct to the major-general commanding.
The records of the District of South Alabama and West Florida will
be retained at the headquarters of the District of South Alabama.
Brig*. Gen. T. Kilby Smith is assigned to the command of the District
of South Alabama, and will relieve Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger when
the corps of the latter marches.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
0. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- Genera I.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Fort Gaines, Ala., March 17, 1865.
Brigadier-General YEATCH,
Commanding First Division:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you move
your command as soon as the quartermaster's department can furnish
you transportation across the bay to Navy Cove. The command will
move by brigades, right in front. No laud transportation except such
as is allowed to division and brigade headquarters and to regiments
will be taken until further orders.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMEEY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ^ HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., FIRST Div.,
THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 9. ) Dauphin Island, March 17, 1865.
The troops of this command will embark immediately on board trans
ports in the following order : Forty-seventh Indiana Veteran Volunteers
on board the steamer Mustang; Twenty-first Iowa Volunteers on board
the steamer Brown; Ninety-ninth Illinois Volunteers on board the
steamer Groesbeck; Twenty-niiith Wisconsin Volunteers on board the
steamer Groesbeck.
By order of Brig. Gen. James E. Slack :
M. D. MASSIE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR, > HDQRS. IST BRIG., 2o Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
No- 12- ) In the Field, March 17, 1865.
The troops of this command will move to-morrow morning, the 18th
instant, at 5.30 a. m. precisely. The following will be the order of
march, viz: Special scouts; pioneer corps; Twentieth Wisconsin Infan
try, advance guard; Nineteenth Iowa Volunteers 5 Battery F, First
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 15
Missouri Artillery; Twenty- third Iowa ID fan try; Ninety-fourth Illinois
Infantry; ambulance corps; ordnance train; regimental trains; pro
vost guard.
By order of Col. Henry Bertram :
A. J. ROCKWELL,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 3o Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 2. } In the Field. March 17, 1865.
The Third Division, Thirteenth Army Corps, will move at C a. m.
to-morrow in the following order: First, Second Brigade; second,
Twenty-sixth New York Battery ; third, First Brigade ; fourth, Twenty-
first New York Battery; Fifth, Third Brigade; sixth, division train in
same order as the troops; seventh, subsistence train.
Reveille will be sounded at 5 a. m. The commanding officer First
Brigade, will detail a field officer as general officer of the day to report
to the general commanding at 6 a. m. Brigade commanders will detail
officers of the day for their respective brigades, who will report to the
general officer of the day. The commanding officer of the Second Bri
gade will detail one company as advance guard, and the commanding
officer of the Third Brigade will make a similar detail as rear guard.
The division will move at the hour named without further orders.
By command of Brig. Gen. W. P. Ben ton :
JOHN D. ROUSE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Fort Gaines, Ala., March 17, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps:
The major-general commanding directs that you designate a brigade
of the Third Division of the Sixteenth Corps (about 2,000 men) and a
section of artillery to be in readiness to occupy Cedar Point, Mobile
Bay, to-morrow, the 18th instant. The command will move without
laud transportation, except six ambulances, and the men will carry five
days' cooked rations in their haversacks. This occupation will be sim
ply a demonstration to divert the attention of the rebels from the move
ments east of the bay, and the brigade will rejoin its division as soon
as that object is accomplished. The commander will be instructed to
make as much display of his force as he can without neglecting any
precautions for security, and by the construction of roads, bridges, £c.,
convey the impression that his command is only the advance guard of
a much larger force. Mon Louis River is fordable at several points,
and it will be necessary that the troops should be on their guard
against any attempts against them by any force of the enemy; but
Cedar Point, in the event of any trouble of this kind, can be held
against any force. This contingency should be looked to.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
16 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
GENERAL ORDERS, \ HDQRS. SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 8. j Dauphin Island, Ala-., March 17, i,sY>5.
Each division commander will see that his command is provided with
300 spades or shovels, 300 axes, and 90 picks for intrenching purposes.
One wagon to each brigade will be allowed for the transportation of
these tools. Two wagons to each brigade will also be allowed for the
transportation of additional ammunition. Division commanders will
cause the cartridge-boxes of the troops to be filled at once, and an
additional supply of forty boxes to each brigade drawn. All men
serving with their regiments must be armed, and returns will be imme
diately sent in for the necessary arms and accouterments.
By command of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith:
J. HOUGH,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 21. ) Dauphin Island, Ala., March 17, 1865.
*******
II. The organization of the Second Division, Sixteenth Army Corps,
announced in Special Orders, No. 60, current series, from headquarters
Military Division of West Mississippi, is hereby modified as follows:
First Brigade, Col. J. I. Rinaker, One hundred and twenty-second
Illinois Volunteer Infantry, commanding: Twenty-first Missouri Vol
unteer Infantry, Eighty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, One hun
dred and nineteenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, One hundred and
twenty-second Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
Second Brigade, Col. J. I. Gilbert, Twenty-seventh Iowa Infantry
Volunteers, commanding: Sixth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, Tenth
Kansas Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Twenty- seventh Iowa Volunteer
Infantry, Thirty-second Iowa Volunteer Infantry, One hundred and
seventeenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
Third Brigade, Col. C. L. Harris, Eleventh Wisconsin Veteran Vol
unteer Infantry, commanding: Eleventh Wisconsin Veteran Volunteer
Infantry, Thirty-fourth New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, Fifty-second
Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Fifty-eighth Illinois Veteran Volunteer
Infantry, One hundred and seventy-eighth New York Volunteer Infantry.
*******
By command of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith:
J. HOUGH,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ^ HDQRS. SECOND BRIG., THIRD Div.,
SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 1. ) Dauphin Island, Ala., March 17, 1865.
In compliance with Special Orders, No. 19, dated headquarters Six
teenth Army Corps, March 15, 1865, the undersigned hereby assumes
command of the Second Brigade. Third Division, Sixteenth Army
Corps. Capt. A. Stephen Stewart, Company A, Ninety-fifth Illinois In
fantry, is announced as acting assistant quartermaster, and First Lieut.
John M. Read, adjutant Fourteenth Wisconsin Veteran Infantry, as
acting assistant adjutant-general.
L. M. WARD,
Colonel Fourteenth Wisconsin Veteran Infantry, Comdg. Brigade.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 1 7
HDQRS. U. S. FORCES OPERATING FROM PENSACOLA BAY,
Barrancas , Fla., March 17 ', 1865.
Brig. Gen. ALEXANDER ASBOTH,
Commanding District of West Florida :
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs me to say that in
pursuance of instructions received trom Major-General Canby, all the
cavalry force at this place will report to these headquarters and consti
tute a part of the forces operating from Pensacola Bay. The last regi
ment of General Lucas' command that arrives will report to you and
remain at this post. You will please direct the commanding officers of
these brigades to report immediately at these headquarters for further
instructions.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN F. LACEY,
Assistant Adjutant- Genera J.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
No. 64. \ Barrancas, March 17, 1865.
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VI. Pursuant to orders from headquarters Army and Military Divis
ion of West Mississippi all the cavalry force within this district will
constitute a part of the force operating Irom Peusacola Bay, under
command of Major-General Steele. The commanding officers of cav
alry (brigaded and unbrigaded) regiments will report immediately for
further instructions at headquarters U. S. forces operating from Pensa
cola Bay.
VII. The Third Brigade, First Division, having been discontinued
by the transfer of troops comprising it to other commands pursuant to
orders from headquarters Army and Military Division of West Missis
sippi, Col. L. L. Zulavskyis hereby relieved from the command of that
brigade and will at once resume command of his regiment.
By command of Brigadier-General Asboth:
J. WM. HAIGHT, JR.,
First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
CHATTANOOGA, March 18, 1865 — 9.30 p. m.
(Received L'Oth.)
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT,
City Point :
Have reached this place on my return to Nashville from Knoxville.
General Stoneman starts on Monday. He has been delayed by high
water. General Wilson will also start on Monday, lie has been
delayed by the same cause. Stanley's command will be at Bull's Gap
on Tuesday, and in good order. I have directed General Stoneman to
pass out of Tennessee by the head of the New River Valley, then move
down that valley to Christiansburg and destroy the railroad beyond
Christian sburg, about ten or fifteen miles, where there are numerous
trestles and small bridges, but not to destroy the bridge over New
River west of Christiansburg. Should he ascertain that there is not a
large force of the enemy in Southwest Virginia, and should he ascertain
on reaching Christiansburg that General Sheridan has captured Lynch-
burg, as is now reported in the papers, he will not destroy any of the
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18 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad, but to move in the direction of
Danville and threaten that place, should it be garrisoned by a large
force; but, if it be weakly garrisoned, to attack it and destroy as much
of the railroad as he can ; then withdraw toward Tennessee and observe
the movements of the enemy, reporting to me at once all his operations.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Cliickasaw, Ala., March 18, 1865.
Maj. WILLIAM P. CHAMBLISS,
Special Inspector, Cavalry Corps, Louisville, Ky. :
MAJOR: Your communication in regard to the collection, inspection,
and recuperation of broken-down horses has just been received. I am
gratified to know that our views coincided so exactly. The only special
reason I had for desiring the Edgefield stables filled up was that horses
would not be so easily diverted from that point to other commands as
from Louisville. Officers of Hatch's division seem to think that Gen
eral Thomas would not prefer other commands if they were not so far
away. I shall be satisfied, however, with whatever you determine
upon after a careful consideration of the whole case. I have authorized
General Hatch to send an officer to confer with you in regard to the
horse question generally, so that the general can make some calcula
tions as to when he will be able to take the field. Captain Calling,
chief quartermaster of the corps, will also see you soon. I don't wish
you to thiuk me impertinent in this matter, or to imagine that I have
not perfect confidence in the wisdom of your action in regard to your
remounts; but the zeal, patriotism, and soldierly conduct of Hatch and
his entire command cannot be too highly commended. The division is
certainly entitled to a thorough remount, Spencer carbines, Blakely
boxes, Stewart attachments, and good equipments. Yon need not
have any fear that they will not use them efficiently. I inclose you a
copy of a general order commending them for recent sacrifices. Citi
zens may imagine those sacrifices trivial, but you and I know they are
more important than blood. I sent also through General Thomas a
special report showing the present condition of the division. From it
you will perceive that at present it is not in condition to do any duty
whatever, except remain stationary. The carbines of which you speak
I would like to have forwarded without delay for the Second Iowa,
Sixth and Ninth Illinois. After that the number of requisitions already
sent you will do as a guide. Hatch has now about 5,000 men here and
a large number of recruits in depot in Illinois and Iowa. He will
probably have 7,000 men in sixty days. If my plans for the ensuing
campaign work out well, I shall want Hatch to join me with the corps
trains somewhere between the Black Warrior and Coosa Eivers. I
would, therefore, if for no other reason, like to have him ready to move
at as early a date as possible. Captain Green has not reported yet,
and I suppose will not be able to do so before I march. The three
divisions mounted, First, Second, and Fourth, are just in as fine a con
dition as it is possible for cavalry to be in. I have reviewed Long and
Upton, and I am sure they cannot be excelled in our army or anywhere
else. With Hatch in as good fix we cannot be whipped by rebel cavalry.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 19
[luclosuro.]
GENERAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 24. ) Chickasaw, Ala., March 18, 1865.
The brevet major-general commandingtakes great pleasure in announc
ing to the Cavalry Corps that the officers and men of the Second Iowa,
Sixth and Ninth Illinois, through Brig. Gen. Edward Hatch, command
ing Fifth Division, and Col. D. E. Coon, Second Brigade, have, with a
spirit of generosity excelled only by their gallantry, voluntarily turned
over to the First Division a large number of Spencer carbines, taking
in exchange an equal number of inferior arms of various patterns.
This, too, after they had been compelled to turn over their horses to the
Seventh Division and other detachments. Such an exhibition of zeal
for the interest of the public service, of self-denial, and of friendly
regard for their brothers-in-arms is unparalleled, and entitles the brave
men who have so cheerfully made it to the thanks and admiration of
every soldier in the corps. Troops who have distinguished themselves
by so many acts of gallantry as adorn the history of the Fifth Division
could have made no greater sacrifice. They are entitled to the best
remount, equipments, and arms the country can furnish, and every
effort will be made to secure these in time to enable them to partici
pate in the events of the ensuing campaign. This order will be read
to each regiment of the Fifth Division.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 53. ) Chickasaw, Ala., March 18, 1865.
I. Capt. E. B. Carling, chief quartermaster, Cavalry Corps, Military
Division of the Mississippi, will proceed to Nashville, Tenn., to super
intend the forwarding of horses for the remount of the Fifth Cavalry
Division and the settlement of claims consequent upon the impress
ment of horses in Kentucky and Tennessee, by order of the Secretary
of War. Captain Carling will be stationed at Nashville, Tenn., but
will, when necessary, proceed to Louisville, Ky., upon business con
nected with the quartermaster's department of the Cavalry Corps.
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By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CHATTANOOGA, March 18, 1865.
General HATCH,
Eastport :
I have received General Wilson's telegram with respect to your
division. I will take measures to have you remounted and refitted as
soon as possible. In the meantime, however, I want you to hold the
position you at present occupy.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major-General, 17. S. Army.
20 KY., 8. W. VA., TENN., K. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HIKERS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Chickasaw, Ala., March 18, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. HATCH,
Commanding Fifth Division, Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL: Forward to tlie First, Second, and Fourth Divisions any
mounted stragglers that remain behind after the corps shall march, as
long as communication is safe. All men who shall report to you coming
from furlough, hospital, &c., after the corps has moved are to be for
warded to their respective divisions mounted and equipped whenever
communication is open. These men will be collected by divisions,
under officers of the same divisions, should any report.
By command of Brevet Major- General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CITY POINT, VA., March 18, 1865.
Brigadier- General DYER,
Chief of Ordnance, Washington:
There must be a large amount of ordnance and ordnance stores in
the Departments of North Carolina and the South which cannot be of
use in either of these departments, and much of which might answer
to fill requisitions from other parts of the country. It probably will
be advisable to send siege stores from Charleston to Mobile Bay with
out waiting requisitions.
II. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
ORDNANCE OFFICE, WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, March 18, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT,
City Point, Va.:
Telegram received. Senior ordnance officer, Department of the
South, directed to consult with his commanding general and send in
charge of an officer as complete a siege train as can be spared from
that department to Mobile Bay. Quartermaster notified.
A. B. DYER,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Ordnance.
KNOXVILLE, March 18, 1865 — 8.10 p. m.
Major-General THOMAS :
Have received information, which I consider reliable, through parties
just down from the vicinity of Abingdon, Ya., to the effect that but one
range, consisting of fourteen kettles, is in use at the salt-works. The
railroad bridges destroyed last winter are not yet repaired. There is,
however, one engine and five flat-cars and two box-cars which escaped
us, and was cut off in turn, now running over that part of the road
between Glade Spring and Jonesborough, and which we did not
destroy. Between Glade Spring and New River the trains, I feel
satisfied, are not running. The Confederate authorities are now
engaged in conscripting the negroes, and send one in twenty to
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Kichmond, and a general consternation and exodus is taking place in
Southwestern Virginia. This information may be useful and I should
like it to be known, in order that any false impression in regard to the
state of things in that region may be corrected. Colonel Palmer and
his regiment have just arrived. One brigade of cavalry and one bri
gade of infantry are at or on their way to Mossy Creek, the bridge
over which was completed to-day. The river is now about as high as
it was during the rise two weeks since, but everything is standing.
GEOKGE STONEMAN,
Major-General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
No. 17. ] Knoxville, Tenn., March 7<s', J<sy;.7.
The Fourth Division, Twenty-third Army Corps, having been broken
up by orders from department headquarters, the following assignments
of district staff officers are hereby made and announced : Capt. E. B.
Whitman, assistant quartermaster, chief supervising quartermaster,
District of East Tennessee; Capt. C. B. Devereux, commissary of sub
sistence, chief supervising commissary of subsistence, District of East
Tennessee, and in charge of subsistence depot at Knoxville; Capt. H.
S. Chamberlain, assistant quartermaster, in charge of trains and trans
portation for troops in the field, and quartermaster at the commanding
general's headquarters in the Held; Capt. Eichard Burns, Company L,
.Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, is hereby detailed as acting provost-
marshal-general of East Tennessee, in the absence of Colonel Trow-
bridge, who is temporarily relieved from that duty and ordered to take
command of his regiment. No passes will be required from loyal citi
zens inside of our lines, which for the present are as follows : The Little
Pigeon Biver, French Broad, to its intersection with the Holston;
thence to Strawberry Plains, Blain's Cross-Koads, and Cumberland
Gap. This order is not to change the standing regulations in regard to
passes on the railroad.
By command of Major-General Stoneman:
G. M. BASCOM,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION,
DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 1. ) Knoxville, Tenn., March 18, 1865.
In compliance with Special Orders, No. f>, from headquarters District
of East Tennessee, I hereby assume command of the Fourth Division,
Department of the Cumberland. The following officers are announced
as members of the division staff, and will be obeyed and respected
accordingly: Capt. W. W. Deane, assistant adjutant- general; Capt. \V.
F. Houston, Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, acting assistant inspector-
general; Capt. John H. Colvin, Colvin's battery, chief of artillery;
Lieut. Thomas Brown, Eightieth Indiana Infantry, acting assistant
quartermaster; Lieut. M. B. Patterson, One hundred and eighteenth
Ohio Volunteer Infantry, acting commissary of subsistence; Lieut.
W. A. Perry, Second Maine Battery, aide-de-camp; Lieut. E. W. S.
Neff, First Ohio Heavy Artillery, aide-de-camp; Lieut. A. Pearson,
Henshaw's battery, ordnance officer; Lieut. Theodore Mallaby, U. S.
Army, signal officer; Lieut. Thomas D. Woods, Second [Ohio] Heavy
22 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Artillery, provost-marshal. All returns and official communications
will be made to Capt. W. W. Deane, assistant adjutant-general, Knox-
ville, Tenn.
DAVIS TILLSON,
Brigadier -General of Volunteer*.
NASHVILLE, TENN., March 18, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. M. PALMER,
Louisville, Ky.:
Please relieve General Watkins from whatever duty he may be per
forming, and order him to rejoin his division at Pulaski, Tenn.
SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
LOUISVILLE, March 18, 1865.
Maj. S. HOFFMAN,
Assistant A djutant- General :
Is the order for "Watkins imperative? I can make him useful here.
JNO. M. PALMER,
Major- General.
NASHVILLE, TENN., March 18, 18o5.
Maj. Gen. J. M. PALMER,
Louisville, Ky. :
The order for Watkins comes from Major-General Thomas.
SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CHATTANOOGA, March 18, 1865.
Maj. W. P. CHAMBLISS,
Inspector of Cavalry, Louisville, Ky. :
Hatch's division cannot be spared from Eastport, as it saves sending
infantry to that place. General Thomas will be in Nashville on Mon
day evening next and will probably remain until Wednesday.
WM. D. WHIPPLB,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Louisville, Ky., March 18, 1865.
Captain SHANNON,
Elizabethtown, Ky. :
(Care Hon. Sam. B. Thomas.)
Troops moved this morning from Cloverport toward Hardinsburg
and south of that point for a special purpose. Cavalry will move from
Hardinsburg to co-operate. You will go by Dawsonsville to Big Spring
to prevent the escape of guerrillas east. Put yourself in communica
tion with the other troops feeling north and west.
JOHN M. PALMER,
Major- General, Commanding.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 23
ORDERS.] HDQRS. ARMY AND Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Fort Gaines, Ala., March 18, 1865.
The following movements are ordered to commence to-morrow, tlie
19th instant:
I. The First and Third Divisions of the Thirteenth Army Corps will
continue their march toward East Branch of Fish River, cross that
stream as far below as practicable, and proceed to a suitable point in the
vicinity and opposite Dannelly's Mills, on the North Fork of Fish River.
The men will carry five days7 rations in their haversacks, and rations
for five more days will follow in the respective division trains. Bridges,
corduroys, &c., which may be found, or which it will be necessary to
build, must be kept, in order to prevent all delays, in perfect repair,
and the commanding officers of the respective columns will therefore
leave for that purpose, at any point where it appears advisable, a
detachment of pioneers and guards until their troops and trains have
passed.
II. The Sixteenth Army Corps will be ready for embarkation, and the
divisions, with the exception of the detachments at Cedar Point, will
be transferred as fast as transports can be had to Fish River and land
at the west side of the North Branch of that stream, near Dannelly's
Mills, where the whole army is to be concentrated. The men will carry
five days7 rations with them. Besides the forty rounds of ammunition
in the cartridge-boxes, sixty rounds more in boxes will be taken
aboard the transports and securely stored at the place of debarkation
until transportation can be procured. On arriving at the indicated
point the corps will take a strong defensive position, its right resting
on the river, and cover its front with light breast- works. After a care
ful reconnaissance, and, if possible, after consulting with the com
manding general of the Thirteenth Corps, General Smith will order a
bridge to be built at a point practicable and suitable for the passage of
troops and trains. The bridge will be protected by tetes-de-pont. The
respective staff officers will consult with the chief engineer of the army
with regard to the bridge, in order to transfer the pontoon and other
materials which may be needed for its construction to the selected point.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby:
P. JOS. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Pensacola Bay, March 18, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL : Pursuant to instructions from the general commanding,
my command will commence the movement to-morrow a. m. General
Lucas and about 400 of his cavalry have not arrived. I have ordered
Colonel Spurling Avith about 800 cavalry to break the railroad between
Greenville and Pollard, and I am confident that he will succeed. A
part of his troops will land at Milton to-morrow morning for the pur
pose of covering the movements of the rest, who will land atCreigler's
Mills, about four miles below, on the east shore of the bay. The whole
will move to Andalusia through a wooded country free of rebels, and
keeping far enough east and south to avoid large streams. On reach
ing that place, if there are no rebels in force on the railroad, lie will
divide into two parties, one going to Greenville and the other to Ever-
24 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
green. Having captured trains and destroyed the roads sufficiently
between those points, they will unite at a given point and proceed
toward Pollard, doing such damage to the road as may be necessary to
render it useless to the rebels. There is at present only one boat here
to transport the cavalry to Creigler's Mills, and it may occupy two or
three days, but I think will be no disadvantage, as the rest of my com
mand will move toward Pollard and attract the attention of the rebels
from the movements of Spurling. I shall make use of the balance of
the cavalry to threaten different points and bewilder the enemy as
much as possible. It is possible that Sparling may b'e so hard pressed
that he cannot join me near Pollard, and be obliged to return by a cir
cuitous route, but he will endeavor to communicate with me. It is
probable that the enemy is looking out for some such movement as this,
but Spurling will have excellent guides, and he is well acquainted with
the country himself. I will communicate with headquarters while on
the march by means of spies, if possible, and will write you again from
Pensaeola.
Very respectfully, colonel, your obedient servant,
F. STEELE,
Major -General.
p. s. — The Escambia is navigable to Pollard for boats of light
draft, and the pilot of the Matamoras is well acquainted with the river.
F. S.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
New Orleans, La., March 18, 18(15.
Lieut. Col. 0. T. CIIRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL: I have the honor to submit to your consideration the
following report of information received at this office this 18th day of
March, 1865: Capt. J. S. Curtiss reports from Yicksburg, Miss., under
date of the 13th instant, that the latest information of the Confederate
forces in Mississippi is that Forrest, with 6,000 cavalry, was on his way
to Tupelo, Miss. Ross was at Benton, Miss., with about 400 men, partly
dismounted. Wood was at Raymond with a brigade of cavalry, about
(500 strong. Starke's brigade, about 600 strong, was between Jackson
and Meridian. The above-mentioned forces were all ordered to Tupelo
to meet a raid supposed to be coming from Memphis into Central Mis
sissippi. Information received to-day from the Red River country is
simply confirmatory of previous reports that everything is quiet.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, vour obedient servant,
A. M. JACKSON,
Major, Tenth U. 8. Colored Heavy Artillery.
(In absence of Capt. S. M. Eaton, chief signal officer, Military Divis
ion of West Mississippi.)
GENERAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 13TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 2. } March 18, 1865. •
The following-named officers are on duty at these headquarters in the
positions named, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly: Capt.
F. W. Emery, U. S. Volunteers, assistant adjutant general; Capt. John
C. Palfrey, Corps of Engineers, assistant inspector- general and chief
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engineer; Capt. A. N. Shipley, U. 8. Army, chief quartermaster; Capt.
S. A. Cobb, U. S. Volunteers, chief commissary of subsistence; Capt.
George W. Fox, Twenty-sixth New York Battery, chief of artillery;
•(•apt. J. J. Williamson, One hundred and twenty-eighth New York
Volunteers, chief of ordnance; Capt. James B. Ludwick, Signal Corps,
V. S. Army, chief signal officer; Surg. C. B. White, U. S. Volunteers,
medical director; Maj. W. W. Todd, Seventy-sixth Illinois Volunteers,
acting assistant inspector-general; Capt. Samuel Lappin, U. S. Volun
teers, assistant quartermaster; Capt. JJ. G. Palfrey, Ninety-eighth U.
S. Colored Infantry, acting engineer; Capt. IX P. Ballard, Twenty-
third Iowa Volunteers, chief of ambulance corps; Acting Staff Surg.
L. F. Humeston, U. S. Army, acting medical inspector. Aides de
camp — Capt. William L. Avery, U. S. Volunteers; First Lieut. C. S.
Sargent, Second Louisiana Volunteers.
GORDON Git ANGER,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
It('iis((cola1 Fla., March 18, I8<i~>.
Capt. JOHN F. LACEY,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Barranca*, Fla.:
CAPTAIN: I have the honor to state that if two more companies of
the Second Maine Cavalry can be spared from Barrancas it will, in my
opinion, be a benefit to the service to have them here. It is necessary
to have a cavalry picket on the main road leading out from here and
men are required daily as escorts to Barrancas and back for teams, &c.
The escort that went down to Barrancas yesterday for ambulances has
not returned and it is necessary to send another this morning to that
place. I desired to-day to go out to recoimoiter the roads, but have
not a sufficient escort.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. C. ANDREWS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 22. ) .Dauphin Island, Ala., March IS, 18t;~>.
* * # * -* * *
III. The Twenty-sixth Indiana Infantry will immediately join its
command in the field near Mobile. The quartermaster's department
will furnish transportation.
IV. The Thirty- third Illinois Infantry will immediately rejoin its
division in the field near Mobile, leaving one company with the trans
portation of the division as a guard. The quartermaster's department
will furnish transportation.
V. The Twenty-first Missouri Veteran Volunteer Infantry will imme
diately rejoin its division in the field near Mobile, leaving one company
as a guard with the transportation of the division. The quarter
master's department will furnish transportation.
* # * * * *- . *
By command of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith:
J. HOUGH,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Dauphin Island, Ala., March 18, 1865.
Capt. J. W. LOWELL,
Chief of Artillery, Sixteenth Army Corps :
CAPTAIN: The major-general commanding directs that your com
mand be in readiness to embark at an early hour to-morrow, taking no
ammunition except the extra caissons. The command should have
five days' rations and forage, the forage to be stored at place of debark
ation until transportation can be procured. Take one wagon if possible
for forage.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- Genera I.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Dauphin Island, Ala., March 18, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. McARTHUR,
Commanding First Division, Sixteenth Army Corps:
The major-general commanding directs that you have your command
in readiness to embark on transports at an early hour to-morrow,
taking five days' rations, forty rounds of cartridges per man in cartridge-
boxes, and sixty rounds per man more will be placed on board the
transports and securely stored at the place of debarkation until trans
portation can be procured. You will take one ambulance to each regi
ment and the two wagons for ammunition if possible, and a wagon for
hospital purposes for the division, the pioneer wagon and the tool
wagon for each brigade. Everything else to be left here in charge of
men unfit for field service, if sufficient can be found to properly protect
the same from being plundered.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Brig. Gen. K. Garrard, commanding Second Division,
Sixteenth Army Corps, and Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr, commanding Third
Division, Sixteenth Army Corps.)
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, March 18, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Army and Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL : I have the honor to report that in obedience to orders
received I have turned over to Major-General Steele's command the
Eighty-second and Eighty-sixth U. S. Colored Infantry Regiments and
all the mounted men of the Second Maine and First Florida Cavalry.
My command is thus reduced to the Twenty -fifth U. S. Colored Infantry
garrisoning the forts, and to the dismounted men of the Second Maine
and First Florida Cavalry, by far not sufficient to provide properly for
my long-extended picket-line and the daily details for fatigue duty with
the quartermaster's and commissary departments, which at present are
unusually heavy. The line of fortifications extending from Fort Bar
rancas to the beach and to the redoubt is left unfinished; the com-
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pleted line from the redoubt to the bayou unguarded and the mounted
guns without men to serve them. The within order* of Major-General
Steele states that the last regiment of General Lucas' command arriv
ing will report to me and remain at this post. I would respectfully
request that the commanding officer of that regiment be ordered
accordingly, as I have no mounted men left in my command.
Very respectfully, colonel, your obedient servant,
ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
CIRCULAR, ) HDQRS. FIRST Div., IT. S. COLORED TROOPS,
No. 12. 5 Barrancas, Fla., March 18, 1865.
The troops of this command will march to-morrow morning at 5.30.
Reveille will be at 4 o'clock. The order of march by brigades will be
Third, Second, First. For this day's march the march will be by
brigade, each brigade being followed by its own transportation. Cap
tain Purnell, assistant quartermaster, will furnish extra teams to
lighten the loads for this day's march, as follows : Three wagons to each
regiment; one wagon to each brigade headquarters. The command
will proceed to Pensacola via the beach road. In crossing the bayou
near Gun-boat Point the men will take off their shoes and whatever
other clothing may be necessary to keep them dry. The troops will
ford by company front. A staff officer from these headquarters will
designate the locality of the fording. Great caution will be observed
that the men do not allow tneir ammunition to become wet. A messen
ger will be sent to Captain Purnell in the morning to get the teams
when wanted.
By order of Brig. Gen. J. P. Hawkins :
SAML. B. FEEGUSON,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., FIRST Div.,
U. S. COLORED TROOPS,
No. 3. ) Barrancas, Fla., March 18, 1865.
First Lieut. George Mahaffey, Twenty-fifth U. S. Colored Troops,
having reported to these headquarters in compliance with Special
Orders, No. 4, is hereby assigned to duty as acting assistant adjutant-
general, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly.
By order of Brig. Gen. William A. Pile:
J. W. WELLS,
Lieutenant and Aidc-de-Camp.
HDQRS. OAV. FORCES, MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, La., March 18, 1865.
Brig. Gen. JOSEPH F. KNIPE,
Commanding Cavalry Division:
GENERAL : I herewith send you an order for the embarkation of your
command for Fort Gaines. The general commanding directs me to say
* See Lacey to Asboth, 17th, p. 17.
28 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MTSS., ALA., & W. FLA.
that two steamers — the Oalhoun and Corinthian — each with capacity
for about ninety horses, Avill be at Chalmette to-morrow afternoon at 2
o'clock. You will hold your command in readiness to load the vessels
as they are furnished without unnecessary delay. The general further
directs that you embark Colonel Johnson's brigade first, in order to
give Colonel Karge as much time as possible to concentrate and refit
his command. Captain Perkins, assistant quartermaster, at the foot
of Common street, is master of transportation, and reports that lie will
be able to take from 200 to 500 horses daily. The ten days' rations and
forage should, as far as possible, be sent upon the vessels with the
troops. Use all possible dispatch in sending the regiments which are
ordered up the river to their destination.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. L. WOODWABD,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
[MARCH 19, 1805. — For (irant to Halleck, relating to Washburn's
ommand on the Mississippi, see Vol. XL VIII, Part I, p. 121 l.|
CITY POINT, VA., March 19, 1865—12 m.
Mai. Gen. G. H. THOMAS,
Knoxville, Tenn. :
If Stoneman has not got off on his expedition, start him at once with
whatever force you can give him. He will not meet with opposition
no\v that cannot be overcome with 1,500 men. If I am not much mis
taken, he will be able to come within fifty miles of Lynchburg.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- Genera /.
WASHINGTON, 1>. C., March 19, 1865 — 11.30 a. m.
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville :
Probably General Can by 's orders were issued before he received War
Department General Orders, No. 21. Of course you will give General
Washburn such instructions in regard to his cavalry as you may deem
proper. H. W. HALLECK,
Major- General and Chief of
CHIOKASAW, ALA., March 19, 1865.
(Keceived 2()th.)
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS:
Everything ready and shall march to-morrow morning. From all
I can learn Forrest lias concentrated his force about Tuscaloosa. I
shall march southeastward as rapidly as possible till I cross the Black
Warrior. I anticipate great difficulty in subsisting my stock till I
arrive at that stream. Shall endeavor to keep you advised of my move
ments.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
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SPECIAL } HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
FIELD ORDERS, [ MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 9. ) Chiclcasaw, Ala., March 19, 1865.
I. The Cavalry Corps will march at 5.30 a. m. to-morrow iii the fol
lowing order:
First. The First Division, Brigadier-General McCook commanding,
on the right, by the road running nearest Bear Creek to Buzzard Eoost,
and thence by the most practicable route toward Eussellville.
Second. The Second Division, Brigadier- General Long commanding,
in the center, by the road through his camp to Cherokee Station, thence
by the best road that can be found to Kussellville.
Third. The Fourth Division, Brevet Major-General Upton command
ing, on the left, by the most direct route to Barton's Station, and
thence by the road from Newport to Eussellville, passing by Throck-
morton's Mill and the Crooked Oak Cross-Eoads, unless an equally good
road can be found still farther to the eastward between Newport
and Tuscumbia roads. In the latter case the march should be directed
to the left of Eussellville on Newburg and Kinlock. This direction is
preferred.
Fourth. The poutoou train, Major Hubbard commanding, will march
with the Second Division, and till further notice receive inarching
orders from General Long. It will join the division, as soon as
practicable.
II. It is possible that only one practicable wagon road can be found
across the mountains, in which case the trains will pass in the order of
their arrival at it.
III. Division commanders will take every means to inform themselves
of the country, the practicable roads in the direction of the march, and
the location in which forage can be found. The supplies of grain, pro
visions, and ammunition with which the command starts must be used
with the greatest possible economy, and every eifort must be made to
move with the greatest possible celerity till the barren portion of coun
try is passed.
IV. In the absence of specific orders from these headquarters, divis
ion commanders will cause their commands habitually to begin the
march at daybreak, or as soon thereafter as practicable, marching bri
gades on separate roads where it can be done to advantage.
Y. Corps headquarters will be habitually witli the center column.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Chickasaw. March 19, 1865.
In consequence of the non-arrival of forage the Cavalry Corps will not
move to-morrow as was anticipated. Division commanders whose trains
have marched in advance will send out sufficient guards to secure their
safety. The pontoon train having been assigned a place in General
Long's column, he will send out an officer at daybreak to-morrow to
direct it to park with the Second Division train. The pontoon train
left Eastport to-day to cross the Bear Creek bridge and proceed to
Cherokee Station to join the Second Division. It will probably be found
30 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & G. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
near Bear Creek bridge or between there and the station. Division
commanders will make arrangements to procure forage the moment it
arrives. It is expected to-morrow.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SECOND DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Chickasaw, Ala., March 19, 1865.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Cavalry Corps, Mil. Div. of the Mississippi:
MAJOR : My train did not get more than fairly stretched out on the
road to-night, and I presume that of the Fourth Division is not very
far iii advance, as it moved out, contrary to my expectation and under
standing, on the same road. I have not been able to get the full amount
of forage to start from here with as required by General Wilson's order,
as it is not here to be drawn. And if all of the other divisions are in
the same fix as regards forage, and if there is, as I have understood, a
probability of some grain arriving here to-morrow, I would respectfully
suggest that the command remain in camp to morrow and allow the
trains to get out as far as the railroad, or farther if they can. I do
not, however, wish to remain in camp unless the other divisions do, as
I do not wish to get behind.
Awaiting a reply, I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
ELI LONG,
Brigadier- General, U. 8. Volunteers, Commanding Division.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN., March 19, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE STONEMAN,
KnoxviHe, Tenn.:
Your telegram of 8.10 p. in. yesterday received. From our present
knowledge of the situation of affairs in Southwestern Virginia I believe
the route agreed upon by us for your forces to take will be the most
effective that can be adopted, viz, to go down New River Valley,
strike the railroad bey oiid Christiansburg, unless you learn that Sheridan
has possession of Lynchburg; then, if you should learn the force at
Danville is weak, attack that place and destroy the railroad as far as
you can with safety toward Richmond, and then withdraw toward
Tennessee, and observe and report all movements of the enemy to me
promptlv.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. S. Army.
[MARCH 19, 1865. — For Halleck to Washburn, relating to command
of latter on the Mississippi, see Vol. XLVIII, Part I, p. 1215.]
SPECIAL ORDERS. ) HDQRS. CAV. Div., DIST. OF WEST TENN.,
No. 46. ' } Memphis, Tenn., March 19, 1865.
I. Col. J. P. C. Shanks, commanding First Brigade, Cavalry Division,
will on Monday, the 20th instant, at daylight, move the effective force
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of his command, regimental pioneer corps, pack trains, and two six-
mule teams for eacli regiment, to White's Station. Eegiments will be
provided with sufficient camp and garrison equipage to secure their
comfort. No guards will be stationed at any of the bridges or culverts
between here and White's Station.
II. On Tuesday morning the First Brigade will move from White's
Station to Germantown, leaving a squadron at each large bridge or
culvert for guard duty.
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V. Col. H. Davis, commanding Second Brigade, Cavalry Division,
will on Tuesday, the 21st instant, at daylight, move the effective force
of his command, regimental pioneer corps, pack trains, and two six-
mule teams for each regiment, to White's Station. Eegiments will be
provided with sufficient camp and garrison equipage to secure their
comfort. A guard consisting of one squadron will be stationed at each
bridge and culvert between this point and White's Station.
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By order of Col. E. D. Osband :
E. J. MEYEES,
Capt.j Second Wisconsin Vol. Cav., and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
HDQRS. CAVALRY Div., DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., March 19, 1865.
Col. J. P. C. SHANKS,
Commanding First Brigade, Cavalry Division :
COLONEL : The colonel commanding the Cavalry Division directs me
to say that from instructions received this p.m. from the major-general
commanding, your orders are so far changed as that at White's Station
you will leave one of the regiments of your brigade and proceed with
the construction train toward Collierville, your movements to be gov
erned by the progress of the train in repairing the road until you reach
that point. Between White's Station and Collierville you will leave
one squadron at each important bridge or culvert, with orders to patrol
as far as is possible from one to the other. You may expect the regi
ment left at W'hite's Station to remain there for four or five days, as the
Second Brigade will not march before that time.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ALEX. S. JESSUP,
Captain and Aide-de-Camp.
SPECIAL } HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 12. ) March 19, 1865.
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3. Maj. H. E. Putnam, aide-de-camp, is hereby announced as com
mandant of headquarters in the field, and will be obeyed and respected
accordingly.
4. The regiment of colored infantry ordered from the Department of
the Gulf to the District of West Florida by letter to Major-General
Hurlbut dated March 14, is hereby assigned to the First Brigade of
the division of colored infantry organized by paragraph 1, Special
Orders, No. 54, current series, from these headquarters. The Twenty-
fifth U. S. Colored Infantry is hereby detached from that brigade, and
will remain on duty in the District of West Florida until further orders,
32 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
5. In consequence of the withdrawal of the First Florida and Second
Maine Regiments of Cavalry from the District of West Florida, the
last regiment of cavalry belonging to Brigadier-General Lucas' brigade
which arrives at that place from New Orleans will remain there until
further orders, and will report accordingly to Brig. Gen. A. Asboth,
commanding the district.
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9. Maj. George W. Durgin, Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry Volunteers,
will upon the return from his leave of absence immediately report to
Brig. Gen. J. Bailey for assignment to duty as acting assistant adju
tant-general of the Engineer Brigade.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant -Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS.] HDQRS. IST Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, March 19, 186:").
This division will move on the morning of the 20th instant on the
Fort Morgan and Blakely road in the following order: The Second
Brigade, Brigadier-General Dennis commanding, will move at (3
o'clock. The First Brigade, Brigadier-General Slack commanding,
will follow close on General Dennis' command. The Third Brigade,
Lieutenant-Colonel Kinsey commanding, will follow General Slack's
brigade. The regimental and headquarters trains in each brigade will
be arranged in such manner as may be ordered by brigade com
manders. The batteries will follow the Third Brigade, the Fourth
Massachusetts preceding. The ammunition trains will follow after the
batteries, and the supply trains after the ammunition trains, the ambu
lance train in the rear. Reveille will be sounded at 4 a. in.
By order of Brig. Gen. J. C. Veatch:
E. G. CURTIS,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF SOUTH ALABAMA,
No. 1. 5 Fort Gaincs, Ala., March 19, 186:1.
In obedience to General Field Orders, No. 7, headquarters Army
and Division of West Mississippi, dated March 17, 1865, the under
signed hereby assumes command of the District of South Alabama.
Capt. J. H. Wetmore, Ninety-fifth Illinois Infantry, is announced as
acting assistant adjutant-general. All reports will be promptly for
warded.
THOS. KILBY SMITH,
Brigadier- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES
OPERATING FROM PENSACOLA BAY,
No. 3. ) Barrancas, Fla., March 19, 186.r).
The following will be observed during the campaign upon which this
command is about to enter:
1. The order of march and the time for starting will be habitually
announced from these headquarters the evening previous.
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2. Orderly call will be sounded on the bugle one hour before sunset
(or immediately after the troops get into camp), at which time a staff
officer from each infantry division and cavalry brigade will repair to
headquarters to receive the orders.
3. Division trains will follow their respective divisions. The train of
general headquarters, followed by the cavalry train, will move at the
head of the train of the leading division.
4. No straggling will be allowed on the march. Marauders, plunder
ers, and incendiaries will be severely .punished.
5. Foraging parties will be organized under orders of division com
manders for infantry, and brigade commanders for cavalry. No inde
pendent foraging will be permitted either on the march or while the
troops are in camp. All captured animals will be turned into the
quartermaster's department for issue or appraisal.
G. The discharge of fire-arms, except by order or in the line of duty,
is strictly prohibited.
7. It shall be the duty of all commissioned officers to check any
violation of paragraphs 4, 5, and 6, of this order that may come under
his observation, to arrest the offender and turn him over to the provost-
marshal with a full statement of the case. Provost- marshals will report
all such cases to their respective headquarters in the form of charges
against the offender.
By order of Maj. Gen. F. Steele:
JOHN F. LACEY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant -General.
CIRCULAR,] HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, 13TH ARMY CORPS,
Pensacola, Fla., March 19, 1865.
The troops of this division will march with camp and garrison equi
page and rations as heretofore ordered at daylight to-morrow morning.
Reveille will be sounded at 4 a. m. The Third Brigade will be in
advance. The Second Brigade, in the rear, will guard the train to-mor
row, and for this purpose will march in the following order: The first
regiment and three companies of the second in advance of the train,
seven companies of the second following the first thirty teams, the third
regiment deployed as flankers, the fourth regiment as rear guard.
Brigade commanders will occasionally halt for the brigade to pass them
and will keep their brigades well closed up. When defiles are to be
passed they will see that the head of the brigade does not move beyond
the proper interval till the rear has passed. It is again repeated that
it is only by special watchfulness and care that a successful march
is made.
By order of Brig. Gen. C. C. Andrews:
GEORGE MONROE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, ICTH ARMY CORPS,
Dauphin Island, Ala.., March 19, 1865.
Each brigade commander will mass his brigade near the south pier
by 11 a. m. this morning, without further orders. Brigade and regi
mental property will be collected and placed under a small guard on
the ground now occupied by the brigade. Each brigade will leave a
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commissioned officer in charge and each regiment a non-commissioned
officer. This property should be sent over and loaded in the wagons
as fast as possible, when it is definitely ascertained where the wagons
are landed. Lieutenant McKnight, aide-de-camp, is left behind and the
brigade officers will learn from him from time to time what will be the
best and quickest manner of getting this property up to the command.
Captain Edwards, commissary of subsistence, has been directed to
carry with him two days7 rations for the division, to be issued after
landing instead of before embarkation.
By order of General K. Garrard :
J. B. SAMPLE,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
No. 27. ) Barrancas, March 19, 1865.
Capt. Frank Eno, assistant adjutant-general, IT. S. Volunteers, having
reported for duty at these headquarters, in compliance with Special
Field Orders, No. 7, extract 2, from headquarters Army and Division of
West Mississippi, dated March 13, 1865, is hereby announced on the staff
of the brigadier- general commanding, and will be respected and obeyed
accordingly.
By order of Brigadier-General Asboth:
J. WM. HAIGHT, JR.,
First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- Genera I.
NASHVILLE, March 20, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT,
City Point:
Your telegram of 11 a. m. [12 m.] 10th received. I presume yon had
not yet received my dispatch of the 18th, from Chattanooga, concerning
Stoneman's expedition. I think he has already started. Will forward
your dispatch to him.
GEO. IT. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army.
MOUND CITY, March 20, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army:
Please note probable day of your arrival here, that I may control
interval.
S. P. LEE,
Rear -Admiral.
NASHVILLE, TENN., March 20, 1865.
Eear- Admiral S. P. LEE,
Mound City:
If nothing happens I shall leave for Memphis Thursday next and will
stop to see you. The time of my arrival will depend on the speed of
the steamer. Will probably reach Mound City the second day after
leaving Nashville.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. 8. Army.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 35
CHIEF QUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE,
DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., March 20, 1865.
Maj. (leu. M. 0. MEIGS,
Quartermaster- General :
DEAR GENERAL : I returned from Knoxville with General Thomas
this morning. Stoneman is at Strawberry Plains with his cavalry
expecting to have a movable column of 6,000, and we met the Fourth
Corps en route at London. Most of the men were up, but transporta
tion behind for want of cars. The railroad is in good order, but it has
been stripped of many of its good workers and needs spurring up or it
will go behind. It is in operation to Strawberry Plains, and in course
of construction to Bull's Gap. Quite an army is assembling at Knox
ville, and the quartermaster's department is" well up in supplies. In
anticipation of demands upon us, I ordered 50,000 sacks of grain there
and they came in just right. Other supplies, clothing, &c., are also in
abundance, and if heavy operations take place from Knoxville I shall
supply it from Chattanooga as a base. Captain Whitman, the quar
termaster at Knoxville, does his duty satisfactorily and his depot is in
a satisfactory condition. The same remarks are applicable to Chatta
nooga, Capt. C. K. Smith, the quartermaster there, being also a good
officer. I went through his store-houses, corrals, &c., and found them
clean, systematic, and well kept. I went to the top of Lookout Moun
tain, and think the less building there the better. The road is awful,
and death on mules. I communicated your telegraphic order to cease
building there, and he directed all building to cease, except such as
was partially finished — these to be completed. Now, as regards loss of
stores at Eastport, the papers have magnified it, as Colonel Mack ay's
report, which I forward to-day, shows. More forage was accumulated
there than was desired and it could not be saved, as the river rose sud
denly and uuprecedentedly high, flooding the whole country back to the
hills and laying Eastport, ten to fifteen miles, under water. I visited
the rolling-mill in Chattanooga. It is a fine concern, with splendid
machinery, under Mr. Yardley. He tells me it cost about $175,000, but
I'll set its cost nearer $300,000. They will have about 25,000 tons of
old iron to work over, and if the war last a couple of years it will pay;
if not, not. I may be mistaken, but this is my opinion.
L do not see why I am all the time concerning myself about the rail
road. It is no business of mine, McCalluni might say; but for all that
they want regulating badly and a first-rate head here. Stevens, the
acting general superintendent, is a good man, but he has not head
enough for such a great machine. He can run the road, make time
tables, &c., but when he comes to the nicer points of administration he
is at sea. The best man I know is A. Anderson, and he ought to stay
here. He is better than McCallum so far as administration is con
cerned. Captain Crilly, assistant quartermaster, does well. He does
a vast amount of work without noise or labor, and has reduced the
expenses of the department very much. Depend upon it, he is very
able. He suffers terribly for funds, and to save the railroad almost
from stopping I have advanced him this morning $300,000. But
enough of railroads. I said it is no business of mine, and yet I find
myself all the time dabbling in them. I think Thomas' plan of cam
paign is to occupy a line near Bull's Gap with Eourth Corps and other
troops, and send Stoneman forward with his cavalry. This is mere
conjecture, for he has said nothing to me on the subject. You know he
3(> KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
is as reticent as a mole, though full of kindness and good feeling. He
placed me under Steedman, you know, at the battle of Nashville. I
met Steedman at Chattanooga, and he said to me he had delayed mak
ing his official report till he had received mine, but as I sent none
he had rendered it at last. I told him I did not suppose he expected a
report or I should have got one up, as I was under his command,
though not under fire. Last night General Thomas read me Steed-
man's report, and he speaks in very complimentary terms of the divis
ion of quartermaster's forces, and says all that I could desire.* This is
gratifying, as showing the good feeling animating both General Thomas
and General Steedman toward the department. I believe I have writ
ten you an unreasonable, gossipy letter, and will stop. I go with Gen
eral Thomas on Thursday, 24th [23d] instant, to Memphis and thence
to Eastport.
Very truly, your friend,
J. L. DONALDSON.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Neiv Market, East Tenn., March 20, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff , Department of the Cumberland :
Just before leaving Huntsville I made an application by telegraph
to have Brig. Gen. C. C. Doolittle assigned to the Fourth Army Corps;
also to have the Eighteenth Michigan Infantry transferred to this
corps. I intended to have spoken to Major-General Thomas upon the
subject, but my interview at Chattanooga with him Avas so brief that
I omitted mentioning it. General Doolittle is anxious to command in
the Fourth Corps, and I will give him the best brigade at my disposal.
He is also desirous to have his own regiment (the Eighteenth Michigan)
in his command, and informs me that it is the dearest wish of the
officers and men to get into an active campaign, and they think they
can reasonably ask this as a favor from the major-general commanding
from their long-continued service as railroad and provost guards. I
promised to make this application both for General Doolittle and his
regiment, and if consistent with the good of the service, T would be
very much pleased could the request be granted.
I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- Genera I.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
New Market, East Te-nn., March 20, 18(15.
A. A. TALMADGKE:
Have all of the transportation for the First Division, of Fourth
Corps, which is at Strawberry Plains, unload at Knoxville. Send the
transportation of the Third Division to New Market with the artillery
and its transportation.
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- General, Commanding.
*See Vol. XLV, Part I, p. 508.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 37
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
New Market, East Tenn., March 20, 1865.
Brevet Major- General KIMBALL,
Commanding First Division, Strawberry Plains:
Owing to the crowded condition of the railroad, all of the transpor
tation of your division will be unloaded at Knoxville. From there take
the dirt road for Strawberry Plains. Send an officer to Knoxville to
see to unloading and forwarding it. Send to-morrow.
By order of Major-General Stanley:
J. S. FULLERTON,
Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. THIRD Div., 4TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 42. ] Neiv Market, East Tenn., March ;><>, iwtr>.
* # * * * * *
III. The Thirteenth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry (Colonel Lyon),
assigned to this division by Special Orders, No. 61, paragraph 23,
headquarters Department of the Cumberland, is hereby assigned to
the Third Brigade, and will report at once to Brigadier-General
Beatty.
By order of Major-General Wood:
M. P. BESTOW,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Dry. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Chickasaw, Ala., March 20, JWA-7.
Brigadier- Gen era! WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff, Dept. of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn. :
We are delayed starting from this place by forage having failed to
arrive. The country for eighty miles south of this is entirely denuded
of forage.
J. IT. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, J HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 26. ) Chickasaw, Ala., March ,20, 18C>5.
I. General Orders, No. 8,* December 14, 1864, from these headquar
ters, is hereby revoked.
II. The following-named officers will constitute the staff of the
brevet major-general commanding, and will be obeyed and respected
accordingly: Maj. E. B. Beaumont, U. S. Volunteers, assistant
adjutant-general; Maj. F. Salter, surgeon, U. S. Volunteers, medical
director; Maj. M. H. Williams, Tenth Missouri Cavalry, acting assist
ant inspector-general; Capt. L. T. Griffin, Fourth Michigan Cavalry,
acting assistant adjutant-general; Capt. E. B. Carling, U. S. Army,
chief quartermaster; Capt. W. W. Barker, U. S. Volunteers, chief
commissary of subsistence; Capt. L. M. Hosca, Sixteenth IT. S.
Infantry, commissary of musters; Capt. J. P. W. Neill, Eighteenth
See Vol. XLV, Part II, p. 189.
38 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
U. S. Infantry, assistant commissary of musters; Capt. G. H. Knee-
land, Fourth Indiana Cavalry, provost-marshal; Capt. Joseph A. God-
dard, Fourth Ohio Cavalry, acting assistant quartermaster; Capt. W.
E. Brown, Fourth Kentucky Cavalry, acting assistant quartermaster;
Maj. W. McBurney, First Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, ordnance officer;
Capt. W. W. Van Antwerp, Fourth Michigan Cavalry, acting aide-de
camp; Capt. M. M. Pool, Illinois Yolunteers, acting aide-de-camp; First
Lieut. W. T. Okie, assistant surgeon, U. S. Army, medical inspector;
First Lieut. H. E. Noyes, Second U. S. Cavalry, aide-de-camp ; First Lieut.
T. B. Prather, Fourth Indiana Cavalry, acting aide-de-camp; First
Lieut. E. G. Eoys, Fourth U. S. Cavalry, acting aide-de-camp and chief
of scouts; Capt. H. S. Heywood, Fourth Michigan Cavalry, engineer
officer; Capt. S. J. Dangler, Fifth Iowa Cavalry, chief of ambulances.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAJJMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 55. ) Chickasaw, Ala., March 20, 1865.
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III. Maj. M. H. Williams, Tenth Missouri Cavalry, is hereby detailed
as acting assistant inspector-general, Cavalry Corps, Military Division
of the Mississippi, and will report at once to the brevet major-general
commanding for duty.
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By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. CAV. CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE Miss.,
(jliickasaw ', March 20, 1865.
The Cavalry Corps will march at 5.30 a. m. to-morrow, March 21,
in the following order: First. The First Division, Brigadier- Gen era!
McCook commanding, on the right of the road running nearest Bear
Creek to Buzzard Boost, and thence by the most practicable route to
Eussellville. Second. The Second Division, Brig. Gen. Eli Long com
manding, in the center by the road through his camp to Cherokee
Station, thence by the best road that can be found to Eussellville.
Third. The Fourth Division on the left by the most direct route to
Barton's Station, and thence by the Newport road toward Eussellville,
passing by Throckmortoii's Mill and the Crooked Oak Cross-Eoad,
unless an equally good road can be found still farther to eastward
between the Newport and Tuscumbia roads. In the latter case it may
keep entirely to the left of Eussellville, and direct its march on New
port or Kinlock, this direction to be preferred. It is possible that
only one practicable wagon road can be found across the mountains, in
which case the trains will pass in the order of their arrival at it.
Division commanders will take every means to inform themselves of
the country, the practicable roads in the direction of the march, and
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the location iii which forage can be found. The supplies of grain, pro
visions, and ammunition with which the command starts must be used
with the greatest possible economy, and every effort must be made to
move with the greatest possible celerity till the barren portion of
country is passed. In the absence of specific orders from these head
quarters division commanders will cause their commands to begin
the march at daybreak, or as soon thereafter as practicable, marching
brigades on separate roads where it can be done to advantage. Corps
headquarters will be habitually with the center column.
By command of Brev.et Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Eastport, Miss., March 20, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Comdg. Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn.:
GENERAL : I forward with this such extracts* from General Wilson's
instructions to me, given upon his departure, that lead me into direct
communication with yourself and heads of departments which may
hasten the arming and equipping of my command; also General Wil
son's order! showing that the present destitute condition of my com
mand was not ordered through any imputation of disgrace toward the
division, but purely for the good of the service; and would earnestly
request my division may be put upon a war footing, and would respect
fully request if any doubt exists of its discipline or appearance of the
men I solicit an inspector be appointed to inspect these troops; and
also refer to former inspection reports of the regiments I brought to
this department, which state favorably in every instance regarding
their appearance and discipline. The Second Iowa Cavalry, Third,
Sixth, Seventh, and Ninth Illinois Cavalry were re-enlisted a year ago
as veterans, with the promise if they would re-enlist they should be
armed with the Spencer carbine. Of these only the Second Iowa Cav
alry and Sixth Illinois Cavalry were armed with the Spencer carbine.
What the Ninth Illinois Cavalry had were surplus arms from these
regiments and arms captured or left on the field by other regiments.
These arms have since been turned over to General Wilson's command,
about to take the field for active operations. The Third and Seventh
Illinois Cavalry have for eight months carried arms condemned and
turned over at one time at Memphis, Tenn. The Twelfth Missouri have
an arm condemned eight months ago. I am receiving recruits daily,
and have not arms enough to arm my command, and have sent (some
days since) Captain Budd to you for muskets, despairing of obtaining
a cavalry arm. I believe there is not an instance that any of these
regiments have broken in front of the enemy, and I have never seen
them charge a battery they did not take or a line of the enemy they did
not break. If horses cannot be furnished I would suggest that the
division be thoroughly armed. It can be made as effective as any
infantry with the drill it is now receiving, and will in twenty days be
* See Wilson to Hatch, March 17, p. 11.
t See General Orders, No. 24, headquarters Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the
Mississippi, March 18, p. 19.
40 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
able to take the field effectively on foot. So far as obtaining- informa
tion suggested by General Wilson, I consider the best is to be obtained
by purchasing officers at the headquarters of the enemy. This I can
do. It will require money, however, to do this. I have none and no
way of obtaining any here in the way of assessments, as I consider this
only a camp of instruction, not a post. The railroad train run by the
rebels has reached Corinth, and yesterday was near Burnsville. It
will be at luka probably to-morrow. This is reported to me by scouts.
From these reports, however, I am not sure that it is a train coining
north from West Point or one that has remained near Corinth. I
should like very much to have instructions regarding the running of
these trains. I know General Forrest well enough to be aware he will
take any advantage of this privilege.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
EDWARD HATCH,
Brigadier- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 13. ) Louisville, Ky., March 20, 1866.
It being well known that much hostility still exists in the minds of
some evil-disposed persons in the State of Kentucky against the enlist
ment of colored soldiers, and that in order to discourage enlistment
many cases have occurred of their barbarous treatment, imprisonment
in jails and slave pens, it is ordered that hereafter no colored person in
this department shall be confined in any jail or prison except by proper
legal authority, and that all slave pens and other private places of con
finement be at once broken up. Commanding officers of troops through
out the department are charged with the proper execution of this order.
By command of Major-General Palmer:
E. B. HAKLAN",
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, March 20, 1865 — 11 a. m. (Keceived 21st.)
Maj. Gen. C. C. WASHBURN,
Memphis, Tenn.:
Your telegraphic application to me for advice as to whether you shall
obey General Canby's order to turn over your cavalry to General Grier-
son was referred to Major-General Halleck for the information of the De
partment. At the same time I informed General Halleck that this cav
alry could not bo spared from your district and that you were authorised
by me to detain it until I could hear from him. I this morning received
the following telegram.* You will retain the cavalry in your district,
except the brigade which General Dana brought to Memphis, which
can be sent to Vicksburg if they still require it. If nothing prevents I
will start from here on Thursday next to visit you.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army.
*See Halleck to Thomas, 11.3.0 a. in. March 19, p. 28.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 41
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Fort Games j Ala., March 20, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. G. SAWTELLE,
Chief Quartermaster, Military Division of West Mississippi:
SIR: If any of the light-draft schooners now lying- at Navy (Jove
laden with sutler stores are fit to carry ammunition you are authorized
to seize any one of them, have it laden with ammunition by the ord
nance officer of the Thirteenth Corps, and sent up the bay to the troops
in the field.
By order of Maj. (Jen. E. 11. S. Canby :
(3. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieu tenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. IT. S. FORCES OPERATING- FROM PENSACOLA BAY,
rensacola, Fla., March 20,
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Mil. I)ii\ of West Mississippi:
COLONEL: Spurling was at work all last night, and his whole com
mand is probably at Creigler's Mills by this time. The balance of the
troops were concentrated here yesterday, and commenced moving into
the interior this morning. I will inclose a return approximating as
nearly as practicable to the strength of my effective force. General
Lucas arrived yesterday. When the rest of his brigade gets up Gen
eral Asboth will have 1,200 or 1,500 effective men, and the convalescents
and sick that could be employed in case of emergency will probably
augment his force to 2,000, which I think is ample for the defense of
Barrancas, but not enough to carry on the extensive work which the
general has laid out. The central wharf here was put in complete
repair and a railroad track laid the whole extent of it and up to the
store houses in town. As I could not spare troops to leave a garrison
in the place, and as I presume it was not intended that 1 should do so,
1 addressed an official letter to Capt. A. Gibson, U. S. Navy, command
ing squadron in Pensacola Bay, and requested him to protect the
wharf until troops should arrive to garrison the town. 1 have received
no reply from Captain Gibson, but there is a man-of-war lying broad
side on to enfilade the wharf. Andrews has twelve days' rations and
Hawkins ten days'. Cavalry, ditto, except Spurling, who did not take
a wheel. We have ten days' oats — ten q uarts per day — for train animals.
From all the information that I can obtain, it is probable that we shall
find neither forage nor provisions between here and Pollard, except
that the cavalry may find some on by-roads. If I do not hear from
headquarters by the time the rations in haversacks are out I shall order
half-rations issued to the troops.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. STEELE,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Dannellyjs Ferry, Fish River, March 20, 1865 — 4.30 p. in.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY:
I have the honor to report that we made a safe landing at this point
at 2.30 p. m., and are now engaged in forming our lines for defense. I
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KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
hope before dark to have everything in position, and will await the
arrival of the remainder of my corps. No portion of General Granger's
troops have yet arrived. I will construct the bridge early in the morn
ing. I will send back the boats as fast as unloaded. The navigation
of the river is good to Smith's Mills; from that point to this the river
is narrow and crooked.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SEPARATE CAVALRY BRIGADE,
No. 12. } Pensacola, Fla., March 20, 1805.
The officers composing the staff of the brigadier- general command
ing are hereby announced as follows: Maj. J. E. Cowan, acting assist
ant inspector-general 5 Maj. E. H. Perry, chief of outposts ; Surg. J. A.
Skilton, medical officer in charge 5 Capt. E. Y. Hitch, acting assistant
adjutant- general 5 Capt. H. B. Steele, commissary of subsistence; Capt.
G. W. Becker, acting aide-de-camp and provost-marshal; First Lieut.
H. D. Barber, acting aide-de-camp; Second Lieut. II. W. Thayer, act
ing-ordnance officer; Second Lieut. T. J. Simpson, acting assistant
quartermaster.
By order of Brigadier-General Lucas:
E. V. HITCH,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
No. 67. ] Barrancas, Fla., March 20, 1865.
* ******
3. The commanding officer at Fort Pickens will at once send the two
smallest companies of his command to this place to report to Col. F. L.
Hitchcock, Twenty-fifth U. S. Colored Infantry, for duty. Colonel
Hitchcock will encamp these companies inside the new fortified line,
extending from the redoubt to the Bayou Grande, for the purpose of
guarding that line, serving the guns, and assisting to complete the
inner earth-works at Fort Barrancas and the redoubt. The quarter
master's department will furnish the necessary transportation from
Fort Pickens to this place and provide the working parties with the
required tools.
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5. Col. F. L. Hitchcock, Twenty-fifth U. S. Colored Infantry, is
assigned to the command of Fort Barrancas and the redoubt, including
the continued line of works between that fort and the Bayou Grande;
also the picket-line along the bayou to Gun-boat Point.
G. Col. D. B. Bush, Second Illinois Cavalry, will at once resume com
mand of all the detachments of cavalry now serving within this district
except the Second Maine and the First Florida Cavalry, making a con
solidated return of the command thus [formed] to these headquarters.
*******
By command of Brigadier-General Asboth:
FKANK END,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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CITY POINT, YA., March 21, 1865 — 4 p. m.
(Received 22d.)
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
Has Crnft started yet with the detachments belonging to Sherman's
army? Your dispatches of 18th and 20th were received yesterday.
Stoneman's directions are satisfactory, but Sheridan did not go to
Lynchburg. If not too late, inform Stonemaii of the fact.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, March 21, 1865.
L. H. ElCHOLTZ,
Acting Chief Engineer, Knoxville:
Your two telegrams of 19th and 20th received. I wish you to place
the East Tennessee and Yirginia Railroad in condition to sustain as
constant work as the Chattanooga and Atlanta road did last year.
Does General Stanley move on with his forces before your construction
parties? If you have the men to spare, you had better commence the
switch at Knoxville at once. I want everything along the road pre
pared for heavy work as soon as possible.
GEO. II. THOMAS,
Major-General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, TENN., March 21, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. L. ELLIOTT,
Huntsville, Ala.:
The One hundred and forty -ninth Indiana is en route to report to
General Granger. As soon as it does so you will move to East Tennes
see with your division and join the Fourth Corps.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
HUNTSVILLE, March 21, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
Dispatch received. General Stanley ordered that the transportation
of the corps, including the ambulance corps and pontoon train, should
precede my division. The transportation of Wood's division is now
being shipped. The ambulance corps, pontoon train, and transporta
tion for my division is yet to go. Do you intend your order to cause
any change to be made in the order of shipment? I have information
I deem reliable of the intended meeting of a conscripting party on Sat
urday morning, which I intend to capture or disperse Avithout interfer
ing with the movement of my command, if no change is made in the
order of shipment.
W. L. ELLIOTT,
Brigadier- General.
44 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
THREE MILES AND A HALF SOUTH OF CHEROKEE, ALA.,
March 21, 1865.
Major BEAUMONT:
Sin : I have the honor to report, for the information of the general
commanding, the following intelligence:
First. The only road that can be traveled by our trains in crossing
the mountains is Barton Station and Frankfort. The Cane Creek and
the Cherokee roads are almost impassable for cavalry alone.
Second. There is no forage between the railroad and Russell ville.
The only forage to be found in the councry is on Big Bear and south of
it, or west on the road leading from Buzzard Koost through Allsborough
to Burleson. That road is in excellent order for traveling. A man
who left Koddey five days ago says his (Koddey's) command is near
Tuscaloosa. There is nothing in this vicinity but scouts. My infor
mant is a reliable man, known by 1113^ scouts. He also has papers from
several of our generals. I will scout down through the country around
Rock Creek to-morrow.
I am, &c.,
ROYS,
Commanding tfcoutx.
CHICK ASAW, March 21, /(SY;.T.
Brig. Gen. W. B. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
According to directions of General Wilson, I have to inform you
that his command took the march this morning.
E. B. OAKLING,
Captain, Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 56. ) Ghicleasaw, March 21, i,sy;.o.
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IT. Bvt. Maj. James W. Latta, assistant adjutant- general of vol
unteers, having reported to the brevet major-general commanding, in
accordance with Special Orders, No. 102, from the, War Department, is
hereby assigned to duty with the Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps, and
will report to Brevet Major-General Upton.
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Y. Capt. Ed. Dale, commissary of subsistence, First Division Cav
alry, will in addition to his present duties perform the duties of chief
commissary of subsistence, Cavalry Corps. All reports required of
subsistence officers will be made to him.
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VII. Subject to the approval of the President of the United States,
and for the benefit of the service, Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. F. Win slow is
assigned to duty with his brevet rank, to command the First Brigade,
Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi.
* ******
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 45
GENERAL ORDERS, ^ HDQRS. FIRST Div., CAV. CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 14. ) Chickasaw, Ala., March 21, 1865.
Maj. John M. Bacon, Fourth Kentucky Cavalry, is announced as
acting assistant adjutant-general of the First Division, Cavalry Corps,
Military Division of the Mississippi. He will be obeyed and respected
accordingly.
By command of Brig. Gen. E. M. McCook :
M. J. MILLEE,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. FOURTH Div., CAV. CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 28. ) Chickasaw, Ala., March 21, 1865.
I. Bvt. Maj. James W. Latta, assistant adjutant- general of volun
teers, having been assigned for duty with this command by virtue of
Special Orders, No. 50, headquarters Cavalry Corps, Military Division
of the Mississippi, March 21, 1865, is hereby announced as assistant
adjutant- general. He will be respected and obeyed accordingly.
II. Capt. Thomas C. Gilpin, Third Iowa Cavalry, is hereby relieved
from duty as acting assistant adjutant-general and assigned as acting
aide-de-camp. The brevet major-general commanding takes pleasure in
expressing his satisfaction with the manner in which Captain Gilpin has
habitually performed the duties pertaining to the office he has heretofore
tilled in the command.
JAMES W. LATTA,
Assistant Adjutant- Genera /.
HUNTS VILLE, March 21, 1865.
Brigadier-General WHIPPLE :
Communication from General Forrest in regard to exchange of pris
oners received at Whitesburg to-day will be forwarded to-morrow by
train. Communication refers to arrangements previously made and
suggests further arrangements for exchange of prisoners in the field,
and is dated uln Field, March 13." On the 18th Colonel Conrad tel
egraphed from Decatur that a part of Forrest's command had relieved
Bedding in front of that post, which was telegraphed to General
Rousseau. I repeat, as it may have some connection with communica
tion jnst received. I have further information that Forrest's forces, or
portion of the same, are on the opposite side of the river actually
engaged in conscripting.
Respectfully,
E. 8. GEANGEE,
Brigadier- General.
NASHVILLE, TENN., March 21, 186:
Brig. Gen. E. S. GRANGER,
Huntsville, Ala.:
Do not receive any more flags of truce from Forrest. Eastport is
the proper point to receive communications from him. The One hun
dred and forty-ninth Indiana Eegimeut is en route to you. When it
46 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
arrives you will Lave one more regiment than you originally had, and
which you thought sufficient for the defense of your district. No more
can be spared you, but the remainder of the new regiments must be
prepared for the field.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
D ALTON, March 21, 1865.
Maj. S. B. MOB:
I sent 320 men last night under Lieutenant-Colonel Snow, One hun
dred and fifty-first Illinois, and heard from him at Einggold this morn
ing, since which I can get nothing from him or hear of anything unusual
on the line. The dispatch you just sent was [received] by Colonel
Sickles, who happening to be at the telegraph office took the great
liberty of replying to it in my name. He is right in that I have no
locomotive or train, but I have given orders to march up the guard at
once. If the rebels are in any force the commanding officer at Tunnel
Hill should send me a courier as ordered, and, if necessary, probably
will.
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
KNOXVILLE, March 21, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Commanding Department of the Cumberland:
I have the honor to report, for the information of yourself and Lieut.
Gen. U. S. Grant, that my whole command is on the road, and that the
advance will be at Morristown, fifty miles from here, to-day. It is a
long, rough, and bad road where we are going, and every precaution
and care has been and must continue to be taken in order that our
horses may not be broken down in the first part, which is over a coun
try destitute of subsistence. I will keep you advised as long as I am
within range of the telegraph or courier communication.
GEOKGE STONEMAN,
Major- General.
HDQRS. SECOND BRIGADE, FOURTH DIVISION,
DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Knoxmlle, Tenn., March 21, 1865.
COMDG. OFFICER SEVENTH TENNESSEE INFTY. YOLS.,
Athens, Tenn.:
SIR : You will proceed with all the effective armed force of your regi
ment from Athens, Tenn., and distribute it at the several passes through
the mountains east of that place. All enlisted men not armed Avill be
left at Athens under charge of a commissioned officer, who will report
to Capt. W. H. H. Crowell, Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, commanding
post at Athens. With your effective force you will take measures to
guard the mountain passes mentioned, and to prevent the incursions of
guerrilla bands, and will be held responsible for any failure to do so.
You must enforce strict discipline in your command, and under no cir
cumstances permit the men to leave their companies, or to straggle in
the march or from their camps, and all depredations and all cases of
absence without authority of the major-general commanding the
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 47
department must be severely and summarily punished. Your com
mand will subsist upon the country, but all supplies taken must be
receipted for on the proper blank forms used by quartermaster's and
subsistence departments, whether obtained from loyal or disloyal
persons. You will appoint a discreet officer to perform the duties of
regimental quartermaster and commissary, who will alone have author
ity to provide the necessary supplies for your command, and you will
be held responsible that his duty is faithfully and strictly performed.
You will procure a full supply of ammunition before starting from
Athens, and see that your men have at all times forty rounds of ammu
nition ready for use, and also that their arms are always kept clean and
free from rust. You will send your tri-monthly report promptly, in time
to have it reach these headquarters by the 10th, 20th, and last days of
each month. You will also forward your monthly report promptly on
the last day of each month, and be very careful that all returns and
reports are correct before they are sent. You will provide yourself with
the necessary blanks before starting.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
II. G. GIBSON,
Colonel Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, Commanding Brigade.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DEPARTMENT or KENTUCKY,
Lexington, Ky., March 21, 1865.
Brevet Brigadier- General BRISBIN,
Louisville, Ky. :
GENERAL : I have the honor to request that you send three com
panies of colored troops to Burkesville, Ky., for the jmrpose of gar
risoning that place as an outpost. Rations for one month or a longer
period should be sent from Nashville on transport. My object in
establishing an outpost at Burkesville is for the purpose of making it
a base and depot of supplies for mounted force for immediate use.
Rations can be sent from Lebanon in wagons. It will be necessary to
appoint an acting quartermaster and commissary of subsistence at
Burkesville, with instructions to furnish all troops moving in that
vicinity with supplies. I hope my suggestion will meet the views of
the general commanding department. Give me notice when troops are
sent.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. H. HOBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY DIVISION,
March 21, 1865.
Maj. Gen. 0. 0. WASHBURN:
McCulloch crossed the Yockna, between Grenada and Panola, with
the Missouri Brigade of Forrest's corps last Wednesday. Is about
Senatobia now with Jesse Forrest's brigade. Effective strength 1,500.
E. D. OSBAND.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 80. New Orleans, La., March 21, 1865.
»«..»#»».- 3
3. Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. Grierson, commanding Cavalry Forces, Mili
tary Division of West Mississippi, is hereby directed to organize the
48 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
cavalry designated for service in the field into three divisions of two
brigades each, the whole to be designated u Cavalry Corps, Military
Division of West Mississippi."
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby:
C. H. DYER,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Fort Gaines, March 21, J<sv;/7.
Rear- Admiral H. K. THATCHER,
Commanding, &c. :
ADMIRAL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your
communication of this date. I will go up to the front this morning,
and will move across to the bay as soon as we have laid the bridges
and secured the crossing of our trains over Fish River. Will you please
keep a force in the neighborhood of Howard's, and be on the lookout
for our signals from Cape Clear up. I will communicate with you as
frequently as possible.
Very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Dannelltfa Mills, Fish River, March 21, 18ii~>.
Capt. T. P. GREENE,
Commanding, Ac., IT. S. Navy :
CAPTAIN: Will you please order two or three naval vessels to report
to Colonel Sawtelle, chief quartermaster, to-morrow morning at Fort
Gaines, Ala., to assist in transporting troops to this point.
I have the honor to be, captain, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Comm an din<j.
MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI
Dauphin Island, March 21, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY,
Commanding Army :
GENERAL : In compliance with your orders of this a. m., the remainder
of the Sixteenth Army Corps will leave this afternoon from their respec
tive stations at Cedar Point and here for Fish River. Rations up to
the last of the month will arrive at the landing in Fish River by to-mor
row noon. There were no arrivals from New Orleans since you left.
The headquarters will start by the first boat of the proper draft
which returns. Only the steamers Peerless and Swaim came back
from Fish River. The former is returning in a few moments with 300
troops, and the latter is, on account of her light draft, sent to Cedar
Point to take troops.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. .1. OSTERHAUS,
Major -Genera I and Chief of titaff.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 49
OFFICE OF CHIEF QUARTERMASTER,
MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Fort G aines, Ala., March 21, 1865.
Col. 8. B. HOLABIRD,
Chief Quartermaster, Dept. of the Gulf, New Orleans, La. :
COLONEL : New Orleans must be considered for the present the main
depot from which our supplies must be drawn for the troops operating
in South Alabama and West Florida, and the major- general coinmand
ing the Military Division and Army of West Mississippi directs that
your stock of forage, quartermaster's stores, and clothing, camp and
garrison equipage be kept up and renewed, so far as is in your power,
by timely requisitions and estimates, having in contemplation the fur
nishing of the army now operating in South Alabama and West Florida.
The wants of the quartermaster's department in this army will be made
known to you as frequently and fully as is practicable or possible. It is
believed that if your estimates already forwarded North and hereafter
made by you are filled promptly, there will be no impediment in the
way of supplying this army and the troops at present within the
Department of the Gulf proper. The following is approximately, in
round numbers, the number of men and animals now with and that
will be with the army operating in South Alabama and West Florida
to be supplied: Forty thousand infantry, 8,000 cavalry, 2,500 artillery,
1 ,000 engineers, 1 1 ,500 horses, and 1 2,500 mules. When the information
was iirst received at headquarters Military Division of West Mississippi
that the force under General A. J. Smith was to be sent to this army
from General George H. Thomas' army, I informed you of the number
of animals expected to arrive with that force, and directed estimates for
forage to be made accordingly, in addition to the necessary estimates
for the animals then dependent for their supply on the depot in New
Orleans. These estimates were forwarded, I think, at once through
my office, and are doubtless being filled. Shortly before leaving New
Orleans for this point, I was informed by you that the forage officer in
New Orleans was continuing to make the proper estimates.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. G. SAWTELLE,
Lieut. Col. and Chief Quartermaster, Mil. Div. of West
MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE OF CHIEF QUARTERMASTER,
Fort Gaines, Ala., March 21,
General P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Rtaff, &c. :
GENERAL: I have the honor to return herewith, inclosed, the letter
from Major-General Hurlbut to Colonel Christensen, and which was
referred to me to-day by the major-general commanding. I believe
that the fears expressed therein by General Hurlbut are groundless, so
fat- as regards the main supplies for this army, provided the estimates
and requisitions already made and those ordered to be made are
promptly met at the North. I inclose herewith a copy of a letter* this
day addressed by me (through the commanding general Department of
":: See next, ante.
4 R R — VOL XLIX, PT II
50 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
the Gulf) to Col. S. B. Holabird, chief quartermaster Department of the
Gulf. This letter was called forth in part (and the first part of it was
written to Colonel Holabird before the receipt of the letter of General
Hurlbut) by the following, which is an extract from a semi-official letter
from Colonel Holabird to myself, dated March 18 :
Permit me to suggest separate money estimates for the "outside" department,
Mobile Bay, and the month's advance estimates for material required by present
orders. It will fix responsibility in such matters upon a secure basis. How can this
depot anticipate the wants of your army if the army itself cannot do it?
I trust my instructions to Colonel Holabird will meet with the
approval of the major-general commanding. I would mention that for
a month prior to my leaving New Orleans the chief quartermaster
Department of the Gulf sent many of his estimates for supplies to the
Quartermaster-General through my office, giving as a reason therefor
that he believed an approval by myself would facilitate the sending of
the supplies.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. G. SAWTELLE,
Lieut. Col. and Chief Quarter master , Mil. Div. of West Miss.
[Inclosure.]
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
New Orleans, March 18, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I beg leave very respectfully to call the attention of the major-general
commanding to the condition of supplies for the army in the field, so
far as derived from the depots here. It will be seen that the small-arms
have already given out under the unusual calls. Very heavy demands
may be expected at any time upon the quartermaster's department.
Colonel Holabird, as chief quartermaster Department of the Gulf, esti
mates in advance only for the presumed wants of the department itself.
I assume, of course, that Colonel Sawtelle has made the necessary esti
mates for the probable wants of the force in the field, and ordered such
supplies to such points or depots as his judgment has already selected.
Without some such action the depots here will not be able to meet the
requisitions likely to come. Unless this has been done already, I
respectfully suggest that full estimates for quartermaster's supplies and
ordnance stores be made at once and an officer sent to expedite their
transmission. Claims are being daily presented in relation to trans
port steamers taken and in service. I would respectfully recommend
that they be appraised, valued, and taken up regularly, which the
claimants inform me has not been done. These suggestions may not be
necessary and are perhaps superfluous, but I have seen much evil and
delay by relying, without sufficient data, upon an unprepared depot for
supplies; and, even at the risk of being considered as officiously inter
meddling, I take the liberty of presenting these suggestions. It is
very certain that the depots of this department are not prepared for the
probable drafts upon them and that estimates for the troops in the field
have not gone forward from these headquarters.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
S. A. HURLBUT,
Major- General, Commanding.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 51
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 14. ) Fort Gaines, March 21, 1865.
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2. Capt. William A. Gordon, assistant adjutant-general of volunteers,
will, upon his arrival at New Orleans, La., proceed to Fort Gaines,
Ala., and report to Brig. Gen. T. Kilby Smith, commanding District of
South Alabama, for assignment to temporary duty. As soon as he is
fit for field service he will join Major-General Osterhaus, chief of staff
to the major-general commanding.
3. Colonel Moore, commanding First Brigade, Third Division, Six
teenth Army Corps, at Cedar Point, will, upon the arrival of the nec
essary transports, embark without delay and proceed to join the corps
at Dannelly's Mills, on Fish Eiver, Ala.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. SECOND BRIO., THIRD Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
East Fork of Fish River, March 21, 1865—4 p. m.
Capt. J. D. EOUSE,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General:
SIR : I have the honor to report the head of my column near Mag
nolia, Fish Eiver, and that 1 expect to get all my artillery and trains
up and in camp by dark to-night. The camp-ground is very good, and
there is enough room to accommodate a corps. The roads from this
point (East Fork of Fish Eiver) to Magnolia are very bad, owing to
the late rains. I would also respectfully report that three brigades of
the Sixteenth Army Corps and the pontoon trains have arrived and
landed opposite Magnolia.
Hoping that the above will prove satisfactory, I am, sir, very respect
fully, your obedient servant,
HENEY BEETEAM,
Col. Twentieth Wisconsin, Comdg. First Brigade, Second Division.
Per M. E. EVEESZ,
Lieutenant and Aide- de- Camp.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY FORCES,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 9. ) New Orleans, La., March 21, 1865.
*******
II. The commanding officers of the First Florida and Second Maine
Cavalry are hereby directed to report with their commands for duty to
Brig. Gen. T. J. Lucas.
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By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. Grierson:
S. L. WOODWAED,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
52 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. CAVALRY FORCES, MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, La., March 21, 18ti~>.
Brig. Gen. T. J. LUCAS,
Commanding Separate Brigade:
GENERAL: inclosed please find order* directing the First Florida
and Second Maine Cavalry to report to you for duty. You will organ
ize your command into a division of two brigades of three regiments
each. Immediately upon the reception of this, you will reply, desig
nating the regiments you desire to compose the brigades and the names
of the brigade commanders. The order organizing the division will
then be issued from these headquarters. Horses sufficient to finish
the remount of your command will be sent over at the earliest practi
cable moment. Dispose of your regiments in such a manner as to
make the two brigades as nearly equal in size as possible. Send tri-
monthly reports, rosters, reports of arms, ammunition, and accouter-
ments on hand and required, pertaining to the First Florida and Second
Maine Cavalry, at the earliest possible moment.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. H. GKIERSON,
Brevet Major- (} en era I.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis , Tenn., Mar eh 21, Itftio.
Brevet Brigadier-General SHANKS,
Commanding First Brigade Cavalry, near Germantown:
I enjoin upon you to maintain the strictest discipline over the troops
with you. Allow no straggling and no resident of the country to be
disturbed. If any depredations are committed, you will ascertain at
once the amount of damage done and inflict prompt and summary
punishment, and stop the pay of the command by whom the depreda
tions were committed until the loss is made good. You will press no
horses or mules from any person who is behaving himself properly.
Respectfully, yours, &c.,
C. C. WASHBUKN,
Major- General.
NASHVILLE, Mar eh 22, 18(15 — 8 p. m.
(Received 23d.)
Lieut. Gen. IT. S. GRANT,
City Point :
Yrour telegram of 4 p. m. 21st received. General Craft embarked
with his command here on the 14th. I learned through the news
papers that General Sheridan did not go toLynchburg and so informed
General Stoneman.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major-General, U. 8. Army.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEFT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 75. ] Nashville, March 22, 1865.
* * * * _ # * *
X. The following assignments and changes in the garrison artillery
of posts within the department are hereby made, viz: Company I,
* See next, ante.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 53
First Regiment Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, Capt. II. Dilger com
manding, is relieved from duty at Chattanooga, Tenn., and assigned to
duty at Daltqn, Ga., reporting without delay to the commanding officer
Michigan Artillery, Capt. J. C. Schuetz commanding, is relieved from
duty at Chattanooga, and will report without delay to Captain Davies,
First Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, to be stationed at points between
the Hiwassee and Athens. Tenn.; the Tenth Ohio Battery, Capt. J. R.
Grain commanding, is relieved from duty at Nashville, Tenn., and will
report without delay to Captain Davies, First Wisconsin Heavy Artil
lery, to be stationed at points between Athens and London, Tenn.;
the Second Minnesota Battery, Capt. W. A. Kotchkiss commanding, is
relieved from duty at Chattanooga, and will report without delay to
the commanding officer post of London, Tenn., for duty; the Seventh
Indiana Battery, Lieut. William Stokes commanding, is relieved from
duty at Chattanooga, and will report to Capt. William A. Hotchkiss,
Second Minnesota Battery, to be stationed at London, Teiin., and
between that point and Knoxville, Tenn.; Company F, Second U. S.
Artillery, upon the completion of its present duty at Brentwood, will
proceed to Bridgeport, Ala., and form part of the garrison of that post.
The following named batteries are relieved from duty at Nashville,
Tenn., and will proceed without delay to the following-named posts, to
which they are assigned: Company K, First Tennessee Artillery, to
Knoxville, Tenn.: Company C, First Tennessee Artillery, to Johnson-
ville, Tenn.; Company F, Second Illinois Artillery, to Clarksville,
Tenn.; Third Ohio Battery, to Fort Donelson, Tenn.
* * * * # # #
By command of Major-General Thomas:
SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, March 22, 1S65.
Maj. Gen. D. S. STANLEY,
New Market, East Tenn. :
Elliott's division will be sent forward as soon as possible. I therefore
wish you to get your command ready at once. After reaching Bull's
Gap protect the construction corps under Mr. L. H. Eicholtz, acting chief
engineer, and push forward the repairs of the railroad to Carter's Sta
tion, on the Watauga, at which point post two divisions of the corps,
sending the other to Kingsport, to hold the pass into East Tennessee
from Virginia through that place. Then you will, with Tillson on your
right, stationed in the pass through the Smoky Range, cover all the
approaches from Virginia and North Carolina to East Tennessee as far
as Knoxville and be a substantial reserve for Stoneman to fall back on
should he encounter more of the enemy than he can handle.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
54 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
CIRCULAR, ) HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 16. 5 New Market, East Tenn., March 22, 1865.
The general commanding desires to call the attention of the com
mand to the fact that we are now in a country inhabited, in a great
majority, by loyal people, and the practice heretofore prevailing of
using fence rails for fuel purposes must be discontinued, as these peo
ple cannot raise crops for their own maintenance if their fences are
destroyed, and the Government will have to ship provisions here for
their support. Parties sent out for wood must cut the wood, and under
no circumstances will the fences or buildings of loyal citizens be
allowed to be disturbed or destroyed.
By command of Major-General Wood:
M. P. BESTOW,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. FIFTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Eastport, Miss., March 22, 1865.
Thereby assume command of all troops of the Cavalry Corps, Military
Division of the Mississippi, remaining here. Quartermasters of the
First, Second, and Fourth Divisions will immediately move all Govern
ment property from the right bank of the river to Eastport, Miss., apply
ing to Captain Warren, assistant quartermaster, for transportation.
All detachments of the First, Second, and Fourth Divisions will report
to these headquarters.
EDWAKD HATCH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, March 22, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN,
Knoxville :
Your telegram of yesterday received. I have directed Colonel
Mackay, chief quartermaster, Army of the Cumberland, to go to Knox-
ville, where he can overlook and regulate all matters pertaining to the
quartermaster's department. You can communicate with him about
all matters in his department, and save the time necessary to commu
nicate with General Donaldson. Of course, I wish you to husband your
horses and men as much as possible until you can get into Virginia,
where your hard work will commence.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, 17. S. Army, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
No. 21. j Knoxville, Tenn., March 22, J865.
I. During the absence in the field of the major-general commanding,
Col. H. G. Gibson, Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, will, in addition to
his other duties, take charge of office of district headquarters and
attend to the current business in the name of the general commanding.
This does not contemplate the authorizing of any changes in the stand
ing orders from these headquarters.
By command of Major-General Stoneman :
G. M. BASCOM,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
Knoxville, Tenn., March 22, 1865.
I. No private property will be taken possession of by officers in this
district, except by officers of the quartermaster's department, who will
in all cases give a proper voucher for the same, certifying on the face
of the voucher that the property was taken and was necessary for pub
lic uses ; that the value of the property is as stated ; that the property
taken has been or will be accounted for on their regular monthly returns ;
and also certify to the loyalty or disloyalty of the claimant, so far as
known. This voucher must be approved by the commanding officer of
the officer taking the property. Each officer will be held responsible to
the Treasury Department for all property thus taken. The voucher
given in accordance with this circular will be presented by the claim
ant to the disbursing quartermaster of the district, who will, if in funds,
pay for the property and invoice it to the officer taking the same; or if
not in funds, approve or disapprove the voucher and return it to the
claimant.
II. The practice of officers taking private property indiscriminately
and giving memorandum receipts therefor, thereby causing serious loss
and inconvenience to the citizens of East Tennessee, is positively for
bidden. Any officer violating the provisions of this order will subject
himself to charges and trial by general court-martial.
By command of Major-General Stoueman:
K. MOEEOW,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 14. j Louisville, Ky., March 22, 1865.
All orders heretofore issued in this department excluding the circu
lation of the Cincinnati Enquirer are hereby revoked.
By command of Major-General Palmer:
E. B. HAELAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Dannelltfs Mills, March 22, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. G. SAWTELLE,
Chief Quartermaster, Military Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL: None of the troops from Cedar Point having arrived yet,
and General Granger's column not being expected at this point before
to-niorrow night, no troops will leave beyond Danuelly's Mills in the
course of to-morrow (23d), and you are therefore requested to continue
to send forward the transportation of the Sixteenth Army Corps as
rapidly as the proper transportation can be had. The larger class of
boats may be employed between Mobile Point, Fort Gaines, and the
mouth of Fish Eiver, while the lighter crafts will do better as tenders
between that point and these headquarters. Forage and rations are
very much needed. The supplies ordered to be shipped yesterday have
not yet come up. They ought to be here now. Please see after them.
If any change should take place, notice for the masters of steam-boats
will be left with the naval station at the mouth of Fish Kiver. You
will kindly instruct the parties accordingly.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. J. OSTEEHAUS,
Major-General and Chief of Staff.
56 KY., S. W. VA , TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE OF CHIEF QUARTERMASTER,
Fort Gaines, Ala., March 22, 1865.
General P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff, &c. :
GENERAL: I have just received the instructions of the major-gen
eral commanding to forward commissary stores and forage at once to
Dannelly's Mills for the army. I have the honor to report that last
evening orders were given to load the Tamaulipas with commissary
stores for Fish River and the Jenny Rogers with 1,000 sacks forage.
The Tamaulipas will be loaded and will start about 2 o'clock to-day.
The Jenny Rogers was blown ashore in the norther now blowing and
disabled, with 000 sacks grain on board, 96,000 pounds (both of her
chimneys off). The Tarascon has just started for Navy Cove to load
1,000 sacks of oats and wagons and ambulances for the Sixteenth
Corps. 1 will continue to send forage forward as rapidly as possible.
The steamer Swaim left here last night for Cedar Point, having on
board enough commissary stores for Colonel Moore's brigade, now
there, to last until the 31st instant. The A. G. Drown was also sent
last night to Cedar Point, and the two tin-clads go this morning.
These, with the Swaim, will entirely finish transporting Colonel
Moore's brigade to Fish River. There are still remaining here six
teen pieces of artillery with their animals belonging to General A. J.
Smith's command. 1 am now loading the Lockwood for Fish River
with as much of this artillery as she can take and some baggage of
the Sixteenth Army Corps. The White Cloud No. 2 is badly ashore
iri Grant's Pass with men and means of transportation for the Six
teenth Army Corps from New Orleans. I shall send to her relief the
first suitable steamer I can spare. A mail has just arrived from New
Orleans by the Alabama, which I send you under charge of Captain
Melville, aide-de-camp. I respectfully represent that owing to the fact
that quartermasters have not made the returns and reports which they
have been called upon to furnish daily, and for the reason that the
number of animals sent to the front have gone in detachments at dif
ferent times and supplied up to different dates (some by vessels from
Navy Cove, of which 1 have as yet no record), it is impossible for me
to know the exact or even approximate amount of forage taken by the
different portions of this army, or the amount required to comply with
the instructions to-day received from the commanding general to send
a sufficient supply to last until the 31st instant. 1 would respectfully
request that commanding generals of corps be directed to cause to be
sent to me daily, or as often as opportunity offers, an exact or approx
imate statement of the number of animals with their respective com
mands at the front, and a statement of the amount of forage on hand.
Until more accurate data is received by me I shall continue to send for
ward as much forage as the means at my command will permit, as the
orders of the commanding general seem urgent, and Captain Melville
represents that forage is greatly needed. The Starlight has just
reported from Daunelly's Mills and I have directed that she be loaded at
once with 1,000 sacks of grain (about 160,1 (H) pounds) and 50 bales of
hay, and that she take no other load, to avoid delay and to diminish
as much as possible her chances of getting aground. The matters
belonging to headquarters that could not go on the Mustang I have
put on board the Starlight.
I am, general, hurriedly, but very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. G. SAAVTELLE,
Lieut. Col. and Chief Quarter master , Mil. Div. of West Mississippi.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 57
The 2,000 sacks of grain sent by the Starlight and Tarascon gives
eight days7 rations of grain for 4,000 animals (ten pounds to the
ration).
0. (1. S.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
New Orleans, La., March 22, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi :
COLONEL: I have the honor to submit to your consideration the fol
lowing" report of information received at this office this 22d day of
March, 1805: Lieutenant Curtiss reports from Baton Rouge, March 18,
that Colonel Scott took with him from Eastern Louisiana the First,
Third, and Fifth Regiments Louisiana Cavalry and Ogden's battalion,
from 800 to 1,000. He is reported to have gone in the direction of
Mobile. Other reports represent him in Northern Mississippi with For
rest. The forces now in the District of East Louisiana are Col. Frank
Powers' Fourth Louisiana Cavalry and Colonel Griffith's Eleventh
Arkansas Mounted Infantry, with a few companies of independent
scouts, numbering in all about 800 men. On the loth Colonel Powers
was at Greeusburg, Saint Helena Parish, and headquarters of district
at Beaver Creek. Lieutenant Curtiss thinks the enemy are making
preparations to evacuate the country this side of Pearl River.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. M. JACKSON,
Major, Tenth U. 8. Colored Heavy Artillery.
(In absence of Capt. S. M. Eaton.)
SPECIAL ORDERS, \ HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 81. ) New Orleans, La., March 22, ISM.
1. So much of Special Orders, No. 2, dated headquarters Cavalry
Forces, Military Division of West Mississippi, March 13, 18(35, which
announces Maj. P. D. Vroorn, Second New Jersey Cavalry, as acting
assistant inspector-general of the Cavalry Forces, Military Division of
West Mississippi, is hereby approved.
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3. Capt. James E. Harrison, Fifth U. S. Cavalry, special inspector of
cavalry of this division, will proceed without delay to Memphis, Tenn.,
for the purpose of urging forward the cavalry ordered from there by
letter from these headquarters Marcli 4, 1865. He will return to this
city with as little delay as possible.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby.
C. H. DYER,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.
SPECIAL ^ HDQRS. ARMY AND Div. OF WEST Miss.,
FIELD ORDERS, > On Board Steamer Mustang, Week** Bay,
No. 15. ) Mouth of Fish River, Ala., March 22, 1865.
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2. Brigadier-General Knipe, or the officer in command of his cavalry
at Navy Cove, Ala,, will hold his troops in preparation to move for
ward by the road taken by General Granger as soon as detachments
of 1,500 to 2,000 horses have been collected. He will take care that
58 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
his flanks and rear are properly protected, and will keep his troops
well in hand to guard against surprise. Reports will be made to these
headquarters by every steamer leaving Fort Gaines as long as there
are any of the cavalry left at Navy Cove.
3. The chief quartermaster of the division will replace the fatigue
details now employed at the depots of Dauphin Island and Mobile
Point, and belonging to organizations designated for field service, by
civilians hired in the city of New Orleans.
4. The officer commanding the cavalry at Navy Cove, Ala., will
detach 150 to 200 picked men, under first-class officers, to proceed as
soon as a light-draft steamer can be furnished, to Smith's Mills, on Fish
Eiver, and report to the major-general for special service. The chief
quartermaster will furnish the necessary transportation.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Dannelly^s Mills, March 22, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps :
GENERAL : The First Brigade, Second Division, of your corps has
arrived here and crossed the river. General Canby directs me to say
that you may on your arrival at the river cross all of your command
except one brigade, which is to be left east of the river. Colonel
Bertram's command, if out of rations, can be supplied in the course
of the afternoon from boats, and it will be unnecessary to send back
to the train.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. JOS. OSTEEHAUS,
Chief of Staff.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Dannelly's Mills, on Fish Eiver, March 22, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps:
SIR : The major-general commanding has instructed Captain Palfrey
to leave this place early to-morrow morning with a view of exploring
the roads toward Magnolia and to the head of your column. He will
lay before you a full report as to the condition and practicability of
these roads, in order that you may select the one which is in your
opinion the most preferable.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., SECOND Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, March 22, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
COLONEL: I have the honor to inclose a dispatch just received
from Brigadier-General Ben ton for the information of the major-
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general commanding, and respectfully ask instructions as to sending
back for rations. From what 1 can ascertain from the bearer of the
dispatch, General Benton's advance is six miles from the river, moving
up slowly.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
HENRY BERTRAM:,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
[Inclosure.]
HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, Ala., March 22, 1865.
Col. H. BERTRAM,
Commanding First Brigade, Second Division :
You will exercise a sound discretion as to moving your command, but
if possible you will move to Fish River and repair the road to the
same. General Granger directs that upon your arrival there you will
communicate to Major-General Canby that his command is in a quag
mire and corduroying the road, and will move up as soon as possible.
If you find the road impassable, you will send back men and mules to
get rations and forage for your command, as they cannot be sent for
ward until the road is corduroyed.
By order of Brig. Gen. W. P. Benton:
JOHN D. ROUSE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., SECOND Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field) near Dannelly's MillS) March 22, 1865.
Capt. JOHN D. ROUSE,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General:
CAPTAIN : I have the honor to report that I arrived with my entire
command at Fish River, opposite Dannelly's Mills, last night. Major-
General Canby, having a pontoon bridge constructed, directed me to
move to the north side of Fish River at daylight this morning. I did
accordingly, and moved into line of battle with the Sixteenth Army
Corps, by direction of Major-General Canby. An attack from the enemy
being expected, I reported to Major-General Canby the condition of the
roads and your probable whereabouts. I will send your letter to him
immediately and await instructions as to sending back for rations.
Major-General Smith has been kind enough to lend me a small amount
until your train comes up. I have procured sufficient forage to last the
command to-day and probably to-morrow.
Hoping to see you up here soon, I remain, very respectfully, your
obedient servant,
HENRY BERTRAM,
Colonel, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Dannelly's Mills, March 22, 1865.
Col. H. BERTRAM,
Comdg. First Brigade, Second Division, Thirteenth Army Corps:
SIR : I am instructed by the major-general commanding to inform you
that the boats which arrived here this afternoon brought no subsistence
stores. It is believed, however, that one or more will arrive during the
night, and he advises you to send three or four wagons down to the
60 KV., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MTSS., ALA., &. W. FLA.
landing early to-morrow morning. Should no boats have then arrived,
he wishes you to have the wagons go forward to meet General Granger,
and for tins reason it will be necessary to have them accompanied with
an escort.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. OHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and A ss-istant A d jut ant- General.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ^ HDQRS. 3i> Div., 13Tii ARMY CORPS,
No. T>. \ In the Field, Ala., March X:,>, ./M>.
This command will move at 2 p. in. this day. Two days' rations
will be drawn immediately. The command will move in the following
order: First Brigade, Twenty-first New York .Battery, Third Brigade,
division train, supply train. The commanding ofticer First Brigade
will detail one company as advance guard, and the commanding officer
Third Brigade one regiment as rear guard and to assist the train.
By order of Brig. Gen. AVillia.ni 1*. Ben ton:
,1. 1). ROUSE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, March X2, 7<sV/.>.
Lieut. Ool. C. T. CIIRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen.,.Hdqrx. Army and ./)/>. of West Mississippi :
COLONEL: I have the honor to inclose, for the information of the
major-general commanding, copy of letter received from Mr. 1) — - in
regard, to the rebel forces at Blakely.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. ASBOTI1,
J>ri</adier- General, Com mandiinj.
[Inolosnre.]
PERDIDO, March 32, ltW~>.
General ASBOTII:
SIK : As Mr. Levins is on his way back to the yard, I thought I
would drop yon a few lines. The rebels about Blakely are very uneasy.
They have sent all the men to that point they could muster or spare
fiom Mobile, among them the Fifteenth Confederate, Maury's regi
ment. They were to have come across yesterday. The number of
men now at Blakely I estimate about 5,000. I think the Federal
troops arc somewhere in the vicinity of Spanish Fort. A portion of
the army is compelled to move slowly in consequence of the bad state
of the roads.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
D .
NASHVILLE, March £9, l$a~> — $.10 a. »t.
Lieut. Gen. IT. S. GRANT,
City Point:
I will start to Memphis to-day to see what policy has been heretofore
adopted there and to systematize the future policy. Shall be gone
about ten days.
GKO. II. THOMAS,
Major General, U. S. Army.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. (U
KNOXVILLE, March %:-}, _/<%'.-;.
Major- General THOMAS:
One brigade of Kimball's starts to Bull's Gap to-morrow; will reach
that place on Sunday; the rest to follow as soon as transportation
arrives. The, transportation of one division has not cjuite all arrived.
i will lose no time in getting- ahead.
I). S. STANLEY,
Major -General.
K:\o\\ ILLE, March £.';, /<W.-7 — /o..-;.-7 a.m.
Major-General KIMBALL:
One hundred of your wagons started this morning. Six days' rations
will be sent this evening. Start one brigade as soon as you can
to-morrow to go to Kussellville and to keep with the construction corps,
the rest of the division to follow as soon as your transportation joins
you. Rations can now be sent by railroad to .Kussellville. I will come
up to-morrow.
D. S. STANLEY.
Major -General.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
titra iv berry Plains, Tcnn., March ;?.>, ltifi'5.'
Maj. Gen. I). S. STANLEY,
Commanding Fourth Army Corps:
A member of the home guard reports a force of mounted rebels,
rumored 300 strong, in the direction of Maynardville; last heard from
six miles from here. The captain of the home guard sends word that
he had information this morning of the approach of the party, and he
is gathering his men. I have acted upon the rumor so much as to send
guards to Koxbury Creek bridge.
i am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
N. KIM BALL,
lj Commanding.
KNOXVILLE, Man-h ;/'/, /,SY;/; — .9 p. m.
Major-General KIMBALL:
Maynardville is north of Clinch River. Did you understand those
rebel parties to be on the north side of Clinch f Answer soon.
1). S. STANLEY,
Major- Gen er« L
KNOXVILLE, March 23, 18(ti — .9..:,v) p. m.
General KIMBALL:
Send a regiment at daylight to ascertain the facts and find out what
direction the rebs have taken, and what they are up to. May there not
be a mistake?
D. S. STANLEY.
Major-General.
62 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Strawberry Plains. Tenn., March 23, 1865.
Col. L. H. WATERS,
Comdg. Third Brigade, First Division, Fourth Army Corps :
The general commanding directs that you send a regiment to-morrow
at daylight in the vicinity of Blain's Cross- Roads, to ascertain the facts
in relation to the mounted rebel force reported to be in that vicinity.
He wishes a courier to be sent with the regiment, who may be sent
back to these headquarters with the first information acquired. The
command sent will return to your camp by night-fall, except further
orders be given in the case.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ED. D. MASON,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General,
NASHVILLE, TENN., March 23, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. L. ELLIOTT,
Hunisville, Ala.:
Yours of the 22d received. Generals Thomas and Whipple have left
town. I do not think that it is the intention that the order of the gen
eral commanding will interfere with the order of shipment of General
Stanley.
SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR, ) HDQRS. THIRD Div., FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 17. | New Market, East Tenn., March 23, 1865.
The scarcity of provisions that exists at this time is owing to the
fact that the railroad is occupied fully in the transmission of troops;
but that will soon be over, and the railroad can then be used to its full
capacity in bringing forward supplies. In addition to this the com
manding general of the division has suggested to the commanding gen
eral of the corps (who has made the request to the commanding general
of the department) the propriety of bringing up provisions by steam
boat to Knoxville, which will, without doubt, be acted upon promptly,
and the troops will thus in a few days be fully and amply supplied. In
the meantime the troops of this command must bear this privation with
fortitude, and commit no depredations or do unauthorized foraging or
other acts unworthy of soldiers. Every effort within his power will be
made by the commanding general to have the troops placed on full
rations at the earliest date possible.
By command of Major-General Wood:
"M. P. BESTOW,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Russellville, Ala., March 23, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. M. McCooK,
Commanding First Division :
GENERAL: General Wilson desires that you will push on to this
place as fast as possible. There is plenty of forage here. Upon your
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arrival at this place take the road to Allen's Factory and from thence
to Thorn Hill. Upton's command and train are probably at Newburg
now.
I am. general, very respectfully, your obedient servant.
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Brig. Gen. Eli Long.)
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
At the foot of the Mountain, March 23, 1865.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I am moving as rapidly as I can. The pontoon train and general
headquarters train are on the road in front of me and keeps my col
umn back. Of course I can't pass them on this road, Avhich is very
bad. Captain Creager will tell you the difficulties we have to overcome.
I have to cut a new road for some distance below here. My impres
sion is that I can't get farther than Frankfort to-night. I will march,
however, as far as practicable, and when things get straightened out
here probably go on ahead to find General Wilson. Be kind enough to
send me back word by my staff officer where you will be found this
evening, and also any additional instructions you may have to com
municate.
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding Division.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Russellville, Ala., March 23, 1865 — 5 p. m.
[Brigadier-General McCooK:]
GENERAL : Your note is received. Am sorry the trains went by the
Frankfort road. Upton's train passed here by 1 p. m., and will reach
Newburg to-night. From Frankfort you had better incline to the south,
cross Cedar Creek at Jones' (Smith's) Bridge, and move by a ridge
road of which the citizens speak to the old military road, striking it
about six miles from here, and crossing to the direct road to Tuscaloosa,
intersecting it on Bear Creek, at Allen's Mill. The road is reported to
be good. The people about Frankfort can tell you about it. I shall try
to reach Thorn Hill to-morrow night. Long will come here and take
the Tuscaloosa road to same place.
Very respectfully,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
ON THE MOUNTAIN, March 23, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. T. CROXTON,
Commanding First Brigade:
The general commanding directs that you move forward with your
brigade, and if the artillery and train cannot pass the wagons that
64 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
are stuck in the mud, you will cause sucli wagons to be taken to pieces
and set to one side of the road, and have them move on as rapidly as
possible.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN M. BACON,
Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
IN THE FIELD, March 23, ISfti.
Brig. Gen. J. T. CROXTON,
Commanding First Brigade:
I will leave for Eussellville before daylight in order to see General
Wilson. Be kind enough to take charge of the column until I return.
I will probably meet you before you reach Frankfort. If not, march on
toward Eussellville. If you think it practicable or advisable, you can
pass Long's train with the column, if it is in your way. Miller has
sent a letter, which Major Beaumont will show you, stating that there
is forage below Frankfort and Eussellville both. Captain Bishop has
just come in, reporting the condition of the train, and that you will
try to get them up the mountain to-night. The roads up here are very
good, and the train once up can move without trouble. The pontoon
train is in camp only four or five miles from here. I Avill have La Grange
start in the morning in advance — it will save time — and get his troops
to Eussellville. I Avill order him to leave a regiment and his pioneers
to take charge of train from top of mountain.
Eespectfully, your obedient servant,
E. M. McOOOK,
Brigadier- Genera I, Com man ding.
HEADQUARTERS SECOND DIVISION CAVALRY,
Frankfort^ Ala., March 2o ', 1865 — 3 p. m.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Cavalry Corps,
Military Division of the Mississippi, RusseUville, Ala.:
MAJOR: I have just arrived here with the head of my column. My
division train will probably all get in camp here by dark. The pontoon
train will probably camp about six miles from here, with one regiment
as a guard. They will not be more than able to make Eussellville by
to-morrow night. The roads have been very bad, and their wagons
being heavily loaded their mules are very tired. I will, if nothing
prevents, wait here until the pontoon train closes up to-morrow, and
then move on to Eussellville, probably arriving there with my column
by 1 p. m.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ELI LONG,
]>ri<jadier- Genera L
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION,
Eussellville, March 23, 1865 — 1.30 p. m.
Brevet Major-General WILSON,
Commanding Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL : Leading brigade of my division is to the left and opposite
this place, marching for Newburg. The Second Brigade struck from
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Throckmorton's Mill still farther to the left. Will camp near Newburg.
Find from information that the best way to Jasper is via Newburg and
Mount Hope, running down the left bank of the Sipsey. Will take best
road to Jasper, and thence to the point mentioned beyond Black War
rior. Please send instructions. Moving splendidly.
Very respectfully,
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major -General, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Russellville, Ala., March 23, 1865.
Brevet Major-General UPTON,
Commanding Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps :
GENERAL : General Wilson directs that you push on by the road indi
cated in your note. Corps headquarters will be at Thorn Hill to-inorrow
evening, probably. Please send word to-night with regard to the road
to Jasper from Mount Hope as nearly as you can the direction it takes;
also whether you can find a road down to Warriortown and Democrat.
In case you should not hear of me again push on to some point on the
line of march beyond Jasper, where you can subsist your command and
wait for the balance of the command. I shall probably travel by Thorn
Hill on the most direct road to Jasper, and shall travel as fast as possible.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HDQRS. FOURTH Div., CAV. CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 29. ) Neicburg, Ala., March 23, 1865^
This division will move to-morrow morning at 5.30 in the follow
ing order: First, Second Brigade, Brevet Brigadier-General Alexander
commanding ; second, First Brigade, Brevet Brigadier-General Winslow
commanding; third, Battery I, Fourth Artillery, will follow the leading-
regiment of the Second Brigade. The First Brigade will not move
until G.30. The train will follow the troops, and the commanding officer
of the First Brigade will detail one regiment to act as guard to the
train.
By order of Brevet Major-General Upton:
JAMES W. LATTA,
Assistant Adjutant- General,
EASTPORT, March 23, 1&65,
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS:
I earnestly request arms may be forwarded to my command. I am
not half filled. Send me muskets if carbines cannot be obtained. Cap
tain Budd, Second Iowa Cavalry, has been sent to Nashville to receive
arms, if they can be obtained.
EDWAKD HATCH,
Brigadier- General.
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66 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
MORRISTOWN, [March] 23, 1865.
(Received 25th.)
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville :
My command is all up to tliis point and advance as far as Bull's Gap.
I shall push on to-morrow in the direction of Greeneville. One brigade
will take to the left and be on the railroad between Jonesborough and
Carter's Station on the Watauga by day after to-morrow morning.
General Tillson will go toward Asheville and am in hopes to catch the
small force now at Jonesborotigh. The construction and telegraph
corps in this part will bear looking after. Deserters came in to-day
direct from Kichmond by railroad to Jonesborough. I hope to be well
into Virginia by the 28th. What is the latest reliable news from
Washington?
GEOEGE STONEMAN,
Major- General.
FiSH ElVER, ALA., March 23, 1865 — 5.30 p. m.
General GRANT,
Washington .
Your dispatch of the 9th has just been received.* Estimates for rail
road material and construction had no reference to immediate oper
ations, but was made with a view to the future, if we should not be able
to open navigation of the Alabama. You cannot regret more than I do
the delays that have attended this movement. We have been embar
rassed and delayed by rain and wind storms that have not been paral
leled in the last forty years. The floods have been general, and
embraced the whole section of the Southwest. It was impossible to
bridge streams in order to move by land, because the overflow was so
great that their banks could not be reached, and the weather on the
Gulf has been so tempestuous that our transports could not be used
more than half the time, and the services of several have been lost
by being driven ashore. We have had now two consecutive bright
days, the only two in a month, and a footing upon fair ground. If the
Thirteenth Corps gets up to-night, as I hope it will, we will move in
the morning for Blakely and will endeavor to open way for the gun
boats into the Alabama.
ED. K. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
NEW ORLEANS, March 23, 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
GENERAL : I have the honor to make the following report : A mes
senger employed by me left Mobile after a stay of some fifteen or
twenty days in Mobile. He reports upward of 20,000 troops, with
plenty of provisions, and they talk as if they could successfully defend
the place. Most of the cotton has been moved out. General Forrest
had left Macon. Went up to Tupelo and was going to intercept the
raid from Eastport. His force was large, say 15,000.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. C. HUTCHINSON,
115 Carondelet Street, Neiv Orleans.
* See Part I, p. 875.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Donnelly9 s Mills, March 23, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. B. HINSDILL:
COLONEL: Colonel Christensen will furnish you, for your informa
tion, a copy of an order issued to-day in regard to foraging parties
while en route.* You will please observe that no receipts shall be
given, and as this is to be the policy of the major- general command
ing, you will please instruct the officers of your department accord
ingly. We probably will leave here to-morrow, and it will be several
days before direct communication with Fort Gaines can be had again.
Have assorted cargoes of rations prepared in time to be forwarded to
the troops as soon as another basis is established, Perhaps it would
be well to have one boat so laden at the mouth of Fish River, subject
to further orders.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. Ji OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff.
GENERAL J HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 8. ) March 33, 1865.
Whenever it shall be deemed necessary for the troops of this com
mand to subsist wholly or in part upon the resources of the country
through which the army marches, the following rules will be strictly
observed: The collection of such supplies will be made by regularly
detailed parties from each regiment or battery. The respective com
manders will select from 6 to 10 per cent, of their effective strength as
foragers, and will give them in charge of one or more commissioned
officers, at the rate of one officer to every thirty or thirty -five men.
These officers must be held strictly responsible for the behavior of
their parties. Great care should therefore be taken in the selection of
the officers and men. The officers should not only be energetic and
zealous, but also discreet and strict disciplinarians, as it is left to their
judgment when, where, and what supplies should be seized. Only the
real wants of the troops are to be considered, and all wanton and reck
less acts must be suppressed with vigor. The collections ought to be
made from the greatest possible number of plantations, in order to
divide and thus alleviate the heavy burden on the country. The
premises of poor and destitute people must not be interfered with. No
foraging parties will be allowed, except on the special written authority
of a division or superior commander, to enter dwelling houses, kitchens,
&c., nor to disturb the people in the possession of their furniture or
supplies necessary for their immediate wants. Horses, mules, and
wagons will only be taken by special authority from the proper officers.
All articles collected will be brought to the roadside and loaded on the
wagons selected for that purpose from the division trains. On arrival
in camp the proper officers of the supply departments will distribute
the stores. No receipt will be given for any article seized. The lauds
to the right and left of the marching column will be the legitimate field
of operations of these forage parties, and the officers in charge must,
whenever they are compelled to go beyond the regular flank detach
ments, secure their men against surprise and capture. The foragers of
the leading divisions will under no circumstances go in advance of the
advance guard. Parties sent to collect grain and fodder for the animals
* See next, post.
68
KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
will be accompanied by a sufficient guard in case it is impracticable
for them to operate in connection with the ordinary subsistence forag
ing parties. Small foraging parties must be avoided. The details
should be made by division, preferably, and at least by brigade. Every
forage train will be accompanied by an officer of the quartermaster's
department, who will also superintend the equitable distribution of the
articles collected.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby :
0. T. CHKISTEKSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ) HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
"So. 16. ) Dannelly's Mills, on Fish River, A la., March 23, 1865.
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10. The following rules for establishing the grand guards will be strictly
adhered to: The general outline of the line of guards will be indicated
by an officer of the corps staff, and to each division will be assigned a
portion of it in its front, or front and flanks. These lines must be far
enough in advance of the camps to give not only timely warning of
any approach of the enemy, but also to insure ample time to the troops
in camp to fall in and form before the enemy can be upon them. The
guards must be of sufficient strength to cover the whole front of the
camps, and the width of a division deployed in line, or both wings
beyond the front (if natural obstacles do not render such precautionary
extension unnecessary), and to repel small parties of the enemy which
may intend to feel along the picket-line to harass our troops. For these
purposes the grand guards will be formed in three lines, viz : First, the
line of outposts (sentries); second, the line of guards (pickets); third,
the line of reserves. The first line must cover the whole front in one
continuous chain, if possible, so that every portion of the entire front
would be under complete control. The position of the second line must
be carefully selected with a view to defense. Parties sent out by the
enemy to reconnoiter or alarm the camps ought to be checked here.
The third line (reserves) will be placed between the second line and the
camps at such points as will enable them to easily communicate with
and re-enforce the more advanced lines. The commander of the grand
guard should be habitually with the reserves and act as emergencies
may demand. The line of guards (No. 2) must be thrown out at least
a mile from the camps, if natural objects do not render it unnecessary or
impossible, and the line of outposts (No. 1) half a mile beyond the
guards. While the line of outposts must be continuous, the position
of the inner lines (Kos. 2 and 3) ought to be in easy supporting distance
with each other, and every officer and man should be acquainted with
the relative position of the guards to their right and left and in front. A
system of patrols toward and along the front of the first line and along
the inner lines must be established; also patrols in the direction of the
enemy should be sent out whenever the situation of things admits of
them. At or shortly before sunrise is the most suitable time for the
last-mentioned patrols. The position of the first and second lines should
be regularly changed before night-fall. The most complete connection
of the three lines through all the divisions of the army is imperative,
and the several division picket officers will for that purpose confer with
each other when establishing or correcting their lines. When the troops
camp in more than one line those in the first line will cover the front,
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and those in rear the flanks and rear, where such precautions are
demanded. Anything of importance which may occur at the front must
be communicated to these headquarters with as little delay as possible.
Eefugees and deserters coming into the lines who may be able to give
any information of importance will be sent in person to these head
quarters under proper guard.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Donnelly** Mills, Ala., March 23, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps:
SIR: The major-general commanding directs that the boats now at
this point with stores for your corps be unloaded to-night. A guard
from Colonel Bertram's brigade has been detailed to superintend the
landing and to protect the property until removed by your quarter
master. A fatigue detail of 100 men from the Sixteenth Corps is also
in readiness. The boats must be released as soon as possible.
Very respectfully, &c.,
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Donnelly's Mills, Ala., March 23, 1865.
Maj. Gen. P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff, Military Division of West Mississippi :
GENERAL : In compliance with your instructions I have the honor to
report the amount of transportation and artillery present with this
command: First Division, 45 wagons, 1 ambulance; artillery, Third
Indiana Battery, 4 guns. Second Division, 28 wagons, 3 ambulances;
artillery, four 12-pounder Napoleons, 4-inch and 3-iuch. Third Division,
6 wagons.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Donnelly's Mills, Ala., March 23, 1865.
Maj. Gen. P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff, Military Division of West Mississippi:
GENERAL: 1 have the honor to report the arrival of the U. S. steam
ship 48 and A. G. Brown at Smith's Mills, bringing the Ninety-fifth Illi
nois and Forty-fourth Missouri Yolunteer Infantry. The U. S. steam
ship has been ordered to the mouth of the river to serve as lighter.
The A. G. Brown has been ordered to report to Captain Eundle, depot
quartermaster at Fort Gaines.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
70 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. U. S. FORCES OPERATING FROM PENSACOLA BAY,
Barren Creek, Fla., March 23, 1865.
Lieut. Col. 0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Mil. Div. of West Mississippi :
COLONEL : It will take us until to-morrow nooii at least to bridge
this creek. All the streams are over their banks. The water has never
been known to be so high. We shall be considerably delayed on this
account. It is probable that all the bridges on the Perdido have been
swept away. It would also be difficult for us to cross over to Mobile
Bay now on account of high water. I sent to Barrancas for supplies to
be sent up the Escambia by steamer. Rebel pickets were encountered
on the march to-day, and a small force of cavalry was stationed 011
the north bank of Barren Creek. We have heard firing (we suppose in
Mobile Bay) for several days.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. STEELE,
Major- General, Commanding.
P. S. — We are obliged to corduroy at least one-fourth of the road,
and from the best information I can obtain I think the roads are still
worse beyond Barren Creek.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST CAVALRY DIVISION,
MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Navy Cove, March 23, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
SIR : Your communications dated March 22, 1865, aave been received.
I have the honor to report that only a portion (about 450 men) of the
Fourth Tennessee Cavalry Regiment have arrived at this point. In
compliance with your order, 150 men are sent to Smith's Mills. As
soon as one brigade has arrived at this point the general commanding
cavalry division will be here and move the cavalry according to your
orders.
Colonel, I have the honor to be, your obedient servant,
K. LENDER,
Captain and Acting Inspector- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, March 23, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL: In connection with Special Field Orders, No. 12, extract
5, headquarters Army and Division of West Mississippi, directing that
the last regiment of cavalry belonging to General Lucas' cavalry bri
gade when arriving at this place be retained in this district, I have the
honor to report that only one company of the Fourth Tennessee Cavalry
arrived two days ago. I ain informed, however, by Major Perry, who
came from New Orleans last night, that four companies of the same reg
iment came over with him but were retained at Navy Cove. The exi
gencies of the service seem to require that at least a moderate cavalry
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force be kept within this district to demonstrate on the extreme right
of General Steel e's column and to collect horses and beef from the
interior before taken out by the rebels, and I would therefore request
that the entire regiment of the Fourth Tennessee Cavalry be ordered
here, as provided in above special field order.
Very respectfully, colonel, your obedient servant,
ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
[First indorsement.]
Please refer to General Grierson. I think it must be a mistake send
ing the company of the Fourth Tennessee Cavalry to Barrancas. What
was done with the last regiment of Lucas' cavalry, named in Special
Field Orders, No. 12, extract 5?
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
[Second indorsement.]
HDQRS. CAVALRY FORCES, MIL. Drv. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, La., April 2, 1865.
Respectfully returned.
The company of the Fourth Tennessee Cavalry went to Barrancas by
mistake and should be immediately sent to join the regiment. With
regard to the last regiment of General Lucas' command, named in Spe
cial Field Orders, No. 12, extract 5, I respectfully report that no copy
of said extract has been received at these headquarters, and General
Lucas' command moved under orders direct from headquarters Mili
tary Division of West Mississippi and received no special instructions
from me.
B. H. GRIERSON,
Brevet Major -General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 48. ] Washington, March 24, 1865.
Jeffersonville and New Albany, in the State of Indiana, are annexed
to the Department of Kentucky.
By order of the Secretary of War :
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MORRISTOWN, March 24, 1865 — 7 p. m.
(Received 9 p. m.)
Major-General STANLEY,
Commanding Fourth Army Corps:
Word has come in this afternoon and to-night that a rebel force of
300, from direction of French Broad River, will make an attack here
to-night. I have about 40,000 rations here. There is a large lot of
forage and considerable ammunition and some cars. I think there
ought to be some force here. There are only fifteen soldiers here.
R. KING,
Captain and Commissary of Subsistence.
72 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. «fc C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
New Market, East Tenn., March 24, 1865.
Colonel KIRBY,
Near Mossy Greek, Tenn. :
Send forward a regiment as soon as you can before moving to Morris-
town. A rebel cavalry force of 300, it is reported, will attack that
place to-night. There are 40,000 rations there.
By order of Major-General Stanley:
J. S. FULLERTON,
Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff.
MARKET, March 24, 1865 — 10.30 p. m.
Colonel KIRBY,
Mossy Creek, Tenn. :
Send the regiment to Morristowii on the railroad train now leaving
here for there. Please ship it as soon as possible.
By order of Major-General Stanley:
J. S. FULLERTON,
Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff.
KNOXVILLE, March 24, 1865.
Major-General KIMBALL:
All of your transportation will join you to-night. Try and get off for
Russell ville to-morrow. You will have to send your convalescents in the
cars. Supplies will be sent to Morristowii to follow up your wagons.
Tell your quartermaster to have forage shipped to Russell ville. Is
there a guard for the Strawberry Plains bridge other than your troops?
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- General.
HDQRS. THIRD BRIG., FIRST Div., FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Strawberry Plains, Tenn., March 24, 1865.
Capt. E. D. MASON,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., First Division, Fourth Army Corps :
CAPTAIN: Lieutenant-Colonel Lawton has returned and reports that
he went two miles beyond Blain's Cross-Roads, but could not hear of
any rebel force being in the vicinity. The citizens all agree in saying
that no enemy has been in the vicinity to their knowledge.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
L. H. WATERS,
Colonel Eighty-fourth Illinois, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Drv. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Three Miles South of Russellville, [March] 24, 1865 — 6 p. m.
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS:
My command has passed beyond this place. Upton is on the head of
Sipsey to-night. Long and McCook concentrate miles beyond here on
the Tuscaloosa road. The latter was delayed by the very bad roads
between Frankfort and Chickasaw, but everything is now running
smoothly. Chalmers moved, with about 1,800 men, from Columbus on
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Monday, by the way of Jacksonville and Pickensville, toward Tusca-
loosa and Moutevallo. General Forrest was heard to say he had
4,000 cavalry, including Jackson's division, at West Point. The rebels
evidently expect a move through Ely ton. They are moving everything
from Tuscaloosa. We have found plenty of forage so far. Koddey has
gone to Tuscaloosa. His men are deserting in large numbers. I send
in with this thirty-two prisoners.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
SPECIAL ) HDQBS. CAV. CORPS. MIL. Div. OF THE Miss.,
FIELD ORDERS, > Tivo Miles South of Eussellville,
No. 10. ) March 24, 1865—6 p. m.
The corps will continue its march to-morrow in the following order:
I. The First Division, Brigadier-General McOook, at 5.30 a. m., by the
Tuscaloosa road, followed by its train; to march as far as the Butta-
hatchee. The next day it will march by the most direct route to
Eldridge and thence toward Jasper.
II. The Second Division, at 6.30 a. m., by the Tuscaloosa road to Bear
Creek and thence toward Thorn Hill. From the latter place toward
Eldridge, as far as the little town indicated on the map near the head
of Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior, taking the most direct route
from there to Jasper.
III. The Fourth Division will continue its march by Kinlock.
By order of Bvt. Mai. Gen. J. H. Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Thomas East's House, March 24, 1865.
Brig. Gen. ELI LONG,
Commanding Second Division, Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL: Your note in regard to the guides is just received. You
may allow the one you have to return to his home, and if you wish send
a party after S. Krimer, The report of the probability of Forrest
meeting us at Fayetteville is not to be relied upon. A very intelligent
young man just from Columbus reports that Forrest was in person
at that place on Sunday, and that Chalmers' division, reported from
3,800 to 2,500 strong, left that place on Sunday evening and Monday
morning for Pickensville, where they were as late as Tuesday morn-
ning. From there they were to go to Tuscaloosa, crossing the Sipsey
Eiver near a small place called Bridgeville. From Tuscaloosa they
were to go to Moutevallo to intercept a raid expected from Tuscuinbia
through Ely ton.
Very respectfully,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 25. ] Louisville, Ky., March 24, 1865.
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2. By the direction of the Secretary of War, Brig. Gen. S. S. Fry is
relieved from duty at Camp Nelson and will turn over the command to
74 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W FLA.
the senior officer present. Brigadier- General Fry will report to the
Adjutant-General of the Army by letter.
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By command of Major-General Palmer :
E. B. HAELAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Dannelhfs Mills, March 24, 1865.
Bear- Admiral H. K. THATCHER,
Commanding West Gulf Blockading Squadron:
SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communi
cation of yesterday and its inclosure. The rear division of the
Thirteenth Army Corps will be up to day, and we move forward to-mor
row morning. If the roads are as good as we now hope to find them,
we will be able to communicate with you from the neighborhood of
Point Zeb to-morrow night, or on the morning of the 26th. We will
send back from this place to-morrow a part of our bridge to be towed
up the bay to the point that will be selected as our depot. Will you
please send up one or two of the tin-clad 3 to convoy it, and any boats
that may be here when the troops leave, to the anchorage at the mouth
of Fish River, where the bridge material and some of our supplies will
remain until they are ordered up the bay. I will communicate with
you again to-morrow morning.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
FORT GAINES, ALA., March 24, 1865.
Maj. Gen. P. J. OSTERHAUS, IT. S. Volunteers,
Chief of Staff, Mil. Div. and Army of West Mississippi :
GENERAL: I have the honor to remind you of your promise on leav
ing tbis place on the 21st instant that you would inform me as soon as
you saw General Oanby of the probable time I might expect to come
forward with my siege train and ordnance supplies. You directed me
to remain here and await orders from General Canby, and I suppose
the general knows all about the reasons of my being here. Please let
me know, if you can form any approximate idea of the time, when I
shall probably be expected at headquarters. Tell the general com
manding that I can move my batteries at short notice, if Colonel Saw-
telle can furnish the water transportation, and that I am anxious to do
so when wanted. I am expecting 100 artillerj' horses now every day
from New Orleans, and so as to provide the active batteries with any
additional ones to which they may be entitled, I respectfully request
that you will cause corps commanders to direct their respective battery
commanders to make out proper requisitions in time and send them to
ine. I send my aide de-camp, Lieutenant Slack, with this, and as he is
directed to return to-day you will have an opportunity to send any
thing by him you may wish.
Hoping that all are well at headquarters and that everything is going
on satisfactorily, I am, very respectfully,
JAS. TOTTEN,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Artillery and Ordnance.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Dannelltfs Mills, March 24, 1865.
Lieut. Col. 0. G. SAWTELLE,
Chief Quartermaster, Military Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL: The army will be ready to start from here to-morrow
morning, and Point Zeb will probably be the place where water com
munication can be established next. Any boats laden and sailing with
stores for the front will find orders and instructions at the naval sta
tion at the mouth of Fish Eiver. To meet the future wants of the
command, you will please to have sufficient and assorted supplies of
forage, rations, and ammunition shipped and brought up the bay,
under convoy of the gun-boats, so far as the above-named Point Zeb.
The schooners with the reserve ammunition aboard may be towed up.
Let us find the transports off that point ready to be landed when the
army gets there. You will also cause all means of transportation
belonging to the army, in the field and still at Fort Games or Navy
Cove, to be shipped aboard steam-boats at once and to follow the above
convoy.
I am, colonel, with respect, your most obedient servant,
P. JOS. OSTEEHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Dannelly^s Mills, Fish River, March 24, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. G. SAWTELLE,
Chief Quartermaster, Mil. Div. of West Miss., Fort Gaines, Ala.:
The major-general commanding directs that you meet him on the day
after to-morrow (Sunday, the 26th instant) at the point where our new
base will be established, either at Howard's Wharf or at Point Zeb.
Colonel Hinsdill has been similarly notified.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 82. { New Orleans, La., March 24, 1865.
1. Capt. C. J. Dietrich, commissary of subsistence of volunteers, is
hereby directed to proceed immediately to headquarters Army and
Division of West Mississippi, in the field, and report to Lieut. Col. C. B.
Hinsdill, chief commissary of the division, for orders.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. H. DYEE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
I No. 83. J Neiv Orleans, La., March 24, 1865.
1. Paragraph 3, Special Orders, No. 81, from these headquarters, of
March 22, 18(35, is hereby revoked. Capt. C. J. Walker, Second U. S.
Cavalry, special inspector of cavalry, Department of the Gulf, will
proceed to Memphis and, if necessary, to Cairo, for the purpose of car-
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rying out verbal instructions received from Major-Genera] Grierson,
commanding Cavalry Corps, Military Division of West Mississippi.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. H. DYER,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 17. ) Dannelltfs Mills, Fish River, Ala., March 21, 1865.
1. Brig. Gen. J. Bailey, Commanding Engineer brigade, will proceed
with his entire command and bridge equipage (except wagons) to Point
Zeb, on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay, under guard of the same
convoys which accompany the supply and ammunition transports now
under orders for that point. The stevedores recently employed by
Ca,ptain Shipley at Fort Gaines and Fort Morgan have been ordered to
report to General Bailey, and will accompany him. The chief quarter
master of the division will furnish the necessary transportation with
the least possible delay.
2. Brig. Gen. T. Kilby Smith, commanding District of South Ala
bama, will order the stevedores recently employed by Captain Shipley
at Fort Gaines and Fort Morgan to report without delay to Brigadier-
General Bailey, commanding Engineer Brigade.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby:
C. T. CHRISTENSEX,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Dannelly's Mills, March 24, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL : The steamer Tamaulipas has just arrived with commis
sary stores, and the major-general commanding desires that you
instruct your chief commissary to supply himself at once to the end
of the month. Four days' rations will be carried on the persons of the
men, the balance in the supply train. You are also directed to turn
over to Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith fifty wagons with as little delay as
possible.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ALFRED FREDBERG,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH^ ARMY CORPS,
Near Dannelltfs Mills, March 24, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. P. BENTON,
Commanding Third Division:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs me to say that he
desires that the First Brigade, Second Division (detached), report to
these headquarters until further orders.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMERY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Copy to Col. Henry Bertram, commanding First Brigade, Second
Division, Thirteenth Army Corps.)
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Dannelltfs Mills, March 24, 1865.
Maj. Gen, A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL: The steamer Tamaulipas has just arrived with commis
sary stores, and the major-general commanding desires that you instruct
your chief commissary to supply himself at once to the end of the
month. Four days' rations will be carried on the persons of the men,
the balance in the supply train. Major-General Granger has been
instructed to turn over to you this afternoon fifty wagons to enable
you to carry tbe supplies prescribed in orders.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ALFRED FEEDBERG,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Dannelhfs Mills, March 24, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps:
The major-general commanding the army desires me to inform you
that your corps is expected to be ready to march to-morrow at day
break. The men will carry forty rounds of ammunition and four days'
rations. You will please inform me whether you want more wagons
to complete the allowance of transportation for regiments, and if so,
how many ?
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. JOS. OSTEKHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Dannelly's Mills, Ala., March 24, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. Me ARTHUR,
Commanding First Division:
GENERAL : The major-general commanding directs that you send one
brigade from your command to Lowell's Bridge, across Fish Kiver
(which is near your right), and repair the bridge so that cavalry and
artillery can cross, and throw up a redan at each end of the bridge for
its protection. The brigade will remain at that point until further
orders, protecting the bridge and themselves.
I am. general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Dannclly's Mills, Ala., March 24, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. McARTHUR,
Commanding First Division:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you have
your command in readiness to move to-morrow morning at daybreak,
March 25 ; if any wagons are necessary to complete your transportation,
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to send to these headquarters for what is required immediately. The
troops will carry forty rounds of ammunition and four days' rations.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Brig. Gen. K. Garrard, commanding Second Division, and
Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr, commanding Third Division.)
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Dannellifs Mills, Ala., March 24, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. McARTHUR,
Commanding First Division:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that this com
mand move to-morrow morning in the following order: First, First
Division at 8 a. m., taking the road to Deer Park ; second, Second Divis
ion at 9 a. m., following the First, and keeping well closed up; Third,
wagon train, including all wagons except the two ammunition wagons,
tool wagon to each brigade, pioneer wagons, ambulances, hospital
wagons, and the forage wagons of the batteries, which will follow their
several commands. All others will take place, with the wagon train.
The Third Division will leave at 9 a. in. and will act for the day as
guard for the wagon train, leaving one brigade in rear of it as rear
guard, and with the other two, protecting well its flanks. The divisions
will move promptly at the time indicated.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Brig. Gen. K. Garrard, commanding Second Division, and
Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr, commanding Third Division.)
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Dannelly's Mills, Ala., March 24, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. Me ARTHUR,
Commanding First Division:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that the brigade
sent to Lowell's Bridge to-day be recalled to 'move with your command
to-inorrow morning.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, near Fish River, Ala., March 24, 1865.
Col. W. L. McMiLLEN,
Commanding First Brigade :
COLONEL: The general commanding directs that your brigade pro
ceed at once to Lowell's Bridge, across Fish River — near your right —
aiid repair the bridge so that cavalry and artillery can cross. You will
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also throw up a redan at each end of the bridge for its protection. The
brigade will remain at that point until further orders, protecting the
bridge and themselves. Captain Wellman, engineer, will accompany
the brigade and lay out the work.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. H. F. RANDALL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. SECOND Div., SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, Ala., March 24, 1865.
This command will move at 9 a. in. to-morrow, marching in the fol
lowing order: First Brigade; Battery G, Second Illinois Artillery; Sec
ond Brigade ; Seventeenth Ohio Battery ; Third Brigade. As a general
rule brigade headquarters and battery ambulances will follow their
respective commands. All other wheeled vehicles will move in rear of
the troops in the following order: Ambulance corps, hospital wagons,
division headquarters, then brigade and battery wagons in the order of
march of their respective commands. The rear brigade will furnish
daily for the division baggage train a guard of 100 men with r>roper
officers.
By order of General K. Garrard :
J. B. SAMPLE,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 24, 1865.
Brigadier-General KNIPE,
Commanding Car airy Force, Navy Cove, Ala.:
SIR: A guide, Mr. Helton, is sent with this note to you. He knows
the country well from his place to this point, and states that he can
avoid about six miles of the bad road over which General Granger
moved, lying between Helton's and East Branch of Fish River. Also
that soon after crossing that branch he can again leave General Granger's
route, following a good road to Baker's Bridge, across Pole Cat Creek,
and then to Lowell's Bridge, across Fish River, and thence to the road
over which we shall move, namely, by the Deer Park, Kee's, and
Dur ant's toward Origen Sibley's. If good weather should continue,
you may find Granger's route good enough; if not, you are at liberty
to take the one indicated. Baker's and Lowell's Bridges will be put in
order for your use.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Dannelly's Mills, March 24, 1865
Brig. Gen. J. F. KNIPE,
Commanding Cavalry Division, Navy Cove, Ala. :
GENERAL : In connection with the letter written to you this morn
ing in regard to Mr. Helton, I am directed by the major-general com
manding to say that he has just been informed by General Granger
that this Mr. Helton is, in his opinion, not very reliable, and that he
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has the name of being a conscript hunter, and down upon Union people
generally. His statement must, therefore, be taken with due allowance.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHBISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Dannelly's Mills, March 24,
Brig. Gen. J. F. KNIPE,
Commanding Cavalry Division , Navy Cove:
GENERAL : I have the honor to inclose for your information and ref
erence a sketch of the east bank of Mobile Bay.* The major-general
commanding the army directs me to say that the guide sent you this
a. m., although his status of loyalty is somewhat doubtful, appears to
be well acquainted with the theater of our present operations, and
undoubtedly will assist you considerably to push forward as rapidly
as possible. The army now concentrated here will leave early to-mor
row morning for the vicinity of Martin Durant's, and the general is
very anxious to have your command join him at the front in the short
est time possible. In order to give to your column the choice of roads,
the pontoon bridge laid across Fish "River opposite this point will remain
there under guard of a small detachment until you may have passed.
Besides this place of crossing you will find bridges built and practi
cable across Fish Kiver at Lowell's and across Pole Cat Branch at
Baker's. Push your command forward as rapidly as practicable, but
do not move with columns less than 1,500 to 2,000 strong. The condi
tion of the roads renders it imperative to do away with all trains and
incumbrances which may have a tendency to retard your progress.
Take, therefore, only the smallest amount of transportation you can get
along with, and have all the bulk of your train shipped, through Col
onel Sawtelle, chief quartermaster, to Point Zeb by water. General
Granger's trains while en route were molested to some extent by rebel
cavalry, and it will be well to have your front and flank well scoured
by eclaireurs. Deploy your advance guard as broad as prudence per
mits, but let these explorations not delay your rapid progress more
than is absolutely necessary. You are very much wanted.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. JOS. OSTEKHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
No. 71. ) Barrancas, March 24, 1865.
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4. In obedience to orders from Major-Gen era! Steele, the district
commissary and quartermaster will turn over to Brevet Major McEntee,
chief quartermaster of Major-General Steele's command, five days' pro
visions for his whole army. The quartermaster's steamer Matamoras
will be loaded with these provisions with the utmost speed and sent at
once, in accordance to orders of Major-General Steele, up the Escambia
Eiver in charge of Brevet Major McEntee, provided with a pilot
familiar with the navigation of that river. Colonel Woodman, Second
Maine Cavalry, will furnish a guard for the steamer Matamoras of 100
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men (dismounted) of his regiment, well officered and armed and pro
vided with three days' rations and forty rounds of ammunition. The
steamer will return with the guard as soon as the provisions have been
turned over to the army of Major General Steele.
5. As it is highly important that the supplies for General Steele's
army be forwarded without delay, Capt. Benjamin F. Porter, assistant
quartermaster, will at once send the steam tug Nephie to assist the
steamer Matamoras which is designed to convey the supplies up the
Escambia Kiver.
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By command of Brigadier- General Asboth :
FRANK ENO,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 25, 1865 — 3 p. m.
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville :
The Secretary of War directs that as soon as they can be replaced
by other troops you will order the colored artillery at Paducah and the
Fifth and Sixth Colored Cavalry in Kentucky to Washington to report
to General Augur. They will bring no animals or transportation.
H. W. HALLECK,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
KNOXVILLE, March 25, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army:
We reached Whitesburg yesterday with the track, and expect to run
to Rogersville Junction to-day. The switch at Knoxville was com
menced to-day. Elk and Duck River bridges, on the Tennessee and
Alabama roads, were completed yesterday. Work on Northwestern
road progressing satisfactorily. Will be through in a few clays.
L. H. EICHOLTZ,
Acting Chief Engineer.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 145. ( Washington, March 25, 1865.
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30. Capt. Joseph H. Spencer, Signal Corps, IT. S. Army, upon being
relieved at the office of the signal officer, Washington, D. C., by Capt.
L. B. Norton, Signal Corps, U. S. Army, will report to Major-General
Thomas, commanding the Department of the Cumberland, to assume
charge of the signal detachment connected with that department.
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41. Lieut. Asa T. Abbott, Signal Corps, U. S. Army, is hereby
relieved from duty in the Department of Washington, and will report
in person to Major-General Thomas, commanding the Department of
the Cumberland, for assignment to duty.
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By order of the Secretary of War :
E. D. TOW^SEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEFT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 78. ( Nashville, Tenn., March 25, 1865.
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V. The Ninth Michigan Infantry, with the exception of 100 men, to
be selected "by the commanding officer of the regiment and ordered to
report to Captain Wiggins, commanding military prison at Chatta
nooga, is hereby relieved from duty at Chattanooga, Tenn., and will
report at once to these headquarters. The quartermaster's department
will furnish transportation.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
SOUTHAKD HOFFMAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
New Market, Tenn., March 25, 1865.
Major-General KIMBALL,
Mossy Creek :
Colonel Kirby left one regiment to-day to protect supplies at Morris -
town. I wish you to relieve this regiment with another, leaving eight
companies at Morristown and two companies at Mossy Creek. Let the
eight companies wait in the morning until the artillery comes up as a
guard for the artillery train. I will come on and join you at Russell-
ville. You had better draw four days' supplies for your command at
Morristown. Until things settle we will have to guard the bridge.
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Neio Market, East Tenn., March 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. L. ELLIOTT,
Hunts mile, Ala.:
Your dispatch received. Everything is now unloaded at Knoxville.
Charge all officers to unload promptly. When your troops come I
want to carry them to the front by rail; therefore, time will be gained
by starting the transportation forward as soon as unloaded. One good
regiment will be enough for a train guard. I will have an officer at
Knoxville.
I). S. STANLEY,
Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
New Market, Tenn., March 25, 1865.
Colonel KIRBY,
Morristown, Tenn. :
Leave a regiment at Morristown until General Kimball reaches that
point. General Kimball passed through here one hour ago. Will camp
at Mossy Creek to-night.
J. S. FULLEKTON,
Assistant Ad jut ant- General and Chief of Staff.
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SPECIAL ORDERS, J HDQRS. FOURTH Div., CAV. CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 31. ) Clear Creek Falls, Ala., March 25, 1865.
This division will move to-morrow as follows: The First Brigade at
5.30 a. m. via either Bartonville or Old Warrior Town, taking the most
practicable road to the point of the crossing of the road leading from
Hanby's Mills to Elyton over the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior, in
the vicinity of which point it will encamp on the evening of the 27th
instant. General Winslow will communicate with these headquarters
at Democrat at noon on the same day. The Second Brigade, with Bat
tery I, Fourth Artillery, and the train, Avill move at 5.45 a. m. via Jas
per toward Democrat. The commanding officer of Second Brigade is
charged with the proper guarding of the train. He will see that the
roads are put in a suitable condition for moving it.
By order of Brevet Major-General Upton :
JAMES W. LATTA,
'Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. CAVALRY FORCES,
No. 1. ] Collierville, Tenn., March 25, 1865.
In assuming command of the cavalry forces on the line of the Mem
phis and Charleston liailroad, occasion is taken to remind the troops
that they are now in a country regarded by the Government as con
quered; that a loyal State organization exists and the inhabitants are
under the protection of the Union forces. It is therefore expected that
all good soldiers will conduct themselves so as to give no just cause of
offense. The fact that the good name of the cavalry is at stake ought
to be sufficient inducement to good behavior, but if further is needed it
will be found in the fact that the commanding general has ordered all
damages done to be assessed against the depredators when discovered;
and in cases where no discovery is made, against the whole force.
Commanders of regiments will adopt every precaution against strag
gling. All stragglers will be reported at these headquarters to be
placed at work upon the railroad. This order will be read at the head
of every company of the command.
By order of Col. H. Davis :
I. CONROE,
Lieutenant, Twelfth Illinois Cavalry, and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
DECATUR, [March] 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE :
Since arrival here I have ascertained almost positively that reports
of General Doolittle and Colonel Conrad that Forrest's force is in the
valley is a mistake. A few only of his men have been scouting, prob
ably conscripting. One brigade only of Koddey's this side of Moulton,
not to exceed 650, scattered, conscripting, murdering, burning cotton
and houses of Union men. Eoddey himself has gone to Tuscaloosa with
most of his force. My scouts returned from the mountains bringing
request from Union men and deserters that they may be enlisted for
one year to serve in Alabama. One or two companies might be formed
and attached to First Alabama Cavalry. Forrest reported at West
Point, Miss., on 17th; his forces near there and Meridian about 5,000,
84 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
under Chalmers and Jackson. Colonel Patterson temporarily absent
making speeches in opposition to Governor Brown. Information just
received from Avoman at picket-line, whom onr scout says is reliable,
tluit a cavalry force of ours, Avhich the rebels estimate at 3,000, is at
Sugar, five miles from Moulton, and that Roddey's courier-line is
removed.
R. S. GRANGER,
Brigadier- General.
(Same to Maj. B. H. Polk.)
LOUISVILLE, March 25, 1865.
(Received 1 a. m. 20th.)
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK:
I need horses very badly. All that are received here go south.
Will you authorize me to have at least 1.000 purchased?
JOHN M. PALMER,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Louisville, Ky., March 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff, Dept. of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn. :
GENERAL: It is the wish of the Secretary of War that the -Eighth
Colored Artillery be removed from this department, and 1 am very
anxious that it should be done. It is in a very bad condition, and
change may do it good. The only difficulty in the way is the want of
troops to take its place. I have but little infantry and less cavalry.
Can any regiment be spared me for Western Kentucky! I presume
all the new regiments have passed through from the North. Please
call the attention of General Thomas to this subject.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully,
JOHN M. PALMER,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Dannellyjs Mills, March 25, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. G. SAWTELLE,
Chief Quartermaster, Mil. Div. of West Mississippi :
SIR: Your letter dated yesterday was just now handed me by Mr.
Noble who also carries this answer. The general commanding the
army approves your suggestion in regard to the shipping of rations,
forage, ammunition, &c. You will please have everything ordered to be
loaded aboard steam-boats ready to start at short notice to any point
in the bay which maybe designated hereafter. The army is about leav
ing camp now (8 a. m.), and it is expected that we will reach the bay
by to-morrow noon. The Raven with 200 head of cattle is not reported
in yet, but preparations are made to receive them and drive them with
the army. They are well needed, as the country affords no foraging of
any kind. General Knipe was instructed yesterday to apply to you for
transportation for all such trains which lie cannot take by land. You
will treat these articles also as you suggested. Have them loaded and
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kept at Navy Cove until farther orders. The same rule will prevail
in regard to the transports and tow for which General Bailey, com
manding Engineer Corps, is also directed to call on you.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. JOS. OSTEEHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, La., March 25, 1865.
Captain PERKINS,
Assistant Quartermaster:
CAPTAIN: You will receive and receipt for five mortar-boats, with
their equipments and the ordnance for the same, sent here by Acting
Kear- Admiral S. P. Lee, at the request of the major-general command
ing. You will forward the boats, equipments, ammunition, &c., to
Mobile Bay with as little delay as practicable, to be turned over to the
chief of ordnance of this military division.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby :
C. H. DYEE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General
GENERAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 10. ) March 25, 1865.
Whenever fatigue parties are sent beyond the picket lines they must
invariably carry their arms and ammunition with them and be under
the charge of reliable officers.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 11. j Deer Park, near Montrose, Ala., March 25, 1865.
All deserters, refugees, &c., presenting themselves at our lines will
at once be sent under guard direct to these headquarters, and will not
be detained by the officer receiving them, unless he deems an examina
tion necessary in regard to matters in his immediate front.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHEISTENSEST,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Dannelltfs Mills, March 25, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding the army directs that
you keep your command in readiness to take up the line of march as
soon as the Sixteenth Army Corps has left camp. The men will carry
the prescribed number of [rounds of] ammunition and four days'
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rations on their persons. You will please 6rder all rations which may
remain unissued at the landing at the time of your departure to be
loaded on and brought along by your supply train.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. JOS. OSTEEHATJS,
Chief of Staff.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Camp at Deer Parky ten Miles above Dannelly^s Mills,
March 25, 1865 — 1 p. m.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps:
The major-general commanding directs that you order General
Vea ten's division to this place by the road taken by General
Me Arthur's division (First), Sixteenth Army Corps. The balance of
the corps will follow under your command immediately afterward.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. JOS. OSTEEHAUS,
Major -General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Dannelltfs Mills, March 25, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY,
Commanding Army:
GENERAL: I have just received a dispatch from Colonel Bertram.
He is six miles out and has met no opposition. The roads are fair.
Plenty of beef-cattle have been found. He was pushing on when the
courier left.
Eespectfully, your obedient servant,
G. GEANGEE,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Dannelltfs Mills, Ala., March 25, 1865.
Brig, Gen. JAMES C. VEATCH,
Commanding First Division:
GENERAL : By direction of the major-general commanding you will
without delay move your command out, following the Sixteenth Army
Corps and closing up upon that command.
Eespectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMEEY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Dannelltfs Mills, Ala., March 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. C. VEATCH,
Commanding First Division:
GENERAL : The major-general commanding directs that the Thirtieth
Missouri Infantry remain at this point to guard the bridge and sup-
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plies and await tlie arrival of cavalry, which is expected. The regi
ment will have five days7 rations. The commanding officer will report
at these headquarters for instructions.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMEEY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
March 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. E. SLACK,
Commanding First Brigade:
GENERAL : You will please get your command in readiness to move
at once. This division will follow the Sixteenth Army Corps, now
moving. The men will carry fifty rounds of ammunition and four days'
rations on their persons. Each ambulance and wagon will carry five
days' forage for its teams.
By order of Brig. Gen. J. C. Veatch:
E. G. CUETIS,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Lieut. Col. W. B. Kinsey, commanding Third Brigade.)
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
March 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. E. SLACK,
Commanding First Brigade:
GENERAL: The following will be the order of march for to-day, the
25th instant : Second Brigade in advance, followed by the batteries,
one regiment Second Brigade to march in rear of batteries and cover
them. Third Brigade to follow close upon the Second, and will take
up and guard such part of the train as may be designated by a staff
officer from these headquarters. First Brigade in rear, and will take
up and guard thirty wagons with commissary stores. Brigade teams
will be arranged by brigade commanders. The utmost care will be
observed to guard against a dash of the enemy's cavalry. Flankers
and skirmishers will be thrown out in all difficult and dangerous places.
By order of Brig. Gen. J. C. Veatch:
E. G. CUETIS,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Col. W. B. Kinsey, commanding Third Brigade.)
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Dannelhfs Mills, March 25, 1865.
Col. H. BERTRAM,
Commanding First Brigade* Second .Division :
COLONEL: By direction of the major-general commanding you will
without delay move your command out on the road. After crossing-
Cow Pen Branch you will follow the westerly or shore road, moving, if
possible, as far as Eock Creek to-day. You will send back messenger
to-night to communicate with these headquarters.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMEEY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
88 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION,
THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 7. } Dannelltfs Mills, Ala., March 25, 1865.
This command will be held in readiness to move as soon as the Six
teenth Army Corps leaves camp. The men will carry four days' rations
and fifty rounds of ammunition upon their persons. Each ambulance
and wagon will carry five days' forage for its teams. The command will
move as follows: Pioneer corps, Second Brigade, Twenty-first New
York Battery, First Brigade, Twenty-sixth New York Battery, Third
Brigade. Trains in order of troops. The commanding officer of the
Third Brigade will detail a regiment as rear guard.
By order of Brig. Gen. W. P. Bentoii:
JOHN D. KOUSE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Deer Park, Ala., March 25, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps:
SIR: The major-general commanding the army directs me to request
you to order the commanding officer of the regiment left at Dannelly's
Mills to proceed with the transportation, which is expected by the
steamer Lockwood, as soon as it is landed, to join your corps, but follow
the route taken by Colonel Bertram's brigade (Thirteenth Army Corps).
A messenger will leave here in half an hour for Dannelly's Mills. Please
have the order made out and sent to these headquarters for transmission.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. JOS. OSTEKIIAUS,
Major -General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, Ala., March 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. McARTHUR,
Commanding First Division:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that this com
mand move forward to-morrow morning in the following order: First,
Second Division, at 6 a. in.; second, Third Division, at 6.30 a. in.; third,
First Division, at 7 a. in.
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Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Brig. Gen. K. Garrard, commanding Second Division ; Brig.
Gen. E. A. Carr, commanding Third Division.)
FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. FIRST Div., 16TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 8. ) In the Field, near Fish River, Ala., March 25, 1865.
The troops of this command will march in the following order, start
ing at 8 this a. in.: First, Second Brigade; second, headquarters divis-
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ion; third, pioneer corps ; fourth, Second Iowa Battery; fifth, brigade
ambulances; sixth, Third Brigade; seventh, Third Indiana Ba.ttery;
eighth, brigade ambulances ; ninth, First Brigade; tenth, ammunition
train; eleventh, brigade ambulances; twelfth, division hospital; thir
teenth, one wagon per regiment and brigade and division headquarters
wagons. Unless otherwise directed the above order of march will be
observed, except the brigades and batteries will alternate in advance
daily. The tool wagons, pioneer wagons, and battery wagons will
follow their respective commands. All other wagons will follow in rear
of second division of the column in the order of precedence of their
commands.
By command of Brig. Gen. J. McArthur :
W. H. F. RANDALL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, March 25, 1865.
Col. W. L. McMiLLEN,
Commanding First Brigade:
COLONEL : This division is ordered to march forward to-morrow morn
ing at 7 o'clock as a guard to the wagon train. The general command
ing directs that your brigade march by the flank on the right of the
train. The Third Brigade will march on the left and the Second Bri
gade in rear of the train.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. H. F. K AND ALL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 25, 1865 — 8.30 p. m.
General STEELE,
Commanding Forces from Pensacola :
Our camp to-night is at Deer Park, about sixty miles below Blakely.
We move up to-morrow six or eight miles, and will open communication
with the navy and establish a new base of supplies. If you are delayed
by the condition of the roads so that your supplies are exhausted before
the cavalry operations are completed, make a junction with this army
in the neighborhood of Blakely, coming in southeast. Keep me advised
of your movements by courier.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Dannelly's Mills, Ala., March 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. F. KNIPE,
Commanding Cavalry Division, Navy Cove, Ala. :
The major-general commanding directs that you send a regiment (at
least 500 ifco 000 strong) to join this army as soon as possible, via Dan-
nelly's Mills, and the road taken thence by General Granger. You will
tiiid a pontoon bridge over Fish River, just above Danuelly's Mills.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. JOS. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff,
90 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Deer Park, Ala., March 25, 1865.
COMMANDING OFFICER,
Dannelltfs Mills:
SIR : You will please send order to the moutli of Fish Eiver for the
steamer lying there laden with subsistence stores to proceed at once to
Howard's Wharf; also direct that this steamer tow the pontoon equi
page, which was taken to the niouth of the river this morning, to the
same wharf. If this cannot be done, you are ordered to request the
naval officer commanding there to have the pontoon towed up by a
tin-clad. Our troops will be at Howard's Wharf early in the morning.
By command of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
P. JOS. OSTEEHAUS,
Major -General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, March 25, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Army and Div. of West Mississippi:
COLONEL: I have the honor to report that Bvt. Maj. C. S. McEntee,
chief quartermaster of Major-General Steele's command, arrived here
yesterday morning with dispatches from General Steele desiring me
to forward him at once five days' rations for his entire command via
Escarnbia Kiver. Both of my small steamers were away at the time
of the major's arrival — the Planter under repairs at the navy-yard,
and the Matamoras for logs up the bay — and I was unable to get
one of them here until last night, when the Matamoras was loaded
and started early this morning with five days' rations up the Escam-
bia Eiver to Cotton Ferry, six miles above Pine Barren bridge. She
was provided with a guard of 100 Avell armed men, of the Second
Maine Cavalry, and a good pilot familiar with the Escambia Eiver.
I also furnished Major McEntee with all the information collected
last year regarding the obstructions in that river, and confidently
hope that, if successful in passing over the Escambia Bar, fifteen
miles above Pensacola, he will have no further difficulty to contend
with, at the present high water, than the overhanging branches of
trees from the banks of the river at the Narrows, ten miles above
the mouth of the river. From all information received, I do not
think that Major-General Steele's command is this day more than ten
miles beyond the Pine Barren bridge. The cavalry force, under com
mand of Lieutenant-Colonel Spurling, ascending east of the Conecuh
Eiver toward Greenville, will hardly be retarded by bad roads or any
other embarrassments. I beg to inclose extracts* from my book of
statements and memoranda in regard to the most practicable roads for
an advance from here, and the possibility of approaching Mobile City
by water in rear of all the rebel works. Copies of this information
and all statements relative to rebel forces and movements in this vicin
ity, collected by myself, were forwarded from time to time to head
quarters of Major-General Granger and to the chief signal officer,
headquarters Army and Division of West Mississippi. They were
also communicated to Major-General Steele while here. Private Cobb,
First Florida Cavalry, sent out by me as a scout, is just in from the
* Not found.
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railroad with the report that the rebels have run off all railroad stock
to Evergreen. Three railroad hands who came in with him confirm
this statement, which I beg to inclose.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
[Inclosure.]
MARCH 25, 1865.
James H. Cobb, Company A, First Florida Cavalry, sent out as scout
to the railroad, has returned with James Keen, railroad engineer, Wil
liam Laston, machinist, and George Lainpkin, fireman on the railroad
between Tensas and Pollard. They came down along the Perdido
Eiver, and give the following statements: The courier-line between
Blakely and Pollard, via Williams', is broken up, all the bridges lately
built by the rebels across the Perdido Eiver having been washed away
by high water. Trains are not running between Tensas Landing and
Pollard. Everything from the Tensas machine-shops was sent up the
Alabama Eiver to Selrua, and all the engines and cars were sent to Ever
green. All the iron material of the Escambia railroad iron bridge is
hidden in the swamps about the railroad and can be taken out easily.
There are 300 cavalry at Williams', 800 at Canoe Station, and 300 at
Bluff Springs. At Blakely there were (3,000 rebels prepared to cross to
Mobile if pressed by the Federals. All cattle, sheep, and hogs were
driven out from this side the railroad to the head of Escambia River.
None of Taylor's army have returned from South Carolina to Mobile by
railroad.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Morristown, Tenn.j March 26, 1865.
Brigadier-General KIMBALL,
Commanding First Division:
The general commanding directs that you proceed to Eogersville
Junction to-morrow morning. This junction is about two miles from
Bull's Gap, this side. The corps will stop for the present either there
or at the gap, whichever place affords the best facilities for procuring
supplies from the railroad.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. S. FULLEETON,
Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff.
HUNTSVILLE, March 26, 1865.
Maj. S. HOFFMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
General Whipple notified me on the 21st that the One hundred and
forty-ninth Indiana was en route to report to General E. S. Granger,
and that my division would join the corps on its arrival. The regiment
has not reached here yet, and I can hear nothing of it. My train is
being shipped.
W. L. ELLIOTT,
Brigadier- General.
02 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
ELDRIDGE, ALA., March 26, 1865—2 p. m.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT.
Assistant Adjutant- General, Cavalry Corps:
The bead of my column has reached here. I will camp to-night three
or four miles from here on the Jasper road. Have taken a fewprison-
ers, but learn nothing reliable of importance. Bad roads and little
forage.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, March 26, 1865.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Cavalry Corps, Mil. Die. of the Mississippi :
MAJOR: My scouts captured one of Forrest's scouts to-day, from
whom I obtain the following information: Forrest's command is com
posed of the following divisions: Chalmers' division, Wirt Adams'
division, Jackson's division, and Buford's (late Eoddey's) command.
Each division has two brigades, and each brigade three regiments,
making eighteen regiments aside from Buford's command. The scout
states that his brigade is as large as any, except those in Wirt Adams'
division, and his regiment (Twenty-eighth Mississippi) an average one;
it numbers 300 men for duty. This would then be the outline organi
zation and gross strength of Forrest's forces: (1) Chalmers' division,
six regiments, 1,800 men; (2) Wirt Adams' division, six regiments,
2,400 men; (3) Jackson's division, six regiments, 1,800 men; Buford's
command, 900 men; two batteries, four guns each; total 6,900 men.
Starke's and Bell's brigades in Chalmers' division. The scout also
states that Forrest is in the vicinity of Tuscaloosa expecting this col
umn to pass through that place, and that he would not be able to mus
ter more than 5,000 men for line of battle.
1 am, major, your very obedient servant,
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
This scout was one of six sent out by Forrest to watch our movements.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Diy. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Williams' House, March 26, 1865.
Brig. Gen. ELI LONG,
Commanding Second Division, Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL: There are a few bad holes between this place and your
camp on the crossing of the Jasper road and Blackwater. You had
better send a pioneer party ahead early in the morning to repair the
road. The road is somewhat rough in a few places, but your train
came through without much difficulty. A bridge will be ready for
your train to cross on when you reach this place.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HEADQUARTERS FOURTH CAVALRY DIVISION,
Saunders7 Ferry, March 26, 1865 — 7.30 p. m.
[Brevet Major-General WILSON:]
GENERAL : My entire command is here. There is an extremely dan
gerous ford over which it will be possible to pass the horses, but it will
be impossible to pass wagons or battery without pontoons. There is
no forage, and if the entire corps is to concentrate here, there will be
great suffering even with no delay. If the pontoons are at Jasper,
they should be sent on to-night, that the bridge may be laid at light.
The distance is 150 yards, perhaps less. There is utter destitution of
forage and I shall have to commence crossing by ford at light, and
shall move toward Elyton. Shall leave battery and wagons under
guard of dismounted men, to cross on bridge when laid. Please send
reply to reach me before light.
Respectfully,
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. FOURTH Div., CAV. CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 33. ) Saunders' Ferry, Ala., March 26, 1865.
I. The Second Brigade will be held in readiness to move across the
ford at 6 a. in. to-morrow.
II. The commanding officer of the First Brigade will make the nec
essary details of working parties, properly officered, for the purpose of
constructing a raft, the capacity of which will be three wagons, to cross
the river at the ferry, the work to commence at early daylight. The
pioneer corps will report to General Winslow at that hour to assist on
the work.
III. The commanding officer of Battery I, Fourth Artillery, will
commence at the came hour the construction of a raft for the same
purpose of crossing his battery. If any old, uninhabited buildings in
the neighborhood can be used to advantage they will be torn down
and so disposed of.
By order of Brevet Major- General Upton :
JAMES W. LATTA,
Assistant A djutant- General.
EASTPORT, [March] 26, 1865.
(Received 27th.)
Major-General THOMAS:
General Wilson sent to the rear forty prisoners who arrived to-day.
On the 24th he was fifty miles south of this. My scout from Columbus
reports, this evening, Forrest moved most of his men east to Tusca-
loosa on the 18th to intercept General Wilson, leaving one brigade at
Columbus, with its advance of two regiments at Baldwyn. This force
attacked me here four days ago. As I had no mounted force they
easily got away. We have a man who left Mobile on the 20th. No
attack there up to that time. He says there are 9,000 troops at Mobile.
The train running under a flag of truce has run corn to the neighbor
hood of Corinth ; used by Confederate soldiers there.
Very truly, your obedient servant,
EDWARD HATCH,
Brigadier- General,
94 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE,
Nashville, Tenn., March 26, 1865.
COMMANDING OFFICER 149TH INDIANA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY:
The major-general commanding directs that you immediately pro
ceed with your regiment to Huntsville and report to Brig. Gen. .R. S.
Granger, commanding District of Northern Alabama. You will break
camp at once and move your regiment this side of the river, and have
it at the Chattanooga depot at 1 p. m. to-morrow ready to embark on
the cars. No excuse will be admitted.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. H. POLK,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
MEMPHIS, March 26, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN:
Your telegram 23d received yesterday. Your movements all right.
Wilson started from Eastport on the 21st and I hope will reach Selina
about the 1st of April. I presume Caiiby will have Mobile by that
time. Sherman and Schofield have joined their forces at Goldsborough
N. 0.7 on the 21st. As well as I can understand the plans, Sherman
will move north to the Roanoke, and if Johnston falls back beyond the
Roanoke he will follow and, probably, after all, the great battle will be
fought near Richmond. With these facts before you I wish you to
carry out the plan of moving down New River Valley, at least as far as
Christiansburg, if you can, and if on arriving there you learn that the
railroad is in operation to Richmond destroy those small bridges and
trestles in advance of Christiansburg and then move off toward Dan
ville; and if you find you can do so, either capture or destroy the
depots at Danville or so maneuver and threaten the place as to attract
as much of the enemy's force there as you can, thereby giving the most
co-operation to Generals Sherman and Grant. I understand that Sher
man did not reach Burkeville as was reported. It is therefore more
than probable that you will have to destroy the small bridges in
advance of Christiansburg. Favor your horses as much as you can
under the circumstances, and let me hear from you as often as possible.
Set General Tillson at work recruiting in North Carolina if he can find
any men to enlist.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
No. G8. j Knoxville, Tenn., March 26, 1865.
I. The Second Regiment North Carolina Mounted Infantry will pro
ceed at once by railroad to BulFs Gap, Tenn., and report to Col. C. G.
Hawley, First Ohio Heavy Artillery, commanding First Brigade, Fourth
Division, Department of the Cumberland.
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By command of Major-General Stonemaii:
H. G. GIBSON,
Colonel Second Ohio Heavy Artillery and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
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WASHINGTON, D. C., March 26, 1865 — 2.30 p. m.
Major-General PALMER, Louisville:
General Grant has directed that all cavalry horses purchased in the
West be sent to General Oanby till farther orders.
H. W. HALL1ECK,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Diy. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 85. ] Neiv Orleans, La., March 26, 1865.
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4. Byt. Maj. Gen. B. H. Griersou, commanding Cavalry Forces, Mili
tary Division of West Mississippi, will proceed up the river as far as
Memphis, Tenn., and, if necessary, to Cairo, 111., for the purpose of expe
diting the shipment of the cavalry ordered from the Department of the
Cumberland. Capt. S. L. Woodward will accompany the general. On
the completion of this duty they will return to this city.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. H. DYEB,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 26, 1865.
Maj, Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps:
The major-general commanding directs that you send Yeatch's divis
ion to the point where the Howard's Wharf road intersects with the
road leading from the bay to this place; thence northerly to Martin
Durant's place.
P. JOS. OSTEBHAUS,
Major -General and Chief of Staff.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 26, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps:
The major-general commanding directs that you order Colonel Ber
tram to push on to D'Olive's Creek, and take a strong defensive posi
tion on its south bank, and, if possible, open communication with the
gun-boats. Please march with the other two divisions to Durant's
place; select your headquarters there and erect your defensive lines,
occupying as much ground as possible.
P. JOS. OSTEBHAUS,
Major-General and Chief of Staff.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Camp near Cyrus Sibletfs Mills, Ala., March 26, 1865.
Col. H. BERTRAM,
Comdg. First Brig,, Second Div., Thirteenth Army Corps:
The major-general commanding directs that you proceed to D'Olive's
Creek by way of Starke's Wharf.
P. JOS. OSTEBHAUS,
Major -General and Chief of Staff.
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KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., fc W. FLA.
HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., SECOND Div., 13Tii ARMY CORPS,
In the Meld, March 26, 1865.
Major-General GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL : I have the honor to report that I am with my command
at D'Olive's Creek, about two miles from Spanish Fort and half a mile
from the bay. The road in my rear is very good. From in for in at ion
that I have received I think I can go ahead. I do not believe they will
show fight at the fort. The forces in our front are considerably less
than was anticipated. I ain ready to move and awaiting orders. The
signal officers with me are trying to communicate with the fleet. Com
munication with the fleet is open. A boat from the fleet is just landing.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
HENRY BERTRAM,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
March 26, 1S65.
Col. H. BERTRAM,
Comdg. First Brig., Second Div., Thirteenth Army Corps:
COLONEL : You will at once move your brigade to the north side of
D'Olive's Creek and take position upon the left of Brigadier-General
Veatch's division of the Thirteenth Army Corps.
By order of Major-General Granger:
C. S. SARGENT,
First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp.
CIRCULAR, ) HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE,
SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No, 24. ) In the Field, March 26, 1865.
The troops of this command will move to-morrow morning, the 27th
instant, at 5.30 a. m. The following will be the order of march : Detach
ment Third Maryland Cavalry advance guard; pioneer corps; provost
guard ; Nineteenth Iowa Infantry; Twentieth Wisconsin Infantry;
Battery F, First Missouri Light Artillery; Twenty- third Iowa Infan
try; ambulance train; ordnance train; regimental train; commissary
train; Ninety- fourth Illinois Infantry rear guard.
By command of Col. Henry Bertram :
A. J. ROCKWELL,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF W^EST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, March 26, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Army and Mil. Div. of West Mississippi :
COLONEL: I have the honor to submit, for the information of the
major-general commanding, in connection with my report of yesterday,
No. 2GO, that the steamer Matamoras, loaded with five days' supplies for
Major-General Steele's command, returned this morning from the mouth
of Escambia River, having been unable to pass over the bar. After
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a most minute sounding for eight hours only three feet of water could
be found, while the Matamoras was drawing four and a half. Major
McEntee, chief quartermaster of General Steel e's column, who was in
charge of the boat, then proceeded on horseback to General Steele for
further instructions, and I will meanwhile hold the boat with the sup
plies in readiness to start at a moment's notice. In. my opinion, Milton,
Fla., would be the proper place to land the supplies, to be transported
from there by wagons, under cavalry escort, on the Milton and Pollard
road, which is reported a good one, to General Steele's command.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, [March] 27, 1865.
(Keceived 28th.)
Major-General THOMAS,
Cairo or Memphis :
L. H. Eicholtz, chief engineer, telegraphs that the road (East Ten
nessee and Virginia Eailroad) is open to Bull's Gap, and he is preparing
to go three miles farther to Lick Greek. He wants to know if he shall
proceed further with the repairs. General Stanley's headquarters are
at Bull's Gap.
SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 147. ( Washington, March 27, 1865.
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80. Brig. Gen. H. B. Carrington, U. S. Volunteers, is relieved from
duty at Indianapolis, Ind., and will report in person without delay to
Major-General Thomas, commanding Department of the Cumberland.
81. Bvt. Maj. Gen. A. P. Hovey, TJ. S. Volunteers, in addition to his
duties as district commander, is assigned to command of the Draft Ren
dezvous, Prisoners' Camp, and other camps in and around Indianapolis.
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By order of the Secretary of War :
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Lick Creek, East Tenn.7 March 27, 1865 — 10 p. m.
Capt. H. E. STANSBURY,
Knoxville, Tenn. :
Send all of General Elliott's troops by railroad to Eogersville Junc
tion, where they will disembark. Unship all of the transportation at
Knoxville and send it with guard to Eogersville Junction.
By order of Major-General Stanley:
J. S. FULLERTON,
Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff.
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HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Jasper, Ala., March 27, 1865 — 12 noon.
Brig. Gen. E. M. McCooK,
Commanding First Division:
GENERAL : Upton is across Mulberry Fork of Black Warrior. Found
practicable ford at Saunders' Ferry, and will reach Locust Fork to-night.
Push on to-night with your artillery to the ferry. Fill up pack train for
fifteen days' separation from the wagons. Take no wheels except artil
lery, a limited number for headquarters, and, say, three for each brigade,
to carry extra ammunition ; not that number unless absolutely necessary.
Designate one strong battalion of your poorest armed regiment,
mounted, to remain with the general supply train. Hurry everything
along as rapidly as possible. Headquarters to-night will be at the
ferry. Shall remain here till 3 or 4 p. in.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
[Indorsement.]
Copies furnished First and Second Brigades at 1 p. in., with the fol
lowing addition: The above order was just received. Brigade com
manders will comply with the order as far as practicable. Each brigade
will take three wagons loaded with ammunition and one headquarters
wagon along. The train will go as far as the river to-night. Proper
arrangements will be made, and the train will rest over there to-morrow.
By command of Brig. Gen. E. M. McCook:
S. P. GOULDING,
Captain and Acting Assistant Inspector- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
One Mile from Jasper, March 27, 1865.
Brigadier-General McCooK :
GENERAL : Push forward your command with the utmost rapidity to
Saunders' Ferry in order that it may cross before the river rises. It
should reach that place to-night. Gather all the forage you can on
both sides of your road, as General Upton reports a great scarcity at
the ferry. Leave your wagons with a sufficient guard for their secur
ity. They should reach Jasper to-night.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Brig. Gen. Eli Long, commanding Second Division.)
THREE MILES FROM JASPER, ALA.,
March 27, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. T. CROXTON,
Commanding First Brigade:
I have received orders from General Wilson [to move] to Saunders'
Ferry, nine miles from Jasper, as rapidly as possible, with the com
mand, and to give the road to the pontoon train. All my column can
get out of the way before the pontoon train comes up and probably
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part of the train. Push your brigade on, and when the train comes up
it will give the road to General Long's column and the pontoons.
After the pontoons pass, it will take the road again in advance of
Long's train. The regiment with it will remain as guard until it crosses
the ferry. The train must reach Jasper if possible to-night.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Jasper, Ala., March 27, 1865 — 12.30 p. m.
Brig. Gen. ELI LONG,
Commanding Second Division:
GENERAL: Upton has crossed everything at Saunders' Ferry; found
a good ford, but if it should rain to-night we shall have to use the
bridge. Therefore shove it along, but you may give the road to
McCook, as he seems to be nearer here than you are. Get all the for
age you can. Fill up pack train with all supplies of ammunition and
rations you can carry, for just as FOOH as you cross the Locust Fork of
the Warrior I want to push on without wheels to join Upton, who will
reach the Mulberry Fork to-night. You may take two or three wagons
to each brigade for extra ammunition and the minimum number for
headquarters. Artillery and ambulances as a matter of course go. I
intend to leave the entire train under protection of the dismounted
men and one mounted battalion from one of McCook's poorly armed
regiments.
Very respectfully,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
One Mile from Jasper, March 27, 1865.
Brig. Gen. ELI LONG:
GENERAL : Push your pontoon train to the front as rapidly as possi
ble, doubling teams on it if it cannot travel fast otherwise. It is
necessary that the pontoon train should reach Saunders' Ferry to-night.
Gather up as much forage as possible on both sides of the road.
General Upton reports great scarcity at Sauiiders' Ferry. Push forward
your command in order that it may reach the ferry to-night and cross
by the ford before the stream rises. Leave your train with a sufficient
guard for its protection. It should reach Jasper to-night. The pon
toons will pass your wagon train at the first place it can be done.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Mulberry Fork of Black Warrior, Saunders' Ferry, March 27, 1865.
Brig. Gen. ELI LONG:
GENERAL: It is of the utmost importance that the pontoon train
should be here by daylight to-morrow, on account of the threatening
bad weather. Push the pontoons through as rapidly as possible j
100 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
detail one regiment to accompany the train and help it over the bad
road. Send a regiment ahead to corduroy the road, so that no difficulty
will be experienced in forcing the train through. The road from Jasper
to this place is good except in a few places, and with double teams the
pontoons can travel as rapidly as the troops.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Mulberry Fork of Black Warrior, March 27, 1865.
Brig. Gen. ELI LONG,
Commanding Second Division, Cavalry Corps :
GENERAL: You had better halt your command to-night at Jasper
and gather all the forage you can find. Double teams and push the
pontoons forward with the utmost possible dispatch. Your mules can
go back to you as soon as the train reaches here. McCook will follow
in the morning, if the river don't rise too much to-night. Make the
arrangements indicated in my previous note, and be ready to march
with the best supply of provisions, ammunition, and forage you can
command. I will notify you when to leave Jasper. It is possible you
may not have to march from there till late to-morrow evening or next
day morning. The ford here is very bad. The approaches to the ford
and site for bridge bad. Up con has been all day in getting over. No
forage in this quarter, so you will have to exert yourself in getting
that to prevent suffering among the animals.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH CAVALRY DIVISION,
Saunders* Ferry, March 27., 1865 — 8.30 a. m.
Major BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Cavalry Corps:
MAJOR : My division with entire train will be across the river by
night. Our wagons and ambulances crossed without difficulty. Eiver
fell a little last night. Ford will be good when other divisions arrive.
Second Brigade will be at Locust Fork to-night ; is half across now.
Very respectfully,
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
P. S. — Ammunition has to be raised about six inches in the wagon
box to be safe.
E. U.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Jasper, Ala., March 27, 1865 — 11.45 a. m.
[Brevet Major-General UPTON:]
GENERAL : Your dispatches of yesterday and this morning are
just received. Am glad to know an apparent difficulty has been so
promptly overcome. Fill your pack train as full as possible of ammu
nition and provisions, particularly coffee, and leave every wheel you
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can possibly dispense with; take none except for headquarters and
ammunition, not to exceed for the latter purpose three to each bri
gade. Leave your wagons with the dismounted men. I have given
similar orders to Long and McCook. They are, or were at daybreak,
respectively, twenty-four and twenty-five miles from here. The pon
toon train behind Long, with a bad road to travel. Both divisions will
join you as soon as possible. The train I intend to trust to the dis
mounted men and one battalion of mounted. In the meantime push
over the Locust Fork and demonstrate upon Elyton. Take it if prac
ticable. I will join yon in person as soon as possible. Have heard that
Buford, with lioddey's old command, to be re-enforced by Chalmers',
marching via Pickensville and Tnscaloosa to Montevallo, were expecting
to intercept a raid from Whitesburg, on the Tennessee. You will be able
to ascertain the truth of this. Keep me fully informed. Send me word
about the crossing of the Eastern Fork of Warrior. If it should indi
cate rain to-night, get across if practicable before the swell begins.
Very respectfully.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HDQRS. FOURTH Div., CAV. CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 34. ) Saunders' Ferry, Ala., March 27, 1865.
The division will move as follows: The Second Brigade, as soon as
across the river, will move via Democrat, taking the Elyton road to the
Locust Fork of the Black Warrior, where it will encamp for the night.
The First Brigade will encamp for the night on the south bank of the
river and move forward to-morrow morning at daylight, escorting the
train and pursuing the same road to the Locust Fork of the Black
Warrior. The dismounted men will be ferried across on the raft con
structed by General Winslow. General Alexander will detail four com
panies to escort the battery, ambulances, his own and division head
quarters wagons to day to the point designated for his camping ground
to-night. General Winslow will take charge of all that is here as soon
as the train commences to cross.
By order of Brevet Major- General Upton :
JAMES W. LATTA,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 15. ) Louisville, Ky., March 27, 1865.
Capt. John F. Herbert, Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, is hereby
announced as chief of artillery on the department staff. He will be
obeyed and respected accordingly.
By command of Major- General Palmer :
E. B. HAKLAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 27. { Louisville, Ky., March 27, 1865.
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11. Col. N. S. Andrews, Twelfth U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery, is
relieved from duty as chief of artillery on the staff of Brevet Major-
102 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
General Burbridge, and will proceed to Bowling Green, Ky.? and assume
command of his regiment at that post. The quartermaster's depart
ment will furnish transportation for two horses from Lexington, Ky., to
Bowling Green.
12. Lieut. Col. W. S. Babcock, Twelfth U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery,
is hereby relieved from duty as post commandant at Bowling Green,
Ky.. and will return to his regiment for duty.
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By command of Major-General Palmer:
E. B. HAELAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
LOUISVILLE, KY., March 27, 1865.
Brigadier-General HOBSON :
The guerrillas are again on the railroad near Glasgow. An expedi
tion must be organized at once to go for them. What can you do?
J. M. PALMEE,
Major- General.
LEXINGTON, March 27, 1865.
Major-General PALMER,
Headquarters :
If you will have sent to Camp Nelson immediately 500 horse equip
ments, I will furnish sufficient force to protect Louisville and Nashville
Railroad; also clean out Metcalfe and Monroe Counties. I have no
mounted force that can be sent without exposing other points. I will
do all I can to organize force for purposes named in your dispatch.
If I had been supplied with equipments for First Kentucky, I would
have had men there now.
E. H. HOBSON,
Brigadier- General.
LEXINGTON, March 27, 1865.
Captain HARLAN,
Assistant A djutant- General :
Have ordered fifty men mounted from Campbell 9 ville and Greens-
burg to the vicinity of Glasgow Junction, on Louisville and Nashville
Kailroad, with instructions to scout that section for guerrillas.
E. H. HOBSON,
Brigadier- General.
NICHOLASVILLE, KY., March 27 j 1865.
Brigadier-General HOBSON:
A squad of eight guerrillas at Keene this morning crossed pike
three miles north of here, at 12 o'clock; passed Shelby farm, six miles
east of here, at 2 o'clock, evidently making to Tate's Creek or Paint
Lick Ferry; two detachments of twenty men in pursuit. A detach
ment from Eichmond might head them off.
WM. E. JACKSON.
Captain and Acting Assistant Quartermaster.
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NICHOLASVILLE, KY., March 27, 1865.
Brigadier-General HOBS ON :
A loyal citizen just arrived from Keene reports that eight guerrillas
came into that town about 7 o'clock this morning, stole a horse from
Mr. McTyre, and left on dirt road in direction of Lexington. There are
also fifteen more of them reported to be near that town.
J. 8. LYLE,
Military Operator.
LEXINGTON, KY., March 27, 1865.
Colonel EOGERS,
Lebanon, Ky. :
Send twenty-five men from Campbellsville and twenty-five from
Greensburg, moniited, with three days' rations, via Bear Wallow and
Glasgow Junction and in that vicinity, and work out guerrillas who
are operating on Louisville and Nashville Eailroad. Let them move
immediately in charge of good officer.
By order of Brigadier- General Hobson :
J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
LEXINGTON, KY., March 27, 1865.
Captain MILLIS,
Richmond, Ky.:
Eight guerrillas passed Shelbytown at 2 p. m., going to Paint Lick or
Tate's Creek Ferry. Get horses from citizens and hunt them.
By order of Brigadier-General Hobson :
J. S. BUTLEE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
At Wilson's, two Miles east of Spanish Fort, March 27, 1865.
Rear- Admiral II. K. THATCHER,
Commanding West Gulf Blockading Squadron:
I have the honor to request that you will cause the coast between
Starke's Wharf and Point Zeb to be examined in order that we may
ascertain whether there are any obstructions to the landing of small
boats. I should like very much to see you, but do not think it advisa
ble to leave the army. Could you make it convenient to meet me on
shore at General Granger's headquarters, or at any other point you
may designate0?
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. E. S. CAKBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
WEST GULF SQUADRON, U. S. FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE,
Off Starke's Wharf, March 27, 1865—8 p. m.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY,
Commanding Department of the Gulf:
DEAR SIR : I don't know how you are progressing. My day's work
has been mainly in working the iron-clads over the bar into deep water,
in which I succeeded. Late in the afternoon a supply steamer came
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over from Mobile, and the Milwaukee steamed in as far as we had
buoyed the channel to shell her out, and did so effectually, causing her
to depart in haste. But in dropping back with the current, stern fore
most, struck a torpedo, which exploded under her bilge, causing her to
sink. I immediately dispatched her captain to Pensacola for sub-marine
armor and steam-pump to raise her, which I hope to be able to do. In
the meantime I have three inside the bar, and shall pass the night
torpedo-dragging and buoying and preparing for what may turn up
to-morrow. I received through the signal officer a message at 4.30 p. m.
to-day from General Granger saying that Spanish Fort was being evac
uated, and desiring me to push up the iron-clads and drive off three
gun-boats and transports which were receiving the troops. Could not
understand it, as the forts were then firing rapidly, and we could see
all steamers approaching, none having come down since the shelling.
Hope to hear of your good fortune soon. The officer now going to you
from Pensacola will, I hope, give you favorable news from the advanc
ing troops.
I am, general, very truly, your obedient servant,
H. K. THATCHER.
HDQBS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
At Wilson's, tico Miles east of Spanish Fort, March 27, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. G. SAWTELLE,
Chief Quarter master , &c. :
The major-general commanding directs that you establish a depot at
Belle Rose Wharf and land supplies, &c., as soon as the Engineer Bri
gade has made the necessary preparations.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant' Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQBS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, La., March 27,
Gol. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
COLONEL: The special order directing General Grierson to proceed
to Memphis to expedite the movement of the cavalry has been revoked.*
The general thinks it best to wait the result of Captain Wralkers instruc
tions, and also to hear from you in regard to the matter. I will send
copy to-morrow. General Grierson wishes me to ask you if, in case we
cannot get the cavalry ordered from Memphis, a portion of the cavalry
from Arkansas can be made available. There are no horses, however.
GEO. L. WILBUR,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 86. ] New Orleans, La., March 27, 1865-
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2. Surg. S. B. Hunt, U. S. Volunteers, will proceed to the headquar
ters of the Army and Division of West Mississippi, in the field, and
report to Surg. E. H. Abadie, surgeon-in-chief of the division.
* See Special Orders, No. 85, March 26, p. 95.
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5. Paragraph 4, Special Orders, No. 85, current series, from these
headquarters, directing Brevet Major-General Grierson to proceed up
the river for the purpose of expediting the shipment of the cavalry, is
hereby revoked.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby :
C. H. DYEE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
At Wilson's, two Miles east of Spanish Fort, March 27, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY,
Commanding Engineer Brigade:
The major- general commanding directs that you perfect the necessary
facilities for the landing of supplies, &c., at the depot to be established
at Belle Eose Wharf, and make a road for their transmission from that
point to the road leading from Durant's to the bay road. The necessary
details will be furnished for this purpose.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
0. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
At Wilson's, two Miles east of Spanish Fort, March 27, 1865.
Brig. Gen. K. GARRARD,
Commanding Second Division, Sixteenth Army Corps:
Withdraw your troops to the south side of the creek, keeping only
the picket-line on the north side.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
At Wilson's, two Miles east of Spanish Fort, March 27, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. F. KNIPE,
Commanding Cavalry Division:
Push forward your cavalry as far as you can without injury to your
horses. They are very much needed.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHEISTEKSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
:NEW ORLEANS, LA., March 27, 1865.
(Eeceived 11.45 p. m. April 6.)
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK,
Chief of Staff:
I urgently request that General Washburn be instructed to comply
with General Canby's order for the shipment of cavalry from Memphis
without further delay. Horses and arms badly needed here.
B. H. GEIEESOK,
Brevet Major-General.
106 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. CAVALRY FORCES, MIL. Div. OF WEST Miss.,
New Orleans, La., March 27, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
COLONEL: I have yesterday received information by private letter
from Memphis that the cavalry will be held there if possible. Captain
Walker, special inspector, left last Friday with instructions to urge for
ward the cavalry from that point, but in my opinion an order from
Washington will be necessary to enforce compliance with your orders.
Brig. Gen. J. E. West has arrived from Arkansas with the Third Michi
gan and Tenth Illinois. General Kuipe's division is being sent forward
as rapidly as transportation can be obtained. No horses have yet
arrived.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. H. GRIERSON,
Brevet Major -General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 40. } Memphis, Tenn., March 27, 1865.
For the purpose of encouraging the restoration of civil government
within this district, and the people to return to their allegiance to the
Government of the United States, and to engage in their former avoca
tions of life, it is declared that no raids shall be sent into the country
to interfere in any way with the people who are peaceably inclined,
except to repel organized forces of the enemy, should any again come
within the district. The people of each county are invited to organize
civil government in their respective coulities, and to establish courts
for the dispensing of justice among citizens and the punishment of
crimes, and in aid of the civil government so organized it is recom
mended that a civil posse be organized by the citizens of said counties.
On application made and security given by five responsible citizens of
any county that no improper use will be made of such privilege, arms
and ammunition to a reasonable amount will be permitted to be pur
chased for the arming of said posses. No horses, mules, or other prop
erty will be pressed from any citizen without express authority from
these headquarters, and in all cases where it shall become necessary to
take private property for public use proper vouchers will be given for
the same. All unauthorized foraging is strictly forbidden, and all
officers will be held strictly responsible for any infraction of this order,
and any violation of it will receive the most prompt and severe punish
ment that military law can inflict. Persons who are engaged in culti
vating their plantations and are wanting labor can obtain it by applying
to the superintendent of freed men at Memphis, upon presenting proper
vouchers in regard to their character for humanity, and entering into a
satisfactory contract with the superintendent to pay and kindly treat
laborers so obtained. Refugees whose residence was formerly within
this district are encouraged to return to their homes, and any unkind
or unjust treatment which they may receive from their neighbors will
be promptly atoned for.
By order of Maj. Gen. C. C, Washburn:
WM. H. MORGAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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GENERAL ORDERS, { HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
No. 29. j Barrancas, March 27, 1865.
Snrg1. Thomas Howley, Twenty-fifth U. S. Colored Infantry, the senior
surgeon in this command, is hereby announced as surgeon in charge
of the District of West Florida, and will be obeyed and respected
accordingly.
By order of Brigadier-General Asboth :
FRANK ENO,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 149. J Washington, March 28, 1865.
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25. Maj. A. von Schrader, assistant adjutant- general of volunteers,
will report in person without delay to the commanding general Army of
the Cumberland for assignment to duty.
26. Capt. George W. Howard, assistant adjutant-general of volun
teers, will report in person without delay to the commanding general
Army of the Cumberland for assignment to duty.
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35. Capt. Edward J. Harrington, assistant adjutant-general of volun
teers, will report in person without delay to the commanding general
Army of the Cumberland for assignment to duty with the Cavalry Corps
of that command.
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By order of the Secretary of War :
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 81. ) Nashville, Tenn., March 28,
Y. The One hundred and fifty-sixth Illinois Volunteers, Lieut. Col.
E. B. Messer commanding, will proceed without delay to Chattanooga,
Tenn., and report to Maj. Gen. James B. Steedman, commanding District
of the Etowah, to whose command it is assigned. The quartermaster's
department will furnish transportation.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, TENN., March 28, J8C>5.
Maj. Gen. D. S. STANLEY,
Hull's Gap:
The Eighteenth Michigan cannot be transferred to your corps. Gen
eral Doolittle will be ordered to report to you for assignment to duty.
SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
108 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Lick Creek, East Tenn., March 28, 1865.
Brevet Major-General KIMBALL,
Commanding First Division :
The general commanding directs that you detail thirty-two six-mnle
teams and wagons to report to the superintendent of railroad repairs
at Lick Creek railroad crossing to-morrow morning at daylight. The
trains will remain on duty with the construction corps for several days,
and the teamsters had better bring five days' supplies for themselves
and teams. He also desires you to detail fifteen men daily to work
with the teams to assist in loading and hauling timber for the railroad.
Put the men under good officers, and direct the commanding ofticer of
the detachment to report to superintendent construction corps also.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. H. SINCLAIR,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Lick Creek, Fast Tenn., March 28, 1865 — 10 a. m.
Brigadier-General ELLIOTT,
Huntsville, Ala. :
The general commanding directs me to say that he has sent Captain
Stansbury to Knoxville to order your troops to come to Kogersville
Junction by rail. Your transportation will be unloaded at Knoxville
and your command will wait at the junction till it comes up.
WM. H. SINCLAIR,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Lick Creek, East Tenn., March 28, 1865.
Major-General WOOD,
Neic Market :
Move up your division to Eogersville Junction. Your best camp
will be abou-t one or two miles west of the junction, leaving room for
the Second Division to camp close to the depot, as they have no trans
portation. Leave a company of about twenty-five men at New Market
and relieve the two companies of the Thirtieth Indiana at Mossy
Creek by about twenty-five men and the rest of the Thirtieth Indiana
at Morristown by a like force of twenty-five men. All these small
posts must intrench strongly. This is only a temporary arrangement.
If the weather proves inclement there is no emergency which would
require that you should march. If you have stores to move up call on
Mr. Bornell, transportation agent at Knoxville, for empty cars.
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- General.
The telegraph office will be at this place to-morrow. At present it is
at Rogersville Junction.
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- General.
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HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
New Market, Tenn., March 28, 1865.
This command will march to-morrow morning in the following
order. Reveille will be sounded at 4 o'clock. Command will march at
6 o'clock: First, Third Brigade ; second, Second Brigade; third, First
Brigade; fourth, two ambulances will follow each brigade; fifth,
ammunition train; sixth, headquarters and regimental baggage trains;
seventh, hospital train; eighth, supply train. General Beatty will
detail two companies to remain as a garrison at Mossy Creek, relieving
the garrison now there. On the arrival of the supply train at Mossy
Creek the commanding officer will call upon Captain Johnson, acting
assistant quartermaster, for sufficient tools with which to intrench
themselves well, and will also call upon Captain Caruahan for ten days7
rations. The two companies of the Eighty-ninth Illinois Volunteers
on duty at this post will remain here as garrison. The troops will
inarch compactly and in no case will be allowed to straggle or march
upon the railroad track.
By command of Major-General Wood :
M. P. BESTOW,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Ford of Mulberry Fork, March 28, 1865.
Brigadier- General McCooK,
Commanding First Division:
GENERAL : General Wilson directs me to say that the road is ready
on this side of the river, and you can push your troops across at once.
Order your scouts under Lieutenant Miller to report to Lieutenant
Eoys (on this side) in charge of headquarters' scouts.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
.Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION CAVALRY,
Locust Fork of Black Warrior, March 28, 1865 — 6 p. m.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
I will only get one brigade, or part of it, across to-night. The rest
will cross in the morning with the artillery. My train will be up to the
other ford to-night. The pontoon train, I learn, will not be up there
before to-morrow night.
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
MULBERRY FORK OF WARRIOR, March 28, 1865 — 7 p. m.
[General WILSON:]
GENERAL : The rear of the First Division is just across, and General
Long arrived a few moments ago with the Second Brigade, Second
Division. The First Division train is here and is now parking. The
110 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
First Brigade, Second Division, is in camp about five miles from here
on a road south of the road we took from Jasper. General Long will
commence crossing at daylight to-morrow morning. If it should com
mence raining, will try it in the night. Have no doubt that all of his
division will be across by noon to-morrow. Did not see General McCook.
He went forward before you did. General Long is issuing rations.
Pontoon train is at Jasper.
Bespectfully, yours,
M. H. WILLIAMS,
Major and Acting Assistant Inspector -General.
P. S. — Fourth Kentucky Veteran Infantry has just come up and will
cross to-night.
M. H. W.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION,
March 28, 1865.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I have just seen my staff officer, Captain Goulding, who informed me
of the general's wishes. It will be impossible to get the rations up so
as to move in the morning. I will hurry Croxton up and be over early
to see General Wilson.
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
March 28, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. T. CROXTON,
Commanding First Brigade :
General Wilson has ordered that in the event of its raining to-night
I must get both of my brigades across this fork of the river before
morning. The movements of your brigade will be governed by these
instructions. The Second Brigade is now crossing.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. M. MoOOOK,
Brigadier- General. Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS SECOND DIVISION CAVALRY,
March 2$, 1865.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Cavalry Corps, Mil. Div. of the Mississippi :
I arrived about 12 m. at the point Avhere my road ran into the road
from Eldridge to Jasper traveled by First Division, and found one bri
gade of First Division already ahead of me and one brigade passing at
the time, with the whole of his train in his rear. As soon as Croxton
gets out of my way I Avill move on with my command and bring up the
pontoon as rapidly as possible, though I do not think it can get farther
than Jasper to-night.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ELI LONG,
Brigadier- General, U. S. Volunteers.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. Ill
EAST BANK OF LOCUST FORK, March 28, 1865 — 8.30 a. m.
[Brevet Major- General WILSON:]
GENERAL : The Second Brigade and train are across the river; First
Brigade will be across by 11 a. in. Shall move to Elyton, as directed
in your note of yesterday. Man from Montevallo last Saturday reports
700 rebels there. They had received orders to move eighty miles below
Selina. Orders were countermanded, but rations were kept in haver
sacks. Have made up train, as directed, to accompany troops. Corps
train will have to move to Elyton for forage. Have left one mounted
company with dismounted men to guard train. Will order it forward
if I find no indication of enemy. Ford has fine bottom. Bain (steady)
will not affect it for twenty-four hours. Is more easily bridged than
other. Water conies up to middle of ammunition boxes. Division is
in fine shape for marching. If the corps train has to move to Elyton,
will you please send forward to Captain Simpson and order mine for
ward? It will reach there in advance of Long's or McCook's division.
Yery respectfully,
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding Fourth Cavalry Division.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Saunders' Ferry, Mulberry Fork, March 28, 1865.
Brevet Major- General UPTON,
Commanding Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL : Your letter has been received and is perfectly satisfac
tory. Your train will be taken care of. Push forward through Elyton
toward Montevallo. If Montevallo is not occupied by the enemy
move toward Tuscaloosa, unless you learn that Selina is undefended, in
which case you will move direct upon Selina. The First Division is
rapidly crossing and will be at Locust Fork this evening. Send early
information of the presence of the enemy, in order that you may be
quickly re- enforced if necessary.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION,
March 28, 1865.
[General WILSON:]
GENERAL: 1 was unable to cross the river to-night on account of
obstructions placed in the ford by the enemy. The ford is deeper than
Locust Fork and has quicksand at both approaches. If it continues
to rain it will be impossible to cross in the morning. If the other divis
ions are to come to this point send the pontoons forward in advance of
everything. There is a railroad bridge which with considerable labor
can be made passable. I shall commence work on it at light if I can
not cross by ford. Cannot more than get across to-morrow. The roads
will be so heavy that I would be in favor of leaving every wheel behind.
Let me know the route of the other troops. Hear of no enemy except
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Patterson and Captain Truss. The pontoons are of the first importance
if you cross here, for the railroad bridge wheii fixed will require the
wagons to be hauled over by hand.
Very respectfully,
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
River is about sixty yards wide. One regiment is on south bank.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HDQRS. FOURTH Div., CAV. CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 35. ) March 23, 1865.
This division will move at 9.30 this a. m. toward Elyton in the fol
lowing order: Second Brigade and battery, First Brigade. Brevet
Brigadier-General Wiuslow will detail one company to remain behind
and guard the main train that is to park at this point. He will see
also that the usual rear guard is detailed.
By order of Brevet Major-General Upton:
JAMES W. LATTA,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
BOONE, N. C., Near Watauga Pass, March 28, 1865.
(Received April 1.)
Major-General THOMAS:
We arrived here this a. m., the Twelfth Kentucky in the advance,
captured the place, killing 9, capturing 02 home guards and 40 horses.
We are getting along very well. Last night in crossing Stone Moun
tain one caisson and one ambulance fell over the precipice and were
lost, several horses and three men disabled. I shall be compelled to
alter slightly from the proposed route on account of the great scarcity
of forage and subsistence for the men. Our advance is the first indica
tion the people have had of our movements. We shall, with ordinary
good luck, be out of the mountains to-morrow.
GEO. STONEMAN,
Major- General, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 16. ] Louisville, Ky., March 28, 1865.
Capt. J. Bates Dickson, assistant adjutant-general, U. S. Volunteers,
is announced as a member of the department staff. He will be respected
and obeyed accordingly.
By command of Maj. Gen. J. M. Palmer:
E. B. HARLAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR, ) HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 1. ) Louisville, Ky., March 28, 1865.
Under authority granted from the War Department you are author
ized to issue subsistence to the wives and families of soldiers of the
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United States when the condition of the supplies at your station will
justify such issue and the circumstances of applicants seem to render
it necessary for the Government to give them assistance.
First. Each ration to be issued under this authority shall consist of
4 ounces of pork or bacon, 4 ounces of flour, soft bread, or corn meal,
2 ounces of beans, pease, or hominy, 2 ounces of brown sugar, and 5
ounces of tea to every 30 rations. In authorizing this issue it is not
intended to do more than help sustain the families of those who are
absent.
Second. So far as practicable, applications will be filed on the 1st of
each month, and an officer will be charged with the special duty of
investigating and reporting upon the claims of applicants.
Third. The commanding officer will countersign the returns and will
be held responsible for the justness and propriety of the issue, which
for convenience should generally embrace the entire month and be made
from the 3d to the 8th.
Fourth. The commissary of subsistence making the issue will keep a
separate abstract for the same.
By command of Major-General Palmer:
E. B. HARLAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
LEXINGKTON, KY., March 28, 1865.
Maj. H. X. BENJAMIN,
Mount Sterling, Ky. :
Troops will be with you for duty beyond Mount Sterling as soon as
they can be mounted, equipped, and forwarded from Camp Nelson.
Use your present force to the best advantage.
By order of Brigadier-General Hobson :
J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
LEXINGTON, KY., March 28, 1865.
Maj. H. N. BENJAMIN,
Mount Sterling, Ky.:
Guerrillas passed near Jones' Nursery last night, going to Winches
ter. Send a mounted force for them.
J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQKS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 28, 1865.
Rear- Admiral H. K. THATCHER,
Commanding West Gulf Blockading Squadron :
ADMIRAL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note
of yesterday, and send General Comstock this morning to explain our
line of investment and to indicate the measures by which you can
co-operate with us. We have no signal stations below D'Olive's Creek,
but will have the telegraph in operation to-day. I send a signal officer
to ask you to meet General Comstock at Howard's Hotel.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 28, 1865.
Rear- Admiral H. K. THATCHER,
Commanding West Gulf Blockading Squadron :
SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of Admi
ral Lee's communication addressed to you on the 15th in relation to
the five mortar-boats sent by him at my request. These boats are
intended to be used where the ground is too marshy to establish land
batteries, and I expect to have them manned by the army, but I will be
very glad if you will please to have them towed over as soon as possible.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
COVE, MOBILE BAY, ALA.,
March 28, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel CHRISTENSEN,
Asst, Adjt. Gen., Mil. Div. and Army of West Mississippi :
COLONEL : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your com
munication of yesterday (received this day at 1 p. m.) requiring me to
send a battery of 30 pounder Parrotts and another of 10 inch mortars.
I am here this evening, and have been ever since 3 p. m., loading and
urging forward the batteries, &c., called for. They will start now in
the course of an hour, and the greatest dispatch lias been used to send
them forward at the earliest moment possible after the receipt of the
major-general's orders. I have also ordered forward, in obedience to
orders received, a supply of field ammunition, and in addition other
ammunition which I thought might not be amiss. I shall send addi
tional stores along by the first boat I can procure to tow the schooners
on which it is now loaded. Captain Beebe is sent forward also in
charge of ordnance and ordnance supplies, as likewise Colonel Hays,
in charge of the siege artillery. The latter has orders to report to the
major-general commanding for orders. My only regret is that I was
not permitted to come to the front also, as well as my remaining siege
batteries and ordnance supplies. There is no reason why I should
remain any longer behind, everything being in readiness here as much
as my presence can avail.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. TOTTEN,
Chief of Artillery and Ordnance.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
In Front of Spanish Fort, Ala., March 28, 1865.
Brigadier-General BAILEY :
Please forward following telegram at once by a special boat:
Brigadier-General TOTTEN,
Chief of Artillery and Ordnance, Fort Gaines :
Send immediately, in addition to the batteries already ordered, Battery C, First
Indiana, consisting of four 8-inch howitzers; also another battery of 30-ponnders,
with necessary ammunition. Advise me by first opportunity of their probable time
of departure, that the transportation may be on hand at Starke's Wharf.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby :
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colon el and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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General Canby desires that the receipt of all telegraphic dispatches
be acknowledged at oiice.
C. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
titarlce's Wharf, March 28, 1865.
Col. 0. T. CHRISTENSKN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
In pursuance of directions from General Comstock, I have had the
point known as the Deep Hole, or on the map as Point Zeb, examined,
and can find seven and a half feet of water within 200 feet of shore.
It would take two days to fix the road from the lauding to the army
and build the wharf at this place. I am using pontoon bridges for
wharves at two points. Will by to-rnorrow evening have a permanent
wharf. Have had a force to-day repairing road between here and the
army. Will to-morrow put on still larger force and go forward and
complete wharf, unless otherwise ordered. Shall I go forward or not?
Kespectlully, general, your obedient servant,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
In Front of Spanish Fort, Ala., March 28, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY,
Commanding Engineer Brigade, Starts Wharf, Ala.:
Keport what boats have arrived and the nature of their cargoes.
We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of ammunition, siege artillery,
and mortars.
By order:
C. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
Could you in any way manage to send us our mails, which are
reported to be on the Peerless and the Swaim?
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
Markets Wharf, March 28, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN :
Your dispatch has been received. The steamers Swaim, Tamaulipas,
Peerless, Thomas, and Battle have arrived. Captain Williamson in
forms me that there are four 30-pounder Parrotts and a large quantity
of small ammunition in the bay. The pontoniers of the Sixteenth
Army Corps and a regiment of infantry have arrived. I will get the
mails from the Peerless and Swaim as early as possible to-morrow
morning.
Your obedient servant,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General,
116 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 28, 1865.
Brigadier-General BAILEY :
Be on tlie lookout for raiding parties on your position and the public
property at the landing. A regiment from the Thirteenth Corps has
been ordered over to report to you.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
Starts Landing, March 28, 1865.
Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
A ssistant A djutant- General :
The dispatch from the major-general commanding has been received.
All possible precautions will be taken to prevent any surprise.
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General, U. S. Volunteers.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS SIEGE TRAIN,
No. 9. j Fort Gaincs, March 28, 1865.
1. Lieut. Col. B. F. Hays, commanding First Indiana Heavy Artillery,
will immediately proceed with the Second Battery, Siege Train, to
Belle Eose Wharf, Mobile Bay, and upon his arrival report with the
30-pounder Parrott and the mortar battery to Major-General Cauby.
The 8-inch howitzer battery will be left on board the barge at Belle Eose
Wharf until further orders.
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By command of Brig. Gen. James Totten :
WM. HUNT, JR.,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Spanish Fort, March 28, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Army and Division of West Mississippi :
COLONEL : My command marched on the 17th and 19th instant. Have
endured great fatigue and exposure, and have subsisted almost entirely
on the prescribed field rations, as I have been able to obtain almost no
cattle in the country. The field ration, in my opinion, when the men
are undergoing great fatigue, unless fresh beef can be obtained, is insuf
ficient. I find evidence of this in this command in flagging of energy
and ability to undergo the labors well-fed men are capable of. The
ration of whisky in case of great exposure seems to me also a matter of
necessity. I have the honor to request that while we remain near our
present locality, and while our means of transportation will admit, this
command be furnished the field rations permitted to any troops in the
field. The anxiety of the major-general commanding the army, that
the morale of the troops be kept at the highest point of excellence, will,
I trust, secure the orders necessary to keep the men in the best physical
condition.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. GEANGEE,
Major -General, Commanding.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 28, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps:
SIR: The major-general commanding directs that you send one regi
ment this evening to report to General Bailey for the protection of
public property and the preservation of order at Starke's Wharf.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 2o Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 8. j In the Field, March 28, 1865.
I. The general commanding appreciates the ready and generous
efforts of the troops in promoting this difficult march. These labors
assure future success, and every patriot will feel grateful to the sol
diers who have endured them. The general particularly thanks Lieut.
Col. J. B. Leake, commanding the Twentieth Iowa Volunteers, for the
valuable and rapid service of his regiment this morning in corduroying
the road, showing by the amount done how much can be accomplished
by officers giving their personal interest and attention to their duty.
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By order of Brig. Gen. C. C. Andrews :
GEORGE MONROE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 3D Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 10. f In the Field, Ala., March 28, 1865.
Immediately after dark to-night brigade commanders will re-enforce
their skirmish line with men enough, with shovels, to construct a com
plete line of defense upon the skirmish line of the strength of a good
rifle pit. The lines will be advanced as far as practicable, care being
had to make a perfect connection. The work will be conducted with
caution and as little noise as possible. The division officer of the day
will superintend the work, and the brigade officers of the day will
report to him for instructions.
By order of Brig. Gen. W. P. Ben ton :
J. D. ROUSE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, March 28, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Army and Mil. Div. of West Miss. :
COLONEL : I have the honor to forward herewith, for the information
of the major-general commanding, an official copy of a letter just
received from Major-General Steele relative to the success of his cav
alry this side of Escambia bridge and at Evergreen. I also beg to
inclose the statement of A. R. Evans, conductor on the Mobile and
Pollard Railroad, just in from Tensas, relative to rebel affairs at
118 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Blakely, Tensas Landing, and Selma. General Steele's command
being very short of rations and forage, and not knowing whether it
will be possible to provide for him in time from Mobile Bay, I will
start the steamer Matamoras at daybreak with five days7 supplies and
endeavor to get her over the Escambia Bar. If successful in crossing
the bar, the steamer will proceed to Bluff Springs Landing, four miles
this side the Escambia bridge. I will inform General Steele accord
ingly, and in case the railroad should be in our possession the steamer
can ascend to Pollard and the supplies be sent by rail to any point on
the railroad required.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
[Inclosure No. 1.]
HDQRS. U. S. FORCES OPERATING FROM PENSACOLA BAY,
Camp near Big Escambia Bridge, March 27, 1865.
Brig. Gen. ALEX. ASBOTH,
Commanding District of West Florida:
GENERAL: We have not met the enemy in a large force thus far.
Lucas encountered General Clanton's brigade, consisting of the Sixth
and Eighth Alabama Eegiments Cavalry, on the 25th, near this place.
He attacked them fiercely and rode over their lines, capturing General
Clanton and 118 other prisoners. Clan ton is very dangerously wounded.
His entire force is scattered through the woods and swamps. General
Andrews, with a brigade of infantry, occupied Pollard yesterday.
Spurling joined us last night. He cut the railroad at Evergreen, cap
turing 2 trains and 120 prisoners. The enemy has been scattered to
the four winds. There is no organized force of any size in this part of
the country. It is supposed that the stragglers that have escaped are
making the best of their way to Mobile. A squadron of cavalry can go
anywhere in this section with impunity. Our successes result thus
far as follows: One brigadier- general, 22 regimental officers, and 220
enlisted men captured. About 400 horses have been taken and a large
number of small -arms. We are very short of forage and rations, and
there is very little of either in the country. We shall now proceed to
complete the programme as laid out by the major-general commanding.
If he can send rations and forage to any point where we can get them
it will be of much assistance to us. If you can do so, General Steele
requests that you will communicate the information contained in this
letter to the major general commanding.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN F. LACEY,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
P. S. — General Clanton is going to die. We will leave him here.
[Inclosure No. 2.]
Statement of A. R. Evans, railroad conductor between Pollard and Ten
sas Landing.
MARCH 28, 1865.
Left Tensas Landing Sunday morning. It was stated at that time
that General Liddell, commanding at Blakely, was to be attacked
every moment, and was very sanguine of his ability to check the Fed
erals. A portion of the machinery from the Tensas machine-shops
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was sent toward Greenville and was captured with the train at Ever
green. The balance of the machinery was left at Tensas Landing,
with the view of shipping it on the Alabama liiver to Selma. Steam
transports and barges are continually moving Government property
from Selma to Montgomery, and it is the general impression that Selina
will not be defended.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
No. 75. j Barrancas, March 28, 1865.
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2. The steamer Matamoras will be immediately reloaded with pro
visions for Major-General Steele's army, the same in kind and quantity
as ordered in paragraph 4, Special Orders, No. 71, current series, from
these headquarters, and sent up the Escambia Kiver to Pollard, pro
vided with a pilot familiar with the navigation of the Escambia Eiver.
Col. E. W. Woodman, Second Maine Cavalry, will furnish a guard of
100 dismounted men of his regiment, well officered, armed, and pro
vided with three days' rations and forty rounds of ammunition, to
report on board steamer Matamoras at daybreak to-inorrow morning.
The steamer will return as soon as the provisions have been turned
over to the army of Major-General Steele.
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By command of Brigadier-General Asboth:
FKANK ENO,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SEPARATE CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Four Miles west of head of Per dido Hiver, Ala.,
March 28, 1865—9 p. m.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi :
A bearer of dispatches leaves for your headquarters to-night. I have
the honor to forward the following report: On the 25th instant we met
a brigade composed of the Sixth and Eighth Alabama Cavalry, under
command of Brigadier-General Clanton, between the Escambia and
Canoe Creek; charged, and drove them in all directions, capturing
General Clanton, who was severely wounded, 18 other officers, and 101
enlisted men, 1 battle-flag, belonging to the Sixth Alabama Cavalry,
with a number of horses and arms. The destruction of the bridge over
the Escambia prevented rny whole force going on to Pollard. I sent
one squadron. A force of infantiy pushed forward to that point, but
found few of the enemy. Lieutenant-Colonel Spurring with his com
mand struck the railroad four miles above Evergreen and destroyed the
track at that place and at other places. He captured two trains, with
125 prisoners, with horses, and railroad employe's, and joined our col
umn at Pollard with no loss. Our loss in the fight of the 25th was very
slight. The forces we have met are completely disorganized and scat
tered. I destroyed the Mobile railroad bridge over the Escambia, four
miles this side of Pollard. We left Canoe Station this morning en route
for Blakely. Our forage is entirely exhausted, and the country affords
but an insufficient supply. Our rations also are nearly consumed, and
Major-General Steele desires that supplies may be in readiness for the
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command at some convenient point where it shall reach your communi
cations. I have sent a force to-night to make a reconnaissance to
Montgomery Hill, which I believe will be successful. We may obtain
some forage from near the Alabama River.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
T. J. LUCAS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY Div., DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., March 28, 1865.
Col. H. DAVIS,
Commanding Detachment Cavalry Division, Collierville, Tenn. :
I have the honor to forward you the following orders for your guid
ance : The troops of your command will be located as follows : One
regiment Second Brigade, at Germantown; one regiment Second
Brigade, at Collierville; one regiment Second Brigade, at La Fayette;
one regiment First Brigade, at Moscow; the First Mississippi
Mounted Rifles at any important bridge, if needed, and the remainder
of the First Brigade at La Grange. Each regiment will send patrols in
each direction to meet those of the two regiments adjacent to them.
These patrols should change the hours of leaving camp and the conse
quent hours of meeting the other patrol daily. Additional orders of
the major-general commanding regarding the treatment of citizens
will be published in a day or two, and must be rigidly enforced in each
command. Each regiment thus detached, forming as it will a separate
command, must use extreme vigilance to prevent surprise and to
capture any prowling bands of soldiers or thieves. You will each
afternoon in time for the train make up a statement of operations
during the previous twenty- four hours, rumors, information of the
enemy, &c., and send same to these headquarters. All communications
of a military character will be sent to these headquarters.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. D. OSBAKD,
Colonel Third U. S. Colored Cavalry, Comdg. Cavalry Division.
CITY POINT, VA., March 29, 1865.
Hon. E. M. ST ANTON,
Secretary of War:
Eichmond papers of to-day have been received. The Dispatch says :
FROM GEORGIA.
AUGUSTA, March 25.
The Yankees burned, destroyed, and evacuated Dalton several days ago. About
1,000 of Wofford's cavalry moved eighteen miles above on a tour of observation.
Wofford is supposed to have 6,000 men in his command. The Ranger, a new Con
federate man-of-war, is cruising on the ocean. Two Yankee vessels have been dis
patched to watch her off the coast.
FROM MISSISSIPPI. — AN ORDER FROM GENERAL TAYLOR. — REMOVAL OF COTTON. —
YANKEE RAID.
AUGUSTA, March 25.
General Taylor has issued an order declaring that in future the field and line officers
of all commands in his department shall beheld personally responsible for damages
committed by the soldiers upon public and private property. 'Two transports came
np the Big Black River nine miles, from Canton, Miss., and removed the cotton
placed on the bank for Government purposes. Our troops did not interfere with
the movement.
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AUGUSTA, March 26.
A force, reported under General Grierson, came out from Memphis, through Rip-
ley, Miss., one day last week, and made a demonstration against Tupelo. They were
met by , and retreated toward Memphis.
FROM ALABAMA. — THE DEMONSTRATION AGAINST MOBILE. — PREPARATION FOR THE
SIEGE.
AUGUSTA, March 25.
The preparations for the defense of Mobile are very complete. Provisions for a
six-months' siege have been accumulated. General Taylor has done everything for
the successful defense of the city.
AUGUSTA, March 26.
The demonstration against Mobile, and the flank movement from Pensacola and
Milton, are still threatened.
FROM EAST TENNESSEE.
Thomas, having transferred a portion of his army to Knoxville and united with
Gillem, is said to be moving in the direction of the Virginia line. At last accounts
the advance had reached the vicinity of Greeneville, a little over half way from Knox-
ville to Bristol. The expedition is'accompanied by an engineer corps of 2,000 men,
who are engaged in rebuilding the railroad as fast as the enemy marches. Commu
nication with the base at Knoxville will thus be kept up. The object of this expe
dition is, no doubt, to possess and hold Southwestern Virginia, and, if practicable,
to move on and capture Lynchhurg and thus co-operate with Grant in compelling the
evacuation of Richmond and Virginia. The scheme is well conceived, but it will
be apt to miscarry in the execution, just as two others have.
T. S. BOWERS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 82. J Nashville, Tenn., March 29, 1865.
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VI. The Forty-fifth New York Volunteers, upon being relieved from
their present duty by the Ninth Michigan Infantry, will report to Brig.
Gen. John F. Miller, commanding post at Nashville, for assignment to
duty.
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By command of Major-General Thomas :
SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Lick Creek, East Tenn., March 29, 1865 — 1 p. m.
Capt. H. E. STANSBURY,
Commissary of Musters. Fourth Army Corps, Knoxville:
Let the troops of the Second Division at Knoxville and between
there and Flat Creek remain where they are until the bridge is done,
then come forward. Send the Second Division wagon train with live
days' rations for the men with train and the train guard. As soon as
General Elliott arrives at Knoxville have him leave a staff officer to
send forward his troops, &c., and you then come to headquarters.
By order of Major-General Stanley :
J. S. FULLERTON,
Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff.
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HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Lick Creek, East Tenn,, March 29, lti(J5 — d p. m.
Capt. II. E. STANSBURY,
Knoxmlle, Tenn. :
If General Elliott prefers to march General Van Derveer's brigade to
Bogersville .Junction lie can do so; if not, come by rail when the bridge
is done. If he marches, come with his wagon trains, which will carry
five days' rations for the men. General F. will leave an officer at K.
to forward everything of his division lei't behind and then you come to
the front.
By order of Major-General Stanley:
J. S. FULLEETON,
Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff.
KNOXVILLE, March 29, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel FULLERTON,
Chief of titaff, Fourth Army Corps, Lick Creek:
Advance of Second Division left this a. in. with orders to report at
Kogersville Junction. Third Brigade, at Decatur, has not been relieved.
Transportation of Second Division will leave here to-morrow. Fifty-
seventh Indiana as guard for whole train.
II. W. STANSBUliY:,
Captain and Commissary of Musters.
HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, March 29, 1865.
This command will march at 5.30 o'clock to-morrow morning in the
following order: Second Brigade, First Brigade, Third Brigade. Trains
will march in the same order as to-day.
By command of Major-General Wood:
M. P. BESTOW,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Cannon's Ford, March 29, 1865.
Major WILLIAMS,
Acting Assistant Inspector- General:
MAJOR: Push the trains along as rapidly as possible. Every effort
must be made to get them across both forks of the river as soon as pos
sible; so hurry them up. General Long has been ordered to detail a
regiment to assist in this. They must be here before this rain raises
the river.
By order of General Wilson :
ITENEY E. NOYES,
Lieutenant and Aide- de- Camp.
THREE MILES WEST OF ELYTON, ALA., March 29, 1865.
Major BEAUMONT:
SIB: I have the honor to report the following as information for the
major- general commanding: First, Captain Boss is reported at Ely ton.
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lie says that Forrest would be at the iron-works, twenty-three miles
from Elytoii. Xo corn and meat ou the right: plenty below here. No
rebels so far; only couriers.
Yours, &c., ROYS.
Lieut want nnd Chief of Kcoutx.
HDQES. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Dry. OP THE MISSISSIPPI,
Locust Fork, March 29, 18 fj :.
Captain BROWN,
Acting Awtixtani Quartermaster:
CAPTAIN: Genera] Wilson directs that yon keep all the nmrrmrnt.ion
and coffee wagons together, so that in case of the train being endan
gered they can be saved, if possible. No alarm is felt for the safety of
the train, but every precaution should be taken to make assurance
doubly sure. Make easy marches and carnp whenever you find forn^e.
Keep the teams up as well as possible and insist on the utmost care
being taken of the animals. Jf the train guard does not do rtfl duty
you can relieve the officer in command arid order another to take hi-
place. Xo coffee or sugar will be issued to prisoners. The commanding
officer of the train guard will see th;it parties forage for them.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
IlDQRs. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OP THE MISSISSIPPI,
LociMt Fork, J/« /•<•// 20, 1865.
o OFFICER OP THE TRAIN GUARD:
The brevet major-general command: n ^ directs that you will takecharge
of arid guard the pK *aken by the different divisions. Von will
call upon the inhabitants of the country for rations for them. You will
take every precaution to secure the safety of your train and enforce the
strictest discipline in your command. Every effort must be made to
keep the teams in good condition. In case the Locust Fork should
become too high to be forded with safety, the pontoons can be for
warded and the bridge laid for the train to CTO8&
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
K. Ji. BEAUMONT,
Major and Awittant
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) LOCT-.ST FORK.
Xo. 11. ) March X*.
I. After the rations are issued, as ordered, the wagons of the corps
will be united in a single train under the direction of Capt. W. E. Brown,
acting corps quartermaster. The wagon train will proceed by easy
marches, following the troops.
II. Each division commander will leave two companies with his train.
in addition to the dismount* d men of his division. The senior officer-
present will assume command of the entire train-guard, and will
receive instructions from the.^e headquarters, from time to time, fur his
guidance.
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III. The command will move to-morrow in the following order : First,
the Second Division, on the road to Elyton at 5.30 a. m.; second, the
First Division, through Elyton toward Plantersville; third, the Fourth
Division will continue its march as already ordered.
IV. Division commanders will use their utmost exertion to close the
column up.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Locust Fork of Black Warrior, March 29, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. M. McCooK,
Commanding First Division, Cavalry Corps :
GENERAL: The brevet major-general commanding directs that you
move your division toward Elyton to-morrow morning, starting at 4
o'clock. You will find General Upton's train at or near that place.
These headquarters will move with you. On reaching General Upton's
train you will supply your division with provisions, as previously
ordered.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
L. M. HOSEA,
Captain, Sixteenth U. S. Infantry.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Locust Fork, March 29, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. M. McCooK,
Commanding First Division, Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL : Major Williams, acting assistant inspector-general, reports
that half of your wagon train had crossed Mulberry Fork at 1 p. m.
to day. General Wilson desires that you will send and have it hurried
forward, to avoid drawing from General Upton's train if possible.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Cannon's Ford, March 29, 1865.
Brig. Gen. ELI LONG,
Commanding Second Division, Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL: The brevet major-general commanding directs that you
detail a regiment to assist in getting the trains to this point as soon as
possible, before the rain makes the ford impracticable. All your men
with the train will join you as soon as you reach here excepting the
train guard already detailed.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. E. NOYES,
Lieutenant and Aide-de-camp.
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HEADQUARTERS FOURTH CAVALRY DIVISION,
Elyton, March 29, 1865.
Major BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Cavalry Corps:
MAJOR: My command arrived here at dark last evening. Patterson's
regiment, 250 strong, passed through toward Montevallo two hours
before our arrival. Move at 10.30 a. m. to secure crossing of Oahawba
to-day. Deserters from Boddey's escort report he left Montevallo last
Saturday for Greenville to oppose raid from Pensacola. They passed
through Tuscaloosa last Wednesday from North Alabama, and report
that Chalmers was to be at Tuscaloosa same day. Boat load of corn
was sent to meet him there. Citizens say it is rumored that expe
dition from Pensacola was returning. Send you late papers favorable
to us. Will try to find out to-day what is in Montevallo. Hope to be
there by noon to-morrow. Alexander has destroyed one foundry and
sent a party to another, seven miles up the valley. Abundance of for
age here for McCook and Long. Division stands it well except battery,
the horses of which are much jaded. My opinion is that if the enemy
is of any strength he will concentrate at Montevallo or east of Cahawba.
Leave main train here. Am anxious for head of McCook's column to
appear to guard it in direction of Tuscaloosa.
Yery respectfully,
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Cannon's Ford, Locust Fork of Black Warrior,
March 29, 1865—5 p. m.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Commanding Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL : Your note with papers from vicinity of Elyton this morn
ing are just received. The indications seem favorable. Push on in the
direction of Montevallo and Selma. Look out for Chalmers. I have
no doubt the information about his expected arrival at Tuscaloosa is
correct. He marched from Columbus on Sunday and Monday (19th
and 20th). Was at Pickensville on Tuesday, seventy- five miles from
Tuscaloosa, therefore could not have reached the latter place till about
Saturday. His destination is Montevallo. McCook and Long will
camp to-night on Five-Mile Creek and march at a very early hour in
the morning in your direction. I have not yet determined to send to
Tuscaloosa till we fully try the fortunes of war toward Selma. I agree
with you that the rebels will concentrate on that line. Find out every
thing you can and keep me advised. The railroad bridge over the
Cahawba should be destroyed as soon as possible, and if you find that
a regiment can destroy the bridge at Tuscaloosa you may detach one
for that purpose. I will join you as soon as possible. In the meantime
exercise your discretion in doing what you think best to injure the
enemy. Destroy all manner of property that will in any way injure
thereby the rebel cause. I will join you as soon as I possibly can.
Keep a sharp ear for news of Canby's movement. According to pro
gramme it must follow very closely that of the cavalry from Pensacola,
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A steam -boat of the Selma and Montgomery line will be of great value
to us. I have directed McCook to draw from your train and repay you
as soon as the corps train is united.
Very respectfully.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, J HDQRS. 4TH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 36. ) Elyton. Ala., March 29, 1865.
This division will move at 10.30 toward Montevallo in the following
order: Second Brigade and battery, First Brigade. No other trains
will accompany the troops except those authorized in the circular of
yesterday, and they will follow the First Brigade. Division and Second
Brigade headquarters wagons will follow the Second Brigade. General
Winslow will detail one company to remain behind and take charge of
the main train with instructions to move toward Montevallo as soon as
the advance of the First Division reaches this point. He will also
detail one company to proceed one mile and a half out the Tusealoosa
road and there remain until the arrival of the First Division. The
main train will remain here under guard of dismounted men after the
company detailed by General Winslow leaves it. Captain Simpson
will receive further instructions in regard to the movements of his
train from corps headquarters.
By order of Brevet Major-General Upton :
JAMES W. LATTA,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DISTRICT OF KENTUCKY,
Russellville, Ky., March 29, 1865.
Capt. E. B. HARLAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Department of Kentucky:
CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following statement in
reference to the condition of affairs within this district: There are
now, at a moderate calculation, between 1,000 and 1,200 guerrillas
within it in squads numbering from 10 to 100, all well mounted. My
mounted force is not 400 (effective). Throughout the whole district
our best Union men are seeking safety within the garrisoned towns.
At no time during the war has [there] been so few mounted men in
this section of the State as of late. It will require at least four times
as many mounted men as there now are to keep the country cleared.
These outlaws say openly to the people, " We know there are few Fed
eral cavalry in the country; therefore, we will sweep everything before
us." Courts have in many cases ceased to be held, and if held their
business is limited. Many of the most devotedly loyal citizens are
leaving the State. Those remaining are in constant fear and suspense.
I have thought best to submit these facts. The State is being over
run, depopulated of her best citizens. Insecurity and want of confi
dence is everywhere predominant. We must have horses for the Sev
enteenth Kentucky Cavalry. Another cavalry regiment can be and, I
think, should be raised at once for service here. With the force now
at hand organized and mounted, and with the forces as they are now
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stationed, much can be done before spring fairly opens. If, however,
this is not done and at once, when the leaves come three regiments
will not secure the country. Appeals, earnest and repeated, from loyal
men, deserving all consideration, reach me continuously. That which
is to be done must be done quickly and vigorously.
Most respectfully,
ELI H. MURRAY,
Colonel, Commanding District.
LEXINGTON, KY., March 29, 1865.
Captain BRIDGEWATER,
Stanford, Ky. :
There is a squad of guerrillas near Keene or Ilarrodsburg. Send
out after them. Report result.
By order of Brigadier-General Hobson :
J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 29, 1865.
Rear- Admiral H. K. THATCHER,
Commanding West Gulf Blockading Squadron :
ADMIRAL: We are progressing fairly, establishing new batteries,
and making some changes in our line as we develop the enemy's line
and strength. I will throw back the right of our line to-day or to-night,
so that the monitors can open on the fort without firing into our troops.
I will be able to send you this afternoon a survey of the lines, and to
indicate the direction that should be given to the fire of the monitors.
The telegraph is now working to the landing, and by signal stations
communication with your flag- ship can be kept.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
WEST GULF SQUADRON, U. S. FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE,
Off Howard's, March 29, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY,
Commanding Army and Division of West Mississippi,
Two Miles east of Spanish Fort:
GENERAL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your dis
patches of the 28th and 29th instant. I am very glad to learn that
you are progressing satisfactorily and that your heavy guns are coin
ing up, as your small guns seem to us to have no effect. Last night's
work developed a large number of infernal machines (submerged), and
there are probably many more between us and the enemy's works, but
I^shall drag the ground with nets so soon as I receive machinery from
Isew Orleans, which is now being prepared by my fleet engineer, to be
attached to two tin-clads. I look for it every hour, and can then advance
my monitors with perfect safety, even to the a piles." I am very glad
that your telegraph works to the landing. I ain shelling the western
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shore to-day, as my picket-boats were attacked from there at daylight
tliis morning by 100-pounder rifles drawn by six horses each, but we
have now, 10 a.*m., silenced them entirely, and are shelling up to the
lower works all the distance from Dog Biver. So soon as I can com
mand the necessary steam power will endeavor to tow your marsh
mortars from New Orleans, although Captain Erumons thinks that they
will probably make bad worse unless it is perfectly smooth.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. K. THATCHER,
Acting Rear- Admiral.
p. g. — Nothing approached the forts last night from up river, as I
had twelve row picket-boats up river all night.
MARCH 29, 1865.
Major- General CANBY:
I have just learned that one of your rafts for mortars has been sent
round by U. S. steamer Bienville, and may be expected soon.
H. K. THATCHER,
Acting Rear-Admiral.
MARCH 29, 1865.
General CANBY:
We have lost Osage by torpedo. Cannot attack forts yet.
[H. K. THATCHER,
Acting Rear -Admiral.]
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OP WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE CHIEF OF ARTILLERY AND ORDNANCE,
Fort Gaines, March 29, 1865 — 3 a. m.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi :
COLONEL: Your telegram of yesterday, sent through Brigadier-
General Bailey, directing the battery of 8-inch siege howitzers and
another battery of 30-pounder Parrotts to the front, has just been
received. The battery of 8-inch howitzers may be considered as on its
way, being loaded, and the steamer Raven ordered to tow the barge
containing it to Belle Rose Wharf. However, as regards that battery,
it will prove of no service, inasmuch as the ammunition for it is in proc
ess of preparation at Fort Morgan, and will not be in thorough readi
ness, so far as shells particularly are concerned, for two or three days
to come. The 30-pounder battery is ordered to embark from this place
on the Iberville at once. Will probably leave here by 9 a. m. I have
sent forward an ample supply of field artillery ammunition, as also
siege and small-arm ammunition, all of which I have every reason to
believe will reach you before night-fall.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. TOTTEN,
Brigadier- General, Chief of Artillery and Ordnance.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 29, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY :
Please forward the following by first opportunity:
General TOTTEN,
Fort Gaines :
Make your arrangements to have your supplies forwarded without delay, and
come up at once.
E. II. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
Starts Wharf, March 29, 1865.
Col. C. T. CHllISTENSEN,
Assistant A djutant- General :
SIR: I have the honor to inform you that I have just arrived with
three schooners laden with an abundance of field artillery ammunition
and small-arms, also with 30-pounder Parrotts and 20-pounder Parrotts.
I am having them brought near the wharf to unload. Will you please
give me orders ?
Very respectfully, &c.,
WM. S. BEEBE,
Brevet Captain of Ordnance.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 29, 1865.
Capt. WILLIAM S. BEEBE:
Please send the 30-pounders forward at once. General Totten says
there is no ammunition for the howitzers. They will therefore be
retained for the present. Seventy-five wagons have been ordered to
report to Captain Williamson to receive small-arms ammunition. Do
not unload more than is actually called for.
By order, &c. :
C. T. CHKISTENSEST,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 29, 1865.
Brigadier-General BAILEY,
Starless Wharf:
SIR : Have any sand -bags come up to Starke's Wharf? Please order
up immediately 5,000 sand bags, 2,000 shovels, 100 picks, 100 spades,
nnd all the magazine timber, and put them in depot at Starke's Wharf.
If you have any sand-bags send 1,000 to General A. J. Smith's head
quarters immediately. Let rue know when the above articles arrive at
the wharf.
M. D. McALESTEE,
Captain and Chief Engineer.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIYISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 29, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
Have the schooners loaded with ammunition come up yet?
0. T. CHRISTENSEX,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 29, 1865.
Lieu tenant- Colonel CHRISTENSEN :
Two schooners have arrived loaded with ammunition.
Respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier -General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 29, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
The steamer Laura has arrived with barge in tow having four
30-pounder Parrotts and four howitzers.
Your obedient servant,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 29, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
The 30-pounders are to be sent as soon as possible to General Smith,
and the mortar battery to General Granger.
By order :
0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 29, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
The steamer Reserve has arrived with about 18 wagons and 130
mules and horses.
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 29, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
Lieutenant- Colonel Hays, First Indiana Heavy Artillery, has arrived
with mortar battery and men and animals for the Parrott and howitzer
batteries which were loaded when he left, and were to follow at once.
Yours, respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General, U. S. Volunteers.
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HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 29, 1865.
Lieut. Col. 0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
Company K, First Indiana Heavy Artillery, with four 30-pounder
Parrotts and equipage complete, also 1,000 shovels and spades, have
just arrived on the steamer Iberville.
Very respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 29, 1865.
Brigadier-General BAILEY :
Transports will be ordered to report back to Fort Gaines as soon as
discharged, unless otherwise specially directed.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
v C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 29, 1865.
Brigadier-General BAILEY :
Are the mortars that have arrived siege or sea-coast f If they are not
sea-coast, please send an order in the name of General Canby to Fort
Gaines to have a battery of four such sent up immediately.
By order:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 29, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant-General :
The mortars that have arrived are not sea-coast. The order for them
will be sent immediately.
Very respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 29, 1865.
Brigadier- General BAILEY :
General Canby desires a report of what progress is being made in the
unloading and forwarding of the heavy artillery.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and, Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Starts Wharf, March 29, 7<S'6'5. '
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistan t A djutant- Genera I :
COLONEL : As soon as I learned that tbe telegraph between here and
headquarters was down I sent a commissioned officer with a few men
to trace it, find out the cause, and, if possible, to repair it. The steamer
Thomas with the sick and wounded on board, as well as the mail mes
senger, got off at 5 p. m. The steamer Iberville is now unloaded, but
1 have thought it best to detain her until I hear from you, thinking she
might be needed for hospital use. All other boats have been sent off
as soon as discharged. I sent 1,000 intrenching tools to the front this
evening in charge of a staff' officer. The steamer K. J. Lockwood I
sent to Fish lliver with Captain MacLean for the transportation of the
First Division, Sixteenth Army Corps, as you directed. I send with
the bearer of this two deserters from the rebel army, who report they
are from Blakely. Inclosed please find dispatches* from Admiral
Thatcher sent here to be telegraphed to the major-general commanding.
A mail has arrived here this evening for the army on board the gun
boat Tritonia. There is nothing for your headquarters or I would send
it with this to-night,
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General, U. S. Volunteers.
[Answer.]
Let the Iberville make another trip, then use her as a hospital boat.
Send the Parrott guns as soon as possible.
[C. T. CHKISTENSElSr.]
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 29, 1865.
Brigadier-General BAILEY:
Doctor Abadie says that the Iberville was selected to carry sick and
wounded. If she has gone, what other boat is available for that pur
pose? The sick are now on the road.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 29, 1865.
Brigadier- General BAILEY:
Be so kind as to furnish any facilities that may be required for the
comfort of the sick and wounded going to New Orleans. The boat will
be kept until the special mail messenger from these headquarters is on
board.
By order:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
* See Thatcher to (Jauby, March 29, pp. 127-128.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 133
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
March 29, 1865.
Capt. J. J. WILLIAMSON,
Chief Ordnance Officer, Thirteenth Army Corps:
CAPTAIN: General Canby directs that you proceed to Fort Morgan
by first boat and bring- up the eight 10-inch mortars with 100 rounds
to each piece, platforms, &c., and the men of the Sixth Michigan Heavy
Artillery detailed to serve them, with the least possible delay. If possi
ble, also bring two 8-iuch siege howitzers with the necessary ammuni
tion. 1 trust you will lose no time in hurrying forward the above.
The mortar battery I intend to place under your command. Please
direct your ordnance sergeant, or whoever may be in charge of your
ordnance stores at Starke's Wharf, to report to me, and I will see that
they are cared for and properly distributed to the corps. Lieutenant-
Colonel Clarke, Sixth Michigan Heavy Artillery, will afford you every
assistance in shipping the mortars, ammunition, &c.
Yours, very respectfully,
G. GRANGER,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
March 29, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. R. SLACK,
Commanding First Brigade:
GENERAL: The general commanding directs that you relieve the
force of Brigadier-General Dennis, now on duty on the skirmish line,
before daylight in the morning, the 30th instant.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
R. G. CURTIS,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. CAVALRY DIVISION,
> In the Field, Weather ford's Plantation,
No. 1. } March 29, 1865.
In accordance with instructions from the major-general commanding
U. S. forces operating from Pensacola, the mounted troops in this com
mand will constitute a division. The following organization of brigades
of this division, with their commanding officers, is hereby announced:
First Brigade, Col. M. II. Chrysler, Second New York Veteran Cav
alry, commanding — Second New York Veteran Cavalry, First Louis
iana Cavalry, Thirty-first Massachusetts (mounted) Infantry. Second
Brigade, Lieut. Col. A. B. Spurring, Second Maine Cavalry, command
ing — Second Maine Cavalry, Second Illinois Cavalry, First Florida
Cavalry. The Second [Battery] Massachusetts Light Artillery will
be assigned to neither brigade. The commanding officer will report
directly to these headquarters.
By order of Brigadier General Lucas:
E. V. HITCH,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
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SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 83. j Nashville, Tenn., March 30, 1865.
*******
XV. The Forty-fourth Wisconsin Infantry will proceed without delay
to Paducah, Ky., and report by letter to Maj. Gen. John M. Palmer,
commanding Department of Kentucky, to relieve the regiment of col
ored heavy artillery. The quartermaster's department will furnish the
necessary transportation by water, including that for officers' horses.
*******
By command of Major-General Thomas :
SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Lick Creek, East Tenn., March 30, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. L. ELLIOTT,
Knoxrille, Tenn. :
fMr. Bornell, transportation agent, informs me that Flat Creek bridge
may be repaired to-morrow. You can wait at Knoxville for the repair
of the bridge and come by cars to Rogersville Junction, or march your
command by the dirt road, as you prefer. Camp near the junction at
the entrance to Bull's Gap.
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- General.
ORDERS.] HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Eussellville, Tenn., March 30, 1865.
This command will march at 6 o'clock to-morrow morning in the
following order : First Brigade, Third Brigade, Second Brigade. Trains
as heretofore ordered. The pioneers of the leading brigade will march
in advance to fix the roads.
By command of Major-General Wood:
M. P. BESTOW,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MULBERRY FORK, March 30, 1865—6 a. m.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
SIR: I have the honor to report that the entire train of Second
Division will be across the stream in about an hour and, I think, be
able to cross Locust Creek by night. The pontoon train will cross as
rapidly as possible immediately after Coe's train is over. The river has
risen about six inches during the night, and the rains have washed the
roads so as to render them almost impassable in many places.
Very respectfully,
WM. E. BROWN,
Captain and Acting Assistant Quartermaster.
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HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Elyton, March 30, 1865.
Captain BROWN,
Acting Corps Quartermaster:
CAPTAIN: General Wilson directs that you push on to this place as
rapidly as possible with your train. Orders will be sent here for your
future guidance. There is plenty of forage for your train.
I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Elyton, Ala., March 30, 1865 — 2 p. m.
Brig. Gen. E. M. McCooK,
Commanding First Division, Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL : Detach one brigade of your division with orders to pro
ceed rapidly by the most direct route to Tuscaloosa to destroy the bridge,
factories, mills, university (military school), and whatever else that may
be of benefit to the rebel cause. As soon as this work is accomplished,
instruct the commanding officer to join the corps by the Centerville
road. Caution him to look out for Lyon, who was expected at Tusca
loosa yesterday with a small force marching toward Montevallo. In
case the bridge at Centerville is destroyed, let him cross the Cahawba
wherever he can do so best.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Hawkins' House, March 30, 1865.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Cavalry Corps, Mil. Div. of the Mississippi :
MAJOR: I am camped in the valley, eighteen miles from Little War
rior. There is abundance of forage and meat, good water, and camp
ing ground. I have one mill running, grinding corn and wheat. The
reports concerning the movements of the enemy are so conflicting that
I can give you no definite information, though I will be able to do so
this p. m. If consistent, I would like to remain here until my pack
train arrives.
I am, major, your very obedient servant,
ED. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Cahawba River, March 30, 1865.
Brigadier-General McCooK:
GENERAL : Go into camp as soon as you receive this. You will march
at daylight to-morrow.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Ely ton, Ala., March 30, 1865 — 2 p. m.
Brigadier- General CROXTON,
Commanding First Brigade, First Division:
GENERAL : I have just received the following order from headquarters
Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi.* In compliance
with the above order you will march with your brigade immediately and
report in person to General Wilson for instructions.
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier -General., Commanding First Division, Cavalry Corps.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Cahaicba Elver, March 30, 1865.
Brig. Gen. ELI LONG,
Commanding Second Division, Cavalry Corps :
GENERAL : Go into camp at the first good place after you receive this.
There is no good camp near the river to be found to-night. You will
march to morrow morning at daylight.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Fly ton, Ala., March 30, 1865.
Brevet Major-General UPTON,
Commanding Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps :
GENERAL : Your note of last evening is received. The pontoon is far
behind, not yet across the Locust Fork, and you must devise some
means for crossing the corps over the Cahawba. I will join you with
the whole command except one brigade (which I shall send to Tusca-
loosa) as soon as I possibly can. McCook and Long are both here, and
will move forward at once. I will join you in person to-night if I pos
sibly can. Let me know what is in your front and who is at Tuscaloosa.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant.
J. H. WILSOX,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION,
March 30, 1865 — 10 a. m.
[Brevet Major-Gen eral WILSON:]
GENERAL: My division will be across Cahawba by 2 p. m., I think.
Can you not arrange so that I can leave every wheel except the guns
and a caisson till our movements on the objective are finished? Celerity
is everything. The battery is a great drag. I would like to take but
two guns and the caisson with a complete relay of horses to each car
riage. I could then move thirty miles a day without trouble. I will
leave everything to-morrow, whatever maybe the consequences, if any-
*See Wilson to McCook, March 30, p. 135.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 137
thing1 can be gained by it. Would like to know that the train would
be safe. Please communicate with me before I move in the morning.
Very respectfully,
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
Where is the main train to go? 1 might send mine back under a
light escort to it.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Elyton, Ala., March 30, 1865—2 p. m.
Brevet Major-General UPTON,
Commanding Fourth Division:
GENERAL: Your note of 10 a. in. is just received. As a matter of
course I wish you to be as light as possible, but I don't see how we can
well dispense with your artillery or ammunition. You had better take
both and push them forward with heavy details to assist. Please do
all you can to make the crossings as good as possible, so that Long and
McCook will not be delayed. They are both here, and pushing forward
as rapidly as possible. The trains will be united here, and follow on as
soon as they can. Croxtou is pushing direct for Tuscaloosa, and will
join us by the best road to be found. I will be at Cahawba to-night.
Yery respectfully,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH CAVALRY DIVISION,
Montevallo, March 30, 1865.
[Brevet Major-General WILSON:]
GENERAL : Arrived at this place at 6.30 p. m. Eoddey was expected
here yesterday and to-day. Can learn nothing definite concerning
Forrest's whereabouts. I think we should concentrate before moving
from here. Have sent detachments to destroy to-morrow all iron- works
in vicinity. There are several collieries near the bridge where we
crossed the Cahawba which would have been destroyed had I learned
their location soon enough. They are along the line of railroad and
should be fired by the other troops. Great pains have been taken to
keep late papers from us; have seen none later than I sent you. My
troops are in fine fighting shape. Will make reconnaissances in all
directions to-morrow. Let us get together to make success doubly
sure.
Yery respectfully.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major -General, Commanding.
P. S. — A man by the name of Catlin left Selma to-day; reports he
passed Eoddey's command at noon twenty-two miles from tSelma, march
ing this way. He stated this to his wife and left for the country.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Cahawba River, March 30, 1865 — 7.30 p. m.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Commanding Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL: As soon as yon are in possession of Moutevallo detach
one battalion under command of a good officer, with instructions to
138 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
proceed rapidly to Columbiana and destroy the iron-works at that
place. Having accomplished this work, direct him to rejoin you, march
ing as rapidly as possible. All of the railroad bridges and trestles
should be destroyed as far up the road as he goes. Make no other
detachments except this. I will join you early in the morning. Have
ordered your train and guns forward. Long and McCook are close up.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. 4TH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 37. ) March 30, 1865.
This command will be held in readiness to move from this point,
unless other directions are given, without any wagons, light or heavy,
or ambulances. Lieutenant Bodney will be prepared to take two
pieces and one caisson, leaving the other pieces with that part of the
train which is to remain at this place. Brigade and battery com
manders will draw at once from the acting commissary of subsistence
as much coffee and salt as they can carry in their pack trains. Lieu
tenant Bodney will take a complete relay of horses for each piece and
caisson that is to accompany the troops.
By order of Brevet Major-Geueral Upton :
JAMES W. LATTA,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Eastport, Miss., March 30, 1865.
Capt. W. A. WARREN,
Assistant Quartermaster, Eastport, Miss. :
Information having been received at these headquarters that a party
of rebels were en route for this landing, for the purpose of destroying
the transports, the general commanding directs that you keep the
steamers nred up, and as far apart as the landing will permit. A detail
of four companies for guard duty will report at the landing to repel
any attack that might be made. The officer in command has written
instructions and will consult with you.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
HEBVEY A. COLVIN,
Adjutant Twelfth Tennessee Cavalry and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
PulasJci, Tenn., March 30, 1865.
Col. B. W. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Illinois Cavalry, Spring Hill:
Move by easy marches to this place as soon as you can get your men
together.
By order of Brig. Gen. B. W. Johnson :
E. T. WELLS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HEADQUARTERS SIXTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
PulasM, Tenn., March 30, 1865.
Lieut. Col. E. W. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Illinois Cavalry :
I have telegraphed already for you to come in as soon as you can
collect your men. The general says you may leave twenty men and an
officer, if you think it advisable, to pick up horses, but the general
expresses doubt as to the probability of accomplishing much. Direct
this party to return within ten days. Your receipts for horses must be
taken up here. One man may bring them all, bringing evidence of
loyalty of holders. You can give him a pass by the picket, but not
by rail.
Very respectfully, yours,
E. T. WELLS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 17. } Louisville, Ky., March 30, 1865.
Eestrictions upon the circulation of the Chicago Times in this depart
ment are hereby removed.
By command of Major-General Palmer:
E. B. HAELAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, | HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 18. $ Louisville, Ky., March 30, 1865.
Maj. G. M. Bascom, temporarily assigned to duty by General Orders,
No. 1, from these headquarters as assistant adjutant- gen era! of this
department, is hereby relieved, to date from March 8. The command
ing general thanks him for his services.
By command of Major General Palmer:
E. B. HAELAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 19. j Louisville, Ky., March 30, 1865.
A clerical error having occurred in General Orders, No. 3, dated
headquarters Department of the Ohio, Louisville, Ky., January -20,
18G5, said order is republished, corrected, as follows: The new forts
constructed and in progress, under the direction of Lieut. Col. 3. H.
Simpson, Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army, in Kentucky, will be known
as follows :
Louisville. — Commencing at the extreme left and extending in the
following order to the right of the line: Fort Elstner, after Lieut. Col.
George E. Elstner, Fiftieth Ohio Infantry, killed in action near Utoy
Creek, Ga., August 8, 1864; Fort Engle, after Capt. Archibald H. Engle,
aide de-camp on the staff of Major-General Scholield, and captain, Thir
teenth U. S. Infantry, killed in the battle of Eesaca, Ga., May 14, 1864;
Fort Saunders, after Capt. E. D. Saunders, assistant adjutant- general
of volunteers, killed in action in front of Dallas, Ga., June 2, 1864;
140 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Fort 11 ill, after Capt, George W. Hill, Twelfth Kentucky Infantry,
killed in action in front of Atlanta, Ga., August 6, 1804; Fort Horton,
after Capt. M. C. Horton, One hundred and fourth Ohio Infantry, killed
in action in front of Dallas, Ga,, May 28, 1864; Fort McPhersou, after
Maj. Gen. James B. McPherson, brigadier-general, U. S. Army, killed
in action before Atlanta, Ga,, July 22, 18C4; Fort Philpot, after Capt.
J. T. Philpot, One hundred and third Ohio Infantry, killed in the
battle of Resaca, Ga,, May 14, 1864; Fort Saint Clair Morton, after
Maj. James St. Clair Morton, Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army, killed
in an assault on Petersburg, Va,, June 17, 1864; Fort Karnasch, after
Second Lieut. Julius E. Karnasch, Thirty-fifth Missouri Infantry, topo
graphical engineer on the staff of Major-General Schofield, killed in
action in front of Atlanta, Ga., August 8 [4], 1864; Fort Clark, after
Lieut. Cok Mervin Clark, One hundred and eighty-third Ohio Infantry,
killed in battle of Franklin, Tenn., November 30, 1864; Fort South-
worth, after Capt, A. J. South worth, One hundred and fourth Ohio
Infantry, killed in action in front of Atlanta, Ga., August 16, 1864.
Lexington. — Fort Crittenden, after the late Hon. J. J. Crittenden.
Mount Sterling. — Fort Hutchinson, after Capt. W. W. Hutchinson,
One hundred and third Ohio Infantry, killed in the battle of liesaca,
Ga., May 14, 1864.
Defenses of Camp Nelson. — Battery Studdiford, after First Lieut.
Josiah S. Studdiford, adjutant Fourth New Jersey Volunteers, killed in
the battle of Crampton's Pass, Md., September 13 [14], 1862.
Louisa. — Fort Bishop, after Capt. William Bishop, One hundredth
Ohio Infantry, mortally wounded in action in front of Dallas, Ga., May
28, 1864.
By command of Major-General Palmer:
E. B. HAKLAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., March 30, 1865.
Bear- Admiral H. K. THATCHER,
Commanding West Gulf Blockading Squadron, Mobile Bay :
ADMIRAL: I have the honor to transmit a copy of the survey show
ing the position of our lines with reference to Spanish Battery. Our
heavy batteries will probably be ready to open at 8 a. m. Will you
please order the monitors to open at the same time. I will signal the
time for opening. Eight 30-pounder rifles will open at the same time
upon Battery Huger and the rebel gun boats.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 30, 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
We have got our iron-clads up as far as is considered safe from tor
pedoes. We cannot well sweep for them under fire. We have had one
of our iron-clads sunk by torpedoes already. When do you expect to
get your heavy guns to work ?
J. S. PALMEK,
Commodore, Commanding First Division.
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HEADQUARTERS, £c., March 30, 1865.
Commodore J. S. PALMER:
(Care General Bailey.)
Your dispatch is just received. We expect to open with the heavy
guns and mortars to-morrow morning. I will send the admiral to-night
a copy of the survey showing our positions.
E. K. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
New Orleans, March 30, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I forward with this letter report from A. P. H. Stuart, sent to Mobile
last January. His statements are probably true in the main. He-
reports also to me that the following parties in Mobile may be relied
on as Union people, and requests protection: Moses Foote, Frank
Chamberliu and family, late of the Battle House. I am in possession
of news from Shreveport which induces me to believe that, if possible,
a full division, say 6,000 men, will cross the Mississippi. The lines are
closed rigidly, cotton trade stopped, gun-boats ordered from Shreveport
to Alexandria, and every indication of a movement of troops. Heavy
guns from Alexandria have been sent to Grand Ecore, and orders given
to treat all persons [trading] for cotton under Yankee permits as spies.
The cargo (dry goods, &c.) of the Anna Perrett for her return of cottou
sales has been seized and the captain and supercargo placed in irons.
The navy and General Herron have been fully advised of the probable
movements. There appears to be a general belief everywhere that the
rebellion topples toward its fall. Cotton is 47 cents in New York, gold
$1.53. Mansfield & Co. are reported to be losers to $1,500,000. There
is great anxiety here to know the probable action of General Canby as to
cotton in Alabama and Georgia, and many operations are in progress
based upon his supposed action. There have been persons here of high
positions in Alabama professing to control large amounts in. Selma and
Montgomery. I have stated to one of them, Mr. Weaver, formerly secre
tary of the State of Alabama, that I do not believe the Government
will interfere with the private property of peaceable citizens in the
country. They are willing to deliver their cotton to the United States
direct to whatever officer may be designated, and to give one-fourth or
more if required ; the remainder to await final action in the hands of
the Government. 1 think if an order of this nature was published the
people would save their cotton from the conflagration ordered by the
military authorities of the C. S. Army. If adopted by general order
this system would cut off much speculation and free decent people from
the plunderers. I propose when Mobile is captured to send over a load
of provisions or two for the immediate wants of such people as may be
left there, and shall take care that nothing goes except purely provisions.
It will be understood distinctly by the persons who may be allowed to
take them that their landing and sale is dependent entirely upon Gen
eral Canby -s permission, unless I should receive such permission before
hand. I conceive that it is probable that distress may occur unless
some such arrangement is made.
Hoping to hear from you soon in the Gulf city, I remain, your obedient
servant,
S. A. HUKLBUT,
M ajor- Gen era I, Comm andiny.
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[Inclosure.]
NEW ORLEANS, March 30, 1865.
Major-General HURLBUT :
DEAR SIR: Having had the honor to be sent through the military
lines at Pascagoula upon special duty, I desire to report that after
having accomplished all that had been desired of me, was just upon the
point of returning when I was arrested, carried to Meridian, Miss., and
there closely confined until a few days since, when I purchased my
release and was conducted through the lines to Memphis, Tenn. I
was required by Colonel Eobinsoii (your provost-marshal-general at the
time) to get information in regard to the means of transportation upon
the rivers and railroads coming into Mobile, as well as to know the
destination of the then scattered Hood's army. In a few days I learned
that there were in all about twenty- three steamers in running order
upon the rivers. My information even extended so far as to enable me
to get a complete list of their names, ownership, and the amount of
their tonnage, together with their class and description. There were
upon the Montgomery and West Point Eailroad seven locomotives and
fifty cars of all kinds. Upon the Mobile and Ohio Eailroad ten locomo
tives and some sixty or seventy freight and passenger cars. I learned
at that time the true destination of the remnant of Hood's army, which
is now no information. I also learned that there were not to exceed
15,000 or 18,000 troops in and around Mobile. I have reason to believe
that this force has not been greatly augmented since that time. After
being arrested, the roads were in such a state that it was impossible to
send forward those who were under arrest and in prison at Meridian
with myself. The Selma road from that point to Meridian was almost
entirely destroyed. The Montgomery road, from Pollard to Blakely, was
also in an impassable condition, and there were no troops on the river
to be sent to Mobile. Forrest, in Northern Mississippi, was said to
have from 4,000 to G,000 cavalry at West Point, on the Mobile and Ohio
Eailroad. I subsequently learned at Grenada, in passing through that
place, that he had crossed the Yalobusha Eiver, going northward to
meet a raid, consisting of what was there reported some 22,000 men.
In passing through Jackson, Miss., I met an old gentleman by the
name of Bowen, whom I knew — he has a son, lieutenant in the C. S. Navy.
Upon his making some inquiries of a naval officer about his son, he
told me that the officer had revealed to him that his name was Captain
Eead (you will remember he was famous in 1S63 for having destroyed
so many vessels upon the fishery coast), and that he was then destined
for Shreveport, La., for the purpose of bringing certain rams out of Eed
Elver to attack the Mississippi Squadron. This was imparted to me in
great privacy. On my route down the river I gave this information to
Lieut. Commander James P. Foster, in command of U. S. gun-boat Lafay
ette, at the mouth of Eed Eiver. The nature of the order by which I
was sent out precludes the possibility of my again appearing upon Con
federate domains. I regret, sir, that so much time has expired before
I could get the desired information to you, but hoping that it may yet
prove of service, although it is only from memory (having had to
destroy all my notes, which were accurate), I still hold myself ready to
report at any time you may desire upon any points not herein made
plain.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 143
MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE CHIEF OF ARTILLERY AND ORDNANCE,
Fort Gaines, March 30, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your dis
patch of yesterday directing me to make arrangements to have my sup
plies forwarded and come up at once. The high winds prevailing all
day yesterday and this morning have very much retarded movements.
One vessel (the steamer White Cloud, No. 2) assigned me is now af
the wharf and the Eighteenth New York Battery is loading. The two
remaining batteries, ordnance stores, ammunition, &c.,will be forwarded
as soon as the winds and transportation will permit, and I will then
come forward immediately.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. TOTTEN,
Brigadier- General, Chief of Artillery and Ordnance.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 30, 1865.
Capt. M. D. MCALESTER,
Headquarters Sixteenth Army Corps:
I think the only fire the rebel gun-boats will be afraid of will be
the mortars. They may, however, be put in General Carr's front and
changed if the 30-pounder rifled do not drive off the rebel gun-boats.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
[MARCH 30, 1865.]
Capt. J. C. PALFREY,
Chief Engineer, 13th Army Corps, General Granger's Hdqrs. :
Report received. Do not fail to use labor not required for important
batteries in rectifying and connecting the advanced trenches and widen
ing them to six feet, as ordered yesterday. General Bailey reports no
arrivals of tools and siege material at Starke's Wharf as yet. The
quartermaster's department is blocked, apparently. Will telegraph you
the arrival of these articles.
M. p. MCALESTER,
Captain and Chief Engineer.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 30, 1865.
Capt. W. S. BEEBE,
Ordnance Officer, Starke's Landing:
You cannot be spared until General Totten arrives. He is momenta
rily expected. In the meantime you had better send at once to Eort
Gaines for more ammunition for the siege artillery.
By order :
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
144 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
[MARCH 30, 1865.]
Brigadier-General BAILEY,
Starlce' 's Wharf:
Have any tools, sand-bags, or other siege material arrived1? If so,
please send me lists of them. Have any mules and wagons for bridge
train arrived!
M. D. McALESTEK,
Captain and Chief Engineer.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 30, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
There were no boats arrived last night with supplies. I am doing
all possible to get the ammunition on shore. The wind is so high it is
almost impossible to* do anything.
Respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
Mareh 30, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Notwithstanding the storm I have at last succeeded in getting ashore
9GO boxes artillery ammunition and 150 barrels of powder and 500 boxes
of small ammunition. It is being loaded on wagons as fast as possible.
Your obedient servant,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 30, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
A sufficiency of wagons will be sent down to you to haul up Steele's
supplies. Please note the following dispatch and send copy to the
admiral :
On the 25tli General Lucas met and defeated Clanton's brigade between Canoe
Station and the Escambia, capturing General Clanton, 18 officers, and 101 enlisted
men and many animals. Lieutenant-Colonel Spurling struck the railroad four miles
above Evergreen, capturing 2 trains and 125 prisoners.
C. T. CHEISTENSEN.
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., March 30, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
The commanding general directs that you take any wagons that you
can lay your hands on, no matter where they belong, and load them
with 30,000 rations of subsistence and 10,000 half rations of forage for
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 145
Steele's command. This order takes precedence of all others, and the
supplies must be loaded at once and ordered to this place. Please
answer.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 30,
Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- Genera I :
The 10,000 half rations of forage and 30,000 rations subsistence for
General Steele's command will be forwarded to your headquarters as*
fast as I can get wagons. A sufficient number of wagons are not here,
but will get them as fast as possible.
Your obedient servant,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HOWARD'S WHARF, March 30, 1865.
Lieu ten ant- Colon el CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Will have a train loaded for General Steele's command in one hour.
There is no officer here to receipt for the stores. Will you please direct
me to send them without receipt.
Kespectfully, your obedient servant,
W. W. CANTINE,
Captain and Commissary of Subsistence.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 30, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY :
The major-general commanding directs that the supplies for General
Steele's command be sent forward without receipt. The utmost dis
patch will be used in their transmission. Please say to Captain Mere
dith to forward the private subsistence stores for General Steele with
the train. It is no doubt needed.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 30, 1865.
Brigadier-General BAILEY :
If you can possibly spare the Ninety-seventh, General Canby desires
that it be ordered up at once to report direct to Lieutenant Allen, of
the engineers, at General Smith's headquarters. It is very important
that you make the temporary sacrifice, if it possibly can be done.
Please answer.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
10 R R — VOL XLIX, PT II
146 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 30, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I have worked all the officers and men of the Ninety- sixth and
Ninety-seventh U. S. Colored Infantry almost day and night since
[they have been] at this place. If I send the Ninety- seventh it will
stop my wharf building' and greatly delay the unloading of supplies, as
it takes all the One hundred and sixty-first [New York] for provost
and picket duty, but will send it if you say so.
Yours, respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 30, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
The Ninety -seventh will not be sent. Your reasons are entirely
satisfactory.
C. T. CIIBISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 30, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
The rations and forage for Steele's command have started. Telegraph
to retain the Ninety-seventh has been received.
Your obedient servant,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- Genera I.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 30, 1865 — 9 p. m.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
The General Banks has arrived with 1,300 sacks grain, 150 cavalry,
and also a mail for your headquarters, which I forward to-night. The
wind is so high that she is unable to come into the wharf to-ni^ht.
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 30, 1865.
Major General GRANGER :
The 30 pounders and the mortars will open at 8 o'clock to-morrow
morning unless the enemy should open heavy upon us at an earlier
hour, when he Avill be replied to at once. 1 will arrange with the
admiral to open at the same hour.
E. 11. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 147
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 30, 1865.
Major-General GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps:
General Smith has been directed to open liis 30-pounder batteries as
soon as he gets them completed, in about two hours.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, March 30, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps:
The major- general commanding desires that you relieve the regiment
belonging to General Veatch's division now on picket duty, and order
it to join its division, encamped near General Garrard's division.
Very respectfully,
ALFEED FEEDBEEG,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
March 30, 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
The following has just been received:
Major-General GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps:
I am informed by the flag-ship that we have had a fight at Pollard, capturing a
brigadier-general and 100 men. There are three schooners and thirteen transports
at the city this morning, including one called C. W. D. That rebel iron-clad is still
iu the channel.
C. T. McDUNKLE.
G. GEANGEE,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 30, 1865.
Major-General GRANGER:
On the 25th General Lucas met and defeated Clanton's brigade
between Canoe Station and the Escambia, capturing General Glanton, 18
officers, and 101 enlisted men and many animals. Lieutenant- Colonel
y purling struck the railroad four miles above Evergreen, capturing 2
trains and 125 prisoners. Steele was at Montgomery Hill last night,
and Veatch must meet him with supplies to-morrow at Holyoke or some
point beyond. Please send all your spare wagons at once down to
Starke's Landing to report to Bailey, for the purpose of bringing up
Steele's supplies.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
148 KY., 8. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA,, & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
March 30, 1865.
Capt. GEORGE W. Fox,
Chief of Artillery :
CAPTAIN: The major-general commanding directs that you have all
the guns along our lines open at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning, precisely,
on the enemy's works and men. General Smith has received orders to
open at that hour, and precise and deliberate fire will be exacted from
our corps. He directs, also, that you do all in your power, from day
light to-morrow, to see that the mortars and siege howitzers are in
readiness to open at that hour.
Kespectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMERY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, Ala., March 30, 1865.
COMDO. OFFICER THIRTY-SIXTH ILLINOIS VOL. INFTY.:
SIR: You will withdraw your pickets at daybreak to morrow morn
ing, the 31st instant, and move at once to join your brigade in the
vicinity of the camp of Brigadier-General Garrard, Second Division,
Sixteenth Army Corps, on your. left. You will take all camp and gar
rison equipage and transportation.
By order of Maj. Gen. G. Granger:
F. W. EMERY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
March 30, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANEY:
The heavy firing was caused by the enemy opening on our working-
parties, which caused our skirmish line to open heavily. No change
in position further than strengthening our works.
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
March 30, 1865.
Maj or- General CANBY :
The enemy have opened from Fort Huger on my right flank, and are
doing us much damage. If I get the 30-pounder Parrotts in position in
two hours can I open on Huger?
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General, Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 30, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps:
Open on Battery Huger as soon as you get the Parrotts in position,
and put your troops under cover as much as possible.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 149
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
March 30, 1865.
Major- General CANBY :
General Smith is very anxious that the 10-inch siege mortars should
go to General Carr's front instead of against Battery Huger, having
little confidence in their efficiency against the latter, and being desirous
of a mortar fire against Spanish Fort. What are your wishes?
M. D. McALESTEK,
Captain and Chief Engineer.
HEADQUARTERS,
March 30, 1865.
Lieut. 0. J. ALLEN,
General Smith's Headquarters:
When you have located a mortar battery near the 30-pounder Par-
rotts get it ready for the reception of the platforms, making use of the
details now at work on the 30-pounder Parrott batteries after they
complete the latter.
M. D. McALESTER,
Captain and Chief Engineer.
[MARCH 30, 1865.]
Lieut. 0. J. ALLEN,
General Smith's Headquarters :
At what time in the morning will the 10-inch mortars and ;>()-
pounders in front of Sixteenth Corps be ready to open ?
M. I). McALESTEE,
Captain and Chief Engineer.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
March 30, 1865.
Major-General CANBY :
I will try and have the other two mortars ready by 8 o'clock.
A. J. SMITH.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 30, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH:
General Osterhaus will feel obliged if you will tell him when the
30-pouuders are ready to open.
C. T. CHPvISTENSEN,
Lieutenant -Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
March 30, 1865.
Major General OSTERHAUS:
The 30-pounders will be ready to open at daylight, and two mortars
at the same hour. At what hour shall I open ?
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General,
150 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQBS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 30, 1865.
Maj. Geii. A. J. SMITH:
Eight o'clock to-morrow morning will be the hour, unless the enemy
opens heavily upon you, when you will reply at once. I will arrange
with the admiral to open at the same hour. Please try and have the
other two mortars open at the same hour. Please answer.
E. E. S. CANJBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQBS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 30, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH:
The commanding general directs me to transmit the following dis
patch, received from the signal officer on your extreme right, and to call
your special attention to the latter portion :
I learn on inquiry that Lieutenant Higbie was in error reporting that either of the
batteries in this locality have fired. No guns have been fired from any of the bat
teries. The shots fired from Battery Huger passed from one-quarter to one-half mile
to the right as yesterday. No shots have been fired in this direction. I have still to
report that many of the men on the batteries expose themselves to view in a needless
manner. The boats are in the same position as yesterday.
0. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQBS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 30, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps:
Please send all your spare wagons down to Starke's Landing to haul
up supplies for Steele.
E. E. S. CAI^BY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS, &c.,
March 30, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps:
The battery belonging to General Veateh's division will remain in
position while he goes out in charge of the supply train to General
Steele. Please to order General Garrard to send a battery to General
Veatch. He is now encamped near the reserve.
By order of Major-General Canby:
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, Ala., March 30, 1865.
Col. W. E. MARSHALL,
Commanding Third Brigade:
COLONEL: The general commanding division directs that you with
draw your command from its present position, except the skirmishers
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 151
iii the advance, and report forth with to Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger,
commanding- Thirteenth* Army Corps, for orders.
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I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. H. F. RANDALL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Before Spanish Fort, Ala., March 30, 1865.
Brig. Gen. K. GARRARD,
Commanding Second Division :
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you cause
one of your batteries to report to Brigadier-General Veatch for duty.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. G. MEAD,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., March 30, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE:
You will move your command to the intersection of the Pensacola
and Blakely road with the road from Montrose to Stockton, covering
your right well with your cavalry. Supplies of subsistence and forage
will be sent out to that point to meet you. As soon as you reach that
place send in your train for supplies, as we have not transportation
enough to forward them at present, and we have not been able to open
the river up to Blakely.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., March 30, 1865.
Brig. Gen. JAMES C. YEATCH,
Comdg. 1st Div., 13th Army Corps, near Spanish Fort, Ala.:
SIR: The major-general commanding directs that you proceed with
your division to the intersection of the village or ridge road and the Pen
sacola road and await the arrival of General Steele and his command
at that point. You will move with as little transportation as possible,
leaving all your wagons, except a few for ammunition and a few ambu
lances, in park at your present camp. The men will carry three days7
rations in their haversacks. General Steele will probably join you
to-morrow evening, but may be delayed by the condition of the roads,
and in this view you will select a good position for your camp and
strengthen it by such temporary works as may be necessary to render it
secure. Two days' subsistence and forage for General Steele's command
will be escorted by you and turned over to General Steele. I inclose a
copy of the instructions* to this officer, who will send in by you his
empty wagons and those taken out by you. Major Blackman, with a
* See Cauby to Steele, next, ante.
152 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS , ALA., & W. FLA.
detachment of Fourth Tennessee Cavalry, will report to you for tempo
rary duty with your command. If you should encounter any serious
opposition or learn of any threatening movements of the enemy, you
will please report upon the facts as early as possible.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 30, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. G. SAWTELLE,
Chief Quartermaster, Military Division of West Mississippi:
SIR : The commanding general directs that you send the inclosed com
munication to General Asboth with a steamer to transport the six mor
tar wagons and harness to Starke's Wharf. Be pleased to give this
matter early attention.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHRISTElSrSEX,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
[Inclosure.]
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 30, 1865.
Brigadier-General ASBOTH,
Commanding District of West Florida, Barrancas, Fla. :
SIR: The major-general commanding directs that you send by the
boat which carries this the six mortar wagons now at ordnance depot at
Fort Pickens; also the necessary harness (four sets lead harness and
one set wheel harness) for each wagon.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, March 31, 1865 — 5.30 p. m. (Received April 1.)
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT,
City Point, Va. :
Have heard of General Stoneman's command at Watauga River on
the 25ih. He is moving his main force down the valley of New River,
as I telegraphed you on the 18th, from Chattanooga. General Tillson,
with his infantry support, will move in the direction of Asheville,
N. C. I will have a force at Watauga bridge, and at Kingsport,
thirty miles north of Carter's Station, sufficiently strong to cover Stone-
man's rear and give him support, should he be forced back by superior
ibices. On the same day Wilson was on the Black Warrior, in the
vicinity of Tuscaloosa. He had captured some prisoners, reports many
desertions from the rebels, and also that he had learned that Forrest
was moving so as to interpose between him (Wilson) and Selma. I
found the citizens of West Tennessee very anxious to restore civil
government.
GEO. II. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. *ST. Army, Commanding.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 153
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, March 31, 1865.
Mr. L. H. EICHOLTZ,
BuWs Gap, or beyond :
Your telegram of the 29th received. Go on with the repairs. Gen
eral Stanley has received instructions to furnish you with a sufficient
force to guard your working parties. I wish the road repaired as far
as Carter's Station.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 84. { Nashville, Tenn., March 31, 1865.
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V. The organization of the Reserve Brigade is hereby discontinued.
The Twenty- second Regiment Michigan \olunteers is assigned to the
District of the Etowah, and will report to General Steedman for duty.
The headquarters troops will consist of the following-named regiments
and detachments: Ninth Michigan Volunteer Infantry, guard for pro
vost marshal-general, Department of the Cumberland; Merrill's Horse,
courier duty, headquarters Department of the Cumberland; Ohio Vol
unteer Sharpshooters, headquarters guard; Company L, First Ohio
Cavalry, headquarters escort.
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By command of Major-General Thomas :
SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Major and Assistant Ad jut ant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, March 31, 1865.
Major-General STANLEY,
BuWs Gap, Tenn.:
I wish to hear from you every day or two how you are progressing
with the repairs on the railroad. Furnish Mr. Eicholtz with sufficient
force to guard his construction parties, and on arriving at Carter's Sta
tion halt for further orders, sending one division to Kiugsport to look
alter tlie wagon road that passes down the valley on the north side of
Holston. With one division at Kingsport, your main force at Carter's
Station, and Tillson in the direction of Asheville, N. C., you will effect
ually cover all roads leading into East Tennessee from Virginia and
North Carolina. Acknowledge receipt.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major-General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Licit Creek, East Tenn., March 31, 1865.
General KIMBALL:
The general commanding directs that you send one regiment from
your command to Greenevilie to-morrow morning. Let the regiment
154 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., &, W. FLA.
take five days' rations and forage. When General Elliott comes up
some of his troops will relieve them.
I am, your obedient servant,
WM. II. SINCLAIR,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
P. 8. — A medium size regiment will do.
HJDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Cahaivba River, March 31, 1865 — 6 a. m. (Received April 113.)
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville, or elsewhere :
Upton's division reached Montevallo last night and occupied the
place without opposition. Long and McCook. are here crossing the
Cahawba River. Croxton marched last night to Tuscaloosa, with
orders to destroy everything in that quarter beneficial to the enemy.
I am pushing everything for Selma with all possible speed, and shall
reach there in three days, unless the enemy can do more than present
appearances seem to indicate. Montgomery and Selma papers of the
27th and 28th say a large force is advancing from Pensacola to attack
Montgomery. Great excitement prevails. I hear no definite news of
Canby's movements. Rebel papers acknowledge Johnston defeated by
Sherman, and llardee killed. We have destroyed several very exten
sive iron-works and will to-day burn those at Columbiana. We have
been delayed several days by the difficulties encountered in crossing
the East and West Forks of the Black Warrior. The country is very
poor in that quarter; roads bad; recent heavy rains have made them
almost impassable. I have left my wheels at Ely ton, where forage is
plenty. My command is in magnificent condition. The enemy seems
not to have expected us in this quarter. If successful in taking Selma,
I shall cross to south side of Alabama River at that place. Chalmers'
and Buford's divisions, the latter made up of Lyon's and Roddey's com
mands, are all 1 can hear of in this part of the State. They went to
Montgomery to assist in the defense of that place, but are reported
returning toward Montevallo.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. II. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
Six-Mile Creek, March 31, 1865.
Capt. JOSEPH A. GODDARD,
Acting Assistant Quartermaster, Cavalry Corps:
CAPTAIN: The general commanding directs that you keep your train
well closed up with the column, and not to suffer your wagons to get so
far behind.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
L. M. HOSEA,
Captain, Sixteenth U. S. Infantry, Commissary of Musters.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 155
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
FIELD ORDERS, > MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 12. ) Six-Mile Creek, Ala., March 31, 1865 — 8 p. m.
I. The Cavalry Corps will continue its march to-morrow morning in
the following order:
First. The Fourth Division at 5.30 a. in., by a road from Randolph
running to the left of and nearly parallel with the road it is at present
upon. It is understood this road is not used; good guides should
therefore be secured. General Upton will move as rapidly as possible,
keeping up communication with the main road as long as practicable.
Second. The Second Division at 5.30 a. m., on the direct Selma road.
General Long will press the enemy as vigorously as circumstances will
allow.
Third. The Second Brigade, First Division, will march 011 the main
road, keeping closed upon the Second Division, and when roads can be
found or the country will permit will march to the right of the main
road and endeavor to pass around and take in reverse the rebel left.
II. General McCook will detach a battalion at Randolph with orders to
proceed to Centerville and from there communicate with General Crox-
ton toward Tuscaloosa. Orders should be sent to Croxton to march as
rapidly as possible by Centerville toward Selma by the most direct
route. The battalion need go no farther than Centerville. Orders can
be sent from there with a company. General McCook will also see
that the bridges and trestles on the railroad are destroyed; also all
mills, iron-works, &c.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
B. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Cahawba River, March 31^ 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. LONG,
Commanding Second Division, Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL : General Upton reports several collieries on the line of
the railroad to Montevallo. General Wilson desires that you will ascer
tain their whereabouts and have them destroyed.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SECOND DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Near Cahawba River, Ala., March 31, 1865.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Cavalry Corps, Mil. .Div. of the Mississippi:
MAJOR: Owing to the long march of Colonel Minty's brigade and
battery yesterday, I would respectfully request permission that I go
into camp at Montevallo in order that I may concentrate my division,
unless there exists some urgent necessity for my moving on without
awaiting the arrival of that portion of my command. If Colonel Minty
lf)G KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
and the battery marches to Montevallo to-night, that will have been
fifty-six miles yesterday and to-day. Please answer by bearer.
I am. major, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ELI LONG,
Brigadier- General, U. 8. Volunteers, Commanding Division.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Cahawba River, March 31, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Commanding Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps :
GENERAL: General Wilson directs me to inform you that the com
mand is closing up. The First and Second Divisions are a short dis
tance from the river and will join you in the course of the day. Gen
eral Wilson wishes you to keep scouting parties well out to learn all
information possible regarding the enemy's movements and to hold
your command in readiness to make a short march this afternoon.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. 4TH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
| MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 39. ) March 31, 1865.
The division will move to-morrow morning at 5.30 in the following
order: Second Brigade, battery following the brigade; First Brigade.
General Winslow is charged with the protection of the train.
By order of Brevet Major- Gen era! Upton:
JAMES W. LATTA,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, March 31, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. HATCH,
Eastport, Miss. :
If your information that the rebels are taking advantage of my per
mission to operate the Mobile and Ohio Kailroad to send forage and
subsistence to Corinth for their troops [be correct], the road must be
destroyed. Send the above information to Doctor Fitzhugh, at Burns-
ville, and Judge Hill, at Jacinto, and inform them that I shall hold
them responsible that the railroad is used for no other purpose than
that petitioned for by them. Spencer carbines and horses will be for
warded to you whenever they can be procured. You must see that
General Wilson's surplus transportation is properly taken care of and
not used for the benefit of the people of North Alabama. Eumors
reach me that there is smuggling going on across the lines. Take
steps to ascertain and arrest all parties engaged in the business. You
will have to keep a sharp lookout for Forrest. He is, as you know, a
tricky fellow.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, March 31, 1865.
Brig. Geii. E. W. JOHNSON,
PulasM, Tenn. :
Your report on the complaints of General Eoddey aiid Major Gilbert
has been received and your action is approved. Your command will be
remounted as fast as the horses can be procured, but I want you in the
meantime to concentrate and keep all the regiments at Pulaski. Keep
one regiment constantly in the vicinity of the Memphis and Charleston
Railroad, to patrol the country and hunt up guerrillas. Now that
Wilson has gone, you. will have to watch the Tennessee lliver closely.
Hatch is still at Eastport, his division dismounted, but he will be able
to watch his immediate vicinity. You can watch particularly Florence
and Bainbridge, and Lamb's Ferry, arrest all persons engaged in
smuggling, and you will have to watch persons holding permits to pur
chase cotton.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, Commanding/.
GENERAL ORDERS, ^ HDQRS. GTH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 30. ) L'ulaski, Tenn., March 31, 1S65.
For the information of all concerned the permanent organization of
this division as at present constituted is republished, as follows: First
Brigade — Eighth Michigan Cavalry, Fourteenth Illinois Cavalry, Six
teenth Illinois Cavalry, Sixth Tennessee Cavalry. Second Brigade —
Fifth Indiana Cavalry, Sixth Indiana Cavalry, Third Tennessee Cav
alry. Third Brigade— Fifth Tennessee Cavalry, Eleventh Michigan
Cavalry.
By command of Brig. Gen. E. W. Johnson :
E. T. WELLS,
Assistant Adjutant- Genera L
KNOXVILLE, March 31, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WTHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
Battery K, First Michigan Light Artillery, and First Wisconsin
Heavy Artillery, have reached Athens, and the Tenth Ohio Battery is-
reported en route. Captain Crowell, commanding at Athens, reports
that they have no definite orders, except to report to Captain Davies,,
at Athens, to be stationed between London and Athens. Are they to
be assigned to the Second Brigade, Fourth Division, Department of
the Cumberland, and am I to give orders in regard to their station?
WTill the Tenth Tennessee Infantry and the other batteries ordered to
this district also be a part of the forces of the brigade?
H. G. GIBSON,
Colonel and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, TENN., March 31, 1865.
Major-General PALMER,
Louisville, Ky.:
Many persons come to Nashville on passes given by you. I do not
wish any one to come to Nashville except on my authority, as. I have to
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exercise the utmost vigilance to keep rascals out of the State. If after
the people of Tennessee have set the civil authority fairly to work they
show an ability to execute the law and preserve peace, I will then relax
my rule of suppressing travel in Tennessee.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
EMINENCE, March 31, 1865.
Major-General PALMER,
Headquarters, Louisville :
I arn passing with 150 men. Will be at Shelbyville to-night.
H. M. BUCKLEY,
Colonel, Commanding.
WEST GULF SQUADRON, U. S. FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE,
Off Elakely Bar, March 31, 1865.
Major-General CANBY,
Commanding Army and Division of West Mississippi:
GENERAL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your
dispatch of yesterday's date, and to thank you for the information con
tained therein. I am very happy to know that you have a prospect of
capturing these forts with all their troops, consequently Mobile. Last
night the river fell three feet four inches, so that at present some of the
vessels inside the bar are aground and cannot move. We shall do all
in our power to aid you in the attack, however. It seems to me that
with the opposite side weakened by sending so many of their troops
over here, that a demonstration with 3,000 or 4,000 upon the city would
cause its surrender, for it seems utterly impossible that such extensive
works should be garrisoned. I thank you, general, for the plan of
Spanish Fort and surroundings.
I am, general, most respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. K. THATCHER,
Acting Rear -Admiral.
P. S. — Commodore Palmer, who now visits your headquarters, will
explain our position.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 31, 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
I shall be oif to your headquarters in about an hour.
J. S. PALMER,
Commodore, Commanding First Division.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE OF CHIEF QUARTERMASTER,
Fort Games, Ala,, March 31, 1865.
General P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff, &c., Military Division of West Mississippi:
GENERAL: I would respectfully suggest, unless the major-general
commanding desires for military reasons to keep the pontoon bridge
now at or near Dannelly's Mills in its present position, that the
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temporary depot there be broken up. One of my best light-draft
steamers, the Tampico, laden with grain, was sent into Fish River
before the army moved from there, and has been retained at that point
with most of the forage on board, I presume to assist in removing the
bridge. Eleven hundred cavalry started for the front by land from
]Sravy Cove at daybreak on the 29th. After they shall have crossed the
bridge there would seem to be no further necessity for it. The rest of
the cavalry and that which arrives can be sent by river steamers to
Starke's Wharf, even if it arrives here in sea-going, heavy-draft vessels.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
0. G. SAWTELLE,
Lieut. Col. and Chief Quartermaster, Mil. Div. of West Mississippi.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
New Orleans, La., March 31, 1865.
Maj. Gen. S. A. HURLBUT,
Commanding Department of the Gulf:
GENERAL : I have the honor to submit for your information the fol
lowing extracts from the daily report from this office, dated March 31,
1865 : Several deserters from Confederate forces make the same state
ments in regard to Forrest and his command. He is still at Macon or
in the vicinity, his troops being concentrated along the line of the
Mobile and Ohio Railroad. There are very few troops at Jackson
under Wirt Adams. Forrest is making no demonstrations either in
the direction of Mobile or to attack any of our posts on the Mississippi.
The former reports are confirmed that he is waiting to meet an expected
raid from some point on the Mississippi or from Tennessee. Men who
came from Selma, Ala., on the 17th and 18th instant report that the
fortifications at that place are extensive but out of repair, with three
small regiments as a garrison. The operatives in the machine-shops
and other Government works are organized and drilled, thus increasing
the force by about 1,500 men. A very large quantity of ordnance and
ordnance stores are stored there, and the machine-shops are kept work
ing day and night. There are about 75,000 bales of cotton stored in
Selma. The informants state that they know that many heavy guns
have been removed from Mobile to Choc taw Bluff, on the Alabama
River. The garrison of Mobile is estimated at from 12,000 to 15,000 men.
Captain Collins, Confederate scout, was in Shreveport and Alexandria
about ten days since, and stated to a gentleman in whom he has confi
dence that General Kirby Smith was about to send General Parsons
with his division to Brazos River, Tex. The rebel authorities at
Shreveport expect Mobile to fall soon, and believe the next move will
be to land a force near the mouth of Brazos River to attack Galveston
and inarch into the interior of the State. Collins represents the troops
at Shreveport as very well contented, but those at Natchitoches as very
much demoralized. There have been no late changes in the position of
the latter troops. The high water has destroyed one of the forts at
Alexandria.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. M. JACKSOK,
Major, Tenth U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery.
(lu absence of Capt. S. M. Eaton, chief signal officer, Military
Division of West Mississippi.)
(Same to Lieut. Col. 0. T. Christensen.)
160 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
SPECIAL } HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 20. ) Near Spanish Fort, Ala., March 31, 1865.
1. No person will bo permitted to pass beyond the lines of this army.
2. Fatigue parties required for duty at Starke's Lauding must be in
charge of one or more commissioned officers, and the guard stationed
at D'Olive's Creek bridge must be instructed to pass only such as can
show the proper authority approved by division or higher commander.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 31, 1805.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
Has the Eighteenth New York Battery arrived? It belongs to the
siege train, and is very much wanted here. Please send it on at once,
if arrived. At 8 o'clock this morning you will hear us speak in voice
of thunder.
0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 31, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
The Eighteenth New York Battery, six 20-pouuder Parrotts, and four
30-pounders of the First Indiana, have just arrived, and will be on
their way to the front inside of one hour. There are also arrived 4,000
spades, shovels, and picks, and will be sent as fast as you send me
wagons. Shall I seize wagons for them?
Your obedient servant,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier -General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 31, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
A ssis tan t A djutan t- G enera I :
I have just been informed that the four officers ordered to report to
Captain McAlester to superintend the erection of batteries have,
through some mistake, not yet left. Must they go to-night? I would
say that this will leave four companies of that regiment without offi
cers — Ninety-sixth U. S. Colored Infantry. The detached officers from
the Ninety- sixth and Ninety-seventh that I requested to have returned
to their regiments have not yet arrived, consequently they are short
of officers.
Respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 31, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
The four officers are absolutely required. They would not have been
called for if there had not been real necessity. Please let them report
by daylight, two to Lieutenant Allen, at General A. J. Smith's head
quarters, and two to Captain Palfrey, at Colonel Bertram's headquar
ters, on our extreme left.
By order :
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 31, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
The four officers will report as directed. Will keep a sharp lookout
in this vicinity and advise you of any movement on the part of the
enemy that we may learn.
Respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 31, 1865.
Brigadier-General BAILEY :
General Smith has been ordered to send wagons down to the landing.
The four 30-pounders go direct to him. The six 20-pounders will be
ordered to report at these headquarters.
By order :
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
MARCH 31, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY, Starts Wharf:
Wagons from the Thirteenth Corps will call in the morning for 1,574
sand-bags, 26 magazine frames, and one load of boards. Wagons from
the Sixteenth Corps will call for 2,000 sand-bags, 40 magazine frames,
and one load of boards. Please telegraph me immediately upon the
arrival of additional tools and siege material.
M. D. McALESTER,
Captain and Chief Engineer.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 31, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
The spades, shovels, arid picks, of the arrival of which notice has
just been received, will also be sent to these headquarters.
By order :
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 31, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
Your dispatch in regard to cavalry received. Please state what is
the strength of your command, infantry and cavalry separate.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 31, 186 ~>.
Lieut. Col, C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
My effective force is 1,468 infantry, including pontoniers, and cav
alry, 395.
Respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 31, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
The steamer Saint Charles has arrived with 150 cavalry. Also the
Lawrence with 50,000 rations, and Colonel Johnson, Thirteenth Indi
ana Cavalry, commanding Second Brigade, First Cavalry Division.
Steamer Raven also arrived with intrenching tools, sand-bags, and
magazine framing. Will send the quantity as soon as ascertained.
Respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
MARCH 31, 1805.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY :
Dispatch in regard to steamer Saint Charles, &c., received. Please
to order the cavalry to encamp near you for to-night and to come up
here early in the morning.
By order of Major-General Canby:
C. T. CIIRISTENSE^,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- Genera I.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 31, 'l8C>r>.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
The detachment of cavalry arrived per steamers Alabama and Gen
eral Banks will remain with you until further orders, to be used for
picket and patrol duty. You will keep yourself advised of what is
going on around you in as large a circle as the force will be able to
control.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby:
C. T. CHRISTEKSEX,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 31, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Order in regard to cavalry will be complied with.
Kespectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 31, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
From reports gathered from different citizens I am of the opinion
that the Fifteenth Confederate Cavalry is close in my rear, and per
haps the Sixth Mississippi and Eighth Alabama. This is minor and
nothing definite.
Eespectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 31, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
An officer from General Steele came in this evening and reports that
his cavalry has scoured the country for a considerable distance. From
what he says we judge that there need be no apprehension of the
rumored attack upon your position. The Eighth Alabama and other
regiments mentioned were met and driven by Lucas in his recent oper
ations on the railroad, and they were very much broken down and dis
organized. You will, however, keep your cavalry awake in the front,
and advise us pretty frequently of the state of affairs. We shall be on
hand in case of need.
By order :
C. T. CIIEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant-Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 31, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY :
All the cavalry, including that which was ordered to come up here in
the morning, will remain with you until further orders. Do you con
sider your force sufficient in case the report about the rebel cavalry
should be true?
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant-Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General.
164 KY., 8. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA,
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
March 31, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I shall have all the steamers here keep out of the way and I think
with my force I can hold position until re-enforced by you.
Respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 31, 1865.
DEAR STEELE : Major has just come in and will start back early in
the morning with the expectation of meeting your advance cavalry at
Holyoke's. If possible I wish you to [reach] Veatch's camp to-morrow
night and send your train the next day for supplies. Your command
will remain at Holyoke's to rest for a day or two until you get your
supplies. I propose then to invest Blakely with your force while we
are at work on Spanish Fort. There [are] about 4,000 men in Blakely.
Very truly, yours, &c..
E. E. S. CAKBY^,
Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 31, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER:
The commanding general directs that you open with everything that
can reach the fort at the time the 30-pounders open, viz, at 8 this
morning. Please answer.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., March 31, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL : By direction of the commanding general I have the honor
to inform you that the remaining batteries of the siege train, under
command of General Totten, will arrive here in the morning. Before
these will be in position the firing of the artillery now along the front
ought to be reduced to the very minimum, keeping the gunners, how
ever, always at hand and on the alert for any emergency. The batteries
on the extreme right, playing on Forts Huger and Tracy, and the bat
tery commanding the wharf and landing at Spanish Fort, will of course
continue their fire, and prevent by all means any communication of the
besieged forts with Mobile Bay. As soon as all guns will be in position
and the necessary amount of ammunition can be accumulated, the most
energetic fire from the whole line will commence again and the place
subjected to a complete bombardment. In the meantime corps com
manders will have their enfilading and direct batteries advanced to the
most effective sites, and their profiles made sufficiently strong to stand
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the fire from the forts. The approaches and parallels are to be widened
out and systematically connected all around the line, so as to be able to
move, under cover, bodies of troops from one point to another. Emplace
ments for the gathering of columns must be properly arranged at inter
vals, and everything prepared to make an assault successful, if it should
be ordered.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. JOS. OSTEKHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
(Same to Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith, commanding Sixteenth Army Corps.)
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 31, 1865.
Major-General GRANGER:
Almost every hour in the day telegraph wires are cut or otherwise
interfered with by men of our own army, either through malice or
ignorance. The injury to the service by this practice is apparent. Be
pleased to issue the most stringent orders on this subject.
By order of Major-General Canby:
C. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
March 31, 1865.
Capt. JOHN C. PALFREY,
Chief Engineer, Thirteenth Army Corps :
Captain Mack, Eighteenth New York Battery, has arrived and been
ordered to report to General Granger.
C. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
MARCH 31, 1865.
Capt. J. C. PALFREY,
General Granger's Headquarters:
Will send you 500 men from here at sunrise to-morrow.
M. D. McALESTEK,
Captain and Chief Engineer.
HEADQUARTERS, &c.,
March 31, 1865.
Captain LUDWICK,
Headquarters Thirteenth Army Corps:
Ascertain from Lieutenant Denicke what has become of the low
steamer or covered barge seen opposite his station this morning.
Answer as soon as possible.
S. M. EATON,
Captain and Chief Signal Officer , Mil. Div. of the Mississippi.
166 KY., S. W. VA.? TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS,
March 31, 1865.
Captain LUDWICK:
Send word to Lieutenant Denicke to signal Admiral Thatcher to
open lire, if he has not already, and to aim pretty well to his left, to
avoid injuring our troops.
S. M. EATON,
Captain, &c.
[MAROH 31, 1865.]
Captain EATON:
There is evidently preparations for planting a field battery at the place
I indicated. My men j ust saw six horses pass to the left or six spans of
horses. There is a telegraph station on this wood barge. The captain
of the picket reports to me that he has seen lights on her at night and
row-boats go from her to Huger. He recommends a shot be put into
her. Another transport is coming down. A blockade-runner has
stopped at the ram.
M. AD^MS, JR.,
Lieutenant ', &c.
EXTREME EIGHT BATTERIES,
March 31, 1865—8.30 a. m.
Capt. S. M. EATON:
We have the range on the ram very well. She has fired but two
shots and is moving up the stream. No shells from the fort guns have
exploded. The transports have got safely out of the way. The ram,
like the Tennessee, fires only half way across. Our shots on the ram
don't seem to affect her, although several have struck her. I am at
the left of the batteries in a ravine; a good place for observation.
The fort guns have got the range well. We have now opened on the
fort.
M. ADAMS, JR.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
March 31, 1865.
Major- General CANBY:
From what I can discover, the old barracks on the north side of the
ravine are on fire. I will ascertain positively and report presently in
person,
A. J. SMITH,
Major -General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
March 31, 1865.
Captain McALESTER,
Chief Engineer :
Captain Lowell reports that lie hears large working parties upon
the nearest point on land up the bay and on the right flank of our
30-pounder batteries.
C. J. ALLOT,
Acting Chief Engineer.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 167
HEADQUARTERS, &c.,
March 31, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps:
Direct General Garrard to detail a working party of 500 men to
report to Captain McAlester, at these headquarters, at sunrise to-mor
row morning. The men will bring their tools with them.
By order of Major-General Canby:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, Ala, March 31, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. McARTHUR,
Commanding First Division:
GENERAL : I am directed by the major-general commanding to state
that he desires the tiring of the artillery now along your front to be
reduced to the very minimum, keeping the gunners, however, always at
hand and on the alert for any emergency. As soon as all guns are in
position and the necessary amount of ammunition can be accumulated,
the most energetic fire from the whole line will commence again and the
place subjected to a complete bombardment. In the meantime division
commanders will have their enfilading and direct batteries advanced
to the most effective sites and their profiles made sufficiently strong to
stand the fire from the forts. The approaches and parallels are to be
widened out and systematically connected all around the line, so as to
be able to move, under cover, bodies of troops from one point to another.
Emplacements for the gathering of columns must be properly arranged
at intervals, and everything prepared to make an assault successful, if
it should be ordered.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant.
J. HOUGH,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr, commanding Third Division.)
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., March 31, 1865.
Brig. Gen. JAMES C. YEATCH,
Comdy. First Brig., Thirteenth Army Corps, Holyoke, Ala.:
GENERAL : General Steele has turned into Stockton for supplies and
will not reach you as soon as I anticipated. I have directed him to
push on to Holyoke to-morrow night, if possible. He will send a regi
ment ol cavalry to morrow morning to advise, you of the road by which
he comes in. If you have information that he will meet with opposi
tion you will yourself march out to meet him ; otherwise you will remain
in your present position and carry out the instructions given you
yesterday.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ED. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
168 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. &
C. GA,, MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, March 31, 1865.
Lieut. Col. 0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Army and Mil. Div. of West Mississippi :
COLONEL : I have the honor to submit in connection with my report
No. 269, dated March 28, that I proceeded myself at daybreak, the 29th,
with five days' supplies for Major General Steele's command, on the
steamer Matamoras, to the mouth of the Eseambia Eiver, and suc
ceeded in getting the bow of the vessel across the bar at the eastern
channel but could not force the stern across. I returned therefore by
land and sent the tug at daybreak yesterday with a flat-boat to lighten
the Matamoras, but receiving an hour after positive information, by Mr.
A. Holly, that General Steele's entire column left Canoe Station on the
morning of the 28th for Blakely, I ordered the steamer back and she
safely arrived at the Barrancas wharf last evening.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS SEVENTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Sibley's Mills, March 31, 1865.
Report of detachment Seventh Division, Cavalry Corps, Military
Division of West Mississippi:
1
d
o *
e
Kegimenta.
Regimental commanders.
J 0
1
•
3 **3
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/
a
a
w
§
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14
260
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39
lOtli Indiana
Major Swallow
23
583
616
44
13th Indiana
Lieutenant-Colonel Pepper
23
414
450
73
Total
60
1,257
1,357
156
J. M. THOKKBUBGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel Fourth Tennessee Cavalry, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, March 31, 1865.
Maj. Gen. C. 0. WASHBURN,
Commanding District of West Tennessee:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding the department desires
that as far as is practicable and consistent with the best interests of
the service you will endeavor to restore confidence to the people of
West Tennessee, and encourage them in any desire they may express
to enforce civil laws against the outlaws and guerrillas who infest their
counties. To this end you are authorized to occupy and repair the Mem
phis and Charleston Kailroad as far as La Grange, if you think you
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION.
169
have sufficient force to guard it that far. This would interpose a force
between the people of West Tennessee and the enemy's territory in
Mississippi. Encourage all the counties of West Tennessee to organize
their county courts and administer the civil laws, assuring them that
they will not be interfered with by the military authorities as long as
they conduct themselves in a manner loyal to the Government of the
United States; encouraging them also to cultivate their farms, with the
assurance that no more arbitrary seizures of private property of any
kind, particularly horses, mules, and oxen, will be permitted, and that
they will be permitted to carry to market and dispose of at Memphis,
ilickinan, Columbus, and Paducah whatever products of their farms
they may have to dispose of without molestation. If the people of
West Tennessee desire to reopen and operate the Memphis and Ohio,
Memphis and Louisville, or the Mobile and Ohio Road north of Corinth,
they will be permitted to do so, subject to no restriction except that
they transport over them toward the south nothing contraband of war.
Say to the people of West Tennessee that it is not designed to oppress
them if it can be avoided, and they may pursue their peaceful occupa
tions without fear of being molested, but that it is expected that they
will at least make an effort to redeem themselves, from their present
miserable condition and exhibit to the world that they are worthy of
the leniency which has been shown them. It is expected that they will
keep themselves well informed of all offensive movements of the enemy
in their quarter of the State and inform the nearest military authority
promptly of the same; and to avoid sending troops into the interior as
much as possible it is expected that the people of each county will
take care to preserve peace and quiet within its limits, as it will be
held responsible for the same.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier -General and Chief of Staff.
Abstract from return of the Department of the Cumberland, Maj. Gen. George If. Thomas,
U. S. Army, commanding, for the month of March, 1865.
Command.
Present for
duty.
-^
a
ft
1
iX)
4
3
®
||
fi
tc
Pieces of
artillery.
i
a
o
!
'S
5
20
20
2,051
19,329
29, 681
14, 267
12,936
18,492
1,538
1,280
347
92
24
2,429
31,361
38, 307
18, r>58
15, 554
23, 227
1,847
1,456
406
123
Headquarters troops
58
819
997
405
346
544
44
33
4
12
1,640
15, 971
24, 408
12, 103
10, 562
15,226
1, 423
921
322
80
Fourth Army Corps (Stanley)
""42"
"'42'
19
16
148
59
44
132
52
District of Tennessee (Rousseau)
District of East Tennessee (Stonemau)
District of West Tennessee ( Washburn)
District of the Etowah (Steedman)
A rtillery Reserve (Mendenhall)
TJnassigncd infantry
Unassigned artillery ......
4
13
Signal corps
Total r.
3,282
82, 656
100, 033
133, 292
107
464
170 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Abstract from return of the Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi, ]>vt.
Maj. Gen. James H. Wilson, U. S. Army, commanding, for the month of March, 1865.*
Command.
Present for
duty.
H-J
a
Pi
$
c8
M
£
1
<1
II
1*
11
bC""
bfl
•4
Pieces of
artillery.
Headquarters.
i
£
o
fl
o
3
i
m
2
'o
£
6
6
357
4,120
5,350
3, 730
5,669
4, 129
9
574
6,668
7,716
5,857
7,959
5,660
In the field, Ala.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Eastport. Miss.
Pulaski, Teun.
Escort
7
146
170
140
126
138
309
3,411
4,280
3,213
4,420
3,450
First Division (McCook)
4
4
4
4
4
20
Fourth Division ( Upton)
Fifth Division (Hatch)
Sixth Division (Johnson)
Total
733
19, 083
23, 361
34, 443
Abstract from return of the Department of Kentucky, Maj. Gen. John M. Palmer, V. S.
Army, commanding, for the month of March, 1865.
Command.
Present for
duty.
Aggregate present.
Aggregate present
and absent.
Pieces of
artillery.
Officers.
8
X
&
t»
rt
V
M
rc
H
General headquarters
8
8
6,878
3,409
953
3,222
222
8
8,497
4,156
1,088
3,724
229
First Division (Hobson)
234
100
27
101
10
5,699
3,009
824
2,407
153
Second Division (Murray)
Post of Louisville (Dill) . ..
District of "Western Kentucky (Meredith)
Post of Newport Barracks (liurbank)
Total
480
12, 092
14, 692
17, 702
Abstract from return of the Northern Department, Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker, U. S.
commanding, for the month of March, 1865.
Command.
Present for
duty.
Aggregate present.
Aggregate present
and absent.
Pieces of
artillery .
j
d
OJ
3
1
a
.Is
fa
General headquarters
14
18
3
4
20
24
8
66
148
38
28
""524"
46
32
195
1,003
127
1,926
3,595
1,041
332
14
892
72
42
423
1,595
184
2,759
5, 196
1,370
426
14
1, 128
97
48
463
2,005
214
3,296
7,241
1,640
528
Camp Chase, Ohio (Richardson)
Camp Thomas, Ohio (Van Voast)
Camp Dennison, Ohio (Warner)
Cincinnati, Ohio (Willich) .
Sandusky and Johnson's Island Ohio (Hill)
Gallipolis, Ohio (Allen) .
District of Indiana (Hovey)
District of Illinois (Cook)
District of Michigan (Hill)
Draft and Recruiting Rendezvous (Cutler)
Total
371
8, 821
12, 973
16, 674
j
I
Tor abstract of the Third Division (Kilpatrick's), see Vol. XL VII, Part I, p. 43.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 171
[MARCH 31, 1865. — For return of Military Division of West Missis
sippi (including forces operating against Mobile, Ala.), commanded by
Maj. Gen. E. K. S. Canby, U. S. Army, see Vol. XLVIII, Part I, p. 1307.]
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., April 1, 1865.
Maj. Gen. M. G. MEIGS,
Quartermaster- General, Washington, D. C.:
GENERAL : I recommended Lieut. Col. A. J. Mackay for the position
of chief quartermaster, Army of the Cumberland in the field, vice Easton
taken as chief quartermaster, Military Division of the Mississippi,
August 5, 1864, by telegraph; again on 7th by letter, and again on the
17th of January last by letter. Neither of these communications has
been noticed in any way. Why? No fault whatever can be found with
Colonel Mackay. He is one of the best quartermasters in the service;
has done as much to systematize the working of the department as any
officer in it, and is as deserving of promotion as any. I therefore renew
my application that he be appointed chief quartermaster, Army of the
Cumberland, the appointment to date from August 7, 1864, to give him
the rank his eminent services entitle him to.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Lick Creek, Tenn., April 1, 1865 — 11.30 a. m.
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS:
Your dispatch received.* Wood's division is at Bull's Gap. All of
Elliott's will be at the same place to-morrow. Kimball's division at this
place will advance to Greeneville. Tillson is at Brabson's, five miles
west of Jonesborough. Stoneman left Jonesborough last Sunday; not
since heard from. The trestle, 1,500 feet, at this place will be finished
to-day. From this point east seven miles and a half of railroad entirely
destroyed, including two long trestles. I will move on toward Greene
ville.
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Lick Creek, East Tenn., April 1, 1865.
Brigadier-General ELLIOTT,
Commanding Second Division:
The general commanding directs me to say that he instiucted
General Wood to leave the ground near the railroad depot for your
division to camp upon, as your transportation was not up and you
could not haul supplies from the junction. As soon as your troops
and transportation get up your division will be moved with eight days'
supplies to Midway.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. S. FULLEETON,
Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff.
* See March 31, p. 153.
172 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
APRIL 1, 1865—2.30 p. m.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT:
MAJOR : General Long- just charged them with four companies of the
Seventeenth Indiana. They went through them; captured prisoners
from Adams, Eoddey, and Chalmers. They report Forrest in command.
The general is pushing on.
I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. H. KNEELAND,
Captain and Provost- Marshal.
APRIL 1, 1865—2.40 o'clock.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
MAJOR: General Upton is on General Long's left. He captured one
piece of artillery just as he struck this road. Is driving the enemy.
I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. H. KNEELAND,
Captain and Provost- Marshal.
SPECIAL ) HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
FIELD ORDERS, [• MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 13. ) Planter smile, April 1, 1865 — 8 p. m.
The Cavalry Corps will resume the pursuit of the enemy to-morrow
in the following order:
I. The Second Division will move at 5.30 a. m. by the direct Selma
road. Unless Colonel Minty's brigade can reach this place by 7 a. m.
to-morrow, General Long will begin his advance with his other brigade.
II. The Fourth Division will follow the Second Division.
III. Should the enemy show a front requiring more than one division
to drive him from his position. General Long will move his division to
the right of the Selma road in order to allow the Fourth Division to
form on his left. As the corps approaches the city General Long will
incline toward the Summerfield road, and both divisions will, if prac
ticable, inarch in columns of brigade.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Selma Road, April 1, 1865.
[Brig. Gen. E. M. McCoOK,
Commanding First Division, Cavalry Corps:}
GENERAL: Order the battalion that goes to Centerville to hold the
bridge at that place, as the rebel force under Adams will probably
attempt to join their main force on this road by that route. General
Croxton camped three miles from Trion last night, and the rebels under
Adams a few miles from him. Direct the commanding officer of the
battalion to endeavor to communicate with General Croxton and let him
know where we are. There is a rebel force at Centerville now, and it
should be surprised, if possible.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 173
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Randolph) Ala., April 1, 1865 — 10 a. m.
Brig. Gen. E. M. McCooK,
Commanding First Division, Cavalry Corps:
I inclose herewith captured dispatches from Jackson and Forrest's
adjutant-general, from which you will see the situation in Croxton's
front. An orderly from Croxton just arrived with a note shows he
understands it exactly. Move with La Grange's brigade by the direct
road to Centerville, capture that place, secure the bridge, and push 011
toward Tuscaloosa till you join Croxton's brigade. Break Jackson up
and capture his artillery, if practicable. Unite your command and
move on the best road interiorly to Selma. The Centerville road will
be your best.
Very respectfully.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
[Incleaure No. 1.]
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY,
Six Miles from Montevallo, March 31, 1865 — 6 p. m.
Brig. Gen. W. H. JACKSON, Cavalry Division:
GENERAL : Since the dispatch of 2 p. m. of this date, per Lieutenant
Glass, the lieutenant-general commanding directs me to say that the
enemy are moving right on down the railroad with their wagon train
and artillery. He directs that you follow down after them, taking the
road behind them from Montevallo down. He further directs me to say
that he does not wish you to bring on a general engagement, as he thinks
their force is much stronger than yours: and an engagement should be
avoided unless you find the balance of our forces in supporting distance
of you.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CHAS. W. ANDERSON,
Aide- de- Camp.
[Inclosure No. 2.]
CENTERVILLE, April 1, 1865 — 2 a. m.
GENERAL : I opened the inclosed dispatch from General Jackson in
order to ascertain his position, &c. Sent couriers last night at 11.30 to
Chalmers and to Mason. From reports received and from this dispatch,
enemy's cavalry or a portion of it have crossed the Cahawba, and Gen
eral Jackson will attack them at daylight. I shall remain here for
further orders and developments, and at daylight will take one side of
the river or the other. Have sent to General Jackson to know the
position of his artillery. If the couriers can be relied on the enemy is
between him and the battery. Have the dismounted men intrenched
on this side (east) of the river, and if the enemy are as represented
will move the battery here, cross it over, and move on the nearest road
to Selma, as directed. The courier can explain General Jackson's posi
tion and that of the battery. From his statement the battery is in
rear of General Jackson, on Tuscaloosa road, and the enemy between
his force and his artillery. Have heard nothing of General Armstrong,
but sent orders to General Chalmers to move to or between enemy and
Selma. Will dispatch you all information as soon as received.
Respectfully,
CHAS. W. ANDERSON,
Aide-de- Camp.
174 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA.. & W. FLA.
[Sub-inclosure.]
JAMES HILL'S, SR., March 31, 1865 — 8.45 p. m.
MAJOR: I find the enemy encamped on Huntsvillc and Toscaloosa
road at White's, three miles from point where HuntsvilJe road comes
into Tuscaloosa road and six miles from this place. Their strength
not yet ascertained. I am closing around them with the view of attack
ing at daylight in the morning, which I prefer if they remain till that
hour, or, if they move, to night, and will drive into them. I am placing
a force between them and Tuscaloosa. Have also directed Colonel Cox,
who is in charge of artillery and train, and some fifteen miles from
here, that in case I do not gain their front and they advance on Tusca
loosa, to fall back before them, impeding their progress; to notify
Colonel Hardcastle, commanding post, to have everything in readiness
to meet them, and to tear up planks on the bridge and remove them,
nothing preventing. All appears bright, and I expect success.
Respectfully,
W. II. JACKSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Centerville, Ala., April 1, 1865 — 3 p. m.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Cavalry Corps, Mil. Div. of the Mississippi:
I have arrived at this place and found the bridge all right. There
was only a small squad of the enemy in tlie town. Can hear nothing of
General Croxton. Will move on toward Tuscaloosa in accordance with
your orders.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. M. McCOOK,
Brig. Gen., Comdg. First Div., Cav. Corps, Mil. Div. of the Miss.
P. S. — Will join you as soon as possible.
SPECIAL ORDERS, J HDQRS. 4TH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
V MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 42. ) Planter 'sville, Ala., April 1, 1865.
This command will move to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock in the fol
lowing order: First Brigade and battery, Second Brigade.
By order of Brevet Major-General Upton :
:JAMES w. LATTA.
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., April 1, 1865 — 10.30 a. m.
Brig. Gen. E. HATCH,
Eastport :
Be careful not to expose your camp to capture by detailing too
strongly from your command for expeditions. Use the utmost vigilance
in preserving the condition of the animals which will be sent you, and
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 175
be prepared to move as soon as you get a complete remount. You can
arrange, through Captain Carliug, with Major Chambliss for getting
your horses from Louisville; also with Captain Mordecai, chief of ord
nance, Department of the Cumberland, for supplying your command
with arms and equipments.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, April 1, 1865.
Col. H. G. GIBSON,
Knoxville, Tenn. :
The batteries ordered into the District of East Tennessee belong to
Fourth Division, Department of the Cumberland, and to be assigned
to the defense of the railroad between the Hiawassee and London, as
the commander of the district may select.
W. D. WmFPLE>
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Louisville, Ky., April 1, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE :
Orders have been issued to the colored artillery to be ready to move
when relieved. The Sixth Colored Cavalry is guarding the road from
Covington to Lexington; the Fifth is at Camp Nelson. These regi
ments are an important part of my force. I write by mail.
JOHN M. PALMER,
Major- General, Commanding.
STANFORD, April 1, 1865.
Brigadier-General HOBSON:
My command just in. The guerrillas who were near Harrodsburg
were chased by a squad of Lawson's men and two of them killed. I
will report by letter.
J. H. BRIDGEWATER,
Brevet Major.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 1, 1865.
Rear- Admiral H. K. THATCHER:
ADMIRAL : It is represented that light- draft steam-boats are able to
reach Battery Huger from Mobile by the routes indicated in pencil on
the accompanying map. The entire course of these boats cannot be
followed from the signal stations, either on the right or left, but it
appears to be certain that they can get into the Apalachee River with
out coming down the Blakely. Will you do me the favor to have them
watched, and if within reach of your guns stopped.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
176 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
WEST GULF SQUADRON, IT. S. FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE,
Off Blakely Bar, [April 1,] 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. OANBY,
Commanding Army and Division of West Mississippi:
GENERAL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your dis
patch of this day's date, accompanied by the chart representing in
pencil lines a means of communication from Mobile with Fort Tracy.
I will have it watched as you desire, and as the moon is on the increase
we hope to be able to see an approaching boat a long distance. It
appears to me that those now in Fort Alexis and adjacent works must
soon exhaust their ammunition and provisions, and if all relief is cut
oif from the city you must soon have them.
I am. general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. K. THATCHER,
Acting Rear-Admiral.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 1, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY :
The general desires that you inquire from the admiral if lie has any
100-pounder Parrotts with carriages that he would loan us for a few days.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
U. S. FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE,
April 1, 1865.
Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
In reply to your note of this day I am sorry to say that we have no
100-pounder Parrotts with carriages, except those mounted on pivot
slides on board one or two gun -boats, and those on board the iron-clad
Cincinnati. There are two or three of that caliber at New Orleans, but,
I believe, without carriages.
I am. very respectfully,
H. K. THATCHER,
Acting Rear- Admiral.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 1. 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. G. SAWTELLE,
Chief Quartermaster, Mil. Div. of West Miss., Fort Gaines, Ala. :
SIR: The commanding general desires that all tools that have been
called for and may be called for by Brigadier- General Bailey, command
ing Engineer Brigade, be furnished and forwarded with the least possi
ble delay. He reports to the chief engineer :
The intrenching tools called for are not here. Every day for the last four days I
have sent to Fort Gaines for them, and although boats arrive every day, they have
not yet coine to hand. As soon as they do I shall forward them without delay.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 1, 1865.
Brigadier-General TOTTEN,
Starve1 s Landing :
The general would like you to come up at once. He wants to see you
very much. Bringing cigars into camp is strictly prohibited.
G. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
April 1, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel CHRISTENSEN :
The Iberville is coming in with another 30-pounder Parrott battery.
This is the last of the siege batteries. Shall I send it forward as soon
as landed, and where? I shall come to the front as soon as I can get
a horse and a wagon for transportation of my baggage, &c.
J. TOTTEN,
Brigadier -General and Chief of Artillery and Ordnance.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 1, 1865.
Brigadier- General TOTTEN :
Please see my telegram of this morning to General Bailey giving
directions about the distribution of the 30-pounders. Golonel Hays
has sent horse and wagon as requested.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April lj 1865.
Brigadier-General TOTTEN,
Starless Wharf:
General Canby asks how many of the 10-inch mortars have arrived?
Colonel Hays will be instructed to send wagons, &c.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
April 1, 1865.
Colonel CHRISTENSEN,
Assistan t Adjutant- General :
Eight 10 inch mortars, with 800 rounds of ammunition, are being
unloaded from Mustang. Please tell me before I come forward what
kind of ammunition, if yon know of any, is wanted in front. Answer.
J. TOTTEN,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Artillery and Ordnance.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 1, 1865.
Brigadier-General TOTTEN, Starless Landing:
Generals Smith and Granger will report to you direct what kinds and
quantities of ammunition they want.
0. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 1, 1865 — 6 p. m.
Capt. J. 0. PALFREY,
Inspector- General and Chief Engineer, Hdqrs. 13th Army Corps:
Have you any data, or do you remember in connection with the arma
ment of the forts within the Department of the Gulf, where there are
any 100-pounder or 200-pounder rifled Parrott guns ? Please inform me,
if you can, where these gnus may be found, and how many there are of
each caliber mentioned.
JAMES TOTTED,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Artillery and Ordnance.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 1, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
Please report what transports, troops, or supplies, if any, have arrived
during the night. The commanding general desires similar reports
early every morning while we are stationed here.
0. T. OHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST-MARSHAL- GENERAL,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 1, 1865.
Second Lieut. E. M. BURDICK,
Provost-Marshal, Engineer Brigade, near Starlce's Wharf:
It is reported that citizens are roving about the landing and vicinity.
Let this be stopped. They must remain at home or be sent to Fort
Gaines as refugees. Establish guards to prevent citizens and other
unauthorized persons from landing or going on board vessels without
authority. Send out patrols, particularly at night, to arrest stragglers
and have them properly punished.
GEO. L. ANDEEWS,
Brigadier- General of Volunteers and Provost-Marshal- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE PROVOST-MARSHAL-GENERAL,
Camp near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 1, 1865 — 12.45 p. m.
Second Lieut. E. M. BURDICK,
Provost- Marshal, Engineer Brigade, Starts Wharf:
Destitute persons requiring assistance must, as a rule, be sent to Fort
Gaines. In cases where suffering would result from sending them to
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Fort Gaines they may be supplied at the picket-Hue, but must not be
allowed to coine inside. They can communicate with you in writing
without coining inside, and you can go or send and investigate. Dis
loyal persons should only receive such aid as is absolutely necessary to
enable them to go to their friends beyond our lines.
GEO. L. ANDREWS,
Brigadier -General of Volunteers and Provost- Marshal- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
New Orleans , La.7 April 1, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL: I have the honor to submit to your consideration the fol
lowing report of information received at this office this 1st day of April,
1805 : Mrs. Whitley, a spy in the employ of this office, who was in Jack
son, Miss., and between that point and Yicksburg from March 9 to
March 28, 1865, reports that she detected a Doctor Hardenstein and
some other parties in smuggling arms, boots, shoes, and other contra
band goods marked as something else, through the lines at Vicksburg,
under permits granted by General M. L. Smith, commanding post.
The rebel troops on the Big Black depended on this source for sup
plies. Under the guise of a trader, Doctor Hardenstein was also acting
the spy for the Confederates, being thoroughly in their confidence, as
shown by copies of letters secured by Mrs. Whitley from him to par
ties in the rebel lines, and by her obtaining passes from them at his
request. He supposed her to be a rebel. These facts were reported by
Mrs. Whitley to General Dana. The crossings of the Big Black are
closely guarded by rebel pickets, but there are no other troops in the
vicinity. The remnant of Boss' Texas brigade is still in Mississippi,
and was on the march, probably to join Forrest. General Wirt Adams
was at West Point with his brigade. Forrest's headquarters were still
at Macon. He has no intention of moving in the direction of Mobile,
as the rebels think it must soon .fall. They believe the U. S. forces
will attempt its capture by marching on Selma at once, thus cutting
off their communications. Grierson is expected to co-operate with
General Can by with a raiding force from Tennessee. This is the force
Forrest is to operate against. Confederate officers stated that Forrest's
whole force in Mississippi does not exceed 9,000 men. There were very
few soldiers in Jackson on the 26th, and Mrs. Whitley did not hear of
any complete regiment there. There was no artillery. Col. A. Mac-
farlane was in command of the post. General Hodge has the head
quarters of the district there. The force at Meridian is very small.
The launches reported in the Yazoo Eiver were said to be for the trans
portation of cotton. The rebels are well informed of the number of
troops in Yicksburg, stating accurately the number of regiments and
batteries in the city and the number within supporting distance. They
are watching for an opportunity to make a raid into the place, such as
Forrest made into Memphis. Extracts from the Amite Wanderer,
March 30, state that the Montgomery papers are informed by a mem
ber of Congress just from Kichmond that the commander-in-chief has
ordered Kirby Smith to move with his whole army into Missouri.
Montgomery, March, 27. — The enemy on the railroad below moved down the road
after the capture and destruction of train below Greenville. Force estimated at
180 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
2,500, mostly infantry. Kailroad little injured, as far as ascertained. Forces are
rapidly accumulating for defense and all alarm subsided. Report of the capture of
Clanton's command between Pollard and Peusacola unfounded.
Mobile, March %7. — Our (rebel) troops in line of intreuehinents reaching from Span-
ish Fort to Blakely. The works are strong. Fighting reported at Spanish Fort,
with the fleet taking part.
Kebel General Gibson drove in our skirmish line the morning of the
27th. General Newton gives the- following estimate of the enemy's
strength in the place named, under date of March 24, 1865: 800 cavalry
at Fort Clinch, Withlacoochee River, Fla. ; 500 cavalry at Clay Land
ing, Suwannee River, and vicinity; 1,700 (half cavalry, half infantry)
and 6 guns at Lake City, Fla.; 2,000 around Saint Mark's, Fla,; 3,000
at Tallahassee and along the railroad; 8,000 total. Two cauips of
instruction for colored troops h-ive been established at Tallahassee and
Andersoriville. In these camps are supposed to be 2,500. The increase
over former estimates of forces at these points is attributed to the
recent raid to Saint Mark's and the concentration of the small parties
dispersed through Southern Georgia.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. M. JACKSON,
Major, Tenth U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery.
(In absence of Capt. S. M. Eaton, chief signal officer. Military
Division of West Mississippi.)
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 21. ) Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 1, 1865.
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2. The commanding officer Thirtieth Missouri Infantry, in charge of
the pontoon bridge over Fish River at Dannelly's Mills, will cause it to
be taken up and towed to Starke's Wharf, on Mobile Bay. All the men
under his command belonging to his own regiment or to other organi
zations will also proceed by the same opportunity to Starke's Wharf and
thence join their respective commands. Care will be taken that no
Government property of any kind is left at Dannelly's Mills.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 3. ) Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 1, 1865.
1. The Thirty-fifth Wisconsin and Seventh Vermont Volunteers are
designated temporarily for engineer duty. Reports and returns will
be made as usual, but all orders regarding movements or operations
will be given from these headquarters through Capt. J. C. Palfrey,
chief engineer.
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By order of Major-General Granger:
F. W. EMERY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 1, 1865.
Lieutenant- Colonel CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Army and Division of West Mississippi :
Major Blackmail returned at 3.30 this p. in., having been ten miles
up the road toward Bay Minette Station, bnt has heard nothing of
General Steele. The guide, McGill, thinks he must come by Bay
Minette Station, and that he has been detained by the difficult and
circuitous road from Stockton to that point. Lieutenant-Colonel Thorn-
burgh left here at 4 p. m. to go to Bay Minette Station; thence to Gen
eral Steele. He promises to send me a courier to-night. Lieutenant
Knowles, of the scouts, is here, and I will detain him till I get some
reliable information of General Steele's command. I send Major Black-
man's command to you for forage, and hope that he may be able to
return t.o me early to-morrow. If the major-general commanding the
army deems it advisable, I can unload my train here in camp and send
it back for another load of supplies.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES C. VEATCH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
[Indorsement.]
HEADQUARTERS, &c.,
April 2, 1865 — 7 a. m.
We have been waiting in vain up to this moment for Major Black-
man's command. Have held forage in readiness for him and keep one
of General Garrard's regiments advanced four miles on the road to
Holyoke for the further security of your train. Please notify us imme
diately by the bearer of the reason of Major Blackman's non-arrival.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April J, 1865.
Brig. Gen. JAMES C. VEATCH,
Comdg. First Division, Thirteenth Army Corps, llolyoke, Ala. :
SIR : I am directed by the major-general commanding to acknowledge
the receipt of your communication of this morning and to request, if
General Steele has not communicated with you on the receipt of this,
that you will send the cavalry through until they meet him, and instruct
the commanding officer to report to these headquarters as soon as lie
has ascertained where General Steele is.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 1, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. C. VEATCH,
Comdg. First Division, Thirteenth Army Corps, Holyoke, Ala.:
GENERAL : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your com
munication of this afternoon. Major Blackman's cavalry will start
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from here at daylight to-morrow. Unless you are certain that General
Steele will be at Holyoke to-morrow (Sunday) night, you can act upon
your suggestion of unloading your train and sending it back for another
load of supplies. Major Blackman's cavalry can act as escort. Ko
infantry need be sent with it. General Garrard will be ordered to
advance a regiment three or four miles on the road leading to Holyoke.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 1, 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
The enemy have opened a light battery from a point across Bayou
Minette. I have two light guns at the bridge, and will try to find them
as soon as the fog and smoke clears away.
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 1, 1865.
Major- General OANBY :
I have two guns — the Whitworth and one 30-pounder — covering the
batteries across Minette Bay. I believe the enemy have withdrawn
from the position. Everything is very quiet at Fort Huger. A few
shots were fired from a gun-boat stationed above Fort Tracy this even
ing. Not replied to, as it was beyond my range.
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
[April 1, 1865.}
Maj. Gen. P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff:
My reconnaissance to Forts Huger and Tracy has just returned, and
reports that both forts are still occupied by the enemy, whose picket-
boats they were hailed by. They attained the narrow sand-spit east
from Fort Huger, and separated from it only by Blakely River, and
could distinguish the sentinels on the fortification.
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 1, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps:
General Veatch is still at Holyoke waiting for General Steele. He
will unload his train to-morrow morning and send it back for fresh
supplies under escort of a small cavalry force. For safety sake, the
commanding general desires that General Garrard be instructed to
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advance one of his regiments to-morrow morning three or four miles on
the road to Holyoke, to remain there until the train has passed.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 1, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
The regiment will be ordered immediately.
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 1, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps :
I think Steele has shown his cavalry in the neighborhood of Blakely,
and the rebels were afraid of being cut off. I am satisfied that the
battery has been withdrawn, but it will be well to keep a bright look
out for it in the morning.
E. K. S. CANBY,
Major- General j Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 1, 1865.
Captain * Me ALESTER,
Chief Engineer:
A light battery opened on us this a. m. from the point spoken of last
night. A transport with troops made several attempts to re-enforce
the fort last night, but was driven back by the Parrotts.
C. J. ALLEN,
Acting Chief Engineer.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 1, 1865.
Lieut. Col. B. F. HAYS,
Commanding Siege Artillery:
(Care Headquarters Sixteenth Corps.)
General Totten is at Starke's Wharf, and requests that you will send
all your mortar wagons for the transportation of eight 10-inch mortars
just arrived; also one six-mule wagon to transport his baggage and
camp equipage, and asks that you will loan him a saddle-horse, his own
having broken down. Please report when these means of transporta
tion may be expected by General Totten.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Before /Spanish Fort, Ala., April 1, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. McARTHUR,
Commanding First Division:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs rne to inform you
that Captain Patton, of the Engineer Corps, under direction of Lieu
tenant Allen, chief engineer, Sixteenth Army Corps, will plant the
heavy siege guns in your front this morning. The general directs that
you detail 150 men, properly officered, to report with intrenching tools
to Captain Patton for such duty as he may direct.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. G. MEAD,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
[Indorsement.]
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, April 1, 1865.
Col. W. L. McMiLLEN,
Commanding First Brigade :
SIR: You will please furnish from your command a detail of 150
men, properly officered, to report with intrenching tools at these head
quarters as soon as possible.
By command of, &c. :
JAMES KILBOURNE,
Captain and Aide- de- Camp.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 1, 1865.
Col. G. M. L. JOHNSON,
Thirteenth Indiana Cavalry, Commanding Cavalry Brigade:
COLONEL : You will establish the camp of your brigade at Starke's
Landing, and will concentrate at that place as soon as possible all the
detachments that are now absent. The camp should be established at
least a mile in front (east) of the landing, leaving sufficient room on
your right for the remainder of General Knipe's division, and on your
left for the command of General Lucas (about 2,500 strong), which may
be expected this evening or to-morrow morning. You will cover the
front of your lines by pickets so far advanced as to give you timely
notice of the approach of any rebel force. In addition to this, you will
keep the country between the bay and Perdido River clear of all scout
ing or raiding parties of the enemy. I inclose a sketch of the country
between the Escambia and Mobile Bay and a military map of Alabama
and West Florida.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CHIEF QUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE,
DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., April 2, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Asst. Adjt. Gen. and Chief of Staff, Nashville, Term. :
GENERAL: I have the honor to report, for the information of the
major-general commanding, the following summary of the operations of
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the quartermaster's department for the month of March : (1) Early in
the month I called for a report of the surplus ambulances, wagons, har
ness, &c., in the department, in order to know what was available else
where and to order all unserviceable back here for repairs. I inclose
you a copy of my consolidated report for the department, the original
of which went forward to Brig. Gen. liobert Allen, chief quartermaster,
at Louisville, by his request, for transinittal to Washington March 21.
(2) About the same time I ordered my inspecting officer, Capt. M. D.
Wickershaui, assistant quartermaster, into East Tennessee to inspect
and report upon the condition of quartermasters' affairs in that region,
just previously added to this department. His report was received some
days ago, and the condition of affairs there seems in the main satisfac
tory, though calling for correction in some minor points, which have
already been attended to. A copy of his report will be sent to the Quar
termaster General within a day or two — as soon as the same can be
prepared. (3) During this month General Orders, No. 10, from your head
quarters, current series, opening IT. S. military railroads and transports
to private freight and travel to such limited extent as the public service
would justify, has gone into full operation. I deem the order a wise
one, and as the fruits of it have to report the earnings of the roads for
the current month at $46,067.28, which I consider as so much clear gain
to the Government. The earnings of the transports on the Cumberland
Elver for the same time foot up about $3.407.89. I inclose copy of
report of earnings of roads for the month of March, as also for month
of February, though the order was not then fully in force. (4) The great
flood here occurred early in the month, and though it seriously affected
our railroads, it did not materially interfere with the necessary workings
of the department. All the roads were more or less damaged, but the
quartermaster's department suffered no material loss anywhere, except
at Eastport, where the loss of public property is reported at between
20,000 and 30,000 sacks of grain and a few old wagons, ambulances, tents,
&c. Lieut. Col. A. J. Mackay, chief quartermaster of the army there in
charge, reports that the loss was unavoidable, but a board of survey has
been convened to adjudicate upon the facts. His report, as also a special
report of my own in the case, were forwarded to the Quartermaster-Gen
eral some days since. No loss worthy of mention occurred either here or
at Chattanooga or Knoxville. (5) Our supplies for the month have mostly
been ample, though for a few days we were short of shelter- tents, to meet
the unexpected demands of the twenty-two new regiments recently
ordered to this department. Since then, however, a full supply of tent-
age has come forward, and we are now getting in a large stock of every
thing to meet the demands of the summer. My clothing, camp and garri
son equipage officer, Captain Cox, is now at Cincinnati with heavy esti
mates on hand to hurry forward the bulk of what we shall need for the
summer, before navigation closes, and I apprehend that we shall soon
have abundance of all essential articles. Full supplies of clothing, £c.,
and current quartermaster's stores are already in store at Chattanooga
and Knoxville, as also of forage — 50,000 sacks at the former place and
35,000 at the latter — and with the railroads in good operation we shall be
able to cram both depots at any time. I need scarcely add that all sup-
Elies here, so far as quartermaster's department is concerned, are on a
irge scale, and I shall take care that they are kept up to a magnitude
sufficient to meet all the wants of the coming campaign. Our supply
of forage is especially good, though much that was received late in
February and early in March was of a very inferior character. It con
sisted largely of damaged corn, shelled and sacked before it was
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matured sufficiently for that purpose, or else exposed to the weather on
the banks of the Ohio until it became in the condition indicated. The
depots at Louisville and Cincinnati, from which it was forwarded, were
promptly notified of the condition of this grain. Boards of survey
and special inspectors have acted on it, and upon whomsoever else the
responsibility for its loss may fall, it cannot upon my forage officer here,
Capt. George B. Hibbard, assistant quartermaster. We have had to
unsack and ventilate and reclean and work the grain over, day after
day, and though by this means we have succeeded in saving a large
portion of it, there will yet be a loss to the Government of some 7,000
sacks, which, after due inspection and condemnation,! have ordered sold
at public auction as provided by the regulations. General Allen, at
Louisville, has had an officer investigating the facts in the case, and I
have no doubt he will have the matter adjusted as equitably as maybe.
One thing is certain, if extraordinary steps had not been taken to
unsack and work this grain over a large amount would have been lost;
as it is the loss is trifling compared with the amount on hand — 350,000
sacks at this date.. The grain now coming forward is of good quality.
(6) In the matter of animals, early in the month I called on Louisville
for 1,500 artillery horses and 4,000 mules, believing that this number,
in addition to what I expected to purchase here — about perhaps 500
horses and 1,000 mules — would be sufficient for the current wants of the
department. I requested that this number be furnished me by the 1st
or 5th of April at the furthest, and even then I would have no time to
spare in forwarding them to the front. Up to date I have received
from all sources during the month 1,400 artillery horses and 4,000 mules,
including my own purchases here, of which I have to-day on hand about
1,000 artillery horses and 2,000 mules. The balance 1 have pushed for
ward to Chattanooga and Knoxville as rapidly as possible, except what
was required for current use and issue here. Of those now on hand
1,000 mules would have gone forward this morning and another
1,000 to-morrow; but as yet I am unable to procure the necessary
details for guards, as already reported to you this day. Hereafter
I shall take steps to organize an armed guard of my own, and
thus render the department independent of such details. After
equipping the army 1 shall endeavor to keep a surplus on hand for
the summer, of about 500 artillery horses and say about 2,000 mules,
which I suppose will prove sufficient for the exigencies of the cam
paign, unless there is an increase of our effective force in the field,
when my estimates will be increased proportionably. (7) Our railroads,
I am happy to report, have all again been restored to full working con
dition, both to the front and rear, and the line in East Tennessee is
being pushed ahead, even in advance of the infantry there. They have
proved invaluable in the recent transfer of the Fourth Army Corps —
troops, artillery, equipage, animals, wagons complete — from Huntsville,
Ala., to East Tennessee, some 200 miles. The whole transfer, though
somewhat tardy as I thought at the time, yet occupied only about
twenty days, and would not have occupied one-half of that time, had
it not been for the want of side-track, water-tanks, wood, &c., on the
line of Chattanooga and Knoxville road. This want is now being sup
plied by a construction corps of some 2,000 men at work in that region
and will soon be wholly obviated. (8) In accordance with your instruc
tions, I have again established the post at Johnsonville, but putting up
only such slight store-houses as may be actually required there. I have
also made arrangements to raise the wrecks of the transports, barges,
&c., destroyed there last fall, and expect by raising them to recover a
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 187
large portion of the public property then lost. A fuller report on this
point will be rendered you when wrecking operations there are com
pleted. (9) During this month I have also made a general tour of the
department, visiting Eastport, Knoxville, and Memphis with you in
succession, and from such observation as I was able to make, I deem all
of those points well prepared for the operations of the summer. In
accordance with your instructions I have ordered quarters for officers
in transit through Nashville, to be attached to the transfer barracks,
and also hospital for accommodation of 1,000 patients to be erected
across the Cumberland at Edgefield. I might give you much more by
way of detail, but I regard the above as comprising the general scope
of the department for the past month, and therefore have only to add,
in conclusion, that I regard the quartermaster's department here as
fully prepared to meet all ordinary contingencies of the coming sum
mer, and it will try to meet the extraordinary ones from time to time as
they arise.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. L. DONALDSON,
Bvt. Brig. Gen. and Chief Quarter mastery Dept. of the Cumberland.
ELEVEN MILES FROM SELMA, April 2, 1865.
[Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General : ]
MAJOR: There is nothing in the front as yet. The force all passed
down last night, with the exception of thirty or forty, which went down
a little after daylight.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. H. KNEELAND,
Captain and Provost- Marshal.
APRIL 2, 1865—2 p. m.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT:
MAJOR: The enemy have moved to the front of General Long.
Have thrown a heavy line of skirmishers in front of the works. Col
onel Minty will engage them in a few minutes, and I think with success,
as there is but a small force to be seen and all cavalry.
I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. H. KNEELAND.
Captain and Provost-Marshal.
NEAR CENTERVILLE, April 2, 1865.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Cavalry Corps:
Marched to Scottsville yesterday. Croxton had been driven away
by them in the direction of Elyton. La Grange attacked them this
morning at dawn to develop their strength. Their force was heavier
than mine, and position strong. I shall probably strike the Selma
road near Plantersville.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General, Comm amliny.
188 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS, GAVALRY CORPS, MIL, Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Selma, Ala., April 2, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. M. McCooK,
Commanding First Division, Cavalry Corps :
GENERAL: I take great pleasure in informing you of the capture of
Selina. General Wilson directs that you cover our trains with your
division and march to this place as rapidly as possible. We have all
the guns and many prisoners.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SECOND DIVISION CAVALRY,
Near Selma, Ala., April 2, 1865.
[Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General :]
MAJOR: The only chance I see to take this place is to mass the
greater portion of both divisions, leaving a thin skirmish line where
the division was posted that masses on the other. This side is, I think,
the best to make the assault on, and I am willing to lead with my
division if they are both concentrated, but I think it too heavy a job
for one division by itself.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ELI LONG,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Selma, Ala., April 2, 1865.
Brig. Gen. ELI LONG,
Commanding Second Division:
GENERAL: Send a large battalion early to-morrow morning toward
Centerville to communicate, if possible, with General McCook, com
manding First Division. The battalion will push on until it communi
cates with the First Division.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
$elma, Ala., April ,:?, 1865.
Brevet Major-General UPTON,
Commanding Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL: Please send your First Brigade early in the morning on
the Centerville road as far up as will cover the roads running east from
Marion. Chalmers is doubtless in that quarter yet, and should be
broken up. Keep me fully advised of what you learn. I would like to
have you leave General Winslow here if you can do so, but you may
exercise your own discretion. Use your two brigades to find out where
the enemy is and prevent his crossing in the direction of Montgomery
till we get ready to start.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major-General, Commanding.
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HEADQUARTERS SIXTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Pulaski, Tenn., April 2, 1865.
Col. E. W. SMITH, Comdg. Sixteenth Illinois Cavalry:
General Johnson directs that you collect your men as promptly as
possible and move by a circuit through Mount Pleasant and Campbells-
ville to this place, making easy marches and looking after bushwhack
ers as far as you can without detaching too many men.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. T. WELLS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
No. 75. ) Knoxville, Term., April 2, 1865.
I. The following regiments and batteries recently transferred to this
district are assigned to the Fourth Division, Department of the Cum
berland, and Avill be assigned to brigades by orders from the head
quarters of the division: Battery K, First Michigan Light Artillery;
Tenth Ohio Battery Light Artillery; Second Minnesota Battery Light
Artillery; Battery D, First Tennessee Light Artillery; Company C,
First Wisconsin Heavy Artillery ; Tenth Tennessee Infantry; Fortieth
U. S. Colored Infantry.
II. Company C, First Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, will take post at
Mouse Creek, the Tenth Ohio Battery at Sweet Water, and the Second
Minnesota Battery at Philadelphia.
III. Company D, Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, will proceed to its
former post at London, upon being relieved at its several stations by
the battery before mentioned.
IV. The commanders of the Tenth Ohio and Second Minnesota Bat
teries will make requisitions upon the ordnauce department for such
muskets and acccuterments as may be necessary to make a proper
defense of the post and protect the railroad.
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By command of Major-General Stoneman :
H. G. GIBSON,
Colonel /Second Ohio Heavy Artillery and Actf/. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
GREENE VILLE, EAST TENN., April 2, 1865.
(Eeceived 12 midnight.)
Major SINCLAIR:
Eebels within two miles of town. Can I have a company of cavalry
patrols 1
BATES,
Colonel, Commanding Post at Greenei'iilc.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 2, 186$.
Maj. Gen. P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff, Army and Division of West Mississippi:
GENERAL: The signal officer reports that four transports loaded
with troops crossed from Mobile to Blakely this morning. The firing
in the direction of Blakely is reported to have ceased.
E. E. S. CAKBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
190 KY., 8. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA,, & W. FLA.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 92. J Neiv Orleans, La., April 2, 1865.
1. Brig. Gen. E. B. Brown, U. S. Volunteers, will report to the head
quarters Army and Division of West Mississippi in the field for orders-
2. Brig. Gen. J. K. West, U. S. Volunteers, will report to Bvt. Maj.
Gen. B. II. Grierson, commanding the cavalry of this division, for
assignment to duty.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. B. S. Canby:
C. H. DYER,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ) HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 22. ) Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 2, 1865.
1. The major-general commanding Department of the Gulf will
immediately upon the receipt of this order cause two 100-pounder
rilled Parrott guns, with implements and equipments complete, with
out carriages, to be sent to Mobile Bay from either Fort Saint Philip or
Fort Jackson. There will be sent along with these guns 1,600 com
plete rounds of assorted ammunition; that is, 800 rounds of solid shot,
short and long, and 800 rounds of shell, short and long. Capt. J. W.
Todd, chief of ordnance, Department of the Gulf, will in person super
intend the shipment of the above ordnance and ordnance stores, and
see that everything required is forwarded in good order and fully pre
pared for immediate siege service. The above ordnance and ordnance
stores will be invoiced to Capt. William S. Beebe, ordnance corps and
expedition ordnance officer, Mobile Bay. The quartermaster's depart
ment will furnish the necessary transportation with utmost dispatch.
2. The commanding officer at Ship Island will immediately on receipt
of this order cause two 100-pounder rifled Parrott guns, with imple
ments and equipments complete, without carriages, to be sent to Mobile
Bay. There will be sent along with these guns 400 .complete rounds
assorted ammunition; that is, 200 rounds solid shot, short and long,
and 200 rounds shell, short and long. The commanding officer of Ship
Island will, in addition to his own careful supervision of the selection
and shipment of these stores, detail the most experienced artillery and
ordnance officer of his command to attend in person to the inspection
and boarding of the stores. The chief quartermaster of Military
Division of West Mississippi will furnish a steamer suitable for carry
ing these stores and send her to Ship Island immediately. The above
ordnance and ordnance stores will be invoiced to Capt. William S.
Beebe, ordnance corps and expedition ordnance officer, Mobile Bay.
3. [The commanding officer] Battery G, First Indiana Heavy Artil
lery, now at Morganza, La., will immediately on receipt of this order
proceed to this point with his four 30-pounder Parrott guns, implements,
equipments, harness, transportation, &c., complete. The chief of ord
nance, Department of the Gulf, will provide 300 rounds per gun of
assorted ammunition for this battery and send it forward by same trans
portation that brings the battery. The quartermaster's department
will furnish the necessary transportation, and the major-general com
manding Department of the Gulf will see to the proper execution of
this order.
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4. The major-general commanding the Department of the Gulf will
cause his chief of ordnance to forward to this point with the least possible
delay one four-gnu battery of 30-pounder Parrotts, with carriages, har
ness, implements, tools, &c., complete, together with 300 rounds per
gun of assorted ammunition for siege purposes. The battery will be
provided also with battery wagon and forge complete.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. K. S. Canby:
0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- Genera I.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 2, 1865.
Brigadier-General BAILEY:
Your various dispatches received. The general is very much grati
fied at everything working so promptly and smoothly, thanks to your
indefatigable efforts. I am directed to inquire if you have the means
of sending us a good four-oar row-boat capable of holding six or eight
persons. If so, please send it at once. Generals Smith and Granger
have been instructed when sending for supplies also to send sufficient
men to load the wagons.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April £, 1865.
Brigadier-General BAILEY:
Will you please send word to the admiral and ask him if it will be
convenient for him to meet General Oanby at your headquarters at 8
o'clock to-morrow morning. Have you been able to find out what
route Captain Thompson, Veatch's commissary, took ? We have moved
Veatch's division, and want to instruct Captain Thompson accordingly,
if he should not have taken the road which passes our headquarters.
C. T. CHRISTENSE^,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 2, 1865.
Maj. Gen. G. GRANGER:
Detail fifty men under good officers to report as soon as possible to
General Bailey, to guard 300 rebel prisoners of war hence to Ship
Island. The prisoners are expected here every moment, and will be
sent to Starke's Wharf in charge of a squadron of cavalry. Steele is
investing Blakely.
By order of Major-General Canby:
C. T. CHRISTEKSEK,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
192 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 2, 1805.
Brig. Gen. JAMES TOTTEN, U. S. Army,
Chief of Artillery r, Army and Division of West Mississippi:
GENERAL: I have been informed by Captain McAlester, chief engi
neer, Military Division of West Mississippi, that eight 30-pounder Par-
rott guns and four 10-inch siege mortars would be sent to the Thirteenth
Army Corps for use against Spanish Fort. As the four 30-pounder
Parrott guns and 10-inch siege mortars have arrived, I respectfully
request that the remainder may be forwarded to morrow, and that I
may be informed when to expect them. At least the number assigned
is indispensable to overcome the heavy guns opposite the front of this
corps.
With great respect, your obedient servant,
G. GRANGER,
Major- General, Commanding.
[APRIL 2, 1805.]
Capt. J. C. PALFREY,
Chief Engineer, 13th Army Corps, General Granger's Hdqrs. :
Can you not give another branch to Mack's 20-pounder Parrott bat
tery, so as to give an enfilading and reverse fire from it upon the ene
my's line north of the ravine? Twelve rifled guns at least from Gran
ger's front should be capable of giving such a fire.
M. D. McALESTEE,
Captain and Chief Engineer.
[APRIL 2, 1805.]
Capt. J. C. PALFREY,
General Granger's Headquarters:
Any arrangement giving the requisite amount of rined-gun fire upon
the reverse and enfilade views of the enemy's line north of the ravine —
say twelve guns, as before stated. If the batteries or some of them
can be so constructed as to use the guns both directly against your
immediate front and get the enfilade and reverse fire referred to, it will
be desirable.
M. D. McALESTER,
Captain and Chief Engineer.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Before Spanish Eort, April 2, 1865.
General JAMES C. YEATCH,
Commanding First Division, Thirteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL : If you should see proper to move with the whole or a
portion of your command toward the approaching column of General
Steele, you will please to send immediate notice to General Garrard,
near Sibley's Mills, in order to replace your troops at Holyoke by some
of his command. General Garrard will make a demonstration against
the enemy's lines in his front. Heavy firing was heard this morning in
the direction of Blakely.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. JOS. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 2, 1865.
Brig. Gen. JAMES 0. YEATCH,
Commanding First Division, Thirteenth Army Corps:
SIR: The major-general commanding has directed the supply wagons
to return at once, in order that you may load them up and send them to
General Steele as soon as you know with certainty which road to select.
Fifteen thousand rations of subsistence and 5,000 half rations of forage
will be sent out to you in course of the afternoon. If they should not
arrive in time, you will draw subsistence and forage for to-night for
your own and the cavalry commands from the supplies intended for
General Steele.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 2, 1865.
Brigadier-General VEATCH,
Commanding First Division, Thirteenth Army Corps:
SIR: Tour dispatch dated 3 p. m., inclosing communication of Major -
General Steele,* received. The commanding general desires that you
move down the Pensacola road to Origen Sibley's and remain there
for to-night, placing yourself in communication with General Steele.
Further instructions will be sent you to-night or to-morrow morning.
Captain Thompson, your commissary of subsistence, will join you at O.
Sibley's with three days' supplies.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. U. S. FORCES OPERATING FROM PENSACOLA BAY,
Camp before Blakely, Ala., April 2, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. C. YEATCH,
Commanding First Division, Thirteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL : I would be glad if you will send the supplies which you
have for my command by the train on which they are now loaded. I
wish to send my empty train through to the base of supplies on the
bay. I will unload your train and send it back immediately. From
present appearances I have only men enough to complete the invest
ment of Blakely as far as the Peusacola road. If you are authorized
to do so, I would like to have you move your command up that road to
complete the investment on the left of it, which is now clear to the
enemy's batteries. I think their works are assailable on the left, and
if the investment were complete I would assault them at once under
the cover of my batteries, t
* Probably next, post.
t In General Steele's handwriting, but not signed.
13 R R — VOL XLIX, PT II
194 KY., S. W VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Before Spanish Fort, April 2, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps :
GENERAL: By direction of the geueral-in-chief you will please have
one of your reserve brigades ordered to be ready to join at a moment's
notice General Garrard's troops at 0. Sibley's. Please acknowledge
receipt
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. JOS. OSTERFTAUS,
Chief of Staff.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 2, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH:
Please send the brigade which was ordered to be held in reserve this
morning up to General Garrard's line.
By order:
C. T. CHRISTE^SEN,
Lieutenant- Colon el and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 2, 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
Received dispatch ordering one brigade of reserves to join General
Garrard.
A. J. SMITH,
Major -General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 2, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH:
Do not send the brigade in relation to which I telegraphed a few
minutes ago until we hear further from General Steele.
By order :
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 2, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps:
SIR: General Steele reports that the enemy at Blakely was strongly
re-enforced yesterday, and would probably attack him in the morning.
General Veatch, now at Origen Sibley's, and General Garrard have both
been instructed to support him in case of necessity. It will be essen
tial to have the bridge across Bay Minette laid down at once to co oper
ate promptly with General Steele. You will, therefore, please to give
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the necessary orders for its construction. If it should be tinder fire
from the enemy's forts, we can change the location hereafter.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. It. S. Canby:
0. T. CHEISTENSE^,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
P. S. — I have called your telegraph operator, in vain, for the last
half hour. Please have some one Avith him in the office to wake him at
night when he is wanted.
C.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Spanish Fort, April 2, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. McARTHUR,
Commanding First Division, Sixteenth Army Corps :
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you cause
your First Brigade to be in readiness to join General Garrard's division
at a moment's notice.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant.
J. HOUGH,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 2, 1865.
Colonel MARSHALL,
Comdg. Third Brig., First Div., Sixteenth Army Corps:
COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs me to say that if
you are ready you will please advance your rifle-pits to-night and con
nect them with the rifle-pits on your right and left. Artillery fire
to-night, regular, but not frequent, will enable you to obtain advan
tages. In reply to this please state the condition of your line.
Kespectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMERY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CAMP BEFORE BLAKELY, [April 2,] 1865 — 0.50 p. m.
Brig. Gen. T. J. LUCAS,
Commanding Cavalry :
GENERAL : The rebels have been largely re-enforced to-day, and I
suspect they will make a sortie at daybreak to-morrow. If the infantry
of General Garrard or that of Yeatch does not arrive sometime
to-night, I wish you would come with your command, or send part of
it, to support us at the time mentioned. It Avill not be necessary for
you to stay but a short time.
Yery respectfully, general, your obedient servant,
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
SIGNAL STATION, April 2, 1865.
Captain LACEY:
I have discovered the position of the gun-boat and can, if necessary,
direct the fire upon the same. I can also see the positions of three of
196 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
their guns. There are three other boats lying off Blakely, but out of
range of any guns that we have. The steamer Natchez and another
large steamer just passed down toward Mobile. I can see the city, some
seven or eight large steamers, and a quantity of railroad stock. I have
a full view of the river from Mobile to Blakely and a long distance above
the latter place. I have not yet succeeded in opening communication
with General Canby, being compelled to obey orders which I have
received.
RICHARD P. STRONG,
First Lieutenant and Signal Officer, U. S. Army.
SIGNAL STATION, April 2, 1865.
Captain LACEY:
A large gun-boat (side- wheel) with one smoke stack is now passing
up the river toward Blakely, but not within range of our guns.
Respectfully, &c.,
RICHARD P. STRONG,
First Lieutenant and Signal Officer, U. S. Army.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 2, 1865.
Col. G. M. L. JOHNSON,
Commanding Cavalry Brigade:
(Care Brigadier-General Bailey.)
Send one strong squadron of cavalry up here immediately.
By order of Major-General Canby :
C. T. CIIRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. SECOND BRIGADE, FIRST CAVALRY DIVISION,
ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Starke's Landing, Ala., April 2, 1865.
Captain WOODWARD,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Cav. Command, Army and Div. of West Miss. :
CAPTAIN: Presuming that General Knipe has left New Orleans, I
write you direct. I arrived at Navy Cove March 29. Was delayed
forty-eight hours in consequence of a severe gale. Found the portion
of the command that had been concentrated at that point had marched
on that day for the front. I transshipped to the steamer Lawrence
and after two more days of delay (gale), proceeded to this point. On
my arrival here found my command encamped on the extreme right,
eight miles from the landing (depot of supplies), and no transportation
at their disposal except pack-mules. I made application to General
Canby and succeeded in having my camp moved to this point, about
one mile from the depot. We stand very much in need of wagons.
Not one of the twelve I obtained from the First Brigade has reported,
notwithstanding I had the assurance of the division quartermaster that
they should be forwarded on the first steamer obtained after my depar
ture. I have three detachments of troops yet back, and am not satis
factorily informed of their whereabouts. I have heard nothing from
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the two companies of Fourth Tennessee embarked on steamer Warrior
March 20. Detachment Tenth Indiana, shipped 011 Hamilton March
24, not yet arrived; last heard from was lying to at Bound Island.
Also detachment that was lightered off steamer Saint Charles, at Ship
Island (she having been aground). A full statement of the above has
been forwarded to Colonel Christen sen, with the request that he refer
the matter to Colonel Sawtelle, chief quartermaster, for his information.
I reported to General Canby, and delivered the message you intrusted,
relative to the cavalry at Memphis not having reported. He asked if
you had furnished an equivalent for them, which question I could not
answer. Two hundred and seventy men of the Twelfth Indiana Cavalry
have arrived here. That is all of the First Brigade that have come.
The duty required of my command is quite heavy. I have just received
orders to establish a line of couriers to Perdido River, to connect with
District of West Florida. Have lost a few horses by torpedoes. Col
onel Lucas met and defeated General Clanton'scommand, taking General
Clanton and several of his officers and men prisoners. Very handsome
affair. There is no long forage here. The ration of short forage has
been ten pounds. It is increased to-day to twelve pounds. Hope to
see you here soon.
I am, captain, your obedient servant,
G. M. L. JOHNSON,
Colonel Thirteenth Indiana Cavalry, Comdg. Second Brigade, &c.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 2, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
Please send the following dispatch by the earliest opportunity:
Brig. Gen. A. ASBOTH,
Commanding District of West Florida:
(Care of Lieut. Col. C. G. Sawtelle, Fort Gaines.)
Please send to Mobile Bay, to he reported to Colonel Sawtelle at Fort Gaines, but
without being discharged until so ordered, the following ordnance and ordnance
stores: From Fort Pickens, one 10-inch siege mortar; from Barrancas, fourteen 8-inch
siege howitzers, two 30-pounder and six 20-pounder Parrott rifles, with ammunition,
implements, and carriages complete. If all cannot be sent at once, send in the first
shipment four 8-iuch siege howitzers, two 30-pounder and two 20-pouuder Parrott
rifles, with ammunition, &c.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant-Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General.
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, April 3, 1865 — 10 a. m.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army:
The following telegram from the President, announcing the evacua
tion of Petersburg and probably of Richmond, has just been received
by this Department:
This morning General Grant reports Petersburg evacuated, and he is confident
Richmond also is. He is pushing forward to cut off if possible the retreating army.
A. LINCOLN.
198 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
10.45 A. M. — It appears from a dispatch of General Weitzel, just
received by this Department, that our forces under his command are
in Richmond, having taken it at 8.15 this morning.
E, M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 3, 1865 — 12 m. (Received 4.10 p. m.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON:
Your dispatch of 10 a. m. received. I have ordered a salute of 100
guns at all the principal points in this department in honor of the glori
ous and encouraging news. I have the pleasure also in reporting the
successful advance so far of the two cavalry expeditions under General
Wilson, from Eastport, Miss., and Major-General Stoneman, from Knox-
ville. Both commands completely surprise the enemy's force wherever
they go, and so far meet with but little opposition. The senate of the
State of Tennessee successfully organized this a. m. with the utmost
harmony. The house meets with some difficulty in the choice of
speaker, but the members conduct their contest in the most friendly
manner.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Majo r- Gen era I.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April <3, 1865. ( Received 5 p. m. 4th.)
Major-General HALLECK:
The regiment of colored artillery at Paducah has been relieved.
The Fifth and Sixth Colored Cavalry are guarding railroads, and
General Palmer says they are an important part of his force.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
SPECIAL EIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 87. ) Nashville, Tenn., April 5, 1865.
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XI. Col. William E. Merrill, First U. S. Veteran Volunteer Engi
neers, and chief engineer Department of the Cumberland, is hereby
relieved from the command of his regiment and will remove his office
to Nashville, Term. He will at the same time take charge of the topo
graphical engineer office, attached to these headquarters, relieving
Lieut. H. C. Whartoo, Corps of Engineers. Colonel Merrill will re
ceipt to Lieutenant Wharton for all property and money belonging to
the topographical engineer office, taking charge from the 1st day of
April, 1805. As chief engineer, Colonel Merrill will continue to con
trol the operations of all engineer troops, and of all commands assigned
for engineer duty, and will retain special control of promotions in and
assignments to duty of the First TJ. S. Veteran Volunteer Engineers.
By command of Major-General Thomas:
SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Lick Creels East Tenn., April 5, 1805.
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
Dispatch from General Tillson says lie will reacli his destination in
the mountain passes to-day. Has information that Early commands
instead of Echols. Early and Vaughn were at Bristol eight days ago.
A part of Early's force has come down the road from Lynchburg. The
rebels report a heavy force, but this is not believed. The rebels have
left about 400 active cavalry in East Tennessee, with orders to inter
rupt the railroad as often and badly as they can. Could a few of the
cavalry at Knoxville be mounted, they would be very useful to me. I
leave no bridge without guard.
I started an expedition to-day for Asheville, N. C. The railroad will
be pushed faster this week, as we have more tbrce.
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 3, 1865—2.30 p. m.
Major-General STANLEY,
Bull's Gap:
Keep yourself well informed of the movements of the enemy. lie
may possibly attempt to escape by way of East Tennessee; if so, I wish
to know of his movements at the earliest possible moment.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
LICK CREEK, April 3, 1805 — 3.30 p. m.
(Received 4 p. in.)
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS:
Your dispatch of this p. m. received. Wood's division will go to
Greeneville ; will advance well up toward Jonesborough. Kirk's brigade
started for Asheville. I will keep a sharp lookout up the valley.
D. S. STANLEY,
Maj or -General.
HEADQUARTERS EOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Lick Creek, East Tenn., April <?, 1865 — 1.15 a. m.
Colonel BATES,
Commanding Post, Greeneville:
^o cavalry here. Will see whether can get any from Knoxville.
By order of Major-General Stanley:
J. S. FULLERTOBT,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Lick Creek, East Tenn., April 3, 1865.
General KIMBALL,
Commanding First Division:
GENERAL: The general commanding directs me to say that he has
decided to send Colonel Kirby's brigade on a scout in the direction of
200 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & 0. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Asheville, N. 0. Have the command in readiness to start at 2 p. m.
to day. Ten days' rations and forage for the animals will be taken,
and only wagons enough to transport sneb. Send a regiment over to
this side of the railroad to take the place of (he Ninetieth Ohio, to
protect the road, furnish pickets, &c.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. S. FULLERTON,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Licit Creek, East Tenn., April o, 1865.
General ELLIOTT:
The general commanding directs that you move your command to
Blue Springs to-morrow morning, taking with you in your wagons
eight days' rations and forage, if you can carry that amount. Cam])
your command convenient to the railroad, so you can give Mr. Latiiner,
the superintendent of repairs, assistance in repairing the railroad. Set
your pioneers at work getting out ties and timber. Let them cut and
score; he (Mr. Latiiner) will do the hewing. As fast as the material is
ready haul it to the railroad. When the telegraph repairers get up
even with you furnish them teams to complete the line to Greenevilie.
I am, general, your obedient servant,
WM. H. SINCLAIR,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. SECOND Div., FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Bull's Gap7 East Tenn., April 5', 1865.
The division will be prepared to march to- morrow morning at 6 o'clock
on the Greenevilie road. Order of march will be designated hereafter.
By command of Brigadier-General Elliott:
J. E. JACOBS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
BuWs Gap, Tenn., April 3, 1865.
Col. JOSEPH CONRAD,
Commanding Third Brigade:
In accordance with instructions from corps headquarters the general
commanding directs that you will relieve all troops belonging to Gen
eral Wood's division who are doing guard or fatigue duty at Kogersville
Junction. You will either call yourself upon General Wood, or send
one of your regimental commanders to do so, and ascertain what they
are. This will be done at once, and as soon as you learn the number
of men required to carry out this order you will send them to Eogers-
ville Junction to relieve the troops of General Wood's division.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. E. JACOBS,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Lick Creek, East Tenn., April 3, 1865.
Major-General WOOD,
Commanding Third Division :
GENERAL: March your division to-morrow to Greeneville, taking
with you ten days7 rations for the command and as much forage as you
can carry, at least ten days'. Colonel Conrad will relieve your men on
duty at Roger sville Junction. When you arrive at Greene ville push
out your advance posts well toward Jonesborongh and by hired scouts
gain all information possible of the movements of the enemy. Send
the scouts into Virginia. Furnish all aid you can to hurry up the tele
graph line and the work on the railroad by putting your pioneers to
work getting out poles, ties, &c.
By order of Major-General Stanley :
J. S. FULLERTOX,
Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff.
ORDERS.] HDQRS. THIRD Div., FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
BuWs Gap, April 3, 1865.
This command will march to-morrow morning for Greeneville at 7
o'clock in the following order: Third Brigade, Second Brigade, First
Brigade. Trains will march in the same order as previously ordered.
Provost-marshals will inarch in rear of their brigades to keep up strag
glers. The pioneers of the advanced brigade must march in front to
repair the roads.
By command of Major-General Wood:
M. P. BESTOW,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
PLANTERSVILLE ROAD, April 3, 1865 — 11 a. m.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT:
I regard it as of so much importance for General Wilson to know that
Jackson is temporarily cut off from re-enforcing Forrest that I send
Major Bacon through to you. He can give you all necessary information.
M[cCOOK].
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Selma, Ala., April 3, 1865 — 10 p. m.
Brig. Gen. E. M. McCooK,
Commanding First Division:
GENERAL: Your dispatch by Major Bacon is just received. I feel a
little uneasy about Croxton and the train. You will therefore halt
your command at Plantersville until Croxton arrives, or until Upton's
division reaches you. I desire General Upton to take his own division
and yours, catch Forrest if possible, and at every cost bring in the
train as soon as possible. I shall send him full instructions to-night.
Hold your command in readiness to operate under his instructions.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
202 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Selma, April 3, 1865.
Major LATTA,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Fourth Division:
MAJOR : If you do not bear from General Upton before morning you
will direct General Alexander to move with his brigade to join him early
to-morrow morning. Direct General Alexander to tell General Upton
to take command of the First and Fourth Divisions and attack Forrest,
if he is in reach. General Upton will also look out for the safety of the
wagon train and push it forward to this place with the utmost rapidity.
Forrest may attempt to destroy the wagons, and they should be as well
covered as possible.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Selma, Ala., April 3, 1865 — 10 p. m.
Brevet Major-General UPTON,
Commanding Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL : I have just heard from McCook, who will encamp to-night
at Plantersville. He attacked Jackson, but thinking the force of rebels
too strong retired to the east side of the Cahawba, at Centerville, burned
the bridge, and marched in this direction. I feel a little anxiety about
Croxton and the train. You will therefore march with your division and
the remaining brigade of McCook's toward Centerville and Montevallo —
Elyton, if necessary. Get Croxton and the train to the east side of the
Cahawba, and then rejoin me at this place, unless an opportunity for
effectually scattering Forrest's remnant should present itself. Keep me
fully informed of your movements and the result attending them. Major
Bacon, who brought the dispatch from McCook, met Forrest near Plan
tersville about noon to-day. Doctor McGraw, of my staff, also conversed
with him at the hospital left there. When he saw Major Bacon's escort
he took off toward Marion. Look out for him.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J, H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Eastport, Miss., April 3, 1805.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
All trains of the Cavalry Corps are now parked at Eastport and are
generally in good condition. There are no wagons on the right bank of
the river. The men left by the First, Second, and Fourth Divisions are
organized into a provisional command and also encamped at Eastport.
Tbe steamer Carrie, ordnance boat, is also lying at Eastport. She is not
needed and is not subject to my orders. There are five or six quartermas
ters here subject to everybody's orders but my own. I could do much
better with one, and should like to control him. I can see no need of any
one aside from Capt. W. A. Warren, depot quartermaster. Little can
be done to arrest smuggling when full cargoes of goods are passing up
the river to Florence 5 probably not a package of these goods has been
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examined. Large quantities of these goods are sold to rebel soldiers,
if not nearly all. Many wagon trains of cotton are passing from Mis
sissippi to West Tennessee and Kentucky, to be sold as productions of
those States and avoid the Government tax of 25 per cent. If there is
a probability of making this a post of any prominence it would be well
to mount a few heavy guns; the enemy would believe the occupation
permanent, should that be the impression you wish to give. Some ot
tbe Illinois regiments in my command are receiving more recruits than
their organizations are entitled to. Can an order be issued transferring
the surplus men to regiments of other States'?
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
EDWARD HATCH,
Brigadier- General, U. 8. Volunteers.
HUNTSVILLE, April 3, 186o — 11.30 a. m.
General WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
Major POLK :
The following dispatch just received from Athens, 3d, to General Stanley. A
citizen handed me, this morning, the following, picked up 011 the Florence road,
three miles from here:
"MONTICELLO, ALA., March 30, 1865.
"Captain MCDONALD:
"Scout the country close and malse a faithful and ready report, as we design to
cross about Gouldsville [Guntersville?] very shortly on our way to Knoxvillo to join
Longstreet, who is now near that place with a very considerable force. Johnston
"ins whipped Sherman, and Grant ha
frightful loss. Wilson's raid has been beaten" by the combined forces of Forrest
has whipped Sherman, and Grant has been repulsed from before Richmond with
and Buford and nearly all taken prisoners, with the entire loss of their wagon train.
"Very respectfully,
"P. D. RODDEY,
" Brigadier- General."
The envelope was indorsed by Lieutenant-Colonel Curry, commanding at Danville.
F. S. LOVELL,
Colonel, Commanding.
E. S. GEANGEE,
Brigadier- General.
HUNTSVILLE, April 3, 1865 — 11.30 a. m.
General WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
Major POLK:
Following dispatch just received from Colonel Lovell:
tf ATHENS, 3d.
" Brigadier-General GRANGER:
"The dispatch of this morning was intended to be directed to yon. I hear of con
siderable numbers of Confederates scouting between hero and Elk River. I think
it not unlikely that Roddey's dispatch was intended [to fall] into my hands, and
that we may possibly expect an attack on the railroad in this direction. I will
endeavor to be prepared. ~
"F. S. LOVELL,
11 Colonel, Commanding"
I will leave in ten minutes for Athens, and will forward from that
post any information I receive. Don't now place any importance to
report referred to.
E. S. GEANGEE,
Brigadier- General.
204 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 3, 1865 — 3 p. m.
General R. S. GRANGER,
Huntsville :
Your dispatch in reference to Roddey's message received.
The following dispatch just received: "The operator at Pittsburg
reports General Lee captured." Fire a salute of 100 guns in honor of
the capture of Richmond.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
HUNTSVILLE, April 3, 1865 — 3.30 p. m.
Brigadier-General WHIPPLE :
Have seen the original order purporting to come from General
Roddey. I don't believe he wrote it, though a good counterfeit. Gun-
tersville is the point selected for crossing in die order. There is no
Confederate force now north or south of the river ; on this side not to
exceed 400, on the south not over 500. Those on this side are occupied
in stealing stock from the Northern planters and will break them up
if we have not soon a cavalry force to protect them. I am out on a tour
of inspection.
R. S. GRANGER,
Briyadie r- Genera I.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
No. 70. ) Knoxville, Tenn., April 3, 1865.
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IV. Capt. William Thompson, Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, will
direct all the cavalry, now mounted and ready for the field at the camp
under his charge, to proceed immediately to the front and report to
Brigadier-General Tillson, wherever he may be. Upon reaching Bull's
Gap the cavalry will proceed from there as a guard to the ordnance
train for General Tillson, and follow him up as rapidly as the condition
and proper care of the horses will justify.
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By command of Major-General Stoneman:
H. G. GIBSON,
Colonel Second Ohio Heavy Artillery and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
HDQRS. FOURTH Div., DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
In the Meld, Mouth of Roan Creek, Tenn., April o, 1865.
(Received 1 p. m. 6th.)
Major-General STANLEY,
Commanding Fourth Army Corps ,
Department of the Cumberland, near BuWs Gap, Tenn. :
GENERAL : I have the honor to report that I arrived here with my
command at 10 this a. m. I have carefully examined the surrounding
country, located my camp, given the necessary instructions for having
it intrenched, so that it can be held securely by the force I shall leave
behind, under the command of Col. C. G. Hawley. The Second and
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Third North Carolina Mounted Infantry, under command of Colonel
Kirk, will move out early to-morrow morning' for Boone, N. C., distant
twenty-five miles, for the purposes indicated in General Stoneman's
letter of instructions, a copy of which I forwarded to you on the 31st
ultimo. I shall proceed in the morning with the Fourth Tennessee
Infai^y and a battalion of the First U. S. Colored Artillery (Heavy)
to Taylorsville or vicinity, with the intention of locating the force so
as to hold the roads and mountain passes near that place securely.
Thence I intend proceeding to Boone, Deep, and Watauga Gaps and
making arrangements for their defense. As I am unable to communi
cate with my immediate superior, Major-General Stoneman, I beg to
ask that you will inform Major-General Thomas of my movements, if
in your opinion they are of sufficient importance to make it worth
while doing so. I shall probably be absent from this camp for the pur
poses indicated from five to six days. From what I can learn I fear
that it is going to be very difficult, if not impracticable, for me to live
oft' the country to any extent as I am at present located. I shall prob
ably have to rely upon the railroad for a large portion of my supplies.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
DAVIS TILLSON,
Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Commanding Division.
P. S. — It is thirty miles from this place to Jonesborough, over a very
tolerable road.
D. T.
SPECIAL ) HEADQUARTERS FOUBTH DIVISION,
FIELD ORDERS, £ DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 7. ) In Field, Mouth of Roan Creek, Tenn., April 3, 1865.
I. Col. G. W. Kirk, Third North Carolina Mounted Infantry, will
proceed with his regiment and the Second North Carolina Mounted
Infantry to Boone, N. C., and upon his arrival there will immediately
proceed to carry out the instructions given him by the general com
manding.
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III. Maj. A. J. Bahney, commanding Second North Carolina Mounted
Infantry, will report immediately to Col. G. W. Kirk, Third North Caro
lina Mounted Infantry, in command of forces en route to Boone, N. C.
By command of Brigadier-General Tillson:
E. W. S. NEFF,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Louisa, Ky.j April 3, 1865.
Capt. J. S. BUTLER,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., First Div., Dept. of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky. :
CAPTAIN: I have the honor to transmit the following statements of
rebel forces now operating in Southwest Virginia: General Early is
said to have arrived at Abingdon, Va., about two weeks since; he
brought about 2,000 men. Giltner, with 800 men at Jonesville, Lee
County, Va. Colonel Jenkins, with 200 men at Dickensonville, Scott
County, Va. Colonel Diamond, with 100 men at Osboru's Ford. Colonel
Pridemore, with 140 men at Nickelsville, Va. Colonel Casby [General
206 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Cosby], with 150 men on Moccasin Creek, Scott County, Va. Colonel
Prentice, with 300 men in Lee County, Va. The whole force is under
command of General Early, and I think is very reliable. The indica
tions of a move on their part is toward Richmond, Va.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
D. A. MIMS,
Colonel, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT or KENTUCKY,
No. 20. ) Louisville , Ky., April 3, 1865.
Camps of rendezvous for the reception of recruits are hereby estab
lished at the following-named places, and the officers designated as
commandants will immediately enter upon their duties: Paducah,
Lieut. Col. Peter P. Dobozy, Fourth U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery,
commandant. Owensborough, Capt. G. E. Sutherland, Thirteenth
U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery, commandant. General Orders, No. 20,
dated Louisville, Ky., June 13, 1864, signed L. Thomas, Adjutant-
General U. S. Army, and General Orders, No. 243, dated War Depart
ment, Washington, August 9, 1864, and signed E. D. Townsend, Assist
ant Adjutant-General, will be complied with. Bvt. Brig. Gen. James
S. Brisbiri, superintendent organization U. S. troops in Kentucky, will
give the necessary instructions and orders for the proper establishment
and regulations of camp rendezvous.
By command of Major-General Palmer:
E. B. HARLAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
LOUISVILLE, KY., April 3, 1865.
Capt. J. E. HARRISON,
Fifth U. 8. Cavalry, Special Inspector of Cavalry,
Military Division of West Mississippi:
CAPTAIN: When I arrived at Cairo, 111., I telegraphed General
Thomas concerning the cavalry at Memphis, informing him of General
Washburn's refusal to comply with General Canby's orders directing it
to report to General Grierson in New Orleans. I have just received
General Thomas' answer. He says that as he is informed that that
cavalry belongs to the District of West Tennessee it cannot go.
Please inform General Grierson of this. 1 will send copies of my tele
gram and General Thomas' reply to-morrow.
I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
0. J. WALKER,
Capt., Second Cav., Special Inspector of Cav., Dept. of the Gulf.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
Neiv Orleans, La., April 3, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL: I have the honor to submit to your consideration the fol
lowing report of information received at this office this 3d day of April,
1865 : Major Webster reports from Pass Manchac, under date of March
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31, that a naval force is said to be at Magnolia, Miss., with fi velaunches,
proposing to come down to Lake Maurepas, capture the gun boat, take
the guns from Fort Stephens, and then attempt the release of the pris
oners at Ship Island. An Irishman named Flynn, a short, thickset man
of sandy complexion, who has been jayhawking on or near Blind River, is
coming in, pretending to be a refugee, as spy for them. A deserter
from Todd's battery, Mobile, states that they number fifty-five men,
mostly old citizens. They occupied Redoubt No. 4, on the inner line of
works, when he left, March 22. The redoubts of the inner line are all
armed with four or five heavy guns, as far as they came under his obser
vation. This line is not in the best repair, but the ditch is wide and
deep, and the works quite formidable. He had no opportunity of gain
ing more information in regard to troops.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. M. JACKSON,
Major, Tenth U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery.
(In absence of Capt. S. M. Eaton, chief signal office/, Military Divis
ion of West Mississippi.)
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 93. I New Orleans, La., April 3, 1865.
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2. The following-named officers of the subsistence department will
report to Col. C. B. Hinsdill, chief commissary of this division, at Fort
Gaines, for orders: Capt. Philo P. Judson, Capt. H. I). Gibson.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Can by:
C. H. DYER,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 3, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY :
General Canby has left headquarters to meet the admiral at Starke's
Wharf. Please ask him in relation to the pontoon bridge.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 3, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps :
SIR: The major-general commanding directs that the brigade belong
ing to General McArthur's division, which was temporarily used to
replace General Veatch's position in the front, be relieved and returned
to its proper command, and the vacancy caused by its withdrawal filled
by troops from General Benton's division.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant -General.
208 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 3, 1865.
Lieut. Col. 0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
COLONEL: I send Captain Taylor, acting assistant quartermaster of
this division, with empty train for supplies. I have no orders inform
ing me whether I am to remain here or return to Spanish Fort. Will
you please give Captain Taylor orders in relation to his train? If I am
to remain here any longer, I again most respectfully request to be
allowed to bring up my regimental trains.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMFS C. YFATCH,
Brigadier- General.
[Indorsement.]
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April •/, 1865.
General Yeatch will remain in his present position until General
Steele's reserve is fully established. The regimental teams may be
ordered up.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. 11. S. Canby:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April «?, 1865.
Brig. Gen. JAMES C. YEATCH,
Comdff. First .Division, Thirteenth Corps, Origen Sibl&ifs Mills :
SIR: The major-general commanding directs me to acknowledge the
receipt of your communication addressed to him, dated this morning.
Captain Thompson, your commissary of subsistence, was ordered yes
terday afternoon to meet you at Origeu Sibley's Mills with thirty wagon
loads of subsistence and forage, being portion of the six days7 supplies
drawn by him yesterday morning. He reported that the supplies you
had on hand would last you to include this evening; consequently the
commanding general was led to suppose that without the one day's
supplies in regimental trains you had enough to last up till this morn
ing, and as your command will probably soon move back in its old posi
tion he deemed it advisable to leave the trains where they were. If on
the receipt of this Captain Thompson has not yet joined the command
you are authorized to send for the regimental trains.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CIIRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
FIRST INDIANA BATTERY, April o, 1865.
Captain EATON:
The ram and two transports have just passed out of sight up the
Tensas. All quiet on Huger and Tracy. Our men seen on the right
where the rebel battery was. The highest point in this vicinity is
near this battery. From a tree I gained a good view west and south,
but could not see much toward Blakcly.
M. ADAMS.
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HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near /Spanish Fort, Ala., April 3, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. P. BENTON, Commanding Third Division :
GENERAL: The major-general commanding the Army and Division
of West Mississippi has directed that Colonel Marshall's brigade, of
the Sixteenth Army Corps, be relieved, that it may be assigned to
other duty by details from your command. You will please, therefore,
by direction of Major-General Granger, commanding, see that the
reserve forces of your division are so arranged as to sufficiently sup
port your connection with Colonel Bertram's (First Brigade, Second
Division) command, and that sufficient details move to the picket-line
and to the trenches without delay to enable Colonel Marshall's brigade
to withdraw from duty on our front. You will please confer with
Colonel Marshall, and as soon as his men are relieved direct him, from
the major-general commanding, to report to his proper division com
mander for assignment to duty.
Respectfully, vour obedient servant,
F. W. EMEEY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, April ,5, 1865 — 3 a. m.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps:
General Steele reports that the enemy at Blakely was strongly
re-enforced yesterday, and would probably attack him in the morning.
General Yeatch, now at O. Sibley's, and General Garrard, have both
been instructed to support him in case of necessity. It will be essential
to have the bridge across Bay Minette laid down at once, to co-operate
promptly with General Steele. You will therefore please give the
necessary orders for its construction. If it should be under fire from
the enemy's forts we can change the location hereafter.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH CORPS,
April 3, 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
The pontoons are down. We are only waiting for the lumber from
Garrard to complete the bridge. We have met with no opposition.
All clear on the opposite side of the river.
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION or WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 3, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps :
SIR: The major-general commanding directs: First, that General
Garrard, commanding Second Division, be ordered to complete the
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investment of the Blakely lines. He will march at once, via Origen
Sibley's Mills, and in taking his position make, on his right, close con
nection with the troops of General Steele (who has already possession
of the north and east approaches to Blakely), and fronting north and
west, extend his left to the water's edge, if possible. On his arrival
before Blakely, General Garrard will consult with General Steele and
give and receive such information as may be useful and necessarj^.
Second, as soon as General Garrard's division is in position and the
bridge laid down, you will order a 30-pounder battery to be brought
to the north side of the bay and placed in a position where its fire will
control Blakely Eiver and Batteries Huger and Tracy.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Major -General and Chief of Staff.
P. S. — A copy of the first paragraph of this communication has been
sent to General Garrard.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
[April 3, 1865.}
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH:
The major-general commanding desires guns to be put in position on
the south side of Miuette Bayou to command the position reported by
Captain Lowell as being occupied by guns commanding the oO-pounder
Parrott batteries against Fort Huger. This report from Captain Low
ell comes through Lieutenant Allen.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, April 3, 1865 — 3 a. m.
Brigadier- General GARRARD,
Commanding, &c. :
Major-General Steele reports that the enemy at Blakely has been
strongly re-enforced, and probably will attack him in the morning.
General Veatch's command is moving up from Holyoke to Origeu Sib
ley's during the night to report to General Steele. Please have your
command immediately put in readiness to march at a moment's notice
on receiving orders from these headquarters or from General Steele
direct.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, 16TH ARMY CORPS,
April 5, 1865 — 4.30 a. m.
The troops of this division are ordered to be held in readiness to move
at a moment's notice to the support of Major- General Steele at Blakely.
By order of General K. Garrard :
J. B. SAMPLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, April 3, 1865—3 a. m.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE,
Commanding, &e. :
SIR: Your letter requesting General Veatch to come to your support
in case you should be attacked in the morning has been received and is
approved of. The whole of General Veateh's command will be by this
time at Origen Sibley's, two miles in your rear; besides, General Gar-
rard (at Origen Sibley's) has received orders to hold his command at
your disposal in case of emergency. See inclosed copy of instructions
to General Garrard.*
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. IST Div., IT. S. COLORED TROOP&,
No. IS. j Before Blakely, Ala., April 3, 1865.
The following changes will be made in the disposition of the troops
of the division : Colonel Drew will withdraw from the line his left regi
ment; Brigadier-General Pile will withdraw his right regiment; Colonel
Scofield will fill the interval thus made with two regiments. Each
brigade will have one regiment in reserve. Colonel Gilchrist is relieved
from his present position, and will report to his brigade commander for
assignment. The change of troops will be made so as to expose them
as little as possible, and, if necessary, it may be delayed till night.
By order of Brig. Gen. J. P. Hawkins:
SAML. B. FERGUSON,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY FORCES,
Camp Near Blakely, Ala., April 3, 1865.
Capt. S. L. WOODWARD,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Cavalry Forces, Mil. Div. of West Mississippi :
CAPTAIN: I have the honor to inform the major-general commanding
Cavalry Forces, Military Division of W^est Mississippi, of the arrival of
my command at this point, and respectfully request that 150 pack-
mules, with saddles and panniers, about which I addressed a letter to
him from Barrancas, Fla., may be sent to the point on Mobile Bay at
which supplies for the army are received; also a sufficient number for
the Second Maine and First Florida Cavalry Regiments. Our horses
have suffered very severely from overwork and a lack of forage, the
country through which we have been operating having furnished an
insufficient supply. I think about 300 horses will be required to fully
supply the deficiency existing and remount my command. I will for
ward in a few days an exact report of the number of horses required.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
T. J. LCTCAS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
* See Osterhaus to Garrard, 3 a. m., second, ante.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala,, April 3, 1865.
Brig. Gen. T. J. LUCAS,
Commanding Cavalry Brigade:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that so soon as
General Garrard's division, of the Sixteenth Corps, has completed the
line investing Blakely you will place your command in such position to
the north and east of the besieged place as will cover the rear of our
troops. All the main avenues by land and river to Blakely must be
permanently and strongly guarded, and zealous and effective parties
must scour the country along the front of the guards. These patrols
will extend as far as Stockton, on the river; Bay Minette Station, on
the railroad, and from there, by Stapleton's place, to Holyoke, where
they will connect with patrols of Colonel Johnson's brigade, whose
headquarters will be near Cyrus Sibley's Mills.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. J. OSTERHAIJS,
Major -General and Chief of Staff.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 3, 1865.
Col. G. M. L. JOHNSON,
Comdg. Cav. Brig., Knipds Div., near Starke's Wharf, Ala. :
COLONEL : The major-general commanding directs that you inarch at
once with your brigade to the vicinity of Cyrus Sibley's Mills, and
occupy with the main body substantially the same ground which has
until now been occupied by General Garrard's division. It will be
your duty to cover eifectually the rear of the troops now besieging
Spanish Fort and Fort Alexis, and give timely notice of any danger
approaching from the northeast, east, and south. You will order a
strong detachment to Holyoke, with instructions to scour, by a system
of zealous patrols, all the country in its front toward Martin Durant's
place. Patrols of General Lucas7 brigade are ordered to connect from
the northward with yours at or near Holyoke. Another detachment
placed near Martin Durant's, or Deer Park, will continue your line of
patrols, protecting against any attack from beyond Fish Eiver and
extending to the village and Montrose Wharf, on Mobile Bay. Before
leaving your present position you will supply your command with two
days' rations of subsistence and forage. The Second Brigade of your
division will on its arrival occupy your present position near Starke's
Wharf.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, April 3, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Army and Division of West Mississippi :
COLONEL : I have the honor to report, in regard to the establishment
of a courier-line between here and headquarters of the commanding
general in the field, that I consider Perdido Mills, the point on the Per-
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dido, best adapted for the meeting of the couriers from this place and
from the army in the field, it being twenty-four miles distant from here
and thirty miles from Blakely. I will establish my four posts day after
to-morrow, the 5th instant, as follows: The first at Bayou Chico Creek,
six miles from here: the second at Seven-Mile House, six miles farther;
the third at Thirteen-Mile House, six miles farther; the fourth at Per-
dido Mills, six miles farther.
Very respectfully, colonel, your obedient servant,
A. ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
[Indorsement.]
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 7, 1865.
Respectfully transmitted to Col. G. M. L. Johnson, commanding cav
alry brigade, for his information.
Colonel Johnson will take immediate measures to place himself in
communication with General Asboth's couriers, who are, no doubt, now
waiting at Perdido Mills. Colonel Johnson will ascertain and report
how often these couriers will communicate, and make the necessary prep
arations to perfect the arrangement.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby :
"ALFRED FREDBERG,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
OFFICE INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF FORTIFICATIONS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Nashville ) Tenn., April 4, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Comdg. Mil. Div. of the Miss. West of Alleyhany Mountains :
GENERAL: I have the honor to submit the following report of my
inspection of the defenses of Knoxville and the line thence to Chatta
nooga:
Knoxville. — This city, the keep of East Tennessee, is well fortified,
and though the works are not finished they are sufficiently advanced
to admit of good defense against coup de main or siege. The city is
situated on the north bank of the Holston. South of this river two
high summits are held by strong redoubts, finished. The seizure of
these hills by an attacking force would render the city untenable and
would seriously, if not fatally, weaken the defense of the line north of
the river. Their occupation by our own forces is essential to the safety
of the city. West of Knoxville the defensive line follows the crest
naturally indicated to Fort Sanders and thence east to Fort Wiltsie.
The contour of the hills east of the city fixes the defensive line there,
the prominent points serving as sites for forts and batteries. Knox
ville is mostly covered from the west and northwest as the ground
declines in front of the line. Near the depot a depression in the ridge
opens the most populous portion of the place to a fire from the north.
Again the range of hills to the northeast on which Fort Smith is located
covers the city in that direction, as the ground in advance is quite low.
Mayberry Hill, however, sees through between Battery Clifton Lee and
Fort Fearns, and would seriously annoy, by distant fire, movements in a
part of the city. As three heavy batteries bear upon this hill its occu
pation by an enemy would be very uncomfortable, and light field pieces
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put in battery there would probably be silenced. The system of
defense, however, would be more complete were Mayberry Hill and the
slightly elevated ground north of the depot occupied each by a small,
strong redoubt with a deep ditch, stockade gorge> and interior block
house. The immediate vicinity of the depot east and west can be
flooded by dams across the two streams flowing through the city, ren
dering an attack on the front of Kuoxville almost an impossibility.
Seven inclosed works, eight batteries, and about two miles of infantry
intrenchment constitute the defenses of Knoxville. Fort Byiugton is
an interior work, serving as a keep to the western portion of the line.
Fort Sanders, at the apex of this line, is very properly a bastion work.
Forts Smith and Fearns are large works, the former perhaps unneces
sarily so. The latter sees well upon the south bank of the river, and
would assist Fort Lee if attacked from the east and cover the hill slopes
toward the river. These works are generally well constructed with
parapet and embrasure revetments formed of logs set vertically. The
ditches are mostly six feet deep and the scarp difficult. The infantry
intrenchments connecting forts are well flanked by re-entering bat
teries, and this portion of the line is as strong as the works themselves
with the exception of direct artillery fire. The flank fire would, how
ever, enable a small number of men to hold the line on the same
principle that a bastion work requires less garrison than a polygonal
one of the same magnitude. The intrenched line has a good command,
about seven feet, sufficient to cover troops passing in the rear. Its
parapet is six feet thick, while the batteries and forts have parapets of
twelve feet at least. The lines are generally well arranged to sweep
the ground over which the enemy must approach. On account of the
usual convex sections of hill slopes it is impossible by any simple com
bination to sweep the approaches to works on elevations as completely
as on level ground, and the steeper the slopes the more difficult will
this problem be of solution. On a portion of the north line the hill
slopes are too abrupt and convex for thorough exposure, but the partial
inundation in front is a great protection to this part of the inireuched
line. From Fort Smith to Wiltsie, a half mile, no infantry iutreuch-
ment has been constructed, reliance being placed upon the water bar
rier as a defense. It would be a proper precaution to extend the
parapet from Wiltsie to the small stream to the right of the main road,
sweeping that road by a two-gun battery. This, however, can readily
be done on the approach of an enemy in force — 200 yards of the line
toward the river on the left have not been commenced. Much labor is
still required to put down platforms for the guns, build service maga
zines, and complete the unfinished embrasures. Those embrasures
which look to the front are mostly ready for service, but many of those
intended for sweeping the ground within the intrenched inclosure are
not yet revetted. The following short description shows the condition
of each work and battery :
Fort Fearns: The breast height is entirely revetted, eighteen embra
sures finished and fourteen partly revetted. About one-quarter of the
parapet should be raised two feet. The gateway is unfinished; plat
forms for twenty-nine guns are required. This fort has a large well-
ventilated magazine.
Battery Engle: Finished, except the platforms for eight guns.
Battery Clifton Lee: Requires platforms for twelve guns.
Fort Smith : This work requires one additional traverse, platforms for
twenty-two guns, a gate, and large magazine. Four of the embrasures
are not quite finished.
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Fort Wiltsie : Requires a gate at entrance, a service magazine, and
platforms for its eight guns.
Battery Galpin: Has no platforms for its nine guns.
Battery Zoellner: Requires platforms for its four guns.
Battery Karnasch: Platforms for three guns needed and a few days7
labor upon the parapet.
Battery Elstner : Requires four gun platforms and some labor upon
the parapet.
Fort Banders: This large fort of bastion form is intended for twenty-
one guns, the embrasures for which are nearly all finished. The work
needs a good magazine and twenty one platforms. The interior is not
excavated deep enough to give good cover to its defenders. The ditches
should be deepened and the scarp trimmed.
Battery Noble: Finished, excepting platforms for eight guns.
Battery Harker : Is in an unfinished condition. It is intended for five
guns. The parapets and embrasures need revetments.
Fort Byington : Requires a service magazine, gate, and platforms for
fifteen guns.
Forts Dickerson and Lee, south of the Holston, are finished for forty-
one guns; each possesses a good magazine. Infantry parapet connect
ing forts and batteries is finished excepting a portion 200 yards long on
the left of the line. A deep ditch extends from Battery Clifton Lee to
the inundation in front to prevent surprise in that direction. There is
a large magazine by the road passing near Fort Byington. The accom
panying sketch shows the general character and arrangement of the
forts and batteries just described.*
The defensive line of Knoxville, commenced by Captain Poe, Engineer
Corps, immediately after its occupation by our army, owes much of its
progress to General Davis Tillson, commanding at this post during the
past year. He has evinced much skill in laying out the connecting
lines, arid an uncommon energy in their execution, and it is a pleasure
to bring his services in the defense of his post to the notice of the com
manding general. It would require a large army to invest the city on
the north and south banks of the Holston. If the south side is threat
ened, the garrison, by the aid of Forts Dickerson and Lee with tempo
rary lines, can hold at bay a large force. It is probable that an attacking
force would take position on the north bank of the river. In this view
the inundation would prove doubly serviceable, protecting a portion of
the line and covering the valley to the north, thus forcing the enemy to
confine his attack either to the east or west front of Knoxville. The
garrison therefore will only be required to meet the attack on a short
line, simply watching the other portions of the defenses vigilantly.
Hence, though the line from river to river is three miles long, the gar
rison need not be proportionately large — 5,000 infantry with artillerists
for service of the guns will be able to hold the lines against 20,000
men. The works are designed for 192 guns; 100 will suffice for the
ordinary garrison, for should the city be threatened by an approaching
army, it. will doubtless be re enforced in time by an army with its mate
rial. The garrison of Knoxville can complete the defensive line so
nearly finished, and keep it in order, commencing no new work.
London. — At this place the railroad from Chattanooga to Kuoxville
crosses the Tennessee. The preservation of the bridge across the river
is necessary for supplying the forces of East Tennessee. For this pur
pose three redoubts on the south bank and one on the opposite side,
* See Plate CXI, Map 5, of the Atlas.
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with a stockade at the north abutment, have be*en constructed. These
defenses of weak profile and without block-house keeps have thus far
protected the bridge. It is not advisable now to strengthen them.
London, distant but twenty-eight miles from Knoxville, has doubtless
been indirectly covered by the large garrison of that city ; besides its
insular position has only exposed it to attack from raiding parties. For
the want of a map prepared from survey I attach a sketch showing
approximately the relative positions of the railroad bridge and the
redoubts defending it.* The railroad bridge is 1,670 feet long.
Charleston. — One small redoubt and two two-story block houses defend
this position and protect the railroad bridge over the Hiawassee. The
redoubt, as built, adds little strength to the defenses, being little more
than a cover to the garrison within. A well-constructed redoubt, with
an interior keep, and having a deep ditch with a difficult scarp and
exterior obstacles, may force a division or even a corps to the delay
of a siege. Without these accessories it is little better than a rifle-pit,
and will inevitably yield to a superior attacking force. A block- house
is a much better defense than these little redoubts of weak profile. The
two block-houses, one at each end of the Hiawassee bridge, have doubt
less prevented raiding parties of the enemy from attempting its destruc
tion. Charleston is but forty-two miles distant from Chattanooga and
could receive assistance from the garrison of that depot if required.
Its defenses, however, have proved quite sufficient against raiding par
ties. The bridges at Loudon and Charleston, though very important
to East Tennessee, had no bearing upon the Atlanta campaign. The
motive for their destruction seems to have been insufficient to cause any
serious attack upon them; besides Knoxville could be supplied by the
river, if necessary. The rough sketch annexed, for want of an accurate
map, shows the defensive works at Charleston. t The railroad bridge
is 500 feet long.
Cleveland. — This town is situated at the junction of the railroad to
Dalton with that to Chattanooga, and is thirty miles distant from the
latter city. The regiment that garrisoned this place built there two
small redoubts; one about a mile the other half a mile distant from the
town. When these defenses were constructed Cleveland possessed
more military importance than at present. Now one little redoubt or a
double-cased block-house will be sufficient to control the position. |
Tyner's Station. — At this place, nine miles from Chattanooga, there
is a small redoubt. The position is unimportant.
Dalton Railroad Junction. — Six miles from Chattanooga, where the
road to Dalton branches from the road to Knoxville, is an important
trestle-work. This is securely protected by two block-houses. The
railroad and telegraph stations and water-tanks between Loudon and
Chattanooga would be best protected by block-houses, as the cheapest
and most efficient defense. They require but a few men for garrison,
and are impregnable to infantry and will resist a long cannonade from
field pieces. It is not, however, advisable to make any changes in the
defenses from Knoxville to Chattanooga.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Z. B. TOWER,
Brig. Gen. and Insp. Gen. of Fortifications, Mil. Div. of the Miss.
* See Plato CXI, Map 6, of the Atlas.
t See Plate CXI, Map 15, of the Atlas.
\ For sketch, see Plate CXI, Map 4, of the Atlas.
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SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 88. J Nashville, Tenn., April 4, 1865.
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VII. Lieut. Col. L. L. Baxter, First Minnesota Heavy Artillery, is
hereby assigned to duty as chief of artillery, post of Chattanooga,
and will report accordingly.
* * * * * • * *
By command of Major-General Thomas:
SOUTHABD HOFFMAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SELMA, ALA., April 4, 1865 — 10 a. m.
Major-General THOMAS:
GENERAL : My corps took this place by assault late on evening of the
2d, We have captured 20 field guns, 2,000 prisoners, besides over
2,000 in hospitals, and large quantity of military stores of all kinds.
Large arsenals and foundries with their machinery are in my posses
sion intact. I shall burn them to-day, writh everything else useful to
enemy. I have already destroyed iron-works north of here, eight or
ten in all, and very extensive. Forrest, Dick Taylor, Adams, Arm
strong, and Roddey succeeded in getting out in the darkness and con
fusion following assault by wading the swamp east of the city. The
place is strongly fortified with two continuous lines of parapets and
redoubts, the outer one with a continuous stockade on the glacis
extending from river above to river below city. They were defended by
four brigades of cavalry and all the first and second class militia of
this section, from 6,000 to 9,000 men. The conduct of my troops, par
ticularly that of Long's division, which made attack, was magnificent.
General Long was wounded slightly in the head; Colonel Dobb, Fourth
Ohio, killed; Colonels Miller, McCormick, and Biggs wounded. It is
my desire and intention to hold the place as long as possible. I shall
not relinquish my hold upon it except to secure other advantages. If
I can keep Forrest west of the Cahawba till I have constructed bridge
over the Alabama Eiver, I will move against him or Montgomery,
as circumstances may determine. Operations westward rather than
toward Montgomery will, in my estimation, assist General Cauby most.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. FOURTH CAVALRY Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
On the Marion Road^ April 4, 1865 — 7.45 a. m.
[General E. M. McCooK:]
GENERAL: You will move with the troops and battery under your
command over the same route pursued by the column when it advanced
until you meet the train, when you will return with it to Selma. Push
forward two companies, to move as rapidly as possible, to ascertain its
whereabouts and report them to these headquarters. They will be on
the direct road to Montevallo sometime to-morrow.
By command of Brevet Major^Geueral Upton :
JAMES W. LATTA,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
218 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
McGEE'S HOUSE, April 4, 1865—5.30 p. m.
General ALEXANDER:
I have just received through yon a dispatch signed by order of Gen
eral Upton. Before receiving it my command had anticipated the order
and pushed on past here, and will make Eandolph, eighteen miles from
here, to-night, a march of thirty-six miles to day. In order to be of
any assistance to me you should march most rapidly, for I fear the
enemy in force has already started for the train, and with the one I have
I will certainly use every effort to overtake and fight him. I would
like your support, and may need it. It can only be given by rapid
marching on your part, and I desire you to make it. It will be neces
sary to tax horseflesh to save that train, if it can be saved at all.
Very respectfully,
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier General, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Selma, Ala., April 4, 1865.
Brigadier-General WINSLOW,
Commanding City:
GENERAL: Before burning the arsenal and naval foundry, secure
tools, rope, materials, &c., sufficient to construct a pontoon bridge
across the Alabama JKiver. Send parties to the neighborhood of the
shops and press all the carpenters that can be found, and report them
with their tools to Lieutenant Heywood, of my staff, to build pontoons.
Very respectfully,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Selma, April 4, 1865.
Col. R. H. G. MINTY,
Commanding Second Division:
I have ordered General Upton to concentrate his and McCook's divis
ions between here and Centerville. You will therefore post pickets
and dispose of your troops so as to guard all the entrances and hold
the city. You will allow no exit or entrance of citizens or others upon
any pretext. Please keep small parties well out in all directions, par
ticularly toward Cahawba. I would like also to have you send a recon
naissance to the south side of the Alabama.
Very respectfully,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION,
April 4, 1865.
[Major-General WILSON:]
GENERAL : I moved yesterday to Summerfield, where being unable
to find Chalmers, moved on to near Johnson's Ferry, on Cahawba. A
battalion was sent to take ferry, and ascertained that Starke's brigade,
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of Chalmers' division, crossed there yesterday, taking up the pontoon
bridge after crossing. There is no force on this side of the river. I
will carry out your last instructions in the least possible time. First
Brigade will move via Pine Tucky and thence to Randolph. Will send
McCook back as fast as possible on Montevallo road till he meets train.
Very respectfully,
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
Will camp to-night at 4.20 p. m. about nineteen miles this side of
Randolph, at a point where Randolph road branches off from the main
Centerville road. Have sent a company forward, to move with all pos
sible dispatch, to ascertain the whereabouts of the train and report at
once.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, Tenn., April 4, 1865.
Maj. Gen. R. H. MILROY,
Commanding First Sub-District of Middle Tennessee:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs me to say that
the State legislature having organized, and General Thomas desiring
that the civil authorities should control the organization of Tennessee
troops, you will please revoke any orders you may have issued in ref
erence to the enrollment of Tennessee troops or the formation of home
guards.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. II. POLK,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
PULASKi, April 4, ISO:").
Maj. S. HOFFMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
General Granger sends me a report that Gilbert with 200 cavalry
crossed the river at Lamb's Ferry last night. I am satisfied that it is
a mistake, as I sent a party there yesterday, which must have been at
Lamb's Ferry last night, and would have informed me if there was any
euemy there.
R. W. JOHNSON,
Brigadier- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 21. } Louisville, Ky., April 4, 1865.
Maj. A. G. Brackett, First U. S. Cavalry, is temporarily announced
as special inspector of cavalry, for the Cavalry Bureau, in the Depart
ment of Kentucky. He will be obeyed and respected accordingly.
By command of Major-General Palmer :
J. BATES DICKSON,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Lexington, Ky., April 4, 1865.
Capt. J. A. THOMPSON,
Comdg. Company A, Fifty-third Kentucky Vols., Paris, Ky. :
CAPTAIN: Send ten or fifteen men from your company to Leesburg,
Harrison County, and scout that place and vicinity thoroughly for
several days. Eebel sympathizers and guerrillas are troublesome in
that section and must be attended to. Let the men carry with them
four days' rations. Send them in charge of a competent sergeant, with
instructions to inquire into the recent conduct of James Stout and
Archy Stout, and Mandwell Bonds, a rebel deserter. The detachment
will move upon receipt of this communication.
Very respectfully,
E. II. HOBSON,
Brigadier- Genera], Commanding.
PADUCAH, April 4, 1865.
Capt. E. B. HARLAN:
- The Forty -fourth Wisconsin reported this day to relieve the Eighth
U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery. The Eighth awaits your orders.
S. MEEEDITH,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Selma, Ala., April 4, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY,
Comdg. Military Division of West Mississippi, Mobile:
I took this place by assault at G p. in. on the 2d; captured 20 field
guns, 2,000 prisoners, and large quantities of stores, besides all the iron
works north of here. Forrest, Dick Taylor, Adams, and Armstrong
succeeded in getting out in the dark by wading the swamp on the east
side of the city. The place is strongly fortified with two lines of bastion
forts, the outer one with a heavy continuous line of stockade from river
to river. The conduct of my troops was magnificent ; loss not very
heavy. General Long wounded slightly in head; Colonel Dobb killed;
Colonels Miller, McCorinick, and Biggs wounded. I shall burn the
arsenal and naval foundry and destroy everything of service to the
rebels, but hold the place for you as long as I can do so without jeop
ardizing my command or the campaign. Three brigades of Forrest's
are west of the Cahawba. I shall go after him as soon as I can hear
definitely from you. Hurry forward your gun-boats and transports;
relieve me of my capture, and let me finish up the balance of the rebel
cavalry. I may possibly move to Montgomery if I find that I can do
so soon enough.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
WEST GULF SQUADRON, U. S. FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE,
Off Blalcely Bar, April 4, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY,
Commanding in Chief, Army of. West Mississippi:
GENERAL: I inclose you the statement of some intelligent deserters
from Tracy, who came off last evening and are now on board this tin-
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clad. I have sent to Pensacola to see if two 100-pounders can be bad
ready for use. General Totteu came to see me about our three 30-pounder
Parrotts, which were then being landed at your wharf and can go for
ward to battery at once. I suggested to him that this battery, after
being placed, should be given to navy men. If this should meet with
your approbation, I have officers, surgeon, and men all detailed and
ready to go at it on the shortest notice. I will communicate the arrival
of the rest of my ordnance.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. K. THATCHEK,
I Acting Rear- Admiral.
[Inclosure.]
OCTORARA, Monday Evening, April 3, 1865.
Fleet Captain SIMPSON:
MY DEAR SIMPSON: I send off three deserters and a contraband
who came from the Winnebago, having, they state, left Battery Tracy
this afternoon and come out down the middle channel and outside
of the point of Duckers' Bay. They say that there are 2,000 men in
the Spanish Fort works, and the same number at Blakely; that the
rebels have a pathway beneath the highland below the entrance to
Minette Bay that will be completed in a week, over which they pass
to the marsh abreast of Battery Tracy; thence to Battery Tracy in
skiffs, and across the marsh to Connor's Bayou, and so by a steam-boat
that meets them above the spiles and the Danube to Mobile by way of
the Teusas; that no boats (steam-boats) pass down the middle channel;
that the rebels can get no supplies except by skiffs, as the battery on
Minette Bay effectually cuts them off from the forts, and ammunition
is scarce. They think they will evacuate or surrender soon if the
attack is carried on vigorously. They state that it is reported that
there had been a fight at Blakely and the Federals whipped; that on
Battery Huger are mounted two 10-inch Brooke rifles that throw
square-headed bolts that weigh 230 pounds, and three other 7-inch
Brooke guns, two 8-inch columbiads, and a 10-inch mortar; on Bat
tery Tracy, two 8-inch Brooke rifles, another 7-inch Brooke rifle, one
8-iuch howitzer, and one 8-inch columbiad. The battery in Minette
Bay does a great deal of execution ; has disabled the 7-inch Brooke at
Fort Tracy, and the traverse circle of the columbiad was injured, but
is temporarily repaired. They think that they can't possibly hold out
more than two days unless the blockade-runners bring them ammuni
tion, as they did night before last. They think they have ten days7
rations, if not more. Not one private in twenty would fight if they
could get out of it. Guns have been mounted at Choctaw Bluff from
Selma; they have no gun-boats except those we know. 1 came off
from the net- stretching to send these men to you; they are intelligent,
seem well disposed, and worth questioning. I will give Mr. Camp, the
signal officer, a boat to communicate with the shore, as he has failed to
call attention by signal and wishes to communicate with the general.
Truly, yours,
W. W. LOW.
P. S. — The passage-way along the marsh can be used only at night,
as it is in sight of the Minette Bay battery ; though not complete, it can
be used. A regiment passed over it last week, and were taken on board
a steam-boat and then to Blakely. They know nothing of Forrest's
men here. They have heard a report that General Thomas had lately
had a fight with Forrest in the neighborhood of Columbus, Miss., but
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the report regarding the result was not reliable, as it gave the advan
tage to both parties. An attack was made at Blakely on the day before
yesterday evening and the Federals repulsed. They don't know what
guns are mounted at Blakely, but most of them do not bear upon the
river.
Truly, yours,
W. W. L.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 4, 1865.
Eear- Admiral H. K. THATCHER,
Commanding West Gulf Blockading Squadron, Mobile Bay:
ADMIRAL : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note
of this morning and its in closure. The information given by the
deserters is confirmatory of that already received from deserters from
Spanish Fort. To cut off the communication by the route described, I
propose to put in Minette Bay several bateaux, and, if you can spare
them, the launches asked for this morning. We shall open upon the
fort and its dependencies at 5 o'clock this afternoon with all the guns
we have in position, and keep up the bombardment until dark, and con
tinue during the night at the rate of one shell in every three or four
minutes. Can the Octorara and Winnebago do anything to help us by
a demonstration on the front of the rebel works? Your kind offer to
man the 30-pounders furnished us, by a party from your squadron, is
very gratefully accepted. I will notify you when they will be needed.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 4, 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
(Care of General Smith.)
Admiral Thatcher says :
I will advance the monitors and Octorara as rapidly as I can. We are now
advancing, by a series of net- work, across the river, clearing as we advance; but the
work is slow in consequence of the rapid current, say five knots. The navy bat
tery party are ready to go forward, and I have directed that they follow their guns.
Lieutenant-Commander Gillis will command, as he has lost his vessel, the Milwaukee.
General Bailey says the detachment of sailors is at the landing ready
to move and asks whether he shall seize two teams to carry their rations
and equipage. He also asks how many bateaux he shall send, and
whether balks shall be sent with them, or simply oars. Major McAlester
cannot give me the required information on these points.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General,
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 5 [4], 1865.
Eear- Admiral H. K. THATCHER,
Commanding West Gulf Blockading Squadron:
ADMIRAL : I propose, as soon as our occupation of the north end of
Minette Bay is secured, to organize a force for the purpose of capturing
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Battery Tracy or Huger, or both of them. In this we shall need the
assistance of the navy, if it can be spared , in boats and in sailors to
man them. I wish to send about 200 volunteers from the army, and we
shall need eight or ten boats in addition to those we have, and fifty or
sixty sailors to row them. Will you please advise me at your earliest
convenience whether you can give us this assistance.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. E. S. OANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
WEST GULF SQUADRON, U. S. FLAO-SHIP STOCKDALE,
Off Elakely River, [April 4,] 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
SIR: I shall be happy to aid you in any way in my power in sending
you boats to land your men at Forts Tracy and Huger. To send sixty
men in these boats to row them will be nearly a load for them, at least
they will be nearly filled with their own crews, so that an assaulting
party would find but little room in them, particularly as our vessels are
all small and their boats proportionally so. I would therefore respect
fully suggest that your assaulting party be drilled at the oars, and we
will endeavor to furnish the eight or ten boats at night. Every boat
in this little fleet has been engaged every moment in dragging for tor
pedoes all day and night, or in saving public property from the three
wrecks. But should you propose this attack at night the boats could
be better spared. Lieutenant-Commander Franklin, our late fleet cap
tain, will command the launches intended to operate in Minette Bay.
I have said nothing of my present scarcity of efficient officers to send
with the assaulting boats, but presume you have sufficient who are
quite able to take charge of them.
I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully,
H. K. THATCHER,
Acting Rear-Admiral.
P. S. — I regret that the growing moon will disclose your approach.
WEST GULF SQUADRON, U. S. FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE,
Off Blakely Bar, April 4, 1865.
Capt. S. M. EATON,
Chief Signal Officer, Military Division of West Mississippi:
CAPTAIN : I send you the three deserters as you desire in your dis
patch of this instant. I regret to say that the light-draft vessels
which we are obliged to use in this shallow [water] have no launches.
From the Eichmoud, now coaling at Pensacola Bay, and the Ports
mouth, at New Orleans, we could probably obtain two boats fitted for
howitzers Of the latter we can furnish 6-pounders and 12-pounders.
I see at once the vast importance of this service, and deeply regret my
inability to send them to you at once. The Richmond will not proba
bly be here before Sunday or Monday. Can you send a dispatch
steamer to New Orleans or Lakeport and to Pensacola for these
launches? If so, I will give the order to deliver them forthwith.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. K. THATCHER,
Acting Hear- Admiral.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., Afiril 4, 1865.
Eear- Admiral H. K. THATCHER,
Gomdg. West Gulf Blockading Squadron, Mobile Bay :
ADMIRAL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your
communication of this date by Lieutenant Lyoii; also of your note to
Captain Eaton. I am very much obliged for your offer of howitzer
boats, and send this by Captain Cook, aide-de-camp, with the request
that you will be pleased to hand him the orders for the launches at
Peusacola and New Orleans.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. K. S. CAKBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
STARKE'S LANDING, April 4, 1865 — 11.30 p. m.
(Eeceived 5th.)
Lieutenant-Colonel CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Admiral Thatcher had previous to my arrival sent for the launches
at Pensacola. I am off immediately.
M. K. COOK,
Captain and Aide- de- Camp.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, April 4, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. G. SAWTELLE,
Chief Quartermaster, Mil. Div. of West Miss., Fort Gaines, Ala. :
COLONEL : Admiral Thatcher has kindly offered us the use of some
howitzer boats, now at Pensacola and New Orleans, and the command
ing general directs that the Laura be placed at the disposal of Captain
Cook for the purpose of obtaining the boats at the latter place. Please
to send a steamer to Pensacola and request General T. Kilby Smith to
detail an officer to go with her and hurry up the boats obtainable at
that place.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
LOUISVILLE, KY.. April 4, 1865.
Capt. J. E. HARRISON,
Fifth U. S. Cav., Special Inspector Cav., Mil. Div. of West Miss. .
CAPTAJEN : On yesterday I wrote you a short note informing you of
the result of my efforts to have the cavalry at Memphis sent down to
New Orleans, as ordered by General Canby. After General Wash-
burn's refusal to permit it to go 1 proceeded to Cairo, and from there
sent the following dispatch to Major-General Thomas, viz :
CAIRO, ILL., March 31, 1865.
General GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
GENERAL: The First Iowa, Eleventh New York, Second Wisconsin, Fourth,
Eleventh, and Twelfth Illinois Cavalry, now at Memphis, have been ordered by Gen
eral Cauby to report to General Grierson in New Orleans. I was sent to Memphis by
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order of General Canby to urge these regiments forward, but General Wasliburn
refuses to allow them to go. Will you order these regiments to comply with General
Can by 's orders? Please answer me at Louisville.
Respectfully,
C. J. WALKER,
Capt., Second U. S. Cav., Special Inspector of Cavalry, Dept, of Hie Gulf.
The following is General Thomas' reply :
HEADQUARTERS,
Nashrille, Tcnn., April 1, 1S05.
Capt. C. J. WALKER,
Second U. S. Cavalry :
Your telegram received. The cavalry mentioned was reported to me by General
Wasliburn as belonging to the District of West Tennessee, and of course I cannot let
them go.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
As General Thomas has refused to allow this cavalry to go I do not
see that I can do anything more in the matter. I shall therefore from
this date avail myself of the leave of absence granted me by paragraph
3, Special Orders, No. 80, headquarters Department of the Gulf. If I
can be of any further service in this matter, please address me at Rich
mond, Ky.
I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. J. WALKKR,
Capt., Second U. S. Cav+ Special Inspector of Cav., Dept. of the Gulf.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
New Orleans, La., April 4, 1865.
Lient. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL : I have the honor to submit to your consideration the fol
lowing report of information received at this office this 4th day of
April, 1805: Bridgeport, on the Alabama Elver, is at an extreme east
ern bend of that stream, and about as near the Pensacola and Mont
gomery Railroad as any point OIL that river. The bluff is very high and
commands a long view both up and down, and is directly opposite the
celebrated canebrake region, which abounds in subsistence of all kinds.
From Bridgeport to Allenton (on said railroad) are very large plantations,
on all of which are considerable amounts of cotton belonging to the Con
federate States Government, among which are the following: Wilmer's,
George's, Smith's, Young and Brothers, Jerry Fail's, Judge Cochraue's,
Doctor Dortch's, Thomas Beck's, the Sterrett plantation, now Walter
Pait's, and Frank Boykin's, nearly all of which are in the vicinity of
Camden, Wilcox County, Ala. In the immediate neighborhood of
Allenton are also considerable, which may have been removed since the
commencement of General Steele's movements. In all this section are
large quantities of subsistence, and considerable stock, and wagons
sufficient to bring off a large amount of the cotton. The roads from
Allenton or Sparta to Camden are very bad in rainy weather. West
and southwest of Camden are also large supplies of Government cotton
on the plantations of the farmers, who are very wealthy, and all of
which is the property of the Confederate States Government. The
place referred to is called Canton Benton, but is not quite so near the
railroad as the places previously mentioned. The distances from the
railroad to these plantations vary from nine to thirty miles. The
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warehouse at Bridgeport was filled witli cotton a short time ago; pos
sibly some of it may have been removed. Sparta would be the best
starting-point, or Evergreen would probably do as well. A refugee
from Mobile, March 22, who was clerk at General Maury's headquarters,
states that French's division is commanded by General Cockrell, and
is composed of Cockrell's old brigade, Sears' and Gibson's brigades,
number not known. Thomas' brigade consists of the First and Second
Alabama State Reserves (old men). The regiments are quite full.
McCulloch's brigade rejoined Forrest's command some time since.
Colonel Fuller commands a brigade of heavy artillery, the First Loui
siana Heavy Artillery, the Twenty-second Louisiana Infantry, Colonel
Patton; the Twenty-first Alabama, Lieutenant Colonel Williams, and
the batteries from Hood's army, including Tobin's, Garrity's, and Cul-
peper's. General Liddell commands a division of his own, Baker's and
Holt/claw's brigades. Holtzclaw's brigade consists of the Thirty-
second, Thirty-sixth, Thirty- eighth, and Eighteenth Alabama Infantry.
The Twenty-first Alabama occupy part of the water defenses and the
Twenty- second Louisiana the rest.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A/M. JACKSON,
Major, Tenth U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery.
(In absence of Capt. S. M. Eaton, chief signal officer, Military Division
of West Mississippi.) ^
[Inclosure.]
French's old division, commanded by General Cockrell, composed of
Cockrell's old brigade, Sears' and Gibson's brigades. Gibson's brigade,
2,000 ; Sears' brigade (this may possibly be Cockrell's), unknown ; Cock
rell's brigade (smaller), unknown. General D. H. Maury (old command),
comprising militia. State reserves, British guards, Pelham Cadets,
French guards, consular guards, regiment of employes, and garrison
of fortifications, in all 6,000. Of this force General Liddell commands
a division of his own, Holtzclaw's and Baker's brigades. Holtzclaw's
brigade has the Thirty- second, Thirty-sixth, Thirty-eighth, and Eight
eenth Alabama Infantry. Fuller's brigade consists of the First Loui
siana Heavy Artillery, the Twenty second Louisiana Infantry, Colonel
Patton; the Twenty-first Alabama Infantry, Lieutenant-Colonel Wil
liams, and detached batteries from Hood's army serving as heavy artil
lery. Garrity's State artillery, two guns, sixty men; Todd's battery,
fifty-five men; Charpentier's battery, six guns; Tobin's battery ; Cul-
peper's battery. Thomas' brigade, of the First and Second State
Reserves, full regiments. Clan ton's brigade, the Sixth and Eighth
Alabama Cavalry, Fifteenth Confederate Cavalry.
BATTERY, April 4, 1865.
Captain EATON:
Captain Wimmer reports three large steamers loaded with troops
from Mobile, and going round the point where the rebel battery was on
our right.
OPERATOR.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 4, 1865.
Captain EATON:
It is reported to me that we blew up a rebel magazine at 5.11 o'clock.
LUDWICK.
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PARROTT BATTERY, April 4, 1865 — 6 p. m.
Capt. S. M. EATON,
Chief Signal Officer, Military Division of West Mississippi:
CAPTAIN: The double ender is lying about one mile and a quarter
up the channel from Battery Tracy, firing occasionally at this battery,
making good shots, but doing no damage so tar. Battery Huger is also
firing the rifle gun and two mortars. Our Parrott battery opened the
music and is keeping it up quite lively. High-pressure transports are
semi-hourly passing from Mobile toward Blakely, but don't seem to have
any troops aboard.
I am. captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. A. HAKBIS,
Lieutenant and Acting Signal Officer.
GENERAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 15. \ April 4, 1865.
Seventy wagons from the Thirteenth Corps, sixty from the Sixteenth
Corps, and forty from the command of Major-General Steele, will be sent
to the depot quartermaster at Starke's Landing for general service pur
poses. Corps and other separate commanders will cause the current
supplies for their commands to be brought in the remaining wagons,
using, if necessary, the regimental baggage wagons. To prevent block
ing the roads, empty trains will be sent to the depot by the upper
(eastern) road and return by the lower bridge.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. K. S. Caiiby :
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ) HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 24. ) Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 4, 1865.
1. The Thirty-first Massachusetts (mounted) Infantry, Lieutenant-
Colonel Nettleton commanding, is hereby detailed for duty at these
headquarters, and will report accordingly without delay.
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3. All field and siege guns, howitzers, and mortars in position before
Spanish Fort and Fort Alexis will open on the enemy's lines precisely
at 5 o'clock this afternoon and continue until dark (7 o'clock) without
intervals. As the direct fire against the works is the least effective,
the officers commanding batteries will direct shells to be thrown so as
to enfilade or explode within the works. Chiefs of artillery of corps
and divisions will be careful to cover the whole interior space of the
forts with their fire, and direct battery commanders accordingly. This
bombardment will be kept up at the rate of twenty rounds per gun
each hour. After 7 o'clock the fire will cease from all batteries except
the 8-inch siege howitzers and mortars, which will continue to throw
shells during the entire night at the rate of one shell in every three
minutes for all the pieces. During the bombardment the trenches of
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the first and the supporting parallels must be thoroughly manned, and
the troops held in readiness to be thrown forward if such should be
deemed advisable.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. B. S. Cauby:
0. T. CHBISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
April 4, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
There is a detachment of sailors here intended to man a naval bat
tery at the front. They have no transportations for their rations and
camp equipage, for which it will require two teams. Shall I seize them
or not ?
Bespectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 4, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
Captain Smith's pontoon train will be kept intact. General Cauby
is gone to the fort. I will get his instructions in regard to the ba
teaux and the teams for the sailors' baggage in a few minutes.
C. T. CHBISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 4, 1865.
Brigadier-General BAILEY:
The naval battery, &c., goes to General Smith. Wagons will be
impressed for the rations and equipment of the sailors. The bateaux
(as many as there is transportation for) will be sent with oars, &c.?
complete, but no balks.
By order :
C. T. CHBISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
April 4, 1865.
Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
On further consultation with the navy officer in charge of detach
ment of sailors who are to man the naval land battery, they prefer to
wait until morning, when I will provide the necessary transportation
for them as directed.
Bespectfully, &cv
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 4, 1865.
Brigadier-General BAILEY:
All cavalry belonging to Colonel Johnson's brigade will join him at
hia camp, two miles above these headquarters.
By order:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY,
April 4, 1865.
Major-General GRANGER:
A new road is going to be opened from here to Starke's Wharf, lessen
ing the distance by nearly one-half. Please order seventy-five men to
report for that purpose at these headquarters to-morrow morning by
daylight with axes, spades, and picks, arid one day's rations.
By order :
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 4, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL : General F. Steele reports the enemy to accumulate large
bodies of troops at Blakely and considers an attack not improbable.
The gen eral-in -chief directs me to say that in case of such an attack he
will leave here but one line of investing troops and use the reserves of
the Thirteenth and Sixteenth Corps to re-enforce General Steele. You
are requested to prepare your command for this emergency.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. JOS. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
(Same to General A. J. Smith.)
HEADQUARTERS ARMY,
April 4, 1865.
Major-General GRANGER:
Commanding officers of siege-train batteries will obey any orders or
directions about night firing received from corps commanders.
By order of Brigadier-General Totten :
WM. HUNT, JR.,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 4, 1865.
Maj. Gen. G. GRANGER:
I am instructed to inquire whether orders have been given for the
firing of the mortar and howitzer batteries during the night. The
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order requires twenty shots in all to be fired each hour; that is, not for
each piece, but for all the pieces together.
By order :
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 4, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel CHRISTENSEN :
The order has been carefully given.
G. GRANGER,
Major-General, Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 4, 1865.
Major-General OANBY:
Our firing this evening was excellent. One magazine in the fort was
exploded, throwing several men high in the air. We failed to silence
the enemy's water battery, which shelled us with great fury. I am
closing my trenches near the fort to-night, and to-morrow night will be
upon the slope of the fort.
G. GRANGER,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS.
April 4, 1865.
Captain MACK,
Eighteenth New York Battery:
CAPTAIN: I send you a detail to extend your right so as to complete
six embrasures. You will add temporary platforms to correspond with
the embrasures, so as to enable your guns to be used to the front and
flank as circumstances may require.
Yours, respectfully,
G. GRANGER,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS IT. S. FORCES, &c.,
Before BlaJcely, Ala., April 4. 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. C. YEATCH,
Commanding Veatch's Division:
GENERAL: I am instructed by Major-General Steele to say that in
pursuance of instructions received from General Canby, you will cause
one of your brigades to move forward on the line of investment between
Andrews' and Garrard's divisions. They will send forward their skir
mishers and intrench themselves during the night. Any intrenching
tools that they may need can be obtained at these headquarters and
sent forward to them.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN F. LACEY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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[ludorsement.]
Brigadier-General Dennis will proceed without delay to carry out
the within order with his Brigade.
JAMES C. VEATCH,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Before Blakely, Ala., April 4, 1865.
Col. W. T. SPICELY,
Commanding Second Brigade:
COLONEL: Spanish Fort will be bombarded at 5 o'clock this p. m.
Let your men know it, so that they can cheer for the benefit of the
enemy in Blakely.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEORGE MONROE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, j HDQRS. SECOND BRIO., SECOND Div.,
THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 4. ) Before BUikely, Ala., April 4, 1865.
The rifle-pits in front having been designated to each regimental and
battalion commander, will by him be immediately divided into as many
parts as he has companies, and each company commander will be held
responsible for the following, viz: To have by sundown to-night liis
rifle-pits 4 feet wide at the top, 3J feet wide at the bottom, and the
earth that is thrown outside to be a regular parapet not less than 4
feet at the top, and with a slope of 1 on 15 ; the parapet to be 3 feet high
and the ditch 3 feet deep. At all times there will be at least one man to
every four yards of rifle pits, with sufficient number of commissioned
and non-commissioned officers. Regimental and battalion commanders
must remember that a man behind earth-works must occupy a space of
not less than three feet when attacked. The intrenchments will be
advanced every day and night under the supervision of Lieut. Col.
Victor Vifquain, Ninety-seventh Illinois Volunteers, with a detail to be
called for from each regiment and battalion, the details to have at all
times with them guns and accouterments and sixty rounds of ammuni
tion, their knapsacks left behind in camp. Commanding officers are
referred for further instructions to the chapter on sieges in Revised
Army Regulations. The brigade officer of the day will not allow any
fires made inside of brigade headquarters. Regimental and battalion
commanders will be held strictly responsible for .the policing of their
rifle-pits and for the good order that at all times must exist in them.
By order of Col. W. T. Spicely, commanding brigade:
F. T. LEWIS,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 4, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN, Assistant Adjutant- General:
The major-general commanding corps desires to ask if it is the inten
tion that each mortar in this front fire every three minutes during the
night, or only one shot for every three minutes?
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 4, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH:
It is not the intention that every mortar should fire a shot every three
minutes, but that the total firing- along the entire line during the night
should amount to twenty shots per hour.
By order :
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 4, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant A djutant- General :
Division commanders report the artillery practice excellent. Two
explosions were observed inside the enemy's line, one in rear of the
Bed Fort and one in rear of his left. Some of the officers of the Third
Division are of the opinion that the rebels are in bomb-proofs, and
consequently did not suffer severely. Doubtful.
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Before Spanish Fort, Ala., April 4, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. MCARTHUR,
Commanding First Division:
GENERAL : The major-general commanding directs that you dispose
your command in such a manner that one brigade can be withdrawn
for special service at any time it may be needed.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. G. MEAD,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April 4, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
The signal officer reports a large side-wheel steamer just coming into
Blakely, heavily loaded with troops. This is the second arrival of the
kind to-day.
F. STEELE,
Major -General.
HEADQUARTERS TJ. S. FORCES,
In Front of Blakely, April d, 1865 — 11 p. m.
Maj. Gen. P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff:
GENERAL : Captain Burnham reports result of reconnaissance on the
left of General Garrard's line as follows :
I passed down the lower bank of the small creek to the left of General Garrard's
line. About half a mile from his left a road running nearly north crosses the creek
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in a deep hollow. On the other side is a rifle-pit near the creek. To the left and at
a distance of 300 yards from the creek is a strong lunette, connected with the other
works to our right. This is on the crest of the hill. Nothing further was discovered
of importance, and no enemy found on the southern side of the creek.
F. STEBL.B,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 4, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE,
Commanding U. 8. Forces before Blakely, Ala. :
The enemy had in Blakely yesterday about 2,700 men. They have
been re-enforced to-day probably to the extent of 1,200 or 1,500 men.
With your own force, Veatch's division in reserve, and Garrard's on
your left, I do not think they can trouble you seriously, but it will be
necessary to guard your right flank closely and have your reserves well
in hand. They are superior in artillery, and your intrenclmients
should be made as perfect as possible. Keep your wagon park well
back toward O. Sibley's.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 4, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE:
We shall open on Spanish Fort with all the batteries we have in posi
tion at 5 o'clock this afternoon, and will probably have a 30-pounder
rifle battery in position below Blakely early to-morrow morning.
E. B. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Comma n ding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
[April 4, 1865.]
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE,
Blakely :
Contract your lines as much as possible, keeping very strong reserves.
As soon as the guns can be had they will be forwarded to you, and you
will be enabled to act offensively. Inform us of any movements there.
Spanish Fort and Fort Alexis will be bombarded this p. m. from 5 to 7.
P. JOS. OSTEBHAUS.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Before Blakely, April 4, 1865.
Maj. Gen. P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff:
GENERAL : May I use Veatch's division to complete the investment
of Blakely? The line is so extensive that I shall require a portion of
his division for this purpose, leaving strong reserves.
Very respectfully,
F. STEELE,
Major- General, Commanding.
234 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala.^ April 4, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE:
Generals Granger and Smith were instructed this evening, in case
you should be attacked, to leave here only one line of investing troops,
and to re- enforce you with the reserves of the two corps. From the
best and reliable information the rebel force at Mobile is not equal
to the number of troops now under your command, and it would be
sheer desperation on the enemy's part to attack you. If they should,
however, do it, you may rely on the promptest succor by way of Bay
Miuette bridge.
P. J. OSTEBHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April 4, 1865 — 7 p. m.
Maj. Gen. E. K. S. CANBY,
Commanding Army and Division of West Mississippi :
Your dispatch of this date respecting re- enforcements received, and
instructions imparted to division commanders.
Very respectfully,
F. STEELE,
Major- General, Comm andin<j.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
In Front of Blakely, April 4, 1865 — 11.20 p. m.
Maj. Gen. P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff:
GENERAL: Your dispatch just received. We feel confident of being
able to repel any attack from the enemy. The dispatch in regard to
the arrival of these re-enforcements was sent merely as information.
Captain Burnham reports the enemy's line much longer than we sup
posed. He thinks we have not troops enough to make a complete
investment. I shall reconnoiter with General Garrard in the morning
and ascertain whether our present line, if extended, would be enfiladed
from the lunette or the gun- boats. If so, it might be best to terminate
our line by picketing across to Bay Minette for the present.
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
SIGNAL STATION, April 4, 1865.
Captain LACEY:
The gun-boat Morgan is coming up from Mobile. She carries six
guns, four broadside and two pivot, or four Gi-pounders and two 8-inch
rifles.
Respectfully, &c.,
EICHAED P. STRONG,
First Lieutenant and Signal Officer, U. S. Army.
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
No. 91. ) New Orleans, April 4, 1865.
1. In compliance with extract 1 of Special Field Orders, No. 22, of
April 2, 18C5, from headquarters Army and Division of West Missis
sippi, the commanding officer Southern Division of Louisiana will ship
from either Fort Jackson or Saint Philip to Mobile Bay, immediately
upon the arrival of the necessary transportation, two 100-pounder
rilled Parrott guns, with implements and equipments complete, without
carriages. Capt. J. W. Todd, chief of ordnance, will ship along with
these guns 1,600 complete rounds of assorted ammunition; that is, 800
rounds of solid shot, short and long, and 800 rounds of shell, short and
long. Captain Todd will personally superintend the above shipment
of ordnance and ordnance stores, and consult with the commanding
officer Southern Division of Louisiana, and see that everything
required is forwarded in good order and fully prepared for immediate
siege service. The above ordnance and ordnance stores will be
invoiced to Capt. William S. Beebe, ordnance corps and expedition
ordnance officer, Mobile Bay. The quartermaster's department will
furnish transportation with the utmost dispatch by vessels drawing
seven feet, or less if practicable, so as to avoid transshipment to other
steamers after their arrival in the bay. All officers charged with the
execution of portions of the above order are specially enjoined that
their duties be performed with the greatest possible celerity.
2. Battery F, First Indiana Heavy Artillery, will proceed without
delay to this city, with its guns, implements, equipments, harness,
transportation, &c., complete for immediate field service. Upon the
arrival of the battery in this city Capt. D. Webster, acting chief of
artillery of the department, will see to its immediate shipment to
Mobile Bay. Capt. J. W. Todd, chief of ordnance of the department,
will provide 300 rounds per gun of assorted ammunition for this battery,
and see that it is forwarded by the same transportation that conveys
the battery from this city to the field. The quartermaster's department
will furnish the necessary transportation. All duties imposed by the
above will be executed with the greatest promptness and dispatch.
3. In compliance with extract 4 of Special Field Orders, No. 22,
from headquarters Army and Division of West Mississippi, Capt. J. W.
Todd, chief of ordnance of the department, will ship with the least pos
sible delay to Capt. W. S. Beebe, ordnance corps and expedition ord
nance officer, Mobile Bay, one four-gun battery of 30- pounder Parrotts,
with carriages, harness, implements, tools, &c., complete, together with
300 rounds per gun of assorted ammunition for siege purposes. The bat
tery will also be provided with battery wagon and forge complete. The
quartermaster's department will furnish the necessary transportation.
*******
. By command of Major- General Hurlbut:
J. C. STONE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY FORCES, MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, La., April 4, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
COLONEL : I have this morning received a letter from Captain Walker,
who went to Memphis to urge the shipment of the cavalry. General
Washburn told him he could not get it, as it was needed there more
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than here. Captain Walker writes that he would proceed to Louisville
and communicate with General G. H. Thomas. On the 28th [27th] of
March I sent dispatch to Major-General Halleck, of which the following
is a copy.* As no more cavalry can be obtained from Arkansas, I deem
it absolutely necessary to obtain that from Memphis in order to make an
effective force for operations from Mobile Bay. The effective strength
of what we already have, after deducting the detachments which must
necessarily be made for duty with the infantry commanders, will not
exceed 6,000 men. General Knipe has embarked in person for the
front, and the command is being urged forward as rapidly as possible.
About 200 horses have arrived since I wrote you.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. H. GRIERSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY Div., DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., April 4, 1865.
COMDGL OFFICER DETACHMENT CAVALRY DIVISION,
OPERATING ON MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON RAILROAD,
Collierville, Tenn. :
SIR: In future two things must be considered in all your operations:
First. That the light patrols scouting the line of the railroad should be
instructed to pick up information, and therefore determine the direction
where and time when you will send larger parties with the expectation of
finding an enemy. These patrols need not, except upon the receipt of
additionalinformation,beincreasedin size. Second. Patrols sent to any
distance upon either flank of the railroad should consist of not less than
100 men, properly officered, and this number should be increased as infor
mation received gives evidence of any force in the neighborhood, as did
the evidence yesterday. I cannot understand how thirty men armed
with Spencer carbines could be driven by about sixty rebels armed with
Enfield rifles. I desire an immediate investigation and report of this
affair as well as the name of the non-commissioned officer on whom the
command devolved after the death of the lieutenant. I desire also
that the orders directing military reports from any post or brigade on
the railroad to be sent to this office direct be peremptorily enforced.
Ambuscades must be avoided. In the instructions to officers command
ing patrols or scouts the fact must be explicitly stated that at points
where ambuscades are possible the greatest care must be observed by
flanking and keeping the advance well oat to prevent anything like
surprise. I am sensitive, colonel, about ambushes and surprises, and
do not believe either are ever necessary, and not often excusable.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. D. OSBAND,
Colonel Third U. S. Colored Cavalry, Comdg. Cavalry Division.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, Goldsborough, N. C., April .5, 1<%'5.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Commanding .Department of the Cumberland:
DEAR GENERAL: I can hardly help smiling when I contemplate my
command. It is decidedly mixed. I believe, but am not certain, that
* See p. 105.
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you are in my jurisdiction, but I certainly cannot help you in the way
of orders or men, nor do I think you need either. General Oruft has
just arrived with his provisional division, which will at once be broken
up and the men sent to their proper regiments, as that of Meagher was
on my arrival. You may have some feeling about my asking that General
Slocum should have command of the two corps that properly belonged
to you, viz, Fourteenth and Twentieth, but you can recall that he was
but a corps commander and could not legally make orders of discharge,
transfer, &c., which were imperatively necessary. I therefore asked
that General Slocum be assigned to command an army in the field,
called the Army of Georgia, composed of the Fourteenth and Twentieth
Corps. The order is not yet made by the President, though I have
recognized it, because both General Grant and the President sanc
tioned it and promised to have the order made. My army is now here,
pretty well clad and provided, divided into three parts of two corps
each, much as our old Atlanta army. I expect to move on in a few days,
and propose, if Lee remains in Richmond, to pass the Roauoke and open
communication with the Ghowan and Norfolk. This will bring me in
direct communication with General Grant. This is an admirable point;
country open and the two railroads in good order back to Wilmington
and Beaufort. We have already brought up enough to fill our wagons,
and only await some few articles and the arrival of some men marching
up from the coast to be off. General Grant explained to me his orders
to you, which of course are all right. You can make reports direct to
Washington or General Grant, but keep me advised occasionally of the
general state of affairs, that I may know what is transpiring. I must
give my undivided attention to matters here. You will hear from a
thousand sources pretty fair accounts of our next march.
Yours, truly,
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major- General.
KNOXVILLE, April 5, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIFFLE,
Chief of Staff:
Please inform the major-general commanding that there are over
2,000,000 rations of hard bread here, and other stores in proportion,
and that I have directed Captain Little to send all stores to Chatta
nooga for the present. 1 leave for Chattanooga to-morrow.
J. C. READ,
Captain and Chief Commissary of Subsistence.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Lick Creek, East Tenn., April 5, 1865.
Brigadier-General ELLIOTT,
Commanding Second Division:
The general commanding directs that you send to-morrow morning
all of the axmen of your division down the railroad in the direction of
Swan Pond until they meet the broad-ax men to be sent up at the same
time in the direction of Midway by Mr. Latimer, chief of the railroad
construction party. These men will be required to get out railroad ties
at the place where they will meet the broad-ax men and to work up the
road in the direction of Blue Springs. Let them take out their dinners
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in haversacks each day. He also directs that you put a fatigue party
to work at cleaning off the railroad by removing all burned ties and by
shoveling off the dirt, so as to level it and prepare it for the ties.
Instruct this party to clean it off in this direction until they meet Gen
eral Kimball's party, which has now reached Midway. Also clean off
the road around and beyond Blue Springs if you have the force.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. H. SINCLAIR,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Greeneville, East Tenn., April 5, 1865.
Brig. Gen. SAMUEL BEATTY,
Commanding Third Brigade:
GENERAL : You will move with your brigade this afternoon toward
Jonesborough. You should reach Jonesborough to-morrow. On your
arrival there select a strong position and carefully cover your command
against surprise by pickets. Take with you ten days' rations in wagons.
Unload your supply train in Jonesborough and return the wagons with
a sufficient guard to this place without delay. Take with you the for
age you have on hand, and supply what you can from the country by a
careful and well-regulated system of foraging. So soon as you arrive
at Jonesborough learn who are reliable Union men, and through them
seek to employ some active, trusty, intelligent scouts to go as far as
possible into Virginia, with a view to gaining all possible information
of the movements of the enemy, more especially the movements of the
rebel army which has lately evacuated Richmond. Such scouts will be
paid liberally. Eeport promptly all the information you may gain.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
TH. J. WOOD,
Major-General of Volunteers, Commanding.
P. S. — So soon as you have established your camp at Jonesborough
go to work industriously getting out railroad ties and telegraph poles.
TH. J. WOOD,
Major -General of Volunteers, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Selma, April 5, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. RICHARD TAYLOR,
Comdg. Confed. Dept. of Miss, and E. La., Demopolis, or elsewhere :
GENERAL: I have about 2,000 prisoners of war, a number of them
first and second class militia captured at this place, besides the sick
and wounded in the hospitals in this city. I am willing to release them
at once on parole, subject to exchange hereafter, provided the necessary
arrangements can be made. I make this proposition to save the country
through which they will be compelled to inarch north from the injury
that will necessarily be inflicted upon it by the impressment of supplies
for so large a body of men, and in the hope that the aged and respectable
gentlemen of this city so indiscreetly impressed into its defense may
be spared the toilsome and painful inarch they will be compelled to
make unless my proposition is accepted by the Confederate authorities.
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This communication will be handed you by Captain Hosea, of my staff,
who is authorized to enter into the necessary arrangements, and who,
if granted, can explain more fully my views.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) SELMA, ALA.,
No. 14. j April 5, 1865.
I. The system of scouts is hereby abolished in the Cavalry Corps,
Military Division of the Mississippi, and all men detailed as scouts will
immediately be returned to their regiments. No more scouts will be
allowed except by special permission from these headquarters.
II. Each division commander is hereby authorized to organize detach
ments, not to exceed forty men, for special service. The men will be
selected for gallantry, intelligence, and general good conduct. They
will be well armed and equipped, and every effort should be made to
render them the model soldiers of the corps.
III. Division commanders will at once send in reports of the number
of guns, prisoners, and flags taken up to date, the amount of public
property destroyed, including foundries, iron-works, collieries, railroad
bridges and trestle-work, locomotives, station houses, &c.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION,
April 5, 1865.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT:
The command marched forty miles yesterday, and reached the train
at this point near Eandolph. Everything all right except my horses,
which are nearly worn out. I don't know where General Upton is, and
will inarch back toward Selma with the train until I meet him. Nothing
heard from Croxton's whereabouts, except that some of his stragglers
who were in the fight came into Elyton and joined the train. I think
forces of the enemy are on both our flanks, but as soon as the train passes
Plantersville it will be safe, without doubt, and I will have no trouble
in getting it there.
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General.
I have just been talking with one of Croxton's sergeants. He says
that when he left Croxton was in column ready for a run, with all his
led stock turned loose. I think Croxton is all safe some place. Where
that some place may be I can form no opinion. I will send out a party
toward Elyton to see if they can learn anything further. These men
from Croxton confirm the previous reports as to the strength of the
enemy. They place it at 4,000. I will march on toward Selma until I
hear from Upton or receive some orders from him.
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General.
The train burnt the railroad bridge across Cahawba River.
240 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. &, C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
D ALTON, April o, :7#£5 — 9.10 a. m.
Maj. S. B. MOE,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Expedition from Spring Place returned last night via Tiptoii. Con
stant skirmishing while out. Guerrillas numbered from 150 to 200, of
whom from 12 to 15 are known to have been killed and wounded.
Major Edmonson was killed while leading a charge ; his body turned
over to the rebels. Captain Williams, rebel, badly wounded. Our loss
only two wounded. I had brought in some of the worst rebels of
ISpring Place. Will communicate more fully by courier.
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General. Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 5, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. W. JOHNSON,
PulasM :
I have no doubt that your information in regard to the movements of
Major Gilbert's command is correct.* I cannot hear of any of the
enemy being north of the Tennessee from any one else than General
Granger. It will be well, however, to keep yourself well informed of all
movements, both of citizens and soldiers, if any, on the north side of
the river. Endeavor particularly to suppress all smuggling.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
PULASKI, April 5, 1865 — 8.30 p. m.
Brigadier-General WHIPPLE :
As I telegraphed last night, I have a party at Lamb's Ferry. They
went there on Monday night and were instructed to await the arrival
of a party which was to go down to Florence and return via Eogers-
ville. 1 have heard nothing from either party, and I am certain that
if there were any considerable number of the enemy on this side they
would have notified me. A citizen just in, who crossed at Bainbridge,
says there is no enemy there or near there on either side of the river.
He crossed yesterday a. m. Please say to General Thomas that I will
endeavor to keep river well watched from Lamb's Ferry to Florence,
and will advise him at once if there is anything which he ought to
know. A courier from the party which went to Florence, and which
left it six miles below Lexington, reports no enemy heard of up to the
time he left.
E. W. JOHNSON,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 5, 1865. (Eeceived 10 a. in. 14th.)
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK,
Chief of Staff:
The investment of Spanish Fort and its dependencies has been com
pleted. That of Blakely will be to-day. We have been embarrassed
* See Jolmson to Hoffman, 4th, p. 219.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 241
in landing supplies and material by heavy wind-storms, but are now
sufficiently in advance to remove the danger of any further delays.
Our casualties have been small, and are now trifling in number and
character. From the lists published in the Mobile papers, those of the
enemy have been much greater. Steel e's column, after completing the
work assigned to it, now invests Blakely on the north and east. His
operations were entirely successful, resulting in the destruction of the
Mobile and Montgomery road as far as Greenville, the capture and
destruction of 2 locomotives and 30 cars, and the capture of between
300 and 400 prisoners.
ED. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April />, 1865.
Rear- Admiral THATCHER :
(Care of Brigadier-General Bailey.)
I have the honor and pleasure to inform you that Selma has been
captured by our forces with twenty-three pieces of artillery and all the
valuable machinery, &c. Sherman has defeated Johnston, who has
fallen back on Raleigh, where our forces are now besieging him. The
news comes from Mobile papers of this morning and is, therefore,
reliable. We shall fire a salute of 100 shotted guns to-morrow at noon
in honor of these victories.
ED. R. S. OANBY,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
April 5, 1865.
Col. 0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I am requested by the admiral to telegraph the following letter to
Major-General Caiiby:
U. S. TIN-CLAD STOCKDALE — 10 p. m.
GENERAL: I thank you for the information of the capture of Selma, &c. I think
your work is now short and pleasant. God he praised for the intelligence. I shall
also fire a salute of 100 guns on this delightful intelligence. I congratulate you and
your army with all my heart. This must have been Thomas.
Very truly,
H. K. THATCHER,
Rear- Admiral.
Respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 5, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. G. SAWTELLE,
Chief Quartermaster, Army and Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL: Your letter of yesterday is just received through Mr.
Noble. Inclosed you will find your estimate* of funds, with approval
* Omitted.
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of the general-in -chief, wlio also directs that all ordnance and ord
nance stores ordered from General Hurlbut's department shall be kept
afloat and ready to be forwarded to Starke's Landing, with the least
possible delay, if ordered. Any portion of these stores shipped from
New Orleans on sea-going vessels unfit to come up to the wharf are to
be reshipped on more suitable boats. Did you succeed in chartering
some more light-draft river boats which could navigate in the bay and
the Alabama Eiver? They will be greatly wanted.
Yours, very respectfully,
P. JOS. OSTEBHAUS,
Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April 5, 1865.
Captain EATON :
Have just returned from making observations on our extreme right,
and received your dispatch. Three steamers were seen by Lieutenant
Adams and myself yesterday p. m. moving from Mobile to Blakely;
two loaded with troops. Too late to see the other plainly. One of your
men on watch while station was being repaired reports seeing another
boat loaded with something, apparently troops, moving in same direc
tion. This [morning] Lieutenant Strong reports one boat loaded with
troops going from Blakely to Mobile.
2 p. m. — Lieutenant Adams reports steamer Jeff. Davis lying at
Blakely with hospital flag flying. Steamer Senator just arrived at
Blakely from Mobile, empty. Earns Nashville and Hunts ville have been
at anchor one mile from and short distance above our right, shelling
our flanks occasionally; exploded two shells over siege battery, but
injured none of working party.
4 p. m. — Nashville moved down toward Blakely, shelling occasionally.
Will report by telegraph and orderly daily.
W. F. WAEEEN,
Lieutenant, Signal Corps, U. 8. Army.
SPECIAL J HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, [• OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 25. ) Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 6, 1865.
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4. Brig. Gen. E. B. Brown, U. S. Volunteers, will report to Maj. Gen.
A. J. Smith, commanding Sixteenth Army Corps, for assignment to duty*
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7. A salute of 100 shotted guns will be fired at noon to-morrow, the
6th instant, by the forces now investing Spanish Fort, in honor of the
recent victories of the Army of the Potomac near Petersburg, the Army
of the Mississippi in North Carolina, and the capture of Selma, Ala.,
by the Army of the Cumberland.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 243
HDQES. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 5, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY :
The picket and patrol cavalry duty will now be performed by Gen
eral Grierson's command, of which General Knipe's division is a por
tion. The commanding general directs that no cavalry horses be
furnished for citizens or others not connected with the army who
desire to visit the front, unless you know that they have official busi
ness with these headquarters. General Knipe will on your requisition
furnish such number of orderlies as you absolutely need.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
April 5, 1865.
Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Your dispatch directing that picket and patrol cavalry duty will be
performed by General Knipe's command is received, and a copy fur
nished him for his information.
Respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
April 5, 1865.
Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I have the honor to report that the second new road to D'Olive's
Creek is cut through and put in good condition as General Canby
directed, and is a better road than the first one.
Eespectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 5, 1865.
Capt. J. B. LUDWICK,
Commanding Signal Detachment:
CAPTAIN: The major-general commanding directs that you detail an
officer and proper detachment of men and material to proceed without
delay to the fleet to obtain a boat and go up the Apalachee River to a
point opposite the works of the enemy in our front and as near their
main works as practicable. As soon as this point is reached the officer
will observe all movements of the enemy's boats and operations about
his works, note the effect of our fire, and such other points as he may
be able, and at once signal his information to the shore. If information
cannot be obtained during the night, the party will return. -At least
two days' rations will be taken.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMERY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Before Blalcely, April 5, 1865.
Brig. Gen. JAMES C. VEATCH,
Commanding VeatcWs Division:
GENERAL : The commanding general directs that you will occupy the
entire line between Garrard's division and Andrews' division with troops
of your command. Garrard has been instructed to move far enough to
our left to complete the investment below Blakely, and whatever space
may be left by this change will be occupied by your troops.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN F. LACEY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 5, 1865.
Col. HENRY BERTRAM,
Commanding First Brigade, Second Division:
COLONEL : The major-general commanding directs that you have the
artillerists of Battery F, First Missouri Artillery, report at these head
quarters early to-morrow morning with their camp and garrison equi
page. Only the drivers will be left in camp to care for the animals and
guard the battery property. It is designed with these men and their
officers to man five 8-inch howitzers.
Eespectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMEBY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Before Blakely, April 5, 1865.
Col. W. T. SPICELY,
Commanding Second Brigade:
COLONEL : General Andrews directs that you extend your line on the
right, so as to connect with the left of Hawkins' division. You will
ascertain as soon as possible exactly where his left rests, and close the
interval, reporting to these headquarters, as soon as you have done so,
how much you have had to extend your line. The colored troops that
have been on duty immediately on your right, it seems, is only a com
pany placed on picket duty, and is not really Hawkins' left.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEOBGE MONEOE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
[First indorsement.]
HDQRS. SECOND BRIG., SECOND Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
April 5, 1865.
Eespectfully referred to Lieutenant-Colonel Sears, Twenty-fourth
Indiana, for remarks. This letter to be returned.
By order of W. T. Spicely, colonel, commanding brigade:
F. T. LEWIS,
Captain and Acting Assistant A djutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 245
[Second indorsement.]
HEADQUARTERS TWENTY-FOURTH INDIANA,
[April 5, 1865.}
Eespectfully returned, with the remark that the line has been extended
to connect with General Hawkins' left. The distance is 300 paces from
work to work.
F. A. SEARS,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Before Blalcehj, Ala., April 5, 1865.
Col. F. W. MOORE,
Commanding Third Brigade:
COLONEL: The construction of the battery to-night on your right is
of so much importance that General Andrews advises that the regi
mental commanders be present with the fatigue details from their
regiments, and that the detail be made one regiment at a time.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEORGE MONROE,
Assistant Adjutant- Genera I.
HEADQUARTERS,
April 5, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH:
Mobile papers of this morning confirm the rumor that Selma has
been captured by our forces. Twenty-three pieces of artillery and all
the valuable machinery has been taken. We are further advised that
Sherman has defeated Johnston, who has fallen back on Raleigh, where
our forces are now besieging him. An order will be issued in course of
the evening for a salute of 100 shotted guns to be fired to-morrow.
By order :
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to General Granger.)
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 5, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps :
The navy detachment is momentarily expected, and will report to
you at once.
P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 34. J Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 5, 1865.
I. Brig. Gen. E. B. Brown, U. S. Volunteers, having reported at
these headquarters, in compliance with Special Field Orders, No. 25,
246 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
current series, of Army and Division of West Mississippi, will report to
Brig. Gen. E. A. Garr, commanding Third Division, Sixteenth Army
Corps, for assignment to duty.
II. Brig. Gen. E. B. Brown, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby ordered to
proceed to Hickox Landing, La., and superintend in person the for
warding, with the least possible delay, of all land transportation and
troops belonging to this corps to their command. He will apply to the
quartermaster's department for boats to forward this transportation,
and, failing to obtain it, Avill press such boats as may be necessary.
This duty accomplished, he will return and report to these headquar
ters for further orders. The quartermaster's department will furnish
transportation.
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By command of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith :
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Blakely , April 5, 1865.
Lieut. Col. J. HOUGH,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Sixteenth Army Corps:
COLONEL : I have the honor to report for the information of the corps
commander that my line now extends to Minette Bay, near the mouth
of Bateau Creek. The mouth of this creek is a marsh of near an eighth
of a mile in width, but on both sides the ground is hard and good near
the edge of the bay. My line opposite the center crosses the creek from
toward the rebel works and at the bay is on the east side, or the one
nearest the pontoon bridge. At this point a 30-pounder battery could,
I think, reach with ease boats in Blakely River. The rebel line, as well
as I can ascertain, commences on the river at the upper landing at
Blakely and then takes a course in a southeasterly direction to Minette
Bay on the west side and near the mouth of Bateau Creek. Their
works run, I think, into the marsh of the bay and not into Blakely
Eiver. The works on my extreme left are new, built since the arrival
of General Steele. Near the left there is a battery^ and I think one
heavy gun in it. All the other artillery so far used from their Avorks
are field pieces. My line is not up very close as it has been difficult to
obtain information of the ground. My skirmish line is from 400 to 600
yards from the rebel works. Some of this information is not known to
General Canby and perhaps he had better be informed of my present
position.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
K. GAEEAED,
Brigadier -General, Commanding Division.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April 5, 1865.
Maj. Gen. P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff:
General Andrews advanced his skirmish line 200 yards last night,
driving the enemy from their rifle-pits.
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 247
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April 5, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY:
GENERAL: We have just captured a telegraph operator who left
Blakely to-day. He has a Mobile paper of this date which laments
over the capture of Selina by our forces. Twenty-three pieces of artil
lery were taken, and all the valuable machinery, &c. Dick Taylor,
Forrest, and Frank Armstrong made their escape. Sherman defeated
Johnston, who fell back on Ealeigh, where our forces are now besieging
him. I will send you the paper and the operator, who is a shrewd
fellow, and can be used to our advantage, probably.
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Before Blakely, April 5, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY:
In reconnoitering to-day we discovered a point at the head of Minette
Bay, hard ground, which commands the river to Spanish Fort. There
is a rebel signal station at the point. I spoke to the captured operator
about it. He says the rebels feared that we would establish a battery
there. We shall complete the investment of Blakely to-night. What
was reported as a battery on the enemy's extreme right turns out to be
a gun -boat in the river. Garrard moves his brigade on his right to his
left, and it may take more than one of Yeatch's brigades to fill interval.
I hope the 30-pounders will be up soon. Hawkins' men are being hurt
and harassed to-day by shells from the gun-boat.
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April 5, 1865.
Lieutenant Colonel CHRISTENSEN :
A large steamer has just gone down from Blakely to Mobile loaded
with troops.
F. STEELE,
Major -General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 5, 1865.
Maj. Oien. F. STEELE:
The Parrott battery of 30-pounders will be sent you as soon as the two
navy guns, which are to replace them, have been received.
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April 5, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. TOTTEN :
Have artillerists been sent with the 30-pounder Parrott guns ordered
here to day?
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 5, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE:
The artillery will be sent fully manned and complete in every respect.
0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
[April 5, 1865.]
Maj. Gen. P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff:
The officer who went to look for a place to build a bridge over Miuette
Bay did not succeed in finding a suitable place. I will send out again
in the morning. It is highly important that a heavy battery be estab
lished on the enemy's right, for as soon as the battery on his left
drives away the gun-boats they will probably drop down the stream
and make it very hot for Garrard.
F. STEELE,
Major -General.
APRIL 5, 1865—7.30 a. in.
Captain LACEY:
A large steamer (blockade-runner) has just gone down from Blakely
to Mobile. She is well loaded with troops. The gun-boat Hunts ville
is in the same position, and I can see the smoke of two others but can
not make them out through the trees.
Kespectfully, &c.,
K. P. STRONG,
Lieutenant and Signal Officer, U. 8. Army.
FORT PIKE, LA., April 5, 1865.
Brig. Gen. T. W. SHERMAN,
Commanding Southern Division of Louisiana:
SIR: I have the honor to report for your consideration the following
information: Captain Martin, of Colonel Perrin's regiment of Missis
sippi cavalry, says :
I left the regiment about the2d day of November, 1864, at Cross Plains, near Blue
Mountains, near the Georgia line. I have been in Newton County, Miss., since. I
left home on the 24th of March. General Forrest had his headquarters at Macon,
Noxubee County, Miss. He has lately moved his command from the vicinity of
Natchez to Macon This was about the 17th of March. My impression is that Gen
eral Forrest has not more than 5,000 effective men. Wirt Adams' old brigade, com
manded by Colonel Mabry, was at or near Canton, Miss., the last I knew of it. I
think the majority of Hood's army are at home, never having returned since they
were furloughed. I have been appointed one of a committee of three, by the Union
men of Mississippi, to report to and confer with the military governor of Mississippi
or the commanding officer of the U. S. forces at Vicksburg. They are willing and
anxious to come under the old rule, and will comply or coincide with anything the
powers that be may require, and if necessary can defend themselves. I can raise in
Newton and adjoining counties 300 men in a very short time.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN W. CRANE,
Captain, Seventy -fourth U. S. Colored Infantry.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 249
[Indorsement.]
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
New Orleans, La., April 7, 1865.
Bespectfully forwarded to headquarters Military Division of West
Mississippi for instructions. Captain Martin lias been furnished trans
portation to Vicksburg.
S. A. HURLBUT,
Major- General, Commanding.
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 6', 1865 — 4.40 p. m.
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville :
A requisition has been sent here for mules for a pack train to be fitted
out at Memphis, for an expedition by a body of 4,000 cavalry. Is such
a pack train approved, ordered, or deemed necessary by you?
H. W. HALLECK,
Major -General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,"
Lick Creek, East Tenn., April 6', 1865.
Major- General WOOD,
Commanding Third Division, Greeneville, East Tenn.:
Send one brigade of your division immediately to Warm Springs.
Let them take five days' rations, and give orders to the brigade com
mander to hold himself in readiness to support Colonel Kirby, who has
gone to Asheville. The orderlies left by Major Steele know the route.
Let the brigade take the road he came and move as soon as it can get
ready. From information received by Colonel Kirby since he left we
learn there is more force there than at first anticipated, and he may
become involved so as to need assistance.
By command of Major-General Stanley:
WM. II. SINCLAIR,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Greeneville, East Tenn., April 6, 1865.
Col. H. K. MCCONNELL,
Second Brigade:
COLONEL: You will move with your brigade without delay to Warm
Springs, halting there in a good position and holding your command in
readiness to support Colonel Kirby, who has gone to Asheville. Take
with you six days' rations, three in haversacks and three in wagons, and
three wagon loads of ammunition, say 45,000 rounds. Call 011 the
quartermaster, commissary, and ordnance officer of the division for the
necessary transportation and supplies. Four orderlies who came over
the road yesterday from Warm Springs will conduct your command.
After reaching Warm Springs open, if possible, communication with
Colonel Kirby.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
TH. J. WOOD,
Major-General of Volunteers.
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HDQRS. THIRD BRIG., THIRD Div., FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Jonesborough, East Tenn., April 6, 1865.
Capt. M. P. BESTOW,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Third Division, Fourth Army Corps:
CAPTAIN : I have the honor to report our safe arrival at this point
to-day, at 2 p. m., and the occupying of the best positions I could select
near the town by the regiments of my command. The position is a
good one, and will, if necessary, be made stronger by intrenchrnents.
We can hear of no rebel force of any consequence near here. A few
bushwhackers were run out of the town when we entered. A scout
has been sent out who intends to go as far as Wytheville and learn all
he can of the enemy's movements. From all reports the forage is very
scarce, and can only be procured by going over into another valley a
considerable distance from here. I shall proceed at once to follow out
all written and verbal instructions received from the general com
manding.
I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
SAML. BEATTY,
Brigadier- General of Volunteers.
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
FIELD ORDERS, > MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 15. ) Selma, Ala., April 6, 1865.
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II. Division commanders will at once order a thorough inspection of
their trains to ascertain whether any articles are carried in them other
than those allowed by order before the command left the Tennessee
Eiver. All articles plundered from the inhabitants found in the wagons
will be turned over to the corps provost-marshal.
III. Division commanders will at once take measures to mount the
dismounted men of their commands.
IV. All able bodied negroes who may join the command and are will
ing to serve as soldiers will be organized into companies, to be com
manded by officers, non-commissioned, and privates selected for the
purpose. As soon as each division commander has formed ten com
panies he will organize them into a regiment. The negro troops will
habitually march with the train.
By command of Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Selma, April 6, 1865.
Brigadier-General McCooK,
Commanding First Division:
GENERAL : If you have not yet heard from General Croxton you will
at once send a party toward Ely tori to communicate with him, and give
orders to move by the most direct road to Selma.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 251
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION CAVALRY,
Selma, Ala., April 6, 1865.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
In compliance with the request of the general commanding, I have
the honor to transmit a copy of the written instructions furnished Gen
eral Croxton previous to starting for Tuscaloosa.* The party of picked
men (fifty), in command of Captain Town, started from near Randolph
yesterday morning. His instructions verbally were to proceed to the
Cahawba Eiver, near railroad bridge over which the column passed,
and either cross at the ford with his command or send scouts, as might
appear most prudent, toward Elyton and Trion, until definite and posi
tive information could be gained of General Croxton. In case of meet
ing the general he was to instruct him to proceed with the least possible
delay to Selma, and the captain himself was to rejoin his command as
speedily as possible after the accomplishment of his mission. Similar
instructions in writing were given to his regimental commander by
Colonel La Grange in making the detail. The scout, Fitzpatrick, sent
in rebel uniform, was also instructed to bear Croxton the same orders
and not to return until he found him. From the character of the men
sent I feel satisfied that no means will be left untried to comply with their
orders. The reason I sent no written orders to Croxton was that I
feared some accident might place them in the hands of the enemy.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. IST BRIG., GTH Div., CAV. CORPS,
[• MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 2. ) Pulaski, Tenn., April 6', 1865.
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II. Capt. E. P. Finney, Company M, Fifth Indiana Cavalry, is detailed
as acting assistant adjutant-general, First Brigade, Sixth Division,
Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi, on the staff of the
colonel commanding, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly.
T. H. BUTLEE,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
HEADQUARTERS, April 6, 1865.
Major-General OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff:
The road by the pontoon bridge is so blocked up by wagons that it
will be almost impossible for the artillery to get through, even if the
bridge is heavy enough. Send all loaded trains for General Steele's
and General Yeatch's commands by the old road, and keep the pontoon
train open for the passage of troops and artillery.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
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252 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 6', 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. G. SAWTELLE,
Chief Quartermaster :
Your dispatches of the 5th instant and to-day are received and were
laid before the general-iu-chief. The general approves of the suggestion
of Captain Dyer, and you have leave to visit New Orleans in order to per
fect all arrangements for the most regular and speedy forwarding of all
supplies and stores for the army in the tield. it is as yet impossible to
name approximately a, period when Mobile will be in the hands of the
army, but everything ought to be foreseen to enable General Canby,
whenever the time comes, to push his command forward with the least
possible delay. The number and quality of our transports appear
to be insufficient. If you can procure a number of light-draft and
powerful side-wheel steamers (tugs of the Ohio are very desirable) they
will prove the very thing in the bay, while stern-wheelers will be more
suitable for river navigation. The general -in-chief does not wish to
have working parties organized or cars built for the Alabama railroads.
He thinks the latter can be procured cheaper in Mobile or from other
sources when once needed. The 13-inch siege coast mortars expected
from Peusacola will be kept afloat and ready to be brought forward at
a moment's notice. The general-in-chief authorizes you to retain Cap
tain Rundle until his place can be filled otherwise. Please apply
officially to the Quartermaster-General in Washington for the captain to
be relieved from the examining board, and send the paper up for the
indorsement of the general.
P. JOS. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS, April tf, 1865.
Capt. S. M. EATON :
Lieutenant Adams reports steamer Magnolia at 8.30 a. m. going
from Blakely to Mobile loaded with troops. Telegraph line visible
running from Blakely to Mobile between Blakely [and] Tensas Rivers.
WARREN,
Lieutenant and Signal Officer.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE OF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
New Orleans, La., April 6', 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL: I have the honor to submit to your consideration the fol
lowing report of information received at this office this 6th day of
April, 1865: Benjamin B. Martin, late captain of cavalry in Wheeler's
command, from Newton County, Miss., March 24, states that he is a
delegate chosen by the Union men of Newton, Leake, and Neshoba
Counties, at public meetings held by them, to represent their readiness
to submit to the laws of the United States. At the meeting in Newton
County 229 men were present. There had also been a similar meeting
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in Kemper County, but Mr. Martin did not know the result. They are
expecting a movement of troops from Vicksburg, and wish our forces
to occupy and protect the county. These men belong to the class of
respectable farmers. Jackson's division, of Forrest's corps, embraces
Armstrong's and the remnants of Ross' brigades. Armstrong's brigade
is the largest in the corps, including five regiments, two of which are
the Second and Twenty-eighth Mississippi Cavalry, but it numbers not
more than 1,000 men. Starke's, Mabry's, and Wirt Adams' brigades
are identical. The rebels are recruiting negro troops at Enterprise,
Miss., and the negroes are all enrolled in the State. Forrest's entire
force is estimated by informant at not more than 4,000 effective men.
It is much smaller than when he left Tennessee, on account of constant
desertions. The State troops have nearly all returned home. No
manufactures are carried on in the State, all machinery having been
removed. A deserter who left Marshall, Tex., six weeks ago and
came through Shreveport and Monroe, La., states that there were only
about 600 men at the former and 200 at the latter place. There were
some fortifications at Marshall, and negroes were at work building
more. A deserter from the Third Louisiana Infantry, from Shreveport,
La., March 16, reports that he met Churchill's division, only 1,800
strong, going into Shreveport, and learned that they were expecting
to go to Hunts ville, Tex. A considerable number of troops have been
moved to Huntsville, Tex., in anticipation of an attack on the coast.
This confirms the previous report which came through Collins, the
rebel scout, that General Parsons with his division was going to Texas,
and the report some time since that Parsons' division was under orders
to march from Camden, Ark., to Shreveport. The steamer Bob Eoy
and three others were at Monroe, La., loading with cotton. A refugee
from Selma, Ala., March 22, states that Forrest was at Montevallo,
fifty miles above Selma, on the Alabama and Tennessee Eailroad, with
5,000 men. There were 5,000 militia at Montgomery and the same
number garrisoning Selma. The informant thinks that with militia
and scattered detachments Forrest can raise 20,000 men. His duty is
to watch the expedition from Eastport, Tenn. [Miss.], which is known to
be on the point of starting. If he is unable to check it, his orders are to
fall back and concentrate everything at Selma, which is to be held at
all hazards. The general impression is that Mobile will be evacuated
and the garrison retreat to Selma and join Forrest. They are moving
much of the machinery from Selma to Columbus, Ga. Deserters from
Kichrnond, March 8, report 150 miles of railroad destroyed by Sherman
still unrepaired. These men confirm the statements of the refugee
from Selma in regard to Forrest and the militia of Selma and Mont
gomery. A report from Lieutenant Fyffe, Thibodeaux, the 6th instant,
states that desertions from Buckner's command are increasing. They
estimate Buckner's forces around Alexandria and Natchitoches at
6,000. They are fortifying the right bank of the Bed Eiver three
miles above Alexandria. Two of the forts are completed and mount ten
guns each, the largest being 18-pounders. Ammunition is scarce, but
they are well armed with Enfield rifles.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. M. JACKSON,
Major, Tenth U. 8. Colored Heavy Artillery.
(In absence of Capt. S. M. Eaton, chief signal officer, Military
Division of West Mississippi.)
254 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 96. ) New Orleans, La., April 6, 1865.
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4. Capt. James W. Davis is hereby relieved from duty with Brigadier
General Dennis, commanding Second Brigade, First Division, Thir
teenth Army Corps, and will report to the chief commissary, Depart
ment of the Mississippi, for assignment to duty.
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By order of Mai. Gen. E. B. S. Canby:
G. H. DYBE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 6, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY :
All the cavalry detachments will report to General Knipe until
further orders.
By order:
C. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 6, 1865.
Acting Bear- Admiral THATCHER,
Commanding West Gulf Blockading Squadron :
SIR: I have the honor to request that the signal corps may be
furnished with one of your small launches, with a boat's crew, for the
purpose of establishing during the daytime a signal station as far up
the Apalachee River as is prudent, for the purpose of noting the effect
of our fire and other objects of interest.
Very respectfully, I am, sir, your obedient servant,
G. GRANGER,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 6, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. F. BENTON,
Commanding Third Division:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs me to say that
Colonel Bertram's (First Brigade, Second Division) parallel will be
pushed forward to-night about sixty yards. You. will send your engi
neer to confer with Lieutenant-Colonel Laughlin, Ninety-fourth Illinois
Volunteers, who has charge of Colonel Bertram's advance, to make sure
that the movements coincide, and advance your line accordingly.
Eespectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMEEY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 6, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH:
Instruct the commanding officer of one of the 30-pounder Parrott
batteries on Bay Minette to report with his guns at once to Major-Gen
eral Steele, at Blakely. A support of one regiment from your corps
will accompany the battery to within General Garrard's lines.
By order of Major-General Oanby :
C. T. OHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 35. } Near Spanish Forty Ala.j April 6, 1865.
I. Battery H, First Indiana Heavy Artillery, will proceed to Blakely,
Ala., via pontoon bridge, and report to Maj. Gen. F. Steele for further
orders.
II. Brig. Gen. J. Me Arthur, commanding First Division, Sixteenth
Army Corps, will cause one regiment of his command to report at the
pontoon bridge across Bayou Minette at 11.30 a. m. to-day with arms.
They will escort one 30-pounder Parrott battery to within General
Garrard's line at Blakely and return without delay.
III. A salute of twenty -five shotted guns will be fired by the First
and Third Divisions of this command at 12 in. to-day, commencing on
the right of the Third Division, in honor of the recent victories of the
Army of the Potomac near Petersburg, the Army of the Mississippi in
North Carolina, and the capture of Selma, Ala., by the Army of the
Cumberland. Capt. John W. Lowell, chief of artillery, Sixteenth Army
Corps, will make all necessary arrangements and superintend the firing.
*******
By command of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith:
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field) near Mobile, Ala., April 6, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. A. CARR,
Commanding Third Division, Sixteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you send
from your command a working party of thirty men in charge of a good
officer, to report with intrenching tools to Captain Hill, engineer
officer, at the 30 pounder battery on the bay, to prepare the right bat
tery for the reception of two 100-pounder Parrotts. He also directs
that you detail sixteen enlisted men from your command to report to
Lieutenant James, commanding Coehorn mortars, for duty with the
mortars. One man from the heavy artillery will be left to each mortar,
to superintend the firing. The balance are needed elsewhere.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Assistan t A djutant- General.
25G KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 6, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE :
A battery of 30-pounders crossed the pontoon bridge at 2.30 to your
right. If any gun-boat attempts to enfilade General Garrard's left, we
will make it very hot for her. A little bit of a 100-pounder Parrott will
be in position by daylight to take care of that.
C. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 6, 1865.
Major-General STEELE:
All supply trains to and from your command and General Veatch's
division must go by way of Cyrus and Origen Sibley's Mills, and not
over the bridge required for the artillery. Be pleased to establish the
necessary guards to secure observance of this order. General Bailey
will be instructed to notify officers in charge of trains accordingly.
By order :
C. T. CHKISTEXSEST,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April 6', 1865.
Lieut. Col. 0. T. OHRISTENSEN,
Assistan t A djutant- General :
The steamer Magnolia is now going from Blakely to Mobile loaded
with troops.
F. STEELE.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April 6', 1865.
Maj. Gen. P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff:
Two steam-boat pilots from Selma came into our lines this evening.
They came down the river in small boats, and have been rowing about
the bay. They say the rebels are building a bridge out from Spanish
Fort, &c. They appear to be well informed in regard to the bay and
rivers. Shall I send them to you? They report Dick Taylor in Mobile.
Wilson's cavalry ran over Forrest, who escaped, with his escort. His
forces do not amount to over 8,000, and are scattered over a space of
200 miles, &c.
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 6, 1865.
Major-General STEELE:
Pl'ease send the two Selma pilots down here by daylight to-morrow
morning. Communications will, as heretofore, be addressed to the
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adjutant- general, unless specially called for by the commanding general
or the chief of staff.
By order :
0. T. CHRISTEXSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 6, 1865.
Brigadier- General KNIPE :
(Care of Brigadier-General Bailey, Starke's Wharf.)
The major- general commanding desires to see you at his headquarters
at 10 o'clock to-morrow (Friday) morning.
0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 6, 1865.
Brig. Gen. A. ASBOTH,
Commanding District of West Florida:
GENERAL: I am directed by the major-general commanding to
acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 3d instant relating to the
establishment of a courier-line between you arid these headquarters,
and to inform you that Col. G. M. L. Johnson, commanding cavalry
brigade, with headquarters one mile east of this place (Wilson's), has
been instructed to communicate immediately with your couriers at
Perdido Mills, and make such further arrangements as will make the
communication safe and regular. Your communication in relation to
the steamer Planter has been referred to the chief quartermaster, with
instructions to have her returned to you if she possibly can be spared.
Almost every available steamer in the command is now impressed in
the service of carrying supplies of all kinds to this army.
Yery respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHEISTEKSEK,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, April 6, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Army and J)iv. of West Mississippi:
COLONEL : I have the honor to report that a scouting party sent out
yesterday to Perdido Mills has just returned with six deserters from
the rebel army and five negroes. Copy of their statement, relative to
rebel movements in this vicinity, I beg to inclose.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
17 R R — VOL XLIX, PT II
258 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
[Inclosnre.]
Statement of Martin B. Hare and Washington Crane, Eighth Alabama
Cavalry, brought in by our scouts with four other deserters and Jive
negroes.
There are no rebel troops at Pollard. Some scouts arrived there on
Saturday from Belleville, Ala., in command of Lieutenant McCastle,
with orders to return to Greenville, and if they found no troops there
to proceed to Montgomery. This order was sent to them from Green
ville by Colonel Lary, in command of Clanton's brigade. General
Clanton is still alive at Abercrombie's place, this side of the Escambia
bridge, with six other wounded rebel soldiers.
APRIL 6, 1865.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, April 6, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CIIRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Army and Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL : I have the honor to report that, upon information received
that some prominent rebel planters have returned to Santa Eosa County,
Fla., with the view to take out their stock of cattle and horses, I have
sent Lieutenant-Colonel Marsh, Second Illinois Cavalry, commanding
cavalry detachments, with 100 men on the steamer Matamoras up the
Saint Mary's Bay to Bagdad to arrest all such parties and bring in
their stock of cattle and horses.
Yery respectfully, colonel, your obedient servant,
A. ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. DISTRICT or KEY WEST AND TORTUGAS,
April 6, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Mil. l)iv. of West Mississippi:
COLONEL: I have to apply for two river steamers to be stationed at
Cedar Keys with the object of transporting troops for sudden expedi
tions or raids. The only steamer in this district which can carry troops
draws nine feet, and is therefore unsuitable. I have likewise to lay
before you the great difficulty of communicating with New Orleans,
which in a short time will become greater, owing to the fear of touching
at this place in warm weather. There is no great probability of having
the yellow fever here this season, but even should this be, steamers by
stopping at Sand Key could deliver and receive mails without danger
of infection. I have to suggest a dispatch boat between this place and
New Orleans, by which communication could be maintained every twelve
days. I have to ask that the transport steamers be ordered to stop
here in going and returning from New Orleans. The Merrimac stopped
here on her late trip to New Orleans, but in returning passed us by.
This proceeding constitutes a grave inconvenience, and therefore I
report it.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN NEWTON,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION.
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GENERAL ORDERS,
No. 22.
) HDQRS, DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
) Louisville, Ky., April 6, 1865.
Maj. Lafayette Hammond, Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, is announced
temporarily as inspector-general of the Department of Kentucky. He
will be obeyed accordingly.
By command of Major-General Palmer:
J. BATES DICKSON,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
General THOMAS :
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, April 7, 1865 — 10 a. m.
General Sheridan attacked and routed Lee's army yesterday, cap
turing Generals Ewell, Kershaw, Barton, Corse, and many other
general officers, several thousand prisoners, and a large number of can
non, and expects to force Lee to surrender all that is left of his army.
Details will be given speedily as possible, but the telegraph is working
badly.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
(Same to Major-General Canby. Eeceived 12.30 p. in. 13th.)
NASHVILLE, April 7, 1865.
(Eeceived 7.20 p. in.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War:
I heartily rejoice to learn of General Sheridan's victory yesterday
over Lee's army. I am pushing forward a strong force along the Ten
nessee and Virginia Railroad, and am prepared to meet any force of
the enemy coming in this direction.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General , Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., April 7, 1865 — 1 p. m. (Received 6.20 p. m.)
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK,
Chief of Staff:
Your dispatch of yesterday received. I do not think additional
mles for a pack train necessary. The expedition can use draft mules.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Selma, April 7, 1865.
iptain DALE,
Commissary of Subsistence, Cavalry Corps :
CAPTAIN : You will take possession of all the commissary stores in
>elnia for the benefit of the Cavalry Corps and issue the same to the
lifierent divisions according to their proportionate strength, and to the
mtoon train.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General,
260 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Selma, April 7, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. M. McCooK,
Commanding First Division, Cavalry Corps :
GENERAL : If you do not hear from General Croxton this afternoon,
you will detail one regiment to march early to-morrow morning to
endeavor to communicate with him. Direct the commanding officer to
report to the brevet major-general for instructions this evening.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SELMA, ALA., April 7, 1865.
Col. O. H. LA GRANGE,
Commanding Second Brigade:
The general commanding directs that the officer sent in charge of the
party to overtake Colonel Cooper be instructed to march all night and
not spare horse flesh until he is found.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN M. BACON,
Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Selma, Ala., April 7, 1865.
Colonel COOPER,
Commanding Fourth Kentucky:
COLONEL : You will inarch with your regiment immediately and with
the greatest possible rapidity to the road between Elyton and Tusca-
loosa. Ascertain the whereabouts of General Croxtou, join him, and
direct him to move with his command as fast as circumstances will per
mit to this place. Your best line will be toward Centerville, and if
possible cross the Cahawba at that place. In the neighborhood of Trion
you will certainly hear definitely which direction Croxton inarched.
You should march so as to intersect all of the routes leading to this
place.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Selma , Ala., April 7, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Commanding Fourth Division:
GENERAL: Send scouting parties through the country between the
Alabama Eiver and road to Marion bordering on the Cahawba.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 261
PULASKI, April 7, 1865.
General WHIFFLE,
Chief of Staff:
Lieutenant Allen, Twentieth Tennessee (rebel) Cavalry, left Columbus,
Miss., March 29, 1865. He reports that Forrest left West Point,
passed through Columbus, going to Selma; thought he was going to
meet Wilson. Heard of no rebels on Tennessee Eiver. Forrest has
7,000 mounted men. Buford when last heard from was in Tuscaloosa.
He had been assigned to the command of Eoddey's division.
E. W. JOHNSON,
Brigadier- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAH,
No. 39. J Chattanooga, Tenn., April 7, 1865.
#*#*#*#
IV. Subject to the approval of the major-general commanding
department, the following-named regiments will constitute the Third
Brigade, Second Separate Division, Army of the Cumberland, Col. II.
Le Favour, Twenty-second Michigan (senior officer of the brigade),
commanding: Twenty-second Michigan Infantry Volunteers, Eleventh
Michigan Infantry Volunteers, One hundred and fifty-sixth Illinois
Infantry Volunteers. Eeports and returns of the brigade required by
existing department orders will be made direct to these headquarters.
By command of Major-General Steedman :
S. B. MOE,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
FLAG-SHIP, April 7, 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
A large number of killed and wounded have been taken from the
fort to Mobile.
THATCHEE,
Admiral.
II. S. FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE,
[April 7, 1865.]
General CANBY:
This morning we have two refugees, youngsters, natives of New
York. The Mobile papers of yesterday report Johnston's second defeat
by Sherman, in which the latter captured 10,000 prisoners and com
pletely dispersed the rebel army. Sherman has occupied Greensbor-
ough, and has advanced to Gaston, N. C., near the Virginia line. In
Mobile there are no troops but the Pelnain battalion of boys. At
Hall's Mills are 5,000 cavalry. The papers say also a steamer
started yesterday with four 100-pounder Parrotts for Spanish Fort;
that besides the Nashville, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, and Morgan, the
rebels have at Blakely two rams, which were towed up there; that
Thomas, at last accounts, was advancing from Selma to Montgomery,
and had taken it. They say that garrisons have been left in the forts
on west side of the bay; that authorities seem determined to hold out
at Spanish Fort to the last, and that they are driving piles at the
junction of the Alabama and Spanish Elvers, and that there are no
262 KY., S. W. VA.7 TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
forts on the marsh -there; that the general opinion is that nothing can
prevent Sherman's junction, at Petersburg, with Grant, and that Lee
must surrender. They also say that all supplies to Spanish Fort are
taken by way of Blakely, the ammunition by land, and provisions by
steam-boats. These refugees say that at last accounts Steele was
twenty-six miles distant from Blakely, and that no attempt [will be
made] to hold Mobile City after the fall of these Spanish forts 5 that
very many of the Mobile inhabitants are praying for our success.
H. K. THATCHEE,
Acting Rear- Admiral.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 7, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY :
Please forward the following dispatch:
Admiral THATCHER:
Captain Starrett, your ordnance officer, informs me that there are two, if not more,
Marsilly carriages, with breechings and implements complete for 100-ponnder Par-
rotts, at the Reading Press Naval Ordnance Depot, at New Orleans, and two at Peu-
sacola Navy- Yard. I respectfully request that the same may be sent for, or, in case it
should not be practicable for the navy to furnish transportation, that 1he carriages
be turned over to the respective quartermasters at New Orleans and Pensacola.
These carriages will only be used in case the platforms we are now constructing
should not be found to answer. I am much obliged for your interesting dispatch
about Sherman, &c.
Yours, truly,
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major-General.
C. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
April 7, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
1 have just received the following from the flag-ship:
FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE, April 7, 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
I shall comply with your request in giving the order for the gun carriages at New
Orleans and Pensacola. I expect that I have no transportation. Will place in hands
of your aide-de-camp the orders on the respective commanders to turn over to your
quartermaster. I had just dispatched a steamer to New Orleans on service only fif
teen minutes since. The two refugees tell me that several loads of wounded and
dead were brought into Mobile, per steamers from Spanish Fort, and that they saw
them.
H. K. THATCHER,
Acting Rear- Admiral.
U. S. FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE,
Mobile Bay, April 7, 1865.
Capt. GEORGE F. EMMONS,
Senior Officer, 158 Canal Street, New Orleans :
Please deliver to the U. S. army quartermaster at New Orleans two or more Mar-
silly gun carriages, with equipments and breechings, for use in Mobile Bay, from
Reading Press Naval Arsenal.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. K. THATCHER,
Acting Rear- Admiral.
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. U. S. FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE,
Mobile Bay, April 7, 1S65.
Capt. J. F. ARMSTRONG, IT. S. Navy,
Commanding Navy -Yard, Pcnsacola :
Please deliver to the U. S. quartermaster the two gun carriages for 100-pouuder
Parrotts, with their equipments, now in your hands, for use in the siege of Spanish
Fort, Mobile Bay.
Very respectfully,
IT. K. THATCHER,
Acting If ear- Admiral.
The original order and letter I hold here. Shall I send them to you
or wait further orders ?
Bespectfully, &c.,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 7, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
Major Putnam will call at your headquarters in an hour for the orders
on the naval commanders at Peusacola and New Orleans. Please
furnish him transportation to New Orleans as early as practicable.
When you have an opportunity be kind enough to say to the admiral
that the commanding general feels under many obligations to him.
0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 7, 1865.
Brigadier-General BAILEY :
Please to inquire of Captain Beebe, and inform me if the ammunition
for the mortar-boats has arrived.
P. JOS. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
April 7, 1865.
Major-General OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff:
I have at last found Captain Beebe, who informs me that the ammu
nition for the mortars has not yet arrived.
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 7, 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
(Care of General Granger.)
Admiral Thatcher consents to loan us the four Mar silly gun carriages,
and has left orders on the naval commanders at New Orleans and
Pensacola with General Bailey. I propose sending Major Putnam to
264 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
New Orleans at once and instruct General T.JCilby Smith, to send an
officer to Pensacola to hurry up the shipment, if you have no objection.
P. J. OSTEEHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
BATTERY, April 7, 1865.
Captain EATON:
No transports passed last night. This morning a transport passed
from Blakely to Mobile and blockade-runner from Mobile to Blakely.
The heavy firing this morning is in the direction of Blakely. Along
our line all is quiet, save an occasional shot from our battery.
BLUED,
Sergeant.
SPECIAL J HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 27. ) Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 7, 1865.
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2. The detachment of the Fourth Tennessee Cavalry, which was
ordered to Barrancas, Fla., through mistake, will at once be relieved
from duty at that place and ordered to join its regiment via Fort Gaines
and Starke's Landing, Ala. The quartermaster's department will fur
nish transportation.
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5. The Sixty- first U. S. Colored Infantry, now at Barrancas, Fla., will
at once be sent, via Fort Gaiuesand Starke's Landing, to join thedivision
of colored infantry stationed near Blakely, Ala. The commanding gen
eral District of West Florida will give all possible dispatch to the exe
cution of this order, and the quartermaster's department will furnish
the necessary transportation.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby :
C. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 7, 1865.
Col. H. BERTRAM,
Commanding Second Brigade, Second Division:
COLONEL: The major-general commanding desires that you push
forward your approaches toward the enemy's works, in concert with
Brigadier- General Bentou, as rapidly as possible.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMEEY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR, ) HDQRS. 3D BRIG., 2D Div., 13ra ARMY CORPS,
No. 33. ] Before Blakely, Ala., April 7, 1865.
Eegimental commanders will hold their respective regiments in read
iness to move at a moment's notice at any hour of the night. In case
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there is any unusual or heavy firing on the picket-line of this brigade
during the night, the commanding officer of the Eighty-third and
One hundred and fourteenth Ohio Volunteers, Twentieth Iowa and
Thirty-seventh Illinois Volunteers will move their regiments imme
diately to the advance line of works in front of their respective
commands. Col. G. W. Clark, commanding Thirty-fourth Iowa Infan
try, will hold his regiment ready to march to the support of any part
of the line he may be ordered.
By order of Col. F. W. Moore :
C. C. MOBSE,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Spanish Forty Ala., April 7, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. P. BENTON,
Commanding Third Division:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding desires that you push
forward your approaches toward the enemy's works, in concert with
Colonel Bertram, as rapidly as possible.
Kespectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMERY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 7, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH :
The commanding officer of Company K, First Indiana Heavy Artil
lery, has been instructed that if any vessels should pass down the
river to-night, giving as a signal three rockets in quick succession, it
will be regarded as a friendly signal and they will not be fired into.
By order :
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, Ala., April 7, 1865.
Lieut. Col. J. HOUGH,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
SIR: I have the honor to state that the enemy attacked one of our
advanced picket-posts last night and captured Corpl. Thomas Strong,
Privates John R. Edwards and Samuel Vesser, of Company K, Twenty-
sixth Indiana Veteran Infantry. They were, however, driven back
without their gaining any further advantage.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. McARTHUE,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
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HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Blakely, April 7, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel HOUGH,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Sixteenth Army Corps:
COLONEL : I have the honor to report, for the information of the corps
commander, that my line is advanced some 250 yards farther than when
I last reported, bringing my skirmishers at one point less than 300
yards from the enemy's works. My two batteries are in position on the
line occupied by my skirmishers yesterday. My division is consid
erably in advance of the one on my right, and I have to wait until it
comes up. I am erecting a battery for two navy 100 pounders on my
extreme left, within a quarter of a mile of Blakely River. The guns
should be in position to-morrow. The four 30-pounders were sent to
General Hawkins on the extreme right.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
K. GAKRAED,
Brigadier -General, Commanding Division.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
[April 7, 1865. \
General F. STEELE:
What is the matter on your left? Telegraph at once and keep the
operator at his post all night.
CAN13Y.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
In Front of Blakely, April [7], 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
I have sent an officer to see what is the matter. I will report as soon
as he returns. I think there is nothing unusual.
F. STEELE,
Major- Genera I.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April 7, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
The gun-boat Morgan is shelling our left.
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April 7, 1865.
Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
The officer who went with Mr. McGill to locate a crossing on Bayou
Minette reports in favor of Holyoke Landing, but there is no road on
this side of this bayou. The officer who went down on this side of
bayou says there is a path leading down to just below the mouth of
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Rock Creek, where the bayou is narrow and the ground on both sides
good. Are there any further instructions for ine in regard to this road?
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 7, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE:
• General Can by is not at headquarters at present. If there is good
high ground on both sides of the crossing just below Kock Creek the
road may be located by that point, as the northern bank of Minette
Bayou below the confluence with Kock Creek is swampy and boggy
for some distance.
P. J. OSTEBHAUS,
Major-General and Chief of Staff.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 7, 1865.
Maj or- General STEELE :
Are the 30-pounders in position yet?
C. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April [7], 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Owing to the non-arrival of the platforms the Parrott guns did not
get in position last night. They will be put in to-night.
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 7, 1865.
Major-General STEELE:
The commanding general directs me to say that we have been using
corduroy platforms for Parrott guns, and find them to answer the pur
pose very well. The non-arrival of platforms should not delay placing
the guns in position.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April 7, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
The guns will be put in position as soon as the platforms can be laid.
We have found plank.
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
268 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April 7, 1865.
Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
General Lucas applies for 2-inch rifled guns now in position in front
of Hawkins' division, Pile's brigade, the worst point on our lines to get
into or out of or to hold. There are two Napoleon guns belonging to
that battery (Marland's) which are not in position. Will they not
answer Lucas7 purpose? They will not answer ours. Please answer
immediately.
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 7, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE :
The commanding general desires that General Lucas shall take his
four rilled guns, but not the Napoleons. If necessary these rifled gnus
will be replaced and remain in their present position until replaced.
0. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 7, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE:
Be pleased to instruct General Lucas and Colonel Spurling to report
in person to the major-general commanding this morning as early as
practicable. At what hour may they be expected?
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April 7, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
General Lucas and Colonel Spurling will probably be at your head
quarters about 2.30 this p. m.
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 7, 1865.
Major-General STEELE:
The major-general commanding has received with much gratification
your report of Colonel Spurling's gallant little exploit. He would like
to see the colonel at headquarters early to-morrow morning. He need
not come this evening.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieu tenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HEADQUARTERS SECOND CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Near Blakely, April 7, 1865.
Capt. E. V. HITCH,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- G3neral:
I liave the honor to inform the general commanding that I sent a
scout of fifty men toward Stockton yesterday afternoon. They went
within two miles of that place and returned late last evening. Nothing
whatever of the enemy was seen, but they ascertained that a squad of
twenty- five rebels was lurking about in that vicinity. Everything is
quiet along the picket-line, and there are no signs of an enemy this
morning.
I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. B. SPURLING,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY FORGES, MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Neiv Orleans, La., April 7, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
COLONEL : I have received information from Washington that 1,000
of the Spencer carbines applied for on my arrival have been shipped,
and that the balance of the 5,000 will be sent forward as rapidly as they
can be supplied. The shipment of the cavalry has been suspended for
a few days in compliance with your orders for the forwarding of the
supply trains. Since writing you I have heard nothing further in
regard to the Memphis cavalry, and no horses have arrived. I will join
you at Mobile Bay the first of the week, leaving General West here
to urge forward the balance of the cavalry, and by which time I hope
to hear something definite from Washington in regard to the cavalry
ordered from Memphis. If it cannot be obtained, I will organize what
we have into three brigades, or two divisions, whichever may meet the
approval of the general commanding. I have written General Halleck
fully in regard to the condition of the cavalry in the Military Division
of West Mississippi, and hope the necessary material for its equipment
will be promptly ordered forward.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. H. GRIERSOST,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
April 8, 1865. (Eeceived 3 p. in.)
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff:
I send the following telegram, just received from General Hatch, for
the information of the Secretary of War. I believe there is probability
of its truth, though the source from which General Hatch derived it
cannot be strictly relied on :
EASTPORT, Miss., April 6, 1865.
Major-General THOMAS:
A scout just in reports as follows : Rebel telegram to Rienzi states Federal cavalry
at Selma whipped Forrest and burned the town. Cavalry supposed to be Wilson's.
That Forrest had fallen back to Columbus, Miss.
EDWARD HATCH,
Brigadier- General.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major-General.
270 KY., S. W. VA., TENNV N. & 0. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
NASHVILLE, April 8, 1865 — 7.30 p. m.
(Received 2 a. m. 9th.)
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK,
Washington :
One of our prisoners just escaped from Salisbury reports that Stoneman
was at Statesville on the 31st of March destroying the railroad. He had
destroyed the factory at Lenoir. This soldier says the rebels had no
force nor fortifications at Salisbury. Stanley has sent out an expedition
under Colonel Kirby, one of his brigade commanders, toward Asheville,
who returned to-day reporting that Asheville was too strong for him to
attack, but General Tillson's movements I think will render the posi
tion held by the enemy at Asheville of no importance to them, as they
will be cut off from their re-enforcements both by Stoneman and Tillsoii.
I am pushing forward repairs on the railroad, and will soon have it
done to the Virginia line.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
GREENEVILLE, April 8, 1865 — 10 a. m.
Brigadier- General WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
The following received from Brigadier-General Tillson, dated Mouth
of Roan Creek, Tenn., April 3, to Major-General Stanley.* I have just
heard from General Beatty, whose brigade is at Jonesborough. He can
hear nothing of the enemy except a few bushwhackers. Has sent a
scout to Wytheville. He also reports forage very scarce. I have heard
nothing from Colonel Kirby yet, but think he is all right.
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- General.
GREENEVILLE, April 8, 1865 — 5 p. m.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE :
An escaped prisoner from Salisbury just in says Stoneman was at
Statesville this day one week ago destroying the railroad. He had
destroyed the large factory at Lenoir. Says the rebels had no force
nor fortifications at Salisbury. Colonel Kirby has returned from Ashe
ville. He went to the place but found the fortifications too strong to
storm.
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Greeneville^ East Tenn.^ April #, 1865.
C. LATIMER, Esq.,
division Engineer, Lick Creek:
General Stanley has directed General Kimball to give you all of the
help you want. He also directed General Elliott day before yesterday
to have the ties hauled to the railroad.
J. S. FULLERTON,
Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff.
* See p. 204.
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HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Greeneville, East Tenn., April 8, 1865.
Brevet Major-General KIMBALL,
Commanding First Division :
The general commanding directs that you order up the Ninety-sixth
Illinois from Kussellville, leaving a detail of twenty-five men to occupy
the post, under charge of a good officer. If a fort is not already built,
direct the detachment to build one. Instruct the commanding officer
of the detail to draw rations from the post commissary of subsistence
at Rogersville Junction.
I am, your obedient servant,
WM. H. SINCLAIR,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL J HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
FIELD ORDERS, > MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 17. ' ) Selma, Ala., April 8, 1865.
All officers and men paroled by the enemy are hereby declared
exchanged and will be immediately returned to duty in accordance
with arrangements entered into this day with Lieutenant-General For
rest, commanding Confederate forces.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 59. ) Selma, Ala., April 8, 1865.
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III. The commanding officer of the Fourth U. S. Cavalry will destroy
all surplus ordnance, ordnance stores or other property, camp and gar
rison equipage, and commissary stores that he can dispense with in
active campaign. He will also order the surplus wagons destroyed.
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By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Selma, Ala., April 8, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. M. McCooK,
Commanding First Division :
GENERAL: Information has been received of the defeat of Croxton,
near Birdsyille. General Wilson directs that you send out a party to
order the immediate return of the regiment sent out to communicate
with him.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
272 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
SPECIAL ^ HDQRS. FIRST Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
FIELD ORDERS, [> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 5. ) Selma, Ala., April 8, 1865.
I. In compliance with paragraph IV, Special Field Orders, No. 15»
from headquarters Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi,
Lieut. A. J. Jones, Seventh Kentucky Cavalry, is hereby detailed to
take charge of and organize into companies all able-bodied negro men
who may join the command and are willing to serve as soldiers, and
have them mustered as soon as possible.
II. He will collect all such negroes, and habitually camp and march
them with the wagon train, unless otherwise ordered. He will report
weekly to these headquarters the number enrolled.
III. Col. O. H. La Grange, commanding Second Brigade, will fur
nish a sufficient detail to Lieutenant Jones, and give every assistance
in his power to aid in the execution of this order.
By command of Brig. Gen. E. M. McCook:
JOHN M. BACON,
Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
SELMA, ALA., April 8, 1865.
Col. O. H. LA GRANGE,
Commanding Second Brigade:
You will have your brigade at the pontoon bridge at 12 o'clock to
night ready to cross as soon as General Upton's troops relinquish the
bridge. The pickets will remain where they are until further orders,
and you will send a small party as patrol into each of the roads leading
into this place to patrol them until ordered in. All the troops will be
crossed before any wagons, except artillery. Send your inspector over
to select a temporary camp for you.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Selma, April 8, 1865.
Brigadier-General WINSLOW,
Commanding First Brigade, Fourth Division, Cavalry Corpf, :
GENERAL: Out of the stock to be left behind or shot select twenty-
five horses, to be turned over to the Confederate surgeons to replace
those taken from them. General Forrest allowed our surgeons to retain
their horses, and this is a reciprocal act of courtesy.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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OFFICE U. S. ENGINEERS, DEPT. OF KENTUCKY, AND
U. S. ENGINEER AGENCY, ARMIES OF THE WEST,
Cincinnati, Ohio, April 8, 1865.
General EICHARD DELAFIELD,
Chief Engineer, U. S. Army, Washington, 1). C. :
GENERAL: I have the honor to make the following report of oper
ations for the month of March, 1865 :
Mr. John E. Gilliss, assistant U. S. engineer, reports :
Fort Elstner. — Revetment of parapet three-fourths done. Earth-work of parapet
one-half done. Terreplein nearly all graded. Magazine put in, finished, and cov
ered. Traverse finished. Drain of terreplein finished. Drains for ditches dug.
Fort Saunders. — Ditches, glacis, parapet, and terreplein finished and trimmed.
Revetments of embrasures with facings, and of end of banquettes with palisades,
finished. Side slopes of ranips and barbettes revetted, Avith hurdles to save loom.
Bridge, traverse, and revetment at entrance finished. Infantry parapet 150 feet in
length, to protect ascent to hill, finished. The fort only requires sodding and laying
platforms.
Fort McPherson. — Foundation for platform of 100-pounder Parrott laid. End of
traverse in front of magazine revetted.
Fort Philpot. — Revetments of embrasures and ends of banquettes finished. Para
pet and ditch trimmed. Traverse three-fourths done.
Forts Karnasch and Clark. — Ventilators to magazines altered according to General
Delafield's plan.
Fort SoutliwortJi. — Revetments of parapet and embrasures finished. Abatis and
fraise finished. Four hundred feet of infantry parapet revetted and finished. Tra
verse in parapet finished.
Detailed plans finished, except Forts Elstner and Southworth. Contour maps of
immediate vicinity of each work one-half done.
I inspected the forts about Louisville on the 7th of March and found
them progressing well. For summary see appendix.
DEFENSES OF LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE RAILROAD.
It being represented to me that some of these defenses needed repair,
I inspected the works at Bowling Green, Munfordville, and Muldraugh's
Hill with Mr. John E. Gilliss, assistant U. S. engineer, to whom 1 gave
the necessary instructions, the repairs to be effected by the troops at
the several points. Mr. Gilliss reports the following work done since
during the month :
Fort De Wolf, Shepherdville. — Five hundred feet of inclined palisade built to inclose
barracks, fort, &c., finished. Repair and improvement of fort commenced.
Fort Boyle, Muldraugh's Hill. — Earth- work of parapet to inclose fort commenced.
Palisade revetment for same finished. Ditches have been dug around the log-houses
selected to aid in inclosing the work, the earth banked up against them, and intervals
closed with palisades. The only entrance is now the point selected for gate.
Fort Sands, Muldrauyh's Hill. — A good fraise has been put on the top of the fascine
revetment of scarp and the ditch is being deepened. The fort is already safe from a
sudden assault.
At the last two places all the men not on guard have been kept at work, and they
have done very well.
Munfordville. — Sodding damaged by winter has all been repaired, profiles are up,
and work commenced on new face to battery on west end of line (to protect railroad
depot).
Bowling Green, Fort Lytle. — Most of the labor has been put on the earth and sod
work above the stone revetment of parapet. As only twenty men are furnished, it
progresses slowly. More men have been promised. The work on the defenses of
this railroad has been entirely done by soldiers of the Twelfth U. S. Colored Heavy
Artillery.
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274 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
CAMP NELSON, KY.
Mr. A. B. Miller, assistant U. S. engineer, reports the repairs on the
depot magazine as follows:
I have removed the earth from the top of the depot magazine, also the earth on
and around the entrances to the same, securely prepared and righted up the founda
tions, put in seven new rafters, two new posts to support the center longitudinal
girder where it was partly broken, and laid a part of the roof with dressed flooring.
I have put in two-inch plank three feet and a half long, laid lengthwise of the mag
azine upon solid earth, and then timber six feet long, hewed on two sides, with six
teen inches face, placed crosswise of the magazine, upon which the foot of the post
rests, and on the top of the posts and under the girder are caps six feet long, extend
ing on either side of the posts to support the longitudinal girder, which will tend
to equalize the bearing and prevent any future breaking. I found some of the plank
on top had given way, so that the earth had settled down upon the roof below, and
two of the upper floor beams broken. These have been replaced with new ones,
and as a further security against breaking I have put an additional thickness of two-
inch plank on the top, which will prevent the plank from breaking and also give
additional strength to this part of the roof, by equalizing the bearing on every part
thereof. I found the same deficiency in the foundations to the entrances that was
observed in the center of the magazine and have applied a similar remedy, with the
addition of posts and supporting timbers at the sides, also to prevent leakage by
improving the roof.
At .Lexington the work (Fort Crittenden) has not progressed for want of help, I
have frequently called upon the commanding officer and each time urged the impor
tance of completing the work, and always got fair promises; and as I stated in a for
mer letter, he finally seiit us a detail of about fifty men to work. They had not
been there more than two days before they were "ordered away." As soon as I
learned this I went to Lexington, called on Colonel Price, commanding post, who
stated that he had exhausted all the resources in his power, so I called on General
Hobson, with no better success. I then requested the general to order a detachment
of about thirty men (colored troops) from Camp Nelson, which we can spare, and
he has promised to do so. If he does, we shall do something soon, as they are good
men to work.
For summary see appendix.
LOUISA, KY.
Mr. T. C. Buggies, assistant U. S. engineer, reports:
The work done during the month has been finishing the northeast and southeast
corners of the fort. The banquette around the fort has been finished, but wants a
little more dressing to give it a better shape. The magazine is finished. The part of
the ditch at the west endof the fort has been excavated to twelve feet deep and fifteen
feet wide and the material has been deposited on a portion of the south parapet that
settled last winter.
For summary see appendix.
GENERAL REMARKS.
The duties of this office having been very much curtailed by the
removal of General Sherman's army from Atlanta to the Atlantic sea
board and finishing of works in Kentucky, I have discharged two of
my assistant engineers, Mr. W. A. Gunn, engaged on the fortifications
at Lexington, and Mr. J. T. Halsted, engaged on the fortifications at
Mount Sterling, one draughtsman, and two clerks. The current requi
sitions from the front, very much curtailed for the reason given above,
have been met as formerly by purchases in this city. On the 1st of
the month I forwarded to the Bureau one sheet of drawings illus
trative of bateaux wagons as made by Capt. Miles D. McAlester, Corps
of Engineers, and modified by myself.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. 11. SIMPSON,
Lieutenant- Colonel of Engineers.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION.
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APPENDIX.
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h Repairs done (2).
J. H. SIMPSON,
Lieutenant- Colonel of Engineers.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
No. 84. j Nashville, Tenn., April 8, 1865.
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IV. The troops composing the garrison of Stevenson, Ala., and adja
cent country, are hereby assigned to the District of Northern Alabama.
All reports will hereafter be made to Brig. Gen. E. S. Granger, com
manding district.
By command of Major-General Eousseau:
B. H. POLK,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 2o Div., DEPT. OF KENTUCKY,
No. 9. ( Russellville, Ky., April 8, 1865.
The organization of the forces, as prescribed in General Orders, No. 5,
headquarters Second Military District of Kentucky, paragraphs 2, 3,
See Vol. XXXIX, Part III7 p. 777.
276 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
and 4, is so far changed as hereafter to be termed brigade, vice divis
ion. The command of Colonel Carey, as prescribed in paragraph 3,
will be known as First Brigade, Second Division, Department of Ken
tucky. That of Major Wolfley, as prescribed in paragraph 3, will be
known as Second Brigade, Second Division, Department of Kentucky.
That of Col. John H. Ward, as prescribed in paragraph 2, as the Third
Brigade, Second Division, Department of Kentucky.
By command of Col. Eli H. Murray :
A. G. SLOO,
Captain and Aide- de- Camp.
NEW ORLEANS, LA., April 6', 1865.
Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War :
SIR: I have just returned from a visit to Major-General Canby's
headquarters in the field, and have had an opportunity of witnessing
his operations. His investment of Spanish Fort, east of Mobile, is
complete, and his batteries cut off all communication by the fort with
that city, except, perhaps, at night, with small boats. The other two
works, Forts Tracy and Huger, are also under our guns, and they must
fall simultaneously with Spanish Fort. Saps bring us within seventy-
five yards of this latter work, and as soon as additional heavy guns
can be placed in position a general bombardment will take place, and
the work must fall in a few days. Its garrison is supposed to number
5,000. Blakely is also closely invested, the left of Steele's troops
reaching nearly to the right of Smith's corps. In regard to the organi
zation of colored troops, which was the special object of my visit, I
find that as yet but few have come into General Cauby's lines, his
position being in a barren region of Alabama where slavery has existed
but in a slight degree. I suggested that the negroes who come within
his lines should be assigned to regiments already organized to bring
them up to the maximum standard. The general, however, desires
them for laborers in the several departments, and he will use them in
this manner. This is the view taken by most commanders, but it is
not my own. I think they should be organized as troops and details
made from them in proper proportions to do the necessary work of our
armies. 1 shall leave here on the llth instant for Kentucky, stopping
at the several points on the river to transact such business as may be
necessary.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
L. THOMAS,
Adjutant- General.
APRIL 8, 1865.
Admiral THATCHER:
(Care of General Bailey.)
I have the honor to inform you that Spanish Fort and Fort Alexis
are now in our possession. Be kind enough to put your officers on
their guard that they do not fire into us in the morning.
Very respectfully,
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- (General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 277
FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE, April 8, 1865 — 8.45 p. m.
Major-General CANBY:
Your dispatch of the 8th, 8 p. m., just received. I congratulate you on
your success this p. m. A splendid shelling you gave them; could not
be surpassed. I am now hard at work, and have been all last night and
all day, and shall be all this night, clearing the ground for the monitors
to advance, and I will try to put them within shelling distance to-morrow.
Torpedoes very numerous; 100 pounds in many of them. I shall per
severe. I have 100-pounder Parrott en route from Pensacola, all fitted.
Can I have it put in navy battery on its arrival!
H. K. THATCHEK,
Acting Rear -Admiral.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April £, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
General Oanby telegraphed the good news of the day direct to the
admiral from Smith's headquarters. Will you be so good as to forward
the annexed dispatch0?
Yours, truly,
C. T. CHEISTENSEN.
Admiral THATCHER:
Your dispatch is received. Thanks for your kind expressions and for
your cordial co-operation. I shall be happy to receive the additional
100-pounder and to place it in the naval battery, as you suggest. That
battery behaved admirably to-day.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
April 8, 1865.
Maj. Gen. P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff:
The following dispatch has just been received, which I am requested
to telegraph to you :
FORT GAINES, April 7, 1865.
General P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff, Military Division of West Mississippi •'
Your dispatch concerning ammunition for the mortar-boats just received. All the
ammunition that has arrived in this harbor has been sent forward, except some 1,500
13 and 15 inch shells received a couple of days since and consigned to chief ordnance
officer at Fort Morgan and unloaded there. These I presume to have been intended
for the mortar-boats, although I cannot ascertain. I have ordered them sent for
ward to Starke's Landing at the earliest moment possible. The last ordnance
schooner that arrived here is the Montezuma. She was sent to Starke's Landing on
the 5th instant.
C. G. SAWTELLE,
Lieutenant-Colonel find Chief Quartermaster.
I am, general, very respectfully, &c.,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
278 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE OF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
Neiv Orleans, La., April 8, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adit. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi :
COLONEL: I have the honor to submit to your consideration the fol
lowing report of information received at this office this 8th day of
April, 1865: Mrs. Howell, from Mobile, March 30, reports that the
rebels are planting torpedoes in the shell road and other approaches
to the city similar to those found on the eastern shore near Spanish
Fort. She states that a short time before she left a large number of
the troops in Mobile were sent out, either in the direction of Selma and
Montgomery or to go farther east. She estimates them at 5,000, but
her judgment is not reliable as to numbers. A force of cavalry also
came into Mobile about the same time, said to be from Forrest's com
mand, and supposed to be McCulloch's brigade, which was formerly
stationed there. This cavalry was to go to the eastern shore.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. M. JACKSON,
Major, Tenth U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery.
(In absence of Capt. S. M. Eaton, chief signal officer, Military
Division of West Mississippi.)
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 28. ) Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 8, 1865.
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3. The commanding general Department of the Gulf will immedi
ately upon the receipt of this order forward one battery, consisting of
four 3-inch rifled guns, to report at these headquarters for service in
Hawkins7 division of colored infantry. The battery to be completely
equipped in every respect with two extra caissons and as much assorted
ammunition for field purposes as can be carried. Lieut. Isaac N. Mitch
ell, acting assistant quartermaster, artillery corps, Department of the
Gulf, will issue such horses as are necessary to provide this battery
thoroughly.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. II. S. Canby:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WTEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 8, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
The commanding general desires to be informed where the 100-pounder
Parrott that left the wharf last evening at 9 o'clock now is. He also
wishes to be notified when the navy guns are sent forward, and directs
me to say that the siege guns expected from Pensacola are to be sent
to the front as soon as they arrive. You are authorized to retain three
men of the Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry as orderlies in place of those
returned to General Knipe. Captain Yan Tuyl will return as soon as
the supply train of which he goes in charge has arrived here.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 279
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April £, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY :
I am rejoiced to inform you that we have a lodgment in Spanish Fort.
At 5 we commenced a terrific bombardment, and a battery of 30-pounders
recently put upon our right completely flanked the enemy's left, and
two brigades of General Carr's division (Third Division, Sixteenth
Corps) charged gallantly on the enemy's works, captured the greater
portion of two regiments, and are now intrenched within Spanish Fort.
We can now begin to see the end, and one good effect will doubtless be
that we can have you nearer to us, and on some duty which, if not
more important to the army, may prove more agreeable to you than
your present one. I will shortly send a fuller report for the admiral.
Your friend.
0. T. CHRISTE^SEN.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
April 8j 1865.
Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Your dispatch announcing the lodgment in Spanish Fort is received.
I rejoice with you in your success, although circumstances prevented
me from being a participant, which certainly would have been a pleas
ure. I assure you I would be pleased to be closer to you, but am per
fectly satisfied to work day and night wherever the commanding general
deems best to place me. I will be prepared to forward the particulars
to the admiral as soon as received.
Eespectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 8, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
I have already directed that the glorious news be communicated to
you. The general desires that you hold all the steamers at the wharf
in readiness to move up in the morning the moment the order is given.
C. T. CHRISTENSEK,
Lieutenant-Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 8, 1865.
Major-General GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps:
Major-General Canby directs me to say that he will be at your head
quarters in half an hour.
ALFRED FREDBERG,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
280 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA.. & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY IN THE FIELD, &c.,
April 8, 1865.
Major-General GRANGER :
Please send one battery field artillery, rifled guns, with full supply
of ammunition, to report to General Steele for temporary service.
By order :
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 8, 1865.
Colonel CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I sent one six-gun battery to General Veatch this morning and have
ordered another to General Steele. Will you please have the two guns
loaned to General Smith returned, if Dracticable.
G. GRANGER,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY IN THE FIELD, &c.,
April 8, 1865.
Major- General GRANGER :
General Smith has been instructed to return your Whi Worth tinrt
3-inch rifled guns.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- Genera I.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April cS1, 1865 — 7.30 p. m.
Major-General GRANGER:
Smith has taken 300 yards of rifle-pits and 200 prisoners. Keep the
rebels uneasy on your front by the fire of your guns and such demon
strations as will prevent the concentrating against Smith, and be pre
pared to take advantage of any opportunity that may offer.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major -General.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY IN THE FIELD,
April 8, 1865.
Major General GRANGER:
Please order the batteries playing on the wharf at Spanish Fort to
keep up during the night a continuous fire, at the rate of one shot every
two minutes; besides, you will order such demonstrative operations on
your whole front as may divert the enemy's attention, and prevent his
massing against the troops of the Sixteenth Corps on the extreme right
and driving them from their lodgment. Acknowledge receipt.
P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Major -General and Chief of Staff.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 281
HEADQUARTERS ARMY IN THE FIELD,
April 8, 1865.
Major-General GRANGER :
You will open from all your guns at daybreak to-morrow, and con
tinue most energetically, confining, however, your fire to Fort Alexis,
and instructing your battery commanders to be very careful in direct
ing their fire, so as not to injure the troops of General Smith, who is
ordered to advance his lines. Eeply.
P. J. OSTERHAUS.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY IN THE FIELD, &c.,
April 8, 1865.
General GRANGER:
Company G, First Michigan Light Artillery, was ordered here sev
eral days since without guns. On their arrival, if practicable, they
will be assigned to howitzers. Captain Foust's men will be returned
to man their own guns.
JAS. TOTTEK,
Brigadier-General and Chief of Artillery and Ordnance.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 8, 1865.
Capt. JS. W. STORER,
Commanding Seventh Massachusetts Battery :
CAPTAIN: You will, by direction of the major-general commanding,
move your command without delay to rejoin your division, taking all
camp and garrison equipage and stores.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMERY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Starts Wharf, Ala., April 8, 1865.
Brig. Gen. C. C. ANDREWS,
Comdg. Second and Third Brigades, Second Division,
Thirteenth Army Corps, near Blakely, Ala. :
The major-general commanding directs that you hold your command,
including artillery, in readiness to move at a moment's notice. Please
have orders for five days' cooked rations, and all other preparations
given accordingly without delay.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Copy to Brig. Gen. E. A. Carr, commanding Third Division, Sixteenth
Army Corps, near Spanish Fort, Ala.)
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Before Blakely, Ala., Saturday Morning, April 8, 1865.
Capt. JOHN F. LACEY,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
CAPTAIN : I have the honor to make the following statement as to
the progress as to the approach of my division upon the enemy's posi-
282 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
tioii (luring the last twenty-four hours : I have made no advance dur
ing the last twenty-four hours. My last advance was with my right
wing (Second Brigade) on Wednesday night, April 5, a distance of
150 yards, obtaining a fine position on the crest of a moderate slope,
within eighty yards of the enemy's line of abatis. This position we still
hold, and, commencing at the edge of a woody ravine on which the left
of the Second Brigade rests, are making a rifle-pit toward the right,
having already finished 200 yards. The work is still progressing, but
the position is so exposed we can only extend it by the flank, two men
working at a time. This line is only about 500 yards from the enemy's
battery which commands the Stockton road, and my sharpshooters
have this morning troubled the enemy's gunners in that battery. To
this line I have just described I have two approaches, but as they are
near together I have had an approach commenced farther to the right.
This part of my front has drawn the concentrated fire of the enemy at
different times. Last night, at 1 o'clock, the enemy (using a blue light
for a signal) attempted a charge, and the firing of artillery and musketry
was severe for nearly an hour. One of the Hotchkiss rifled guns was
ready and opened on the enemy's Stockton-road battery last Wednesday
morning, and, on Thursday morning, the Oth, two more guns of his bat
tery were in position. These are all on the second parallel of the Sec
ond Brigade and have done good execution, and though they have been
fiercely replied to by the enemy's guns of large caliber, they have yet
received no injury. The Third Brigade (my left wing) has not advanced
since Tuesday, April 4, at which time it was a successful advance of
300 yards. This line it has strengthened with a strong and wide rifle-
pit and commenced approaches to the front. Near the right of this line
a battery was completed for six guns Friday morning. One of the Fif
teenth Massachusetts Napoleons opened at daylight that morning and
was answered roughly by a 4-inch rifle and 24-pounder howitzer from
the enemy's battery 500 yards opposite. My front being so far advanced,
has drawn a severe artillery and skirmish fire from the enemy at differ
ent times every night, as well as in the daytime. My command has
performed an incredible amount of work. The casualties now amount
to only thirty killed and wounded, which I consider most remarkable.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
0. C. ANDREWS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, 13TH ARMY CORPS,
Before Blakely, Ala., April 8, 1865.
Brigade commanders will see that their brigades are supplied with
axes and spades, in compliance with General Orders, No. 3, head
quarters Thirteenth Army Corps, viz : One ax and one spade to each
twelve men. Great care will be taken that the men have their cloth
ing washed before marching. To this end inspections will be made
and every man will be required to have the clothing on his person as
well as that carried in his knapsack perfectly clean. It is doubtful if
new clothing can now be procured, but it will be well to send in esti
mates for such as is necessary.
By order of Brig. Gen. C. C. Andrews:
GEORGE MONROE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 283
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS.
Before Blakely, Ala., April 8, 1865.
Col. W. T. SPICELY,
Commanding Second Brigade:
COLONEL : General Andrews directs that you have such, a force in
reserve in your advanced line that you will be able not only to repulse
the enemy, but inflict decisive damage to him in case he should move
upon any part of your front.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEOKGE MONEOE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Before Blakely, April 8, 1865.
Col. F. W. MOORE.
Commanding Third Brigade:
COLONEL: General Andrews directs that you push forward the
approaches on your right and left as rapidly as possible.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEOKGE MONEOE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 8, 1865.
Major-General OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff:
The heavy firing you heard last night was on the other side of the
bay, and seemingly in Garrard's front, caused probably by his advanc
ing his artillery.
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 8, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH:
Please furnish Captain Allen with the necessary details for the con
struction of a battery of two 8-inch howitzers that have arrived from
Barrancas and will be placed on your right. It is desirable to have
the battery completed to-day.
P. JOS. OSTEKHACJS,
Major-General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 8, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. K. S. CANBY:
Will you permit me to open all the guns on my front at 5 p. m. this
afternoon for one hour?
A. J. SMITH,
Major-General.
284 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 8, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH:
General Canby will be in person at your headquarters very shortly,
and will see you about the tune you wish to strike up this afternoon.
Would not the Spanish Fort Dead March be a good name?
C. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Near Blakely, April S, 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
Telegram received.* Orders will be sent immediately to headquarters
Third Divisions
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Before Blalcely, Ala., April 8, 1865.
ASST. ADJT. GEN., HDQRS. GENERAL STEELE'S COMMAND :
SIR: I have the honor to report that my skirmish line on my left is
between 200 and 300 yards from the enemy's works, that the line
recedes as it extends toward the right and at that point is some 600 or
700 yards off. I have one battery of four 10-pounder rifled guns on the
left of my right brigade, and three Napoleons in center of my middle
brigade, and one Napoleon in works a little to the rear and farther to
the left. My line was attacked last night by quite a force, but did not
succeed in dislodging my skirmishers. My right is still considerably
in advance of General Veatch's left, and I must now wait until connec
tion is made. My works are being strengthened. I am building a
battery for two 100-pounder guns on my extreme left.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
K. GAEEABD,
Brigadier- General, Commanding Division.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, Ala., April 8, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. A. CARR,
Commanding Third Division, Sixteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL : I have the honor to transmit for your information the
following telegram just received at these headquarters:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 8, 1SG5.
Maj. Gen, A. J. SMITH:
The major-general commanding directs that the Third Division of your corps
(General Carr'e), including the artillery attached to it, be held in readiness for
detached service. Five days' cooked rations will be carried in haversacks and
fifteen days' raw in wagons. The men will be equipped in the lightest marching
order. Please acknowledge receipt.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Hen tenant -Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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* Embodied in Hough to Carr, second, post.
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The general being- absent no orders can be issued from here until his
return . The movement, however, will undoubtedly be made and I there
fore send you the information that you may make any preliminary
arrangements. Being in readiness will not necessitate the withdrawal
of any of your troops from the present line.
I am. very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 8j 1865.
Major-General STEELE:
In reply to General Hawkins' communication of yesterday's date,
complaining of the shortness of the ration, I am instructed to say that
the commissary department has been ordered to issue the full army
ration so long as the troops are not actually on the march and while
the quantity of supplies on hand and the means of transportation
justify it.
C. T. CHBISTENSEX,
Lieutenant- Colonel and AssistoMt Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL, STEELE,
April 8, 1865.
Col. 0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adj utant- General :
Lieutenant Warren, signal officer, reports large steamer going down
Alabama Eiver and a steamer towing pile-driver from Mobile to this
place at 11.50 a. m.
F. STEELE,
Major- Genera I.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April 8, 1865.
Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
The three gun -boats in their former position on our right have
opened on the 30-pounder battery, which has not fired a shot. I do
not understand it, but have sent an engineer and two other staff
officers to the spot, and will report.
F. STEELE,
Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April 8, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Colonel Whittlesey reports that the 30-pounder battery has not opened
because the magazine was not completed. It will in about an hour.
The gun-boats are in the right position.
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
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HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April S, 1865.
Colonel CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant A djutant- General :
The battery of 30-pomiders opened at 2.30 p. m. The Morgan has
retired down the river.
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April 8, 1S65.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN:
Thirty -pounder put seven shots into the Morgan. She is going down
Baft .River. Nashville took shelter behind earth-works on the enemy's
left, and is now backing down stream. Huntsviile has not moved.
She and batteries on shore are shelling our siege battery.
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April 8, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY:
I have ordered General Yeatch to send one of his reserve brigades
to report to General Smith immediately in compliance with your orders.
F. STEELE,
Major -General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 8, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE:
The major-general commanding directs that the two brigades, com
manded by General C. C. Andrews, including the artillery attached to
them, be held in readiness for detached service. Five days' cooked
rations will be carried in haversacks and fifteen days' raw in wagons.
The men will be equipped in the lightest marching order. Please
acknowledge receipt.
C. T. CHBISTENSEK,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April <S, 1865.
Lieutenant- Colonel CHRISTENSEN :
Is General Andrews' brigades to be relieved from intrenchments
to-night, and am I to furnish the rations and transportation ?
F. STEELE,
Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April S, 1865.
Colonel CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
Can we get four rine guns to take the place of Captain Marland's four
that are to go with General Lucas? Hawkins' front will be left with
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two Napoleon guns only. Veatch lias no guns, and when Andrews' six
are withdrawn, the greater portion of our line will be exposed to artillery
fire and no guns to reply.
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS OF GENERAL STEELE,
April 8, 1865.
Colonel CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
In dispatch in regard to General Andrews' guns, T should have said
twelve instead of six. I have sent sharpshooters into the swamp to
pick off the officers on the gun-boats. They can get within eighty yards,
and be perfectly secure.
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 8, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE:
General Andrews' division will not be withdrawn at once, but when
it is provision will be made to close up your lines with both artillery
and infantry. General Totten has been ordered to detach temporarily
from Granger's artillery four 3-inch guns, and have them report to you
in lieu of Marland's battery, under orders to leave.
P. J. OSTEKHAUS,
Major -General and Chief of Staff.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 8, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE:
Order a sufficient party to be by daylight at the upper pontoon
bridge, laid down this evening, about 500 yards above the old bridge.
They will open a road from the bridge to the rear of General Garrard's
position, running substantially parallel to the present road. Through
the swamp it must be corduroyed.
P. JOS. OSTEBHAUS,
Chief of Staff.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April <§, 1865.
Major-General STEELE:
Please instruct Mr. Mayhew to use a signal of four rockets instead of
three, as agreed upon. Should the rebels attempt to evacuate he must
fire, from the point selected, two rockets in quick succession, with an
interval of not more than twenty seconds. After the lapse of two
minutes he must fire two more rockets with the same rapidity. He
may now be sent forward on his errand as soon as you find it conven
ient. Please acknowledge.
S. M. EATON,
Captain and Chief Signal Officer, Mil. Div. of West Mississippi.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 8, 186o.
Major-General STEELE :
I rejoice to inform you. that we have a lodgment in Spanisli Fort.
After a terrific bombardment of an hour's duration, part of Carr's
division charged the enemy's left at G this evening, captured the greater
portion of two regiments, and are now intrenched within Spanish Fort.
C. T. CHRISTEN SEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
April 8, 1865.
Lieutenant WARREN,
Chief Signal Officer, General Steele's Headquarters :
We have effected a lodgment in Spanish Fort and taken 350 prisoners.
Keep sharp lookout to-night and copy any rebel signals at Batteries
Huger and Tracy, and a point half a mile northwest of Tracy, and at
Mobile and Blakely. Will send you copy of the rebel code immediately
if you have it not now.
S. M. EATON,
Captain and Chief Signal Officer.
APRIL 8, 18G5.
Major-General STEELE :
Please order Captain Lyons, First Florida Cavalry, to send to General
Canby's headquarters six men from his regiment who are best acquainted
with the country between the Alabama River and Choctawhatchee, and
as far north as Montgomery.
I am, general,
A. B. SPURLING,
Lieutenant- Colonel Second Maine Cavalry.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES
>• OPERATING AGAINST BLAKELY, ALA.,
No. 14. ) April S, 1865.
I. Pursuant to instructions received from the major-general com
manding Army and Division of West Mississippi, the two brigades
commanded by Brig. Gen. C. C. Andrews, including the artillery
attached to them, will be held in readiness for detached service. Five
days' cooked rations will be carried in haversacks, and fifteen days'
raw in wagons. The men will be equipped in the lightest marching
order.
II. Brigadier-Generals Veatch and Garrard will be prepared to close
up the interval in our lino of investment which may be occasioned by
the withdrawal of the two brigades under the command of Brig. Gen.
C. C. Andrews.
By order of Maj. Gen. F. Steele:
JOS. LYMAN,
First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp.
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HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, U. S. COLORED TROOPS,
Near Blaltely, Ala., April 8, 1865.
Capt. J. F. LACEY,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
CAPTAIN: I have the honor to make the following report of oper
ations in my front during the past twenty- four hours: In front of
Drew's brigade, the right, the skirmishers are about 600 yards from
the fort. A battery for Napoleon guns is being constructed about 300
yards in rear of the skirmish line on the right. The battery of four
30-pounder Parrott guns on the right is finished, and is about 1,200 yards
from the fort. Scofield's brigade (center). The advance line of work is
between 700 and 800 yards from the fort. In rear of the line a battery
for two guns is ready for the pieces. Pile's brigade (left). The aver
age distance to the fort from the advance line is between 500 and 600
yards. General Pile reports that on his right center there is a very
fine position for a battery, which can be made to bear upon all the
enemy's guns in his front. As far as known there are in his front nine
guns — one 32-pounder, two 24-pounders, one 18-pounder, and one 12-
pounder; the caliber of the other four unknown. No advance has been
made during the last twenty-four hours. The men being engaged in
constructing batteries and strengthening the parallels and approaches
already made, a greater number of picks is required. The ground is
hard and the shovel is a poor instrument without a greater number of
picks to assist it.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN P. HAWKINS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. FIRST BRIO., FIRST Div., U. S. COLORED TROOPS,
Before Blakely, Ala., April 8, 1865.
Capt. SAMUEL B. FERGUSON,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., First Division, U. 8. Colored Troops:
SIR: In obedience to your circular of the 7th instant I have the
honor to report that no advance has been made by me within the last
twenty four hours. The enemy have upon my front nine guns — one 32-
pounder, five 24-pounders, one 18-pounder, and one 12-pounder; the
caliber of the other unknown. The average distance to the enemy's
works is about 550 yards. There is a ravine 100 yards in my front,
with a crest of high ground beyond, which will form a good position
for an advanced line. On my right center there is a very fine position
for a battery, bearing upon all the enemy's guns in my front.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully,
WM. A. PILE,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
APRIL 8, 1865—7.40 a. m.
Captain LACEY:
Sharp firing has commenced from the enemy's batteries and the
three gun-boats which are on our right and in their old positions. The
Nashville is throwing shells toward General Garrard's front.
li. P. STKONG,
Signal Officer, U. S. Army.
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APRIL 8, 1865—8.40 a, m.
Captain LACEY:
Two trains of cars just arrived at Mobile — one of five freight and
three passenger cars and the other of ten freight cars. The gun-boats
have ceased firing, but remain in same position. I have not seen a sin
gle shot fired from our batteries.
E. P. STRONG,
Signal Officer, U. S. Army.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, April 9, 1865 — 1 p. m.
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville :
Lee is making for Lynchburg and is within about twenty miles of it,
Grant is not far behind.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, April 9, 1865—9 p. m. (Received 10th.)
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army:
This Department has just received official report of the surrender this
day of General Lee and his army to Lieutenant-General Grant on the
terms proposed by General Grant, Details will be given speedily as
possible.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 93. ) Nashville, Tenn., April 9, 1865.
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YI. Maj. Gen. J. M. Palmer, commanding Department of Kentucky,
is hereby authorized to grant passes to persons desiring to visit Ten
nessee upon the recommendation of the agents of their respective
States. Such agents will be held responsible that the applicant is an
honorable and loyal citizen.
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IX. Col. A. A. Smith, [Eighty-third] Regiment [Illinois] Volunteers,
is charged with the defense of the Edgefield and Kentucky Railroad
from Clarksville to the Bowling Green Junction. He will relieve the
portion of the Fifteenth U. S. Colored Troops now guarding that por
tion of the road by troops from Clarksville. Upon its being relieved
the commanding officer of the Fifteenth Colored will use it to strengthen
the guard to the road east of the junction near the State line.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General
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HDQRS. FIRST SUB-DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
Tullahoma, Tenn., April 9, 1865.
Maj. B. H. POLK,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
MAJOR : Upon my return from Nashville I found here two directory
orders from you relative to home guards; one was an indorsement on
an anonymous letter from Franklin County to Major- General Eousseau
without signature of any kind, but purporting to come from citizens of
that county, complainin^ of my order requiring all citizens to enroll
themselves into home-guard companies for self-defense. The indorsed
order directs me to have only those enrolled that are within the mili
tary age. The other order directs me to disband all the home- guard
companies that have been formed in the different counties named in
my order, a copy of which is inclosed and also a copy of instructions to
officers of such companies. Feeling very sure that these two orders
were given under a total misapprehension of facts, and that the very
best interest of our cause and of the peace and safety of the people of
the counties named in the order, who are now nearly all organized into
home-guard companies, requires that the organization of those com
panies should be maintained until the militia can be enrolled, organ
ized, and officered, and as there is emergency in the matter, I have
ventured, without any intention of disobeying orders, to state a few
facts for the information of the major-general commanding District of
Middle Tennessee, knowing that from his warm-hearted patriotism he
would be the last man to knowingly issue an order that would be in
any way injurious to our cause. As to the first order indorsed on that
anonymous letter, my provost-marshal has made diligent inquiry from
the leading citizens of Franklin County, and all that have been inquired
of repudiate that letter and say that it does not exjyress the sentiments
or wishes of half a dozen men of that county — there being nearly a
unanimous feeling in favor of the home-guard companies, by which
they have been enabled to rid their county of guerrillas, thieves, and
robbers, and now feel more freed from apprehension and terror of
lawless men than at any time since the beginning of the war. From
the best information that anonymous letter was written by an old hypo
critical traitor by the name of Smith, who is a vindictive rebel and
has been harboring bushwhackers, and of course is opposed to home
guards and every other forcible means for the restoration of law and
order and the supremacy of the Government. With all due defer
ence, I do not think that reasons against my order from such a source
should have been heard without at least giving me a hearing before
striking. As to the order requiring men only to be enrolled in the
home-guard companies who are within the military age : My reasons
for requiring all boys over fourteen to be enrolled is that I have found
many of the very worst bushwhackers between the ages of fourteen
and eighteen, and have found that boys between those ages are much
more liable to be seduced away among bushwhackers than those over
eighteen; and, by having them enrolled and committed to the home
guard, they would not be in danger of being so seduced.
My reasons for requiring all men over the military age to enroll
themselves in the home-guard companies of their respective neighbor
hoods, was not that they should be called on for active duty in hunting
thieves and bushwhackers, but that all the men of every neighborhood
should be required to commit themselves against thieves, robbers, and
guerrillas and in favor of law and order. The old men by giving their
influence, sending information, assisting to settle neighborhood difficul-
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ties in their companies, courts, &c., can be of invaluable service to
their companies. As to the order disbanding these companies which I
have been at so much labor to organize, I would respectfully refer the
major-general commanding in the first place to a copy of a report from
my provost-marshal inclosed, stating some of the services rendered by
these companies. They are not intended as military organizations in
the full sense of that term, by any means, as they are not required to
drill ; they are not required to go out of their own neighborhoods,
except in chase of marauders; they are not required to leave their
houses or their schools, except when called on by their officers to
defend themselves against thieves, robbers, and guerrillas. My order
simply requires each neighborhood to organize themselves for their own
safety against thieves, robbers, and cut-throats, and they have done it
most efficiently. They have in many instances united with my scout
ing parties, furnished them guides, accompanied and assisted them
against guerrillas. They have frequently, without any assistance from
the military, pursued bauds of thieves and bushwhackers for days,
armed with shotguns and squirrel rifles, fought with them, whipped
them, recaptured stolen horses and other property, and have killed,
captured, and handed over or driven out these lawless men from their
neighborhood. They know their haunts and have broken them up. In
short, they have made themselves the open, active enemies of guerril
las, are openly committed against them; and to disband these compa
nies now before the militia are enrolled, organized, and officered would
be to throw them into the hands of these exasperated cut-throats. I
am very sure that the major-general commanding does not desire to
occasion such a calamity to the people of the counties surrounding this
post, who have been trying, under my order, to restore law and order
and protect themselves. There being no civil officers or law in force in
any of the counties named in my order except Bedford, the disbanding
of the companies would be a calamity, for the loss of the company
courts if nothing else, as by these courts the people are enabled to set
tle all neighborhood difficulties and save the military a world of trouble,
as we were formerly troubled by hundreds of complaints that are now
settled by the company courts. I therefore respectfully ask that the
order disbanding the home guards be suspended till the militia are
enrolled, organized, and officered and civil law restored. A petition
asking this would, if circulated, be almost unanimously signed by the
people of the counties named, as I am well assured.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your most obedient servant,
E. H. MILEOY,
Major General of Volunteers.
[Inclosure.]
HDQRS. FIRST SUB-DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
OFFICE PROVOST-MARSHAL,
Tullah-oma, Tenn., April 7, 1865.
Major- General MILROY,
Commanding First 8ub- District of Middle Tennessee:
GENERAL : I have the honor to submit the following report of the
organization and operations of the home-guard companies in the coun
ties embraced in your command : In nearly each district of the counties
of Coffee, Lincoln, Bedford, Franklin, Marshall, Grundy, Warren, and
Cannon, there are from one to two, sometimes three, companies formed.
Their workings, as shown by reports and by the great decrease of
marauders, guerrillas, and the many small parties of robbers who for-
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merly infested these counties, is most admirable. In the counties of
Bedford, Coffee, Lincoln, and that portion of Franklin where they are
organized, those terrors and pests of the country have entirely dis
persed. The home guards have through their company courts settled
fairly, justly, and amicably many claims which have been brought to
me as provost-marshal and referred to said courts for adjudication.
The workings of the court I find generally restores to a great extent
that good feeling and amity so essential to the welfare of a united
people. Aside from this the people or home guards have rallied to the
assistance of some of our troops, and aided and assisted in driving and
killing the guerrillas, by whom our troops were at times repulsed. They
have also had encounters with the guerrillas or horse thieves by them
selves, in which they acted nobly, capturing for] killing several guer
rillas, one a noted captain, losing several of their own men in the encoun
ter, capturing some seven horses in one instance and several in others.
All the horses and other property captured have been returned to their
original owners on proof of property adduced before the home-guard
company court. They have arrested and brought to justice four Fed
eral soldiers, two of them deserters from the Mueteenth Eegulars, who
had exchanged clothing with citizens and were endeavoring to escape.
The two others had gone about the country exchanging horses with
whom they pleased, and doing about as they pleased. These men other
wise would in all probability [have] escaped. In no instance can I
learn of a single outrage or theft committed by members of such organi
zation. They have so rid the country, where organized, as to render it
comparatively safe for Federal soldiers to pass through by themselves.
You are aware that the officers have been selected with an eye single
to their loyalty, competency, and reliability.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. W. BILLINGS,
Major and Provost-Marshal.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, April 9, 1865 — 9 a. m. (Eeceived 1 p. m. 17th.)
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK,
Chief of Staff:
Spanish Fort and its dependencies were captured last night. We
have 25 officers and 538 enlisted men prisoners, and have taken 5
mortars and 25 guns. The major part of the garrison escaped by
water. Blakely is already invested. Will be assaulted to-day unless
the works are stronger than I now believe them to be. Our casualties
are small.
E. E. S. GANBY,
Major- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, April 9, 1865. (Eeceived 1.30 p. m. 18th.)
Lieutenant-General GRANT :
I have the honor to report the capture this day of the rebel fortifica
tions at Blakely, with 2,400 prisoners and 20 guns.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major -General.
(Same to Major-General Halleck.)
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Spanish Fort. April 9, 1865. (Eeceived 1 p. m. 17th.)
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT, Washington :
Yesterday afternoon, during a bombardment of Spanish Fort, A. J.
Smith's skirmishers were pushed forward and about 6 p. m. gained a
lodgment on the left of the enemy's main line. They were re-enforced
during the night, and at midnight the whole work was in our posses
sion. The number of prisoners is about 600. The balance of the
garrison it is supposed have escaped by boats; about thirty pieces of
artillery captured.
0. B. GOMSTOOK,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Aide-de-Camp.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April .9, 1865.
Admiral THATCHER:
(Care of General Bailey.)
The American flag has been waving for more than two hours over
the water battery in Spanish Fort, but I shall cause it to be hoisted at
once at the highest point, viz, Fort Alexis. As soon as I know the
result for certain I will advise you. I think it is somewhere in the
neighborhood of 15 to 20 guns and 1,600 to 2,000 prisoners.
E. It. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE,
April 9, 1865 — 3 a. m.
General CANBY:
I was already in possession of the fact that the Spanish Fort and
Alexis had surrendered, but not the less obliged to you for the infor
mation, and had already given orders not to fire. We have found
twelve huge torpedoes to-night, between present monitor anchorage and
the spot selected for anchorage to-morrow, one mile and a half higher
up. Hope to communicate with you in the morning. So soon as you
hoist our American flag on the fort we shall salute it.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully,
H. K. THATCHER,
Acting Rear -Admiral.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
April 9, 1865.
Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN, Assistant Adjutant- General:
The admiral has just sent the following dispatch, which he wishes me
to telegraph to Major-General Canby:
FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE.
Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY:
By dispatch boat from New Orleans we have the news of the fall of Richmond and
Petersburg on the 3d of April. Lee is retreating toward Danville, followed up by
Grant.
Very respectfully,
H. K. THATCHER,
doting Hear- Admiral.
Very respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
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SPANISH FORT, April 9, 1865.
General CANBY:
The garrison of Fort Huger is evacuating it in small boats.
C. F. M. DENICKE,
Lieutenant and Acting Signal Officer.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 9, 1865.
Maj. Gen. G. GRANGER:
The troops now at Spanish Fort will move at once, as follows: Gen
eral Granger, commanding Thirteenth Corps, will order the Third
Division with all his artillery to march, via Sibley's Mills, to the rear of
Blakely. There he will form, together with the First Division, the
extreme right of the investing army, resting his right on the river.
General Smith, commanding Sixteenth Corps, marches with the First
and Third Divisions and all his artillery by either of the pontoon
bridges toward the invested place, and together with the Second Divis
ion already there completes the lines on left, resting his left on the
river and extending his right across the Pensacola and Blakely road.
General Steele will occupy with the divisions of C. C. Andrews and
Hawkins the intermediate ground between General Granger's left and
General Smith's right. These movements and formation must be exe
cuted with all possible dispatch, and as soon as the lines are established
everything is to be put in readiness for an immediate assault.
P. JOS. OSTEKHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
(Same to Maj. Gens. A. J. Smith and F. Steele.)
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OP WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 9, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY :
Please inform me when the pontoon train with the additional pon
toons left Starke's Wharf. The general desires that you send word to
General Knipe, if he is still at his old headquarters, that he is required
to report here in person as early as possible, not later than 10 to 11
o'clock.
C. T. CHBISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
April 9, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
I have sent forward to General Knipe to report to headquarters as
you direct. The pontoon bridge of eight bateaux complete left here
a little before 7 o'clock this morning.
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
296 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 9, 1865
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY :
The major-general commanding directs me to say that you will not
unload any more ammunition unless it is specially sent for.
ALFRED FREDBERG,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
April 9, 1865.
Captain FREDBERG,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General :
No more ammunition will be unloaded, as you direct. I will report
the name of the steamer to Doctor Abadie.
Respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- Genera I.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 9, 1865 — 1.15 a. m.
Major-General CANBY:
GENERAL : Fort Alexis and the central bastion are ours. Our men
now occupy the works in our front.
Respectfully,
G. GRANGER,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April .9, 1865 — 1.20 a. m.
Major-General CANBY :
GENERAL: What news from Smith's lines? We have Spanish Fort
and Fort Alexis.
Respectfully,
G. GRANGER,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 9, 1865.
Maj. Gen. G. GRANGER:
I have possession of Spanish Fort and have relieved you from the
necessity of taking any portion of it.
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April ,9, 1865.
Maj or- General GRANGER :
The admiral says that he is ready to fire a salute as soon as he sees
the American ilag over Fort Alexis. Have you none to spare?
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 297
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 9, 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
Colonel Bertram reports that he has had a flag over Fort Alexis since
12.30 this morning.
G. GEANGEE,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 9, 1865.
Major-General GRANGER:
Be pleased to instruct Colonel Bertram without delay to respond
promptly to any calls made on him for details for guard and other duty
by the provost-marshal-general , who remains behind at this place for
the present.
By order:
C. T. CHEISTENSEK,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY IN THE FIELD, &c.,
April 9, 1865.
Major-General GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Corps:
You will order Colonel Bertram to take charge of all prisoners and
property taken in Fort Alexis and Spanish Fort. Have the remainder
of your command ready for immediate inarch.
P. JOS. OSTEEHAUS,
Major-General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 9, 1865—9 a. m.
Major-General CANBY:
I have just received the following dispatch from Signal Officer E ,
dated 9th, 8.10 a. m. :
A rebel gun-boat is coming down from Blakely and going to Mobile crowded with
troops.
G. GEANGEE,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 9j 1865.
General CANBY:
Another rebel gun- boat coming from Blakely loaded with troops.
The enemy has about a dozen row-boats, a sloop, a covered scow, one
small propeller, &c., near Forts Huger and Tracy.
GEANGEE,
Major- General.
298 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY IN THE FIELD,
April 9, J865.
Major- General GRANGER:
I have instructed Captain Mack to withdraw his battery from his
present position and to march with it across Bay Minette. Colonel
Wilson, assistant inspector- general, will direct Captain Mack to his
new position.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Blakely, Ala., April 9, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you hold
your command in readiness to move at a moment's notice to-morrow
morning. The men must at once be supplied with the prescribed
amount of ammunition and five days' cooked rations.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. JOS. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 9, 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
Dispatch is received. Will be promptly complied with.
G. GEANGEE,
Major- General.
BATTERY,
April 9, 1865.
Lieutenant HIGBIE:
The blockade-runner just came out of Blakely Eiver. She made fast
and waited, as if for a signal. She remained about twenty minutes and
then started for Mobile at a fast rate.
HUED,
Sergeant.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Before Blakely, April 9, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. 0. VEATCH :
The major-general commanding directs that all the artillery along the
lines be opened on the enemy instantly. Throw shells over the parapet.
The enemy is thought to be evacuating.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN F. LACEY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 299
HEADQUARTERS IT. S. FORCES,
Before Blakely, April 9. 1865.
Brigadier- General YEATCH :
GENERAL: The entire line of skirmishers will advance at 5.30 p. m.
General Steele wishes you to advance also and enter the enemy's works,
if you can.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN F. LACEY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Before Blakely, Ala., April 9, 1865.
Capt. F. W. EMERY,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Thirteenth Army Corps:
CAPTAIN : The prisoners captured by my command that have been
thus far reported number 255 white and 34 colored, 19 of whom are
commissioned officers, ranking as follows : One colonel, 2 lieutenant-
colonels, 1 regimental adjutant, 1 adjutant-general (General Cockrell's
staff), 1 inspector-general, 1 ordnance officer, 12 captains and subalterns.
I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES C. YEATCH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 9, 1865—1 a. m,.
Colonel BERTRAM:
General Ben ton sends word that he believes the enemy is evacuat
ing the works in our front, and that his skirmishers are creeping up to
ascertain. The general desires that you also move skirmishers up cau
tiously and ascertain the truth or error of this report.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMEEY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 9, 1865.
Colonel BERTRAM,
Commanding First Brigade, Second Division:
COLONEL: The major-general commanding the military division
directs as follows :
You will order Colonel Bertram to take charge of all prisoners and property taken
in Fort Alexis and Spanish Fort.
By order of Major-General Granger:
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMERY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
300 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 9, 1865.
Brigadier- General BENT ON,
Commanding Third Division:
GENERAL : By direction of the major-general commanding you will
please detail 100 men, properly officered, to report immediately to army
headquarters with tools, for the purpose of repairing the road to the
upper pontoon bridge across Bayou Minette.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMEEY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 9, 1865.
Brigadier-General BENTON,
Commanding Third Division:
GENERAL : By direction of the major-general commanding you will
please have your entire command, infantry and artillery, ready to inarch
at a half hour's notice. Your artillery will be withdrawn by you so that
you will be able to comply with this order. You will please see that a
full supply of rations, forage, and ammunition are on hand.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMEKY,
Captain and, Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April 9, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. P. BENTON,
Commanding Third Division:
GENERAL: By direction of the major-general commanding you will
at once move your entire command on the Blakely road by way of
O. Sibley's Mills. You will report at these headquarters as soon as
your column is in motion.
Respect fully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMEKY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
EED FORT, April 9, 1865—1 a. m.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY:
We have the enemy's works, and are moving down toward the landing.
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 9, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH:
Send the following dispatch to the signal officer stationed at Battery
K, First Indiana, on the extreme right:
Find out from Captain Eaton and report immediately to these headquarters
whether any of the enemy have passed out on the bridge.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 301
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 9, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH :
The commander of the Indiana battery on your extreme right has
been instructed to open fire at full daylight on Batteries Tracy and
Huger, and on any rebel gun-boats or transports that may be within
reach. The commanding general desires that you send immediately an
officer with like instructions in his name to the commander of the bat
tery which commands the river from the other side of Bay Minette.
Please acknowledge receipt.
0. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
FIRST INDIANA BATTERY, [April 9, 1865. \
Colonel HAYS,
General Smith's Headquarters:
I have put eight shots in left of Fort Huger, but no reply from the
Johnnies.
J. G. PAKKEB,
Commanding Battery.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
[April 9, 1865.}
Major-General QANBY:
I have two guns, the Whitworth and one 30-pounder, covering the
batteries across Minette Bay. I believe the enemy have withdrawn
from the position. Every thin g is very quiet at Fort Huger. A few shots
were fired from a gun-boat stationed above Fort Tracy this evening.
Not replied to as it was beyond our range.
A. J. SMITH,
Major-General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Bldkely, Ala., April 9, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps:
SIR: The major-general commanding directs that you send a boat
party from the boats in Minette Bay to Battery Huger to night, to
ascertain if it has been evacuated. If it has, you will take possession
of it, and cause these headquarters to be immediately notified of the
fact through you.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 9, 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
We crossed on the bridge to a point opposite Fort Tracy, and are
now embarking on steamers. Another gun has been captured near the
bridge. I have ordered the water battery to open on Fort Tracy and
vicinity.
A. J. SMITH.
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HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 9, 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
We have all the artillery the enemy had in the fort. The Forty-
seventh Illinois, one of iny regiments, took Fort Alexis while Granger
was asleep.
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
April 9, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH :
C. C. Andrews' two brigades of Second Division, Thirteenth Corps,
and Hawkins7 colored division stormed Fort Blakely this afternoon,
capturing the entire works, 2,400 prisoners and 20 guns.
C. T. CHEISTENSEK,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Meld, Ala., April 9, 1865.
Colonel HAYS,
Commanding First Indiana Heavy Artillery:
COLONEL : The major-general commanding directs that you move all
the 30-pounder siege guns belonging to your command now in front of
this corps with the least possible delay across the pontoon bridge, to
report at General Garrard's headquarters to General Smith. He
desires the 30-pounder battery on the bay be taken also.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, Ala., April 9, 1865.
Capt. THOMAS J. GINN,
Commanding Third Indiana Battery:
CAPTAIN : The general commanding division directs that you report
with your command to Brigadier-General Garrard, commanding Second
Division, Sixteenth Army Corps, for temporary duty, and also that you
report in person to him immediately for instructions.
I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. H. F. BAND ALL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. SECOND BRIG., FIRST Div., 16TH ARMY CORPS,
Near Blakely, Ala., April 9, 1865. <
Col. L. F. HUBBARD,
Commanding ftecond Brig., First Div., Sixteenth Army Corps :
Immediately after the evacuation of Spanish Fort, by your order I
moved the Forty-seventh Illinois Volunteers, Major Bonham command
ing, into the enemy's works simultaneously with the troops on our right,
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after which i moved to the left, occupying Fort Alexis, placing guards
over the guns, magazines, and various other property before the works
were entered by the troops of any other command. After we had been
in possession of the works about half an hour I was met by Major
Boydston, of General Benton's staff, to whom I turned over the captured
property, calling the attention of Major Bonham, Forty- seventh Illinois
Volunteers, as well as other officers of his regiment, to the transaction,
when Major Boydston placed guards over the premises. I then directed
Major Bonham to return with his regiment to the remainder of the
brigade within the works of the Spanish Fort.
JAMES G. McGREW,
Captain and Aide-de-Camp.
[Indorsement.]
HDQRS. SECOND BRIG., FIRST Div., IGTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Blakely, Ala., April <), 1865.
Respectfully forwarded.
The within statement is forwarded for the purpose of vindicating the
claim of this command to the credit of first occupying and obtaining
possession of the property in Fort Alexis. The facts within stated can
be sustained by abundant proofs.
L. F. HUBBARD,
Colonel, Commanding.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Blakely, Ala., April 9, 1865.
ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL,
U. S. Forces before Blakely :
SIR: I have the honor to report no changes in my line since yester
day. The battery for the large guns is finished, and in place of them I
am promised temporarily Mack's battery of six 20-pound er guns. They
were to have been [here] at daylight, but have not arrived. My two
division batteries are in position. After learning of the capture of
Spanish Fort, I advanced my pickets to see if the enemy was still strong
in my front. There was no change in their number or guns. The
division on my right is reported still far behind me, and until it comes
up I am compelled to remain in my present line.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
K. GARRARD,
Brigadier- General, Commanding Division.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 9, 1865.
Major- General GRANGER :
Your men are contending with mine for the possession of the captured
guns and works. Let us wait until the rebels are whipped before we
quarrel amongst ourselves.
Very respectfully,
E. A. CARR,
Brigadier- General.
304 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Spanish Fort, Ala., April <?, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. A. OARR :
I am sorry our men are contending for so small a matter as the pos
session of guns which the enemy has abandoned. General Canby
ordered one of my brigades to take possession of all property in Fort
Alexis and Spanish Fort. Perhaps your men are not aware of the
order.
G. GRANGER,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
April 9, 1865.
Major- General STEELE:
The major-general commanding directs that General Garrard be
instructed to place the four 30- pounder Parrott guns, now coming up,
in the battery on his extreme left. I fear the 20-pounders have got on
the wrong road.
JNO. M. WILSON,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Inspector- General.
[Indorsement.]
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Before Blakdy, April 9, 1865.
Official copy respectfully furnished General Garrard for his action.
By order of Major-General Steele:
JOHN F. LACEY,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 9, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE:
The major-general commanding desires you to inform him if there
have been any changes in your lines during the night, and whether there
are any signs on the part of the enemy to evacuate Blakely. If so, to
prevent it if possible.
ALFRED FREDBERG,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL STEELE'S HEADQUARTERS,
April 9j 1865.
Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN:
There are signals of evacuation of Blakely. Two boat loads of troops
have gone toward Mobile. The rebels are keeping up a lively iiring
along their lines now. Tugs and row-boats were observed by the sig
nal officer plying between Batteries Huger and Tracy in the night. I
am going to take observations on the lines. I heard a rumor a few
moments ago that Spanish Fort was taken.
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 305
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 9, 1865.
Major-General STEELE :
Our operator was directed at 3 o'clock this morning to telegraph you
the news of the capture of Spanish Fort, but he found it impossible to
wake him up. The result is the capture of some 15 to 20 guns and 1,600
to 2,000 prisoners. We leave a brigade in the fort for the present; with
the balance we are coming up to join you.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- Genera Z, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY,
April 9, 1865.
Major-General STEELE:
All the troops here but one brigade are ready to inarch to Blakely.
One battery of 30-pounders and one of 20-pounders will be sent over
to your lines, besides a six-gun battery of 20-pounders, which is now
leaving to be placed in the newly erected battery on the Bay Minette
near the left of Garrard's line. Please inform General Garrard of it,
and order him to send at once a working party of at least 200 men to
clear the road to the position and assist to put the guns in it.
P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of titaff.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 9, 1865.
General STEELE:
General Canby says thanks, and God bless you and your brave men
and the good cause for which we fight.
G. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Copy to General Veatch.)
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 9, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE :
An officer has been sent to General Lucas instructing him to set his
cavalry, excepting Spurling's command, at once in motion toward Clai-
borne, and to report himself in person at these headquarters. For
safety's sake the commanding general desires that these orders be
communicated through you also.
C. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL STEELE'S HEADQUARTERS,
April 9, 1865.
Captain EATON:
6.45 a. m. — Very busy; our battery engaged with the enemy's four
right batteries: good firing.
7.15 a. m. — Our firing very fine, shots striking exactly in enemy's
works and in their embrasures. The enemy's No. 2 and 3 batteries on
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their right are not firing. They reply chiefly from their fourth, nearly
center, battery, and occasionally with a shot from their extreme left.
7.30 a. ID. — Firing slow and entirely from our guns.
8.40. — The large lead-colored blockade-runner is going down Tensas
River; her deck black with troops. Lively firing along the rebel line.
We answer well.
9 a. m. — I only see a black steamer, large wheel-houses, towed into
Mobile. The black steamer spoken of as in Tensas River followed the
blockade-runner that went down heavily laden with troops. Enemy
have been firing all along line. See a rebel signal station working
beyond Tensas.
E. P. ADAMS,
Lieutenant and Signal Officer.
APRIL 9, 3865—3 p. m.
Captain LACEY:
A one-piped blockade-runner has left Blakely, and is now moving
down the Teusas toward Mobile. She is about half loaded with troops.
II. P. STRONG,
Signal Officer, U. S. Army.
CIRCULAR, ) HDQRS. FIRST Diy., U. S. COLORED TROOPS,
No. 16. J Before Blalcely, Ala., April 9, 1865.
It is suspected that the enemy has almost evacuated Blakely. Gen
eral Steele directs that the skirmish lines of Hawkins' and Andrews7
divisions advance at 5.30 this afternoon and feel the enemy, driving
the rebels as far as possible, and holding whatever ground may be
gained.
By order of Brig. Gen. J. P. Hawkins:
SAML. B. FERGUSON,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, U. S. COLORED TROOPS,
Blakely, Ala., April 9, 1865.
Capt. J. F. LACEY,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report that at the capture of Blakely
this day my division captured 1 colonel, 1 major, 5 captains, 13 second
lieutenants, 2 first lieutenants, and 208 enlisted men and 7 pieces of
artillery. There would have been more men captured, but when the
rebels saw it was all up with them many ran over to where the white
troops were entering their works.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN P. HAWKINS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., FIRST Div., U. S. COLORED TROOPS,
Before Blakely, Ala., April 9, 1865.
Capt. SAMUEL B. FERGUSON,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., First Division, U. S. Colored Troops:
SIR: I have the honor to report that during last night I dug two
approaches and advanced my entire line an average distance of 150
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 307
yards. This brings all of my right and a part of my left regiment on
the 'crest this side of the ravine mentioned in my last report, and
places me in a very advantageous position from which to make another
advance of from 100 to 125 paces to the crest on the opposite side of
the above-mentioned ravine. The enemy's position remains unchanged.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. A. PILE,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS SEVENTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
April 9, 1865.
Major-General CANBY,
Blakely :
GENERAL : My line will be established by 10 a. m. to-morrow, com
mencing two miles south of Starke's Wharf on the bay, running via
John Kee's to Martin Durant's j thence along the road leading to Green
wood from the village to the intersection of the road to Sibley's Mills ;
thence north to Holyoke; thence by most direct road to Stockton.
The courier-line established with General Asboth, with your permis
sion, I will extend from Greenwood to Blakely by the direct route from
that point to Pensacola. My headquarters will be in the neighborhood
of your late headquarters.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOS. F. KXIPE,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, April 9, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen.. Army and .Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL : I. have the honor to report that the foraging party sent to
Bagdad under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Marsh, Second Illinois
Cavalry, returned last night with 105 head of cattle, 2 horses, 5 rebel
deserters, 5 colored recruits, and 2 noted rebel citizens. Lieutenant-
Colonel Marsh could learn of no rebel forces this side of Evergreen,
and but a small force there.
Very respectfullv, your obedient servant,
A. ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DETACHMENT FIRST FLORIDA CAVALRY,
April 9, 1865.
Capt. J. F. LACEY,
Assistant A djutant- General :
CAPTAIN : In compliance with permission received, I left camp at 7
o'clock this morning to cross Tensas Eiver, and respectfully submit the
following report:
Arriving at Tensas Eiver at 8 o'clock I proceeded down the left bank
of the Tensas about two miles, which brought me directly in the rear
of the rebel batteries. Before reaching that point I had in vain tried
to discover any rebel troops or pickets by climbing trees, but no trace
whatsoever could I find of either guards or pickets in the rear of their
308 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
camp near the river. The rebel batteries which I could observe are
situated as follows: One two-gun battery in the center of the rebel line
in the rear of the hotel at Blakely, and one one-gun, battery on the
extreme left of their line. These are the only guns which fired during
my observation. Their skirmish line I was unable to see. The rebel
gun-boats (two) with steam up are lying idle opposite the hotel at
Blakely, but men on board of these boats were busily employed at
something which I was unable to see without a field-glass. As far as
I could see, from the center toward the left of the rebel line, it was one
line of earth-work situated on a very steep bank of the Tensas (about
100 yards high). From this earth-work the aforementioned guns fired.
If they have any more on the line I am not able to say. In the rear of
this bluff the rebel camp is situated on the slope of the same, facing
the river, protected by no guards or pickets on the river side. I tried
in vain to discover a large number of troops in camp, but I was only
able to see a few, and to all appearances rebel troops do not seem to be
plenty. In the center of their camp several large tents were pitched,
which I suppose are either hospital tents or quarters of the command
ing officer. Some of the men in camp were employed to carry ammuni
tion to their batteries, and others were occupied at various camp duties.
To all indications no one was at all alarmed about the safety of their
camp from the river side. Our heavy battery, on the extreme right of
our line, I observed threw their shells in direct range of the rebel gun
boats, but far beyond harm's way. Their shells fell 500 yards and more
iii the rear of the rebel boats. Another battery, either from the left or
right center of our line, threw their shells also in correct range with the
rebel works and camp, but all shells fell about two hundred yards
beyond the works and camp into Teusas River. I further beg leave to
state that, as far as I can judge from my observation, the above-men
tioned work and camp could be easily surprised and taken, and with
the whole left of the rebel line would fall into our hands, provided that
there was a sufficient number of boats to carry the assaulting party.
If once the bluff is in our hands the rebel gun -boats are unable to
depress their guns sufficiently to shell the works, but from the battery
on the rebel left we could easily destroy the rebel gun-boats, as they
are only about half a mile from the bluff battery, below it.
I have the honor to be, captain, very respectfully, your most obedient
servant,
FRANCIS LYONS,
Captain, Commanding Detachment First Florida Cavalry.
P. S. — I have a skiff on hand which is able to carry two men, provided
they are good with a paddle. This skiff carried me down to the rebel
camps and back.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 20. J Nashville, Tenn., April 10, 1865.
The staff of the major-general commanding comprises the following-
named officers, who will be obeyed and respected accordingly: Brig.
Gen. William I). Whipple, U. S. Volunteers, assistant adjutant-general,
U. S. Army, and chief of staff'; Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. M. Brannan, U. S.
Volunteers, chief of artillery; Maj. Southard Hoffman, U. S. Volun
teers, assistant adjutant- general; Maj. Robert H. Ramsey, U. S.
Volunteers, assistant adjutant- general; Capt. Henry M. Cist, IT. S. Vol
unteers, assistant adjutant- general; Capt. George W. Howard, U. S.
Volunteers, assistant adjutant-general; Maj. Oscar A. Mack, U. S. Vol-
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 309
unteers, senior aide-de-camp; Capt. J. P. Willard, U. S. Volunteers,
aide-de-camp; Capt. S. C. Kellogg, U. S. Volunteers, aide-de-camp;
Maj. G. P. Thruston, assistant adjutant-general, U. S. Volunteers, acting
judge-advocate; Lieut. Col. A. von Schrader, major and assistant adju
tant-general, U. S. Volunteers, assistant inspector-general; Bvt. Brig.
Gen. J. L. Donaldson, U. S. Army, chief quartermaster, Department
of the Cumberland ; Lieut. Col. A. J. Mackay, U. S. Volunteers, chief quar
termaster, Army of the Cumberland; Capt. J. 0. Read, commissary of
subsistence, U. S. Volunteers, chief commissary ; Surg. George E. Cooper,
U. S. Army, colonel and medical director; Col. William E. Merrill, First
U. S. Veteran Volunteer Engineers, chief engineer; Capt. A. Mordecai,
ordnance department, U. S. Army, chief ordnance officer; Col. J. G.
Parkhurst, Ninth Michigan Volunteer Infantry, provost-marshal gen
eral; Capt. A. L. Hough, Nineteenth Infantry, U". S. Army, chief com
missary of musters; First Lieut. M. J. Kelly, Fourth Cavalry, U. S.
Army, chief of couriers.
By command of Major-General Thomas:
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GrREENEViLLE, April 10, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, D". S. Army:
. What reliable news have you about the surrender of Lee's army?
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- General.
GREENEVILLE, April 10, 1865 — 1 p. m.
Brigadier-General WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
The following information has just been sent to me by Major Steele,
my aide-de-camp, who accompanied Colonel Kirby :
Prisoners and deserters from the rebel army reported to me while at Warm Springs,
N. C., that General Stoneman passed through Walkersborough on the 30th of March,
and struck the Morganton railroad, near Statesville, destroying the railroad toward
Salisbury ; crossed the railroad south of Salisbury, near China Creek, and was advanc
ing on Salisbury, tearing up the railroad, on 2d of April. They also report Colonel
Thomas' Legion, consisting of 800 infantry, 400 Indians, 1 four-gun battery with 150
men, and about 450 cavalry stationed at Quallatown, N. C., preparing for a raid on
the Knoxville and Chattanooga Railroad, at London or Charleston.
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Greeneville, East Tenn., April 10, 1865.
TELEGRAPH OPERATOR:
If you can send the following dispatch through to Nashville direct
and without delay, please do so, as it will get the official report:
GREENEVILLE, TENN., April 10, 1865.
Brigadier-General WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff, Nashville:
Is there any truth in the report of the surrender of Lee's army?
D. S. STANLEY,
Major-General.
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- General.
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NASHVILLE, April [10], 1865.
Maj. Gen. D. S. STANLEY,
Greeneville :
Have information from War Department, but particulars not given.
The Associated Press, however, reports that Lee has surrendered his
army to General Grant; that is, the Army of Virginia.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) " SELMA, ALA.,
No. 18. ] April 10, 1865.
The Cavalry Corps will resume the march to-day in the following
order :
I. The Second Brigade of the First Division will move as soon as
ready toward Montgomery.
II. The Fourth Division will follow the Second Brigade of the First
Division.
III. The Second Division will follow the Fourth Division.
IV. The wagon train and bridge train will follow the Second Division.
V. The commanding officer of the Second Division will detail two
regiments as a rear guard to march behind the train and assist it when
necessary. Division commanders will take measures to reduce the
transportation as much as possible, and will order a thorough inspection
of their trains to see that no articles are carried that are not needed.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ) HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
FIELD ORDERS, > MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 19. ) Benton, Ala., April 10, 186 o.
The Cavalry Corps will march to-morrow morning at daylight in the
following order :
I. The First Division will move toward Montgomery, keeping well to
the right, crossing the Pintlalla and Catoma Creeks, burning the rail
road bridges over them, and marching as close to the railroad as pos
sible. Upon nearing Montgomery the First Division will move well to
the right in order to cut the railroad communication between that point
and Opelika.
II. The Fourth Division will move on Montgomery by the best road
from its present camps. It will move as rapidly as possible in order to
be able to support the First Division, if possible.
III. The Second Division will move on the direct stage road from
Benton to Montgomery, if Colonel Minty ascertains that the road is
practicable ; if it is not, the Second Division will follow the route of
the Fourth Division.
IV. The train will follow the Second Division.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 311
STEVENSON, ALA.. April 10, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs.Dept. of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn.:
SIR : I have the honor to report that Company I, Second U. S. Artil
lery, arrived at this station at 2 o'clock this morning. Present : Capt.
Thomas Grey, Second Artillery; First Lieut. W. P. Graves, Second
Artillery; Second Lieut. E. V. Monteith, Second Artillery (in arrest
awaiting sentence), and sixty-nine enlisted men, armed with Springfield
muskets. The company left Washington, D. 0., at 7 p. m. the 2d
instant.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
THOS. GEEY,
Captain, Second Artillery, Commanding Company.
BLAKELY, April 10, 1865.
(Eeceived 1.30 p. m. 18th.)
Lieutenant-General GRANT,
City Point:
The works around Blakely were carried by assault by Garrard's,
Andrews7, and Hawkins' divisions at 6 p. m. yesterday. About 2,500
prisoners were captured, including Generals Liddell, Cockrell, and
Thomas. Kebel officers state there are thirty-eight pieces of artillery
in the works. Our loss is considerable.
C. B. COMSTOCK,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Aide-de-Camp.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 10, 1865. (Eeceived 1.30 p. m. 20th.)
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT,
Comdg. Armies of the United States, City Point, Va. :
Thirty-one pieces of artillery were found in the Blakely works and
thirty-seven at Spanish Fort. The prisoners at Blakely will reach
3,000, Generals Liddell, Cockrell, and Thomas included; at Spanish
Fort, 583 prisoners, making a total of about 4,000, including those
captured by Steele on his way from Pensacola. One gun -boat surren
dered, but subsequently escaped. Our losses are severe in Garrard's,
C. C. Andrews', and Hawkins' divisions.
E. E. S. CAKBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
(Same to Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck.)
APRIL 10, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTEN SEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi :
All the batteries of heavy artillery having animals to move with
have been sent to Blakely and to General Garrard's position. As some
of them moved late yesterday, they doubtless are not in position yet.
Ask the general if they will remain where they are, or be collected at
Spanish Fort Wharf, as he ordered. If the batteries are to remain at
Blakely and in front of General Garrard, please send an orderly and
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direct the battery commanders to send their artillery teams and mortar
wagons down at once to report to Colonel Hays at his headquarters
for use in moving the heavy batteries without animals to Spanish Fort
Landing.
JAS. TOTTEN,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Artillery and Ordnance.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 10, 1865.
Brig. Gen. JAMES TOTTEN :
The general is not in camp. I will reply when he returns.
0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 10, 1865.
Brig. Gen. G. L. ANDREWS,
Provost- Marshal- General :
(Or other officer of General Canby's staff near Spanish Fort.)
Please send word to Colonel Hays, First Indiana Artillery, at Gen
eral Smith's old headquarters, that an order was sent to the com
mander of Battery K to fire a salute of 100 shotted guns to morrow
morning at 8 o'clock toward Huger and Tracy, in honor of the capture
of Petersburg and Richmond, and in case these batteries had surren
dered or been evacuated before that hour to fire the salute with blank
cartridges. The intention was that this salute should be fired by both
batteries, the four 30-pounders and the two 100-pounders, on Bay
Minette, and he will please give the necessary orders accordingly and
advise these headquarters by telegram.
By order:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
INDIANA BATTERY, April 10, 1865 — 11 a. m.
Lieutenant HIGBIE:
The transport Mustang is up to Spanish Fort, and Fort Huger has
opened fire on her. Battery Tracy has opened on pontoon bridge. One
of the Brooke guns in the water battery at Spanish Fort burst this
morning.
HURD,
Sergeant.
(Copy to Captain Eaton.)
INDIANA BATTERY, April 10, 1865.
Lieutenant HiGrBiE:
Fort Huger has opened fire with seven guns on Spanish Fort. One
shot this way. The 100-pounder Parrotts are working at Huger.
HURD,
Serf/eant, Operator.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 313
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 10, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
Be pleased to inform the admiral that from all we can learn to-day
Batteries Tracy and Huger are not evacuated. The general will reply
further to the admiral's dispatch in course of the day. General Cauby
desires that the admiral, or any of his staff officers who wish to visit
the front, shall be furnished with horses for that purpose.
O. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
[April] 10, 1865.
Col. 0. T. OHRISTENSEN:
COLONEL : I have the honor to inform you that General Bailey and
several of his staff have just started on the steamer Mustang for the
Spanish Fort.
Respectfully,
P. J. CLAWSON,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Inspector- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
[April 10, 1865.}
Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I have the honor to report that I took the steamer Mustang and got
under way about 6.30 this morning, and passed naval squadron and pro
ceeded to Spanish Fort, where I arrived at 8.15, and there made a land
ing. 1 went within 1,500 yards of Batteries Huger, Tracy, and Eugur
\ sic], when the enemy opened their guns on us, firing forty-one shots.
The firing was very accurate, one of their shots having hit one corner
of my flag, others striking close to the boat's stern, each side of the
boat, which received no injury whatever. No one was hurt, except a
slight injury to one of my eyes by a fragment from one of their shots,
just as I was going ashore. The shoalest water I found was six feet,
having taken a different course in returning from the one I took going
up. From my observations of the above-mentioned batteries I feel
confident that with four 30-pounder Parrotts placed on the double-
hulled barge I have at this place, with a small detail of infantry placed
in life-boats and bateaux, together with' three launches that the
admiral consents to loan us, I can storm and silence them at once.
Respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 10, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
Your interesting report of the expedition to Spanish Fort is received,
and the promptness and singular bravery exhibited by you is highly
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appreciated. It is rather an honor that the army has got the better of
the navy in reaching Spanish Fort by water. The general had already,
before the receipt of your dispatch, given orders to General Smith for
the reduction of Batteries Tracy and Huger.
0. T. CHBISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
April 10, 1865.
Colonel CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
COLONEL: Perhaps it may not be military or polite for a subordinate
to make suggestions, but unofficially I assure you that it is useless for
us to be detained one moment by the enemy's infernal machines known
as torpedoes, for it is an easy matter to arrange in a very short time,
with poles or saplings, a perfect protection to all our boats. This may
be looked upon as an experiment, but the same protection which I have
often arranged to protect the hull of a boat from anchor ice will, I
assure you, protect the same from torpedoes. The great fear now seems
to be that these torpedoes were put into the stream above for the purpose
of floating them down onto our shipping. The current of any stream
swings around in the bend, consequently if our boats would keep out
of the bend and hug the point well there would be no danger of strik
ing any of these infernal machines, even where the boat is not protected.
Yery respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 10, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY :
I do not intend to be stopped by torpedoes. The moment linger and
Tracy a.re silenced (and I think they will be this evening) I want all the
transports sent up to ferry the troops across the bay. All the trans
ports at Starke's Wharf will be retained there for the purpose.
E. E. S. CAXBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 10, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps:
SIR: One brigade of General Garrard's division has been detached
for the occupation of Fort Blakely and the guarding of all public
property within it, and all other troops now at that place ordered to
return to their proper commands. The Second and Third Brigades of
General Andrews' division will remain with General Steele for the
present.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 315
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 10, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps :
SIR: I have the honor, by direction of the major-general command
ing', to inform you that official intelligence has been received of the
capture of Petersburg and Bichinond, Ya., by the U. S. forces on the
3d instant.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant -Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith.)
GENERAL FIELD ORDERS. ) HDQRS. 13Tii ARMY CORPS,
No. 3. ' J Mobile, Ala., April 10, 1865.
I. At his own request Maj. Walter W. Tocld, Seventy-sixth Illinois
Volunteers, is relieved from duty at these headquarters.
II. Lieut. Col. II. G. Laughlin, Ninety-fourth Illinois Volunteers, is
hereby assigned to duty at these headquarters as acting assistant
in spec tor • general.
By order of Major-General Granger:
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 10, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. C. YEATCIT,
Commanding First Division, Thirteenth Corps:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you move
your division to the right and report to Major-General Granger.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant General. .
Be pleased to have this order executed at once.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 10, 1865.
Col. H. BERTRAM,
Spanish Fort:
(Care Brig. Gen. G. L. Andrews.)
Detail a strong picket of 200 infantry to report at once to the com
mander of the batteries on Bay Minette, to act as a support to them
and to keep a sharp lookout for any demonstrations that may be made
against them by boats from Battery Huger. A picket-boat will also be
kept on the lookout. Acknowledge receipt.
By order:
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HEADQUARTERS EIGHTY-THIRD OHIO VOLUNTEERS,
Near Blakely, April 10, 1865.
("apt. GEORGE MONROE,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Second Division, Thirteenth Army Corps :
CAPTAIN : Iii answer to your communication of this date in relation
to prisoners captured by my command being taken from the guards by
other troops, I have the honor to make the following report: A number
of my men were in charge of about 300 or 400 prisoners, mostly of
Missouri regiments, who had surrendered to them at an earth- work
near the river. They had them formed in ranks under a guard with
bayonets fixed, and were piling the arms and collecting other prisoners
from the vicinity, and it was fully fifteen minutes after my men had
taken them in charge when an officer, supposed to have been of the
One hundred and seventy- eighth New York Volunteers, came up,
followed by a number of men of the same command. He immediately
put his men in charge of the prisoners and marched them oif. The
following-named men of my regiment can be referred to as among those
present at the time, viz : Sergt. Thomas B. Marshall, Company K ; Sergt.
Datus E. Myers, Corpl. Phineas Stewart, and Privates Clark Dill and
Isaac Jackson, Company G ; Sergt. James Douglas, Company B, and Pri
vates John M. Danner, John Sharp, and George E. Spivey, Company A.
Among the prisoners was Colonel Gates, of some Missouri regiment, a
one-armed man, whom Sergt. Datus E. Myers delivered to the officer in
charge of the guards over prisoners in front of the Third Brigade. I
have also to report that I placed a guard over about seventy-five stand
of arms and the other public property in the fort opposite the left of the
Third Brigade. The names of this guard are Privates James S. Miller
and Z. T. Goshorn, of Company F. Shortly afterward an officer
unknown to them came and told them it was his business to take charge
of the property, and ordered them to go to their regiments.
T have the honor to be, captain, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
W. H. BALDWIN,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Regiment.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 10, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps:
SIR : The major-general commanding directs that one brigade of Gen
eral Garrard's division be detached for the occupation of Fort Blakely
and the guarding of all public property within it. All other troops now
at that place will at once be returned to their proper commands.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
[First indorsement.]
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, April 10, 1865.
Respectfully referred to Brig. Gen. K. Garrard for his action, in com
pliance with the within order.
By order of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith:
WM. G. MEAD,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 317
[Second indorsement.]
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 10, 1865.
Brigadier-General Gilbert's brigade is assigned to this duty. He will
report to General Ganby for orders.
K. GAERAED,
Brigadier- General, Commanding Division.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, near Blakely, Ala., April 10, 1865.
[Lieut. Col. JOHN HOUGH,
Assistant A djutant- General : ]
COLONEL: I nave the honor to submit the following special report:
During the recent siege of Spanish Fort, Ala., Bvt. Maj. Gen. John
McArthur (commanding this division) designed and caused to be
manufactured six 12-pounder wooden mortars, to be used on the skir
mish line. These mortars were made from the gum trees found growing
in the vicinity of the fort. Being light, the men carried them to the
skirmish line in the advanced parallel, where they were set to bear
upon the fort or any point in the front of the First Division lines. Upon
experimenting with them it was found that they could be made to
throw shell with perfect accuracy. They were used with great success in
throwing shell in the lines occupied by the rebel skirmishers; also great
injury was done the enemy by throwing the shell and arranging the
fuse to cause them to explode inside his works. They proved so essen
tial and effective that the general caused six more to be made of the
same size, and one of 24-pounder caliber, but before these were placed
in position the fort was taken. These were made by the pioneer corps
of the First Division, and are so simple in construction that any
mechanic of ordinary skill can make them. The satisfactory result of
this experiment, the cheap and portable character of the materials, and
their efficiency (being equal in this respect to brass mortars), demon
strates conclusively that wooden mortars can be used to great advan
tage and tb at the subject is well worthy attention. The following is a
description of the formation of the 12-pounder mortars: Length, 16
inches; diameter, 12 inches; depth of bore, 8 inches; diameter of bore,
4J inches. Three iron bands, one around muzzle, one at breech, and one
intermediate. Through the baud at the breech was drilled the touch-
hole. They are fixed in sticks of timber 12 by 8 inches, and 3 feet
long, fastened on timber by hooks and staples; use from two to four
ounces of powder, common shell, time fuse; length of fuse varied to
distance, and friction primer. Mortars were fired times and
sustained no injury; yet serviceable for another siege.
I have the honor to be, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
H. B. STEAIT,
Major Ninth Minnesota Infantry Volunteers,
Actg. Asst. Insp. Gen., First Division, Sixteenth Army Corps.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Blakely, Ala., April 10, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE, Near Blakely:
GENERAL: Since my conversation with you this evening, and after
learning of the contention in regard to the engagement of yesterday,
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I deem it more consistent with, my feelings and military propriety that
my report of the part taken by my division should be sent to my corps
commander, under whose instructions I was acting at the time.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
K. GABBABD,
Brigadier- General , Commanding Division.
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY FORCES,
Tensas Post- Office, April 10, 1865—12 m.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi:
By the bearer I have the honor to report I have information of from
300 to 400 rebel infantry and three pieces of artillery at Claiborne sent
from Mobile to defend the place. I move with my command immedi
ately forward, intending to reach that point by morning and surround
the town, hoping to capture this force. We have taken a few prisoners
and one battle-flag. The roads are good, but forage scarce. There are
strong indications that troops are being sent from Mobile to Claiborne
to be sent forward to Montgomery, as a number of boats have arrived
at Claiborne loaded with troops and wagons within the past week.
Eespectfully,
T. J. LUCAS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 11, 1865—11.30 p. m. (Eeceived 1.30 a. m. 12th.)
Major-General HALLECK:
I send the following, just received from Huntsville, Ala., for the infor
mation of the Secretary of War. I am inclined to believe it, although
as yet I have received no report direct from General Wilson :
HUNTSVILLE, April 11, 1865—9 a. m.
Major-General THOMAS:
The following is just received from Colonel Horner, at Somerville:
"Men directly through from Selma report that place captured by General Wilson's
forces on 2d instant. Forrest and Roddey with their entire commands were cap
tured. Our men dismounted and charged the iutrenchments and carried all before
them. They also report Montgomery captured."
R. S. GRANGER,
Brigadier- General.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 95. 5 Nashville, Tenn., April 11, 1865.
* * # * * * *
YI. The organization by the major-general commanding the District
of the Etowah of the following-named regiments into a brigade, to be
known as the First Brigade, Second Separate Division, Army of the
Cumberland, is hereby confirmed: One hundred and forty-fifth Indiana
Infantry, Col. W. A. Adams ; One hundred and forty-seventh Illinois
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 319
Infantry, Col. H. F. Sickles ; One hundred and fifty-first Illinois Infan
try, Col. F. B. Woodall; One hundred and eighty-seventh Ohio Infantry,
Col. A. R. Z. Dawson.
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Bv command of Major-General Thomas :
SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
OATOMA CREEK, April 11, 1865 — 6.15 p. m.
[General J. H. WILSON:]
GENERAL : General McCook has reached the above-named stream.
The rebels burned the bridge this afternoon over this creek and are
strongly posted on the opposite side. Their numbers we have not yet
ascertained. McCook's men are skirmishing with the enemy across the
creek. The party sent out to destroy the railroad has burned the bridge
over Pintlalla Creek and is moving in the direction of Montgomery.
General McCook's advance at the burnt bridge is within five miles of
Montgomery. The general is going to throw a body of dismounted men
across the creek to-night to dislodge the rebel force on that side. There
appears to be a large fire in the city, supposed to be cotton burning.
We had no opposition until we reached this place. General McCook
will cross this creek on the railroad bridge to-morrow morning, if it is not
destroyed before then. The railroad bridge is but three miles from
Montgomery.
I am. very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. McBURNEY,
Captain and Acting Ordnance Officer, Cavalry Corps.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. CAV. CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Lowndesborough, Ala., April 11, 1S65.
The brevet major-general has the pleasure to announce to the Cav
alry Corps the evacuation of Richmond by the enemy in consequence of
their lines being carried in front of Petersburg after three days' severe
fighting. Jeff. Davis and his cabinet are in Danville, Ya. The evacu
ation of Richmond commenced 011 Sunday evening, April 2, the day
that Selma was captured.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAJJMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL J HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
FIELD ORDERS, > MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 20. ) Colonel Harrison's House, April 11, 1865.
The attention of division commanders is called to orders heretofore
published in regard to pillaging. The evil has increased to such an
extent as to call for the most prompt and decided measures, and all
officers and men are enjoined to aid in suppressing a practice dishonor
able and unbecoming a Christian soldiery. Hereafter no enlisted man,
servant, or employe belonging to the Cavalry Corps will be allowed to
enter a house under any pretense whatever, except under the direction
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of a commissioned officer, and then only for tlie purpose of obtaining
provisions or information. Any violation of tliis order may be pun
ished by death or any other punishment that division commanders may
direct. Commanding officers are ordered to use every possible effort to
arrest pillagers and robbers, and provost-marshals will punish with the
utmost severity. It is not the intention of this order to prevent the
troops from taking provisions or forage. Every pound of provisions
or forage will be taken from the inhabitants of the country passed over
by the troops before a single man or animal of the command shall suffer;
but all such supplies must be taken in a proper manner. This order
to be read to every regiment of the command every day until it is
thoroughly understood.
By command of Brevet Major General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
April 11, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. M. McCooK,
Comdg. First Div., Cavalry Corps, Mil. Div. of the Mississippi :
GENERAL: We are encamped eighteen miles from Montgomery
to-night, but will not be able to reach the vicinity of the city until the
afternoon in consequence of the bad crossing over Big Swamp. The
head of the Fourth Division may reach Montgomery by 12 m. General
Wilson desires you to push the enemy as close to the city as you find
it prudent with your force. General Upton marches at daylight for
Montgomery, followed by the Second Division.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Jjowndesborough (en route). April 11, 1865.
Col. E. H. G. MINTY,
Commanding Second Division, Cavalry Corps:
COLONEL: The brevet major-general directs that as soon as the
prisoners and trains and your rear troops are across you destroy all
bridges in rear. If the Fourth Division move across out of your way
before the arrival of your pontoon train, you had better cross by the
same road as they over Cypress Creek.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
L. M. HOSEA,
Captain, Sixteenth Infantry, and Commissary of Musters.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Colonel Harrison's House, April 11, 1865.
Col. E. H. G. MINTY,
Comdg. Second Div., Cavalry Corps, Mil. Div. of the Mississippi:
COLONEL: General Wilson directs that you move your command
to-morrow morning, as soon as you can see, toward Montgomery, fol-
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lowing the Fourth Division. The brevet major-general desires to close
in around Montgomery to-morrow afternoon. Leave the two regiments
now with the train to guard it.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, J HDQRS. 4TH DIY., CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 47. ) Near Lowndesborougli, Ala., April 11, 1865.
I. This division will continue to march toward Montgomery, moving
to-morrow morning at 5.30 in the following order: First Brigade and
battery. Second Brigade.
II. Hereafter brigade commanders will report to these headquarters
at the termination of each day's march the situation of their respective
headquarters.
By command of Brevet Major-General Upton:
JAMES W. LATTA,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
EASTPORT, Miss., April 11, 1865.
(Received 12th.)
Major-General THOMAS :
Four steam-boats are now selling goods at any point on the river
where there are no national troops. These boats are now disposing of
their goods between me and Florence. I cannot stop smuggling as long
as this trade is allowed.
EDW. HATCH,
Brigadier- General.
HUNTSYILLE, April 11, 1865.
(Received 12th.)
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS:
Capt. W. A. Sutherland, assistant adjutant- general, Croxton's staff,
arrived at Decatur yesterday. He was with General Croxton when he
moved on Tuscaloosa. On the way to Tuscaloosa they met Jackson's
division, of Forrest's command. Jackson attacked Croxton's rear guard
just before daylight. Croxton, not having heard of his presence,
retreated. They crossed Black Warrior above where they lirst pro
posed and went to Tuscaloosa. Captain was sent from there in direc
tion of Columbia with detachment of Sixth Kentucky Cavalry; found
enemy on road; had skirmish at Bridgeville. Our force having met
Wirt Adams, drove him from there, and he, in his retreat, fell back
between our main force and the detachment. After starting on return
to Decatur he fell in with some of Roddey's men, who confirmed reports
previously received of defeat of Forrest at Selina, with Chalmers' divis
ion and Roddey's command. Forrest, Chalmers, and Roddey made
their escape, Forrest with wound in left arm and saber cut in. head.
Enemy lost 1,500 prisoners and a number killed and wounded in the
action, and many were drowned in the river. Captain will forward a
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full report by the mail without delay. lu capturing Tuscaloosa our
forces burned public buildings, manufactories, &c., and the bridge over
Black Warrior. Private property respected. We lost about twenty-
one killed and wounded in the streets in taking town.
R. S. GRANGER,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Louisville, Ky., April 11, 1865.
The guerrilla Marion having sent notice to these headquarters that
he has captured Dr. Montgomery Miller, assistant surgeon, and will
hang him unless Metcalfe or Magruder, both now in custody awaiting
trial, shall be discharged, is informed that neither Metcalfe nor Magru
der will be discharged, but will be tried, and, if found guilty of acts
contrary to the rules of civilized warfare, punished accordingly; arid
upon reliable information that Doctor Miller has been injured both will
be executed at once. The above notice is given at the request of Marion
that an answer be returned through the newspapers.
By order of Major-General Palmer:
J. BATES DICKSON,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
RICHMOND, VA., April 11,
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT,
Commanding Armies of the United States :
(Delivered to General Ord.)
GENERAL: The events of the last few days in my judgment are of a
nature to require the cessation of hostilities throughout the Confederate
States on the part of those who command their forces. My impression
is that the military commanders will adopt the same conclusion. I have
prepared a telegram to General Taylor, who is in command at Mobile,
acquainting him with the facts, which I request may be forwarded as
rapidly as possible, if not incompatible with your views of propriety.
My object is to prevent the further effusion of blood and destruction of
property.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. A. CAMPBELL.
, , 1865.
Lieut. Gen. R. TAYLOR,
Commanding at Mobile, Ala. :
The cities of Richmond and Petersburg were evacuated the 2d
instant and occupied by the armies of the United States the next day.
Mr. Davis and the principal officers left Richmond before the occupa
tion. General Lee, after several engagements, surrendered the Army
of Northern Virginia the 9th instant near Farmville. The men are
paroled, and the officers allowed to retain their side-arms and private
property and were also paroled. Persons and property have been pro
tected in the cities. I conversed with President Lincoln on the 3d and
4th on the subject of peace. His indispensable conditions are, the
restoration of the authority of the United. States and the disbanding of
the troops, and no receding on his part from his position on the slavery
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question, as defined iii his message in December and other official docu
ments — all other questions to be settled on terms of sincere liberality.
He says that to any State that will promptly accept these terms he will
relinquish confiscation, except when third persons have acquired
adverse interests. My counsel is to cease hostilities, and that the
States convene their legislatures to take means to secure peace.
J. A. CAMPBELL.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI.
Blakely, Ala., April 11, 1865.
Acting Bear- Admiral H. K. THATCHER,
Commanding West Gulf Squadron:
ADMIRAL: I have the honor to inform you that the steamer N. P.
Banks has just arrived from Peusacola, having in tow two naval how
itzer-boats, with their guns, &c. General Bailey has been directed to
furnish the necessary facilities for having them sent to Blakely, and I
respectfully request that you will oblige me by sending forward with
them the proper officers and sailors to man them. I am informed that
the second naval 100-pounder Parrott has not been yet sent ashore.
Will it be possible to get it landed to day ? I am anxious to get it into
position.
ED. B. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 11, 1865.
Admiral THATCHER:
ADMIRAL : I cannot well leave the front to-day, but am anxious to
see you, and have taken the liberty of asking you to come up and dine
with me, if you can spare the time. I will send an officer and escort to
the landing to come up with you, if you decide to come. General Bailey
will be directed to furnish horses for yourself and any officers you may
desire to bring up with you. I have dispatches from Wilson. His
captures at Selma will make about 4,000 prisoners, 100 guns, all the
arsenals, workshops, &c.
ED. B. S. CANBY.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 11, 1865.
Admiral THATCHER :
(Care of General Bailey.)
1 am very sorry to hear that your indisposition will prevent you from
enjoying a horseback ride to Blakely, but if you are able to ride in an
ambulance General Bailey will furnish you with one, and I need hardly
say that I shall be delighted to see you.
Very truly,
E. B. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 11, 1865.
Admiral THATCHER :
(Care of General Bailey.)
Battery Tracy and probably linger will be attacked to-night by a
boat expedition. Will yon please give the necessary orders to prevent
a fire upon the boats by the gun boats?
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY- AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 11, 1865.
General BAILEY:
Please forward this dispatch at once :
[Admiral THATCHER:]
ADMIRAL: I wish to land a force on the west side of the bay at daylight to-mor
row morning. Can I have the services of your tin-dads? The troops will be at
Starke's Landing to embark at 10 o'clock. They will require some convoy in addi
tion.
ED. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
FLAO-SHIP STOCKDALE,
\April 11, 1865.}
General CANBY:
Your dispatch from the field has this day been received relative to
convoy and transportation to-morrow across the bay. I shall be able to
place two tin-clads at your disposal, and will have them ready at day
light. I will also have substantial aid in gun-boats, and will clear the
woods in advance of your landing so soon as I learn your proposed
point of debarkation.
H. K. THATCHER,
Acting Rear -Admiral.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April llj 1865.
Admiral THATCHER:
(Care of General Bailey.)
The troops will commence embarking at 12, and I will be greatly
obliged if you will have the tin-clads at the wharf at that hour.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
U. S. FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE,
[April 11,] 1865 — 10.15 p. m.
General CANBY :
I will send the tin-clads directly to the wharf.
Eespectfully,
H. K. THATOHEE,
Acting Rear-Admira I.
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HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE OF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
New Orleans, La., April 11, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi :
COLONEL: I have the honor to submit to your consideration the fol
lowing report of information received at this office this llth day of
April, 1865 : Mr. Davis, an old stage driver between Montgomery and
Selma, makes the following statement regarding the roads: There are
two, one crossing the Alabama Eiver ten miles west of Montgomery,
running through Prattville, four miles from the river, and along the
northern bank of the river. The crossing is by a ferry and the road is
good. The other runs along south of the river through Benton to
Selma. On the latter road, six miles from Montgomery, is Catoina
Creek, and twelve miles from Montgomery is Pintlalla Creek. Both of
these are bridged, and the roads are good except in very rainy weather.
Twenty miles from Montgomery, on the same road, are the cross-roads
leading one to Lowndesborough and the other to Newport, a shipping
point on the Alabama Eiver. Distance to each place from cross-roads,
three miles. Five miles from cross-roads, on the road to Benton, is
Cypress Creek, which is bridged. Three miles from Benton is the Big
Swamp. There is no bridge, but it can be forded at all times, except
in high waters in the Alabama Eiver. Bentou is sixteen miles from
cross-roads; from Benton to Selma is fifteen miles. One mile from
Benton is Old Town Creek, not bridged, but fordable, except when
filled by backwater from the Alabama. The Alabama is crossed at
Selma by a ferry. The following is a list of plantations on the route:
Felix Ashley's, four miles from Montgomery; Myers' (Whitney), six
miles from Montgomery; Ben Ashley's, six miles from Montgomery,
west of creek; Barton Stone's, seven or eight miles from Montgomery;
Frasier's, nine miles from Montgomery; Gunter's, ten miles from Mont
gomery; Houser's, twelve miles from Montgomery; Peyton Graves',
thirteen miles and a half from Montgomery; Warren Stone's, fourteen
miles from Montgomery; E. Harrison's, nineteen miles from Mont
gomery; Mrs. McCall's, twenty miles from Montgomery; Mrs. Saint
Clare's, twenty-one miles from Montgomery; corn-mill (water-power),
twenty-three miles from Montgomery; J. White's, twenty-five miles
from Montgomery; D. A. Steele's, twenty-nine miles from Montgomery;
Mrs. Mock's, thirty-two miles from Montgomery; Dudley's, three miles
from Benton. A clerk from headquarters Western Sub-District of
Texas reports at Brazos Santiago about 1,500 cavalry (March 24) and
one light battery in the district. There were about 300 at Corpus
Christi, commanded by Colonel Jones. They are deserting at every
opportunity, coming into our lines on an average of forty per week.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. M. JACKSOX,
Major, Tenth U. 8. Colored Heavy Artillery.
(In absence of Capt. S. M. Eaton, chief signal officer, Military Divis
ion of West Mississippi.)
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Xo. 30. ) Near Blakely, Ala., April 11, 1865.
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II. The Sixteenth Army Corps, Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith commanding,
and the command of Maj. Gen. F. Steele will prepare and be ready to
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take up the line of march, the Sixteenth Army Corps to-morrow,
Wednesday morning, and General Steele's command the following day.
The troops will have to move as light as possible, and the trains will only
carry the very necessities. Besides the prescribed number of rounds
of ammunition and rations to be carried on the person, the trains will
haul 100 rounds of ammunition per musket, fifteen days' uncooked
rations, and five days' half rations of grain for the animals. General
A. J. Smith will also order the light pontoon train to accompany his
column. Boats belonging to it, and now in use, will be replaced by a
heavier class under direction of Major McAlester, chief engineer. If
the means of transportation of Geiierals Smith and Steele are insuffi
cient, they will be completed from the trains of the cavalry and Thir
teenth Army Corps, and the officers in charge of these trains are
required to turn over on application the most serviceable animals,
retaining the weakened lighter trains for use in this vicinity. Maj. Gen.
Gordon Granger, commanding Thirteenth Army Corps, is ordered to
relieve, in course of the day and night, all detachments now on fatigue
or other duty belonging to the command ordered to march, and for
that purpose Generals Smith and Steele will furnish General Granger
with the necessary information. General Granger is charged with the
occupation of the fortifications at Spanish Fort and Blakely, and with
covering the approaches to his position. He will prepare to relieve, in
course of to-morrow, Colonel Bertram's brigade (First Brigade, Second
Division, Thirteenth Army Corps) now at Spanish Fort by troops of
the First and Third Divisions. Colonel Bertram will, as soon as
relieved, join General Andrews' division, and be prepared to march in
accordance with the above instructions.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. K. S. Caiiby:
C. T. CHEISTENSEX,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
[April] 11, 1R65.
Colonel CIIRISTENSEN :
As there seems to be but little doing at the landing at present, I most
respectfully ask permission to visit the front at Blakely.
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 11, 1M5.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
The commanding general thinks that your valuable services will be
required more than ever when the transports now at Starke's Wharf are
ordered up here, and thinks it best for you to postpone your visit till
then. The order may, and we hope will, be given to-day. There is no
officer in this army that General Canby will be more pleased to see than
yourself.
C. T. CHRISTENSEK,
Lieu tenant -Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 11, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY,
Commanding Engineer Brigade:
One brigade of infantry is ordered to leave here at midnight for
Starke's Wharf, to be kept as a reserve and held in readiness to follow
General Granger to the west side of Mobile Bay, if necessary. Please
have the necessary steam- boats on hand after General Granger's troops
have been shipped.
P. J. OSTERIIAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 11, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY :
We have just received advices that Forts Huger and Tracy have [been]
evacuated. All boats with supplies which are not required for the
transportation of General Granger's troops will be sent up to Blakely.
The boat which is commanded by the most careful and courageous
master will take the lead, and the whole fleet will move cautiously.
By order:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 11 , 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY :
You are heartily welcome to lead the fleet of transports in person. It
meets the general's wish, but he did not desire to express it until you
ottered your services yourself. The transports will not start till day
light — ordnance, dry docks, everything will come up. I shall be happy
to shake you by the hand again and take a drink on the glorious news
which we receive from all quarters.
Always, truly, your friend.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
[April] 11, 1865.
Col. 0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Your dispatch allowing me the privilege of taking the transports up
in person is received. I am under many obligations for the privilege.
Your orders will be attended to.
Respectfully, &c.,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 11, 1865.
Brigadier- General BAILEY :
The troops will commence moving at 12 to-night. Please have all
boats of less than six feet draft steamed up and at the wharf. I was
just going to telegraph about this when your dispatch arrived.
C. T. CHBISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 11, 1865.
Colonel BERTRAM,
Spanish Fort:
Lieutenant Denicke's dispatch to Captain Eaton has just been
received. General Caiiby says that the matter referred to will be
arranged between Captain Eaton and General Smith, and that Captain
E. will notify Lieutenant Denicke or yourself. In the meantime no fire
will be opened on Huger without further orders. Acknowledge receipt,
so that there can be no misunderstanding.
C. T. CHBISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPANISH FORT, [April] 11, 1865.
Colonel CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Dispatch in regard to not firing on Huger received.
BEBTBAM,
Colonel.
SPANISH FORT, April 11, 1865 — 10.40 p. m.
Col. HENRY BERTRAM,
Comdg. First Brig., Second Div., Thirteenth Army Corps :
A navy officer just from Forts Huger and Tracy reports both places
evacuated by the enemy.
Very respectfully,
C. F. M. DENICKE,
Acting Signal Officer.
HDQRS. FIRST BRIGL, SECOND Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
Spanish Fort, Ala., April 11, 1865.
Lieut. C. S. SARGENT,
Aide-de--Camp, Thirteenth Army Corps:
I have with me 1,512 for duty. At the lauding with General Bailey
400, and 200 gone to Ship Island with prisoners. Total for duty, 2,112.
Out of the 1,512 men, two regiments are guarding prisoners near
Spanish Fort.
Eespectfully,
H. BEETEAM,
Colonel, Commanding.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 329
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 11, 1865.
Col. H. BERTRAM,
Commanding Spanish Fort:
The order directing you to join General C. C. Andrews' division is
hereby suspended, and you will remain in your present position until
further orders.
By order of Mai. Gen. E. R. S. Canby:
0. T. CHBISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Blakely, Ala., April 11, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM P. BENTON,
Commanding Third Division, Thirteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you have the
First Brigade of your division march without delay to Spanish Fort
with all camp and garrison equipage and stores. Captain Williamson,
of the general's staff, will show the brigade to its new position.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 11, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL : I am directed to inform you that Maj or- General Steele
has been instructed to send a brigade of General C. C. Andrews' divis
ion to relieve the brigade of General Garrard's division now stationed
at Blakely. Upon being so relieved the brigade will join its division
without delay.
Very respectfully, ycur obedient servant,
C. T. CHRISTE^SEK,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 11, 1865.
Major-General SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps:
Snu General Canby says never mind Mobile. He wants you to go
to Selina and Montgomery just as soon as you can get there. The
general says Mobile has been provided for.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHRISTEXSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near BlaMy, Ala,, April 11, 1865.
Brig. Gen. K. GARRARD,
Commanding Second Division, Sixteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL: The major- general commanding directs that all details
and detachments from your division be immediately called in and
ordered to report to their proper commands. You will apply to Gen
eral Granger, commanding Thirteenth Army Corps, to furnish an equal
number of men to relieve those details from your command which are
returned in consequence of this order.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, April 11, 1865.
Brig. Gen. K. GARRARD,
Commanding Second Division:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs me to inform you
that Major- General Steele has been instructed to send a brigade of
General C. C. Andrews' division. Thirteenth Corps, to relieve the
brigade of your division now stationed at Blakely. Upon being so
relieved the brigade will rejoin its division without delay.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. G. MEAD,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
[Indorsement. 1
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 11, 1865.
Eespectfully referred to Brigadier-General Gilbert, who will turn
over the command of the fort, and in case the division does not move
to morrow he will move his brigade out and go into camp near his
former position.
By order of General Garrard:
J. B. SAMPLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 11, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE,
Commanding, &c.:
SIR : The major-general commanding directs that you order a brigade
of General C. C. Andrews' division to relieve the brigade now stationed
in Fort Blakely. The movement must be commenced at once so as to
enable the brigade that is to be relieved to join its division this evening.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHRISTE^SEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 331
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 11, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE, Commanding, &c.:
Please order the remaining brigade of General Andrews' division to
march at midnight to Starke's Wharf, and be kept in readiness to follow
the troops of General Granger if necessary.
P. J. OSTEBHAUS,
Major -General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 12, 1865 — 7 p. m. (Received 2 a, in. 13th.)
General HALLECK:
I have jnst received the following dispatch from General Wilson.*
I have now no doubt but that my dispatch from General Granger of
yesterday is essentially correct,
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- Genera 7.
HEADQUARTERS,
Nashville, Term., April 12, 1865 — 10.45 p. m.
(Eeceived 11.20 a, m. 13th.)
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Chief of Staff:
The following dispatch from General Hatch, at Eastport, dated yes
terday, is forwarded for the information of the Department:
EASTPORT, Miss.. April 11, 1805.
My scouts reported Forrest has been badly whipped. Some of his generals cap
tured. Selma was undoubtedly taken and all Government property burned on the 2d.
General Till son telegraphs that information was received at Boone,
N. 0., on the 9th that General Stonemau was at or near Wilkesborough,
N. C., on the 30th ultimo, moving down the Yadkin Kiver with the sup
posed intention of destroying the important railroad bridge over the
Yadkin. This is an entirely different route from the one 1 directed Gen
eral Stoneman to take before starting out; but as I gave him the dis
cretion if he ascertained there was no necessity for cutting the Ten
nessee and Virginia Railroad to move toward Danville, either capture
the place, if not defended, or, if strongly garrisoned, so to maneuver as
to attract and hold the force in Danville, he may have heard of the
success of the armies under General Grant and felt himself justified in
making this detour from the original direction. I think it will have an
important effect on Johnston's movement. I have just this moment seen
Mr, Dana's dispatch informing me of the capture of Lynchburg.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
MONTGOMERY, ALA., April 12, 1865.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Cavalry Corps:
I occupied the city this morning at 8 o'clock without opposition.
Respectfully, &c.,
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
* See 6 a. in. March 31, p. 154.
332 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Montgomery, Ala., April 12, 1865.
Col. It, H. G. MINTY,
Commanding Second Division, Cavalry Corps:
COLONEL : The Stars and Stripes are floating over the capitol of Ala
bama. General McCook entered the city this morning without firing a
shot. Encamp your division on this side of Catoma Creek. There is no
good camp close to the city on the Hayneville road. Find the best camp
you can. General Wilson does not want to have any enlisted men in
the city. Whatever rations and forage there may be in the city can be
obtained by the division commissary and quartermaster by applying to
the acting chief commissary and quartermaster of the corps. Please
send word when the train gets up.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 4TH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
v MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 48. ) Montgomery, Ala., April 12, 1865.
The commanding officer of the Eirst Brigade will detail one regiment
of his command to proceed to Wetumpka via Gray's Eerry. The com
manding officer of the regiment will be instructed to cross at Gray's
Ferry as many of his troops at that point as will insure their own
safety, destroy all printing presses, cotton or anything that may be ot
use to the so-called Confederate Government at Wetumpka, burn the
bridge over the Coosa and return to-morrow, if practicable. The troops
will continue their march toward Gray's Ferry until dark this evening.
By order of Brevet Major-General Upton :
JAMES W. LATTA,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
BRIDGEPORT, April 12, 1865.
Major MOE,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Major Dodd telegraphs that the guerrillas attacked the Alpine Coal
Mines last night and carried off all the stock.
H. S. COMMAGEK,
Colonel, Commanding.
SPECIAL j HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION,
FIELD ORDERS, [ DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 13. ) In Field, Mouth of Roan Creek, Tenn., April 12, 1865.
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II. All work on the fortifications at this place will cease from this
date. Officers detailed in charge of working parties will report to their
respective commands for duty.
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By command of Brigadier-General Tillson :
E. W. S. NEFF,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 333
NASHVILLE, April 12, 1865.
General DAVIS TILLSON :
Your dispatch received.* I have 110 objections to your moving in the
directions you suggested in your dispatch of the 9th at the mouth of
Roan Creek. Lyuchburg surrendered yesterday to a lieutenant of
Griffin's forces at the head of a scouting party. General Grant has
ordered Mackenzie's brigade of cavalry to occupy the city and take care
of the public property.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., April 12, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Commanding Department of the Cumberland, Nashville:
GENERAL : I have to-day forwarded to General Whipple, chief of
staff, my resignation as major-general, II. S. Volunteers. The fall of
Richmond, the capture of Lee's army, and the utter prostration of the
rebel powers seems to render it not a matter of duty that I should
remain in the service longer, and I beg that my resignation may be
accepted. Large private interests at home, for nearly four years, have
made my continuance in the service a matter of great personal sacrifice,
but I have not seen the time until now Avhen I thought it would be hon
orable for me to retire. Affairs in this district are now in excellent
condition and I think a better feeling exists among the people than
ever before, and that they are rapidly making tip their minds to cheer
fully submit to what is inevitable. I learn that some of the county
courts in the interior are being organized and there is a general dispo
sition to restore civil government once more. By appointing an officer
to succeed me of a firm, just, and conciliatory character, I am satisfied
that all will continue to go well.
I am, general, your obedient servant,
G. C. WASHBURX,
Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 95. j Memphis, Tenn., April 12, 1865.
I. The Fourth Regiment Enrolled Militia, Col. W. C. Whitney com
manding, and the Third Regiment Freedmen Enrolled Militia, Col. Henry
von Heyde commanding, and the Railroad Battalion, commanded by
Major Farrell, are hereby disbanded, and all ordnance and ordnance
stores will be turned over to theU. S. ordnance officer, and all quartermas
ter's stores to the depot quartermaster. All persons enrolled in either
of the above regiments who are not Government employes or in the
employ of the city government, will enroll themselves at once in one of
the remaining militia regiments. Quartermasters, commissaries, and
other parties employing persons in behalf of the Government or city,
will require their employes to surrender up their militia passes and
receive in place certificates that they are in the employ of the Govern
ment.
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By order of Maj. Gen. C. C. Washburn:
W. H. MORGAK,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
* See Part I, p. 337.
334 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, April 12, 1865.
SECRETARY OF WAR,
Washington :
I have the honor to recommend that the President be requested not
to make Mobile an open port until we are well seated in it. I will
report when it can be done without embarrassment to the military
service.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major - Genera I.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Blakely, Ala., April 12, 1865. (Received 8.30 p. m. 20th.)
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK,
Chief of Staff:
A boat expedition of 600 men was sent last night to surprise and cap
ture Batteries Tracy and Huger, but found them abandoned by the
enemy. Granger, with 10,000 men, was thrown across the bay and
now occupies Mobile, which was evacuated last night, the enemy mov
ing up the river. The bay and Blakely River are now open, and one
of our transports has just come up to this point. The depot at Starke's
Wharf will be moved up at once. A. J. Smith, with 14,000 men, moves
to-morrow for Selina and Montgomery by land; Steele, with 10,000, in
a day or two by water. Grierson, with 4,000 cavalry, will operate on
the east of the Alabama, and Lucas, with 2,000, west of the Tonibigbee.
The results of our operations thus far have been greater than I have
reported. They will net on the east side 4,400 prisoners, 103 pieces of
artillery, and 10 flags. The reports of what was captured in Mobile
have not yet been received. The gun-boats are not yet up, but will
probably work through to-morrow.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
(Copy to Lieutenant-General Grant.)
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 12, 1865.
Admiral THATCHER,
Commanding West Gulf Squadron:
Smith's corps starts to-morrow for Montgomery by land. Steele will
start in two or three days for the same point by water. Granger witli
his corps will operate on the west. I propose to establish a strong work
at or near the mouth of the Toinbigbee to prevent the rebel gun-boats
from interfering with our operations on the Alabama. We shall need
your assistance in these operations. Will you do me the favor to advise
me how soon and to what extent you can aid us, as Steele's movements
will of course be contingent upon your movements. I shall go over to
Mobile to morrow, and shall be very happy to have you accompany me,
if it is convenient for you to do so. I will remain at Blakely until after
Smith's corps gets under way. A salute of 100 guns, in honor of the
victories in Virginia and our successes here, will be fired to-morrow at
Spanish Fort, Blakely, and Mobile at 8 a. m.
Yery truly and respectfully,
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 335
ARMY AND MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE OF CHIEF QUARTERMASTER,
Fort Gaines, Ala., April 12, 1865.
General P. 3. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff, &c. :
GENERAL: I liave the honor to report my return to this point from
New Orleans, where I think I have satisfactorily arranged for the prompt
supply of our army. There remains in New Orleans awaiting shipment
less than 100 teams of the Sixteenth Army Corps and two regiments
(about 2,000 men) of cavalry. More river steamers have been ordered
from New Orleans to Mobile Bay, and I have arranged for the charter
ing or seizing of several others so soon as they can be gotten hold of.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. G. SAWTELLE,
Lieut. Col. and Chief Quartermaster , Army and Div. of West Miss.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 12, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. G. SAWTELLE :
You must provide within three or four days a sufficient number of
steamers, capable of carrying 10,000 to 12,000 men and suitable for the
Alabama River, not to draw more than five feet when loaded, and prefer
ably of the class to which the Tarascon, Lockwood, and Iberville
[belong]. In making your calculations include all steamers of this char
acter that are now here.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
APRIL 12, 1865.
Capt. S. M. EATON:
5.30 a. m.— No traces of Morgan. Cannot see Mobile.
6.15 a. m. — No steamers observed at wharves at Mobile. Three river
steamers and apparently two blockade-runners have just passed up
Alabama Eiver and disappeared.
R. P. STRONG,
Signal Officer, U. S. Army.
SPANISH FORT, April 12, 1865.
General CANBY:
A gun-boat is coming over.
C. F. M. DENICKE,
Acting /Signal Officer.
[Answer.]
From what point is the gun-boat coming? Is it rebel or Federal!
By order of General Can by:
G. W. LYON,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
336 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
SPANISH FORT, [April 12,} 1865.
General CANBY:
It is one of our gun-boats from our fleet near Mobile. One of our
navy dispatch boats was just blown up by a torpedo off Fort Huger.
The transport Lock wood went up to Blakely.
"Respectfully,
C. F. M. DENICKE,
Acting Signal Officer.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE OF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
New Orleans, La., April 12, 1865.
Lieut. Ool. C. T. OHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi :
COLONEL: I have the honor to submit to your consideration the fol
lowing report of information received at this office this 12th day of
April, 1865: Capt. B. Hudnall, Twenty-fourth Mississippi Cavalry,
Moorman's battalion, gives the following roster of the companies of
that regiment: Regiment commanded by Capt. E. A. Miller. Capt. E.
A. Miller. Company A; Capt. B. Hudnall, Company B; Capt. John
Wilkinson, Company C; Capt. Thomas J. Hargrave, Company I);
Capt. James P. Beesley, Company E ; Capt. Joseph W. Devenport, Com
pany F. The regiment numbers 200 men. It belongs to Adams' bri
gade, which includes Mabry's and Wood's (Mississippi) regiments. It
has been detached from the brigade until very lately. They are now
with Forrest. Captain Hudnall confirms the report that 200 of Ross'
(Texas) brigade deserted in a body, leaving only 400 in tbe brigade. It
was reported that Buckner had captured most of them. Forrest's
entire effective force is not much over 6,000. The rendezvous for con
scripts for the Military District of Mississippi, including Claiborne.
Copiah, Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Lawrence, Covington, Marion,
Pike, Amite, and Wilkinson Counties, is at Brookhaven. The head
quarters for the conscript bureau for the State is at Enterprise.
Negroes are beginning to arrive at the conscript camps. M. Y. Cook,
late telegraph operator at Amite Station, states that on the 4th instant,
having dispatches for Forrest, he inquired for him and received orders
to send them to Selma. Forrest was supposed to be somewhere between
that place and Montgomery.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. M. JACKSON,
Major, Tenth IT. S. Colored Heavy Artillery.
(In absence of Capt. S. M. Eaton, chief signal officer, Military
Division of West Mississippi.)
GENERAL J HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, f OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
]^o. 19. ) April 12, 1865.
I. All battle-flags captured in the engagements at Spanish Fort and
Blakely, or in the expedition from Pensacola to the latter place, will be
carefully collected and turned over to these headquarters. Command
ing officers are also required to furnish an accurate account of all the
trophies already turned in, stating how, when, and by what commands
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they were captured, and giving' the due credit to those individual offi
cers and men who were most instrumental in securing them. Command
ing officers will also report with as little delay as possible all officers
and men who have distinguished themselves in the above-named engage
ments, and whose services are entitled to special mention and com
mendation.
II. Commanding officers will cause a careful search to be made within
their commands for captured ordnance and ordnance stores and have
the same turned over to the chief of ordnance of this army, furnishing
at the same time detailed invoices of the same, and stating where and
by whom they were captured. The chief of ordnance will select from
these captures such arms and ammunition as may be wanted for the
troops in the field, or for positions, and hold them in readiness to be
turned over on the proper requisitions. All other ordnance and ord
nance stores which are not so wanted or which are unserviceable will be
sent to the rear, accompanied with the proper statements.
III. The chief engineer of this army will without delay cause Batter
ies Tracy and Huger and the fortifications at Spanish Fort and Blakely
to be dismounted, and order the construction of works at the two last-
named points that will sufficiently command the river and the approaches
from the land side, basing his calculations on a garrison of from 300 to
400 men for each work.
By order of Ma]. Gen. E. K. S. Canby :
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ) HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 31. ) Near Blakely, Ala., April 12, 1865.
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4. A salute of 100 guns will be fired at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning
from the city of Mobile, Blakely, and Spanish Fort, in honor of the
recent victories of our armies in Virginia and the capture of the city
of Mobile and its dependencies.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby:
C. T. CHRISTEXSEN,
Lieutenant -Col one! and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION or WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 12, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY :
At what hour did General Granger get off ? Please report any infor
mation of interest that you may be able to give.
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
April 12, 1865.
Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant-General :
General Granger's command has nor got away yet, and it will be some
time before it does. Hence I am compelled to" delay moving up to
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338 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Blakely. The indications are at present that the general will take all
the boats here, or nearly so, at any rate. I have a New Orleans paper
of the 10th which confirms the news sent you by Captain Fuller.
Respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- (General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 12, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
Has no portion whatever of General Granger's command got off! Is
General Granger himself at Starke's Wharf?
E. E. S. CAKBY,
Major- Gent if al, Comm anding.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
A.pril 12, 1865.
Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN :
COLONEL : The commanding general's inquiry as to General Gran
ger's command is received. No portion of General Granger's troops
has left. The most of them, however, are on board of boats at anchor.
General Granger is here himself.
Your obedient servant,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
[April] 12, 1865.
Col. C. T. OHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
General Granger is just beginning to get under way. I have now
left here four boats that draw less than six feet. Shall I take them
and start for Blakely, and shall I take all the boats here that I can
get over the bar? General Granger will send back boats for his land
transportation, &c.
Respectfully.
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- Gen era /.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 12, 1^65.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY:
Please instruct the depot supply officers at Starke's Landing that all
supplies for General Steele for the next three days will be sent direct
to Blakely. I am issuing a general order announcing Mobile as the
principal depot of this army, and Blakely as a sub-depot.
C. T. OHRISTBNSEK,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 339
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
April 12, 1865.
Col. 0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
The last order was to retain boats at this place. Shall I now send
back as fast as unloaded all boats drawing too much water to run over
the bar to JBlakely or not?
Respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- Genera I.
[Answer.]
Please send back as fast as unloaded all boats drawing too much
water to run over the bar to Blakely.
0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 12, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. BAILEY :
The commanding general directs that the first trip to Blakely be made
with one boat only, and that you select the one which you think best
suited for the purpose.
0. T. CIIRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
April 12, 1865 — 8.50 a. m.
Col. 0. T. CHRISTENSEN:
Your dispatch to take but one boat first trip is received. Accord
ingly I will take the steamer Lock wood and try it at once.
Yours, respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
April 12, 1865.
Colonel CHRISTENSEN :
I have just arrived and without any accident. I met three of our
steamers on their way up. It is too dark and windy to do much with
boats to-night. Matters are somewhat confused by my being absent
to-day, but I will put all in shape soon. It will be impossible to send
the 100-pouiider Parrott belonging to the navy aboard before morning,
Respectfully,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 12, 1865.
Col. JOHN C. COBB, StarMs Wharf:
Please hold all the transports in readiness to come up to Blakely at
a moment's notice. General Bailey arrived here safely.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Catfish Landing, Ala., April 12, 1865 — 11.20 a. m.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY:
Mobile was evacuated last night. Our troops are now moving into
the city. The citizens are more than happy at our arrival and give ns
every information required. Will telegraph particulars in a few hours.
G. GRANGER,
Major- General, Commanding.
GENERAL FIELD ORDERS, \ HDQRS. THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. — . ] Mobile, Ala., April 12, 1865.
The major-general commanding desires that the men of this command
be warned not to disturb people or property in or near Mobile. Many
of the people are strongly Union, and troops will not be permitted to
discriminate in treatment of citizens.. That power will be exercised by
the commanding general. No troops will be advanced beyond the outer
line of works about Mobile without express authority from these head
quarters. This order will be immediately read to the command.
By order of Major-General Granger:
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 12, 1865.
Col. H. BERTRAM:
Please keep a constant and careful watch of General Granger's move
ments, and keep these headquarters fully advised. It is too foggy for
us to observe anything from the signal station here.
By order :
C. T. CHRISTENSEF,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, Blakely, Ala., April 12, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps :
GENERAL : I am instructed by the major-general commanding to com
municate to yourself and your command the fact that Mobile was last
night evacuated by the enemy, that the citizens are happy to greet us as
friends, and that we shall in the course of a few hours be in actual and
peaceable possession of the metropolis of Alabama.
I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
G. W. LYON,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Camp near Blakely, April 12, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL: The general- in- chief directs me to give you the following
instructions for your march toward Selma and Montgomery: The
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Stockton and Montgomery Stage road will substantially form your
line of direction. You may avail yourself of this and all roads paral
lel to it, and march your command in several columns whenever prac
ticable, and in supporting distance of each other. General Grierson,
commanding cavalry, will in about two days after your departure follow
you, with orders to keep on your right and to support you whenever
you desire. He will furthermore receive orders to detach two regi
ments of cavalry and have them report to you and remain with you
until farther orders from these headquarters. It is intended to embark
General Steele's command as soon as the navy can furnish gun-boats
to convoy army transports, and to send it, together with the necessary
supplies, by way of Alabama liiver. General Steele will have to sweep
all opposition from that stream and come up on your left. Whenever
you find practicable roads to march your command in more than one
column, you will keep your outer column as much as possible disen
cumbered from bulky trains, marching them with an interior column
nearest to the river. You will march with all rapidity without injuring
your troops and animals. You will attempt communication with the
U. S. forces under General Wilson at Selrna, or wherever they may be.
In case they should have left Selma for Montgomery your orders are to
support General Wilson's movements. Greenville, which point threat
ens equally Selma and Montgomery, will be best adapted to confer with
General Wilson and to decide what course is to be taken. If Selma
should be evacuated by our forces and occupied again by the rebel
troops, you will of course consider Selma the objective point of your
expedition, and march for it, giving promptest information to these
headquarters and the commanders on your tlanks. If General Wilson
should still be at Selma, or have gone westward, you will march for
and attempt to take Montgomery City, threatening, however, Selma
during your advance, if the place is not occupied by any troops.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Blahely, Ala., April 13, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Army and Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL : I have the honor to state that the smallest possible num
ber of wagons that we can move with and take the supplies ordered is
sixty, in addition to the sixty now being furnished. Fifteen days7 rations
will take 210 wagons; sixty rounds of ammunition per musket, 54
wagons; total supply train, 264 wagons. Of this number we now have
122; number needed, 142. I think we can move with 120 by cutting
everything down as light as possible.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Blakely, Ala., April 12, 1865.
The major-general commanding directs that the several divisions of
this corps take up the line of march to-tnorrow, April 13, in the follow-
342 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
ing order: First, First Division at 9 a. in.; second, Second Division at
10 a. in.; third, pontoniers at 11 a. m.; fourth, Third Division at 11 a. in.
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I am. very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. FIRST Div., 16TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 9. J In the Field, A/a., April 13, 1865.
This command will march to-morrow morning (April 13) at 9 o'clock,
taking the road leading by General Cauby's headquarters, in the fol
lowing order: First, pioneer corps; second, First Brigade; third,
Second Iowa Battery; fourth, Second Brigade; fifth, Third Indiana
Battery; sixth, Third Brigade; seventh, ambulance corps and division
hospital; eighth, division train. The above order of inarch will be
observed from day to day until further orders, except the brigades and
artillery will alternate each day. The rear brigade will be required to
guard the train, and for this purpose will throw one or more regiments
in rear of and [on] each flank of the train as circumstances and necessity
require. Regimental and brigade commanders will see that all the
existing orders published from, the headquarters Military Division of
West Mississippi and from corps headquarters, relative to troops in the
field and on the march, are strictly complied with.
By command of Brig. Gen. J. McArthur :
W. H. F. BAND ALL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Near Blalcely, Ala., April IS, 1865.
COMMANDING GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
New Orleans:
SIR: I have the honor, by direction of the major-general command
ing, to inform you that the city of Mobile was evacuated by the enemy
last evening, and is now in possession of the U. S. forces. The people
of the city appear rejoiced at this change in the state of affairs. Bat
teries Tracy and Huger were abandoned by the enemy at 1 o'clock this
morning, thus anticipating a boat expedition which was sent out from
Blakely for their capture. The reports of our captures at Mobile have
not yet been received. Those on this side of the river amount to 4,400
prisoners, 103 pieces of artillery, 10 flags, large numbers of small arms,
and a considerable quantity of subsistence. The army is in splendid
condition. The health and morale of the troops under the most trying
circumstances is all that could be desired.
Very respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 21. ) Nashville, Tenn., April 13, 1865.
A large portion of Northern Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and
Western North Carolina being now within the lines of the Federal
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Army, the major general commanding desires to restore the authority
of the civil law in the several counties of these States embraced within
this department at as early a period as possible. It is accordingly rec
ommended that all duly authorized judges, sheriffs, commissioners, jus
tices of the peace, and other officers who may be in these counties
immediately proceed to enter upon and perform the duties of their
respective offices according to the laws of the State in force at the
beginning of the war, as far as it may be found to be practicable.
AVherever vacancies in county offices exist it is enjoined upon the loyal
people of the neighborhood to hold regular elections and select officers
competent to reorganize the civil courts and uphold the authority of
the laws. Commanding officers of all military districts and posts are
directed to protect the civil authorities as far as may be consistent with
the interests of the service and to co-operate with them in restoring
order. At the breaking out of the rebellion against the National Gov
ernment the people of Northern Alabama and Georgia and Western
North Carolina, overpowered by the tide of secession, were among the
last to desert the cause of the Union, and the commanding general of
this department confidently hopes that they will be among the first to
return to their allegiance and to assist in the restoration of peace and
the enforcement of the laws.
By command of Major-General Thomas:
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GREENE VILLE, April 13, 1865 — 9.30 a. m.
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS:
The rains have delayed work on the railroad so that the cars will only
reach this place on Monday. From this to Jonesborough the railroad
is not much injured. The telegraph is complete to Carter's Station. No
enemy heard from, excepting a few bushwhackers, who are being fast
killed off and scared away by Union guerrillas. No news from Stone-
man. The postmaster in Knoxville opens the mail bags put up in Nash
ville for the Fourth Corps, which is wrong, and causes great confusion
in our mails.
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 4. J Greeneville, East Tenn., April 13, 1865.
The glorious success of the national arms under Lieut. Gen. U. S.
Grant being no longer a matter of any doubt, the army under his com
mand having killed, wounded, captured, and forced the capitulation of
the entire principal army of the rebels, including their commander-in-
chief, to-morrow, which is the day appointed by the War Department for
the raising of the old flag over Forfc Sumter, where it was first insulted
and pulled down by insolent traitors, will be kept as a holiday and a day
of thanksgiving in this corps. A salute of 100 guns will be fired at
12 in. under the direction of Major Goodspeed, chief of artillery. All
military duty, excepting necessary police and guard duty, will be sus
pended. It is recommended that chaplains of regiments hold service
in their respective places of worship to render thanks to Almighty God
344 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
for His goodness and mercy in preserving us a nation and giving us this
great victory over our enemies. Let us in our thankfulness remember
in tears the many brave men who have fallen at our sides in this great
and terrible war. Who among us has not lost a brother, a relative, or a
dear comrade ? Let us reflect, and we may profit by so doing, that great
national, as great personal, sin must be atoned for by great punishments.
By command of Maj. Gen. D. S. Stanley:
WM. H. SINCLAIR,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MONTGOMERY, ALA., April 13, 1865 — 11 p. m.
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville :
My command took possession of this place yesterday at 7 a. m., after
skirmishing with rebels all the way from Selma. Buford and Adams
have fled again with about 1,500 men toward Columbus. Before leav
ing they burnt 85,000 bales of cotton. Most of the stores and army
supplies have been removed to Columbus and Macon. Everything else
not of value to us has been destroyed. I shall move in the same direc
tion early to-morrow. I had determined on this course after careful
deliberation and upon conviction that I shall best accomplish what is
expected of me by you and Grant. I am sure Canby will experience
no serious difficulty taking Mobile, subjugating entire State, and break
ing up ail rebel force between Sherman and the Mississippi River. The
people say he now has Mobile. The destruction of Selma and defeat
ing of Forrest have deranged rebel plans. Fall of Richmond and
defeat of Lee have deprived rebels in this section of their last hope.
If I can now destroy arsenals and supplies at Columbus and divide
their army in the southwest, [they] must disintegrate for lack of muni
tions. There is no force to resist me, and I see no reasonable ground
for fearing failure. My command is in magnificent condition; every
man splendidly mounted, plenty of forage and supplies of all kinds.
Croxton left me at Ely ton to destroy Tuscaloosa. Last I heard of him
was through Forrest, who said on the 6th he was at Plantersville, thirty
miles south of Columbus. Miss., and that he and Wirt Adams had had
a fight, in which Croxton was beaten. I don't believe that part of the
story. I am anxious, however, to have Croxton and Hatch join me as
soon as possible. If I had latter here could mount him in two or three
days. Our captures up to Selma are 20 field guns, one 30-pouuder
Parrott, 2,500 prisoners taken in battle, the guns and stores of all
kinds found in the depots, arsenals, and foundries. We got five field
pieces here and some prisoners. Our passage of the Alabama was a
very difficult operation, owing to high water. Forrest was between
the Cahawba and Demopolis when I left Selma. I think he will
follow me. Have not been able to get a word from Canby. All I can
see is he would do better to move inland and occupy Selma and Mont
gomery. Mobile would fall of itself. After I get Columbus and Macou
I shall move on toward Southern Alabama, or act otherwise as circum-
tances may determine. To return to Tennessee would require a long
march without any special object. Campaign in this quarter here is
terminated, and everything ought to be pressed toward the Atlantic
slope. General Long improving rapidly.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
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SPECIAL ) HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
FIELD ORDERS, > MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 21. ) Montgomery, Ala., April 13, 1865.
I. The Cavalry Corps will continue to march to-morrow morning in
the following order: First. Brevet Major-General Upton will assume
command of the Fourth Division and move toward Columbus at as
early an hour in the morning as practicable, and execute the verbal
instructions of the brevet major-general commanding. Second. The
Second Division will follow the route of the Fourth Division at 10.30
to-morrow. Third. The trains will follow their respective divisions.
II. The officer in command of the provost-guard of Montgomery will
remain with his guard to protect the city until the troops and trains
have left, and will see that no stragglers remain behind. He will carry
out Special Field Orders, No. 20.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. 4TH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 49. ) Near Montgomery, Ala., April 13, 1865.
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IV. The First and Fourth Divisions of the Cavalry Corps will move
this morning as follows : The First Division at 4.30, toward West Point,
taking the most direct route and reaching there at the end of the third
day's march or morning of the fourth, securing the railroad bridge at
that point and at once communicating with the balance of the com
mand by the most direct route at Columbus. The object of the
expedition is to secure the railroad bridge at West Point over the
Chattahooehee Eiver so as to insure the crossing of the entire Cavalry
Corps over that stream if it be found that the bridge at Columbus is
destroyed. Further instructions will be sent the First Division at
W^est Point. If the bridge is not, it will be immediately made passable
and the troops crossed over. The commanding officer of the First
Division will send detachment to burn the bridge over the Tallapoosa
at Tallahassee and the factory at that place. All important bridges
that may be found along the line of the Montgomery and West Point
Railroad will be destroyed.
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By order of Brevet Major-General Upton :
JAMES W. LATTA,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, April 13, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. B. STEEDMAN,
Chattanooga :
Fire a salute of 200 guns at meridian to-morrow, at each post in
your command prepared to fire such salute, in honor of the capture of
the rebel Army of Northern Virginia and of the raising of the old flag
over Fort Sumter.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, &c.
Send same to Colonel Gibson, commanding District of East Ten
nessee, Knoxville: also to General C. C. Washburn, Memphis.
W. D. W,
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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., April 13, 1865.
Maj. Gen. L. II. ROUSSEAU,
Commanding District of Middle Tennessee:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding the department directs
that you cause a salute of 200 guns to be fired at meridian to-morrow,
at every post within the District of Middle Tennessee and Northern
Alabama which is prepared to fire such salute, in honor of the capture
of the rebel Army of Northern Virginia and of the raising of the old
flag over Fort Sumter. General Miller will be directed to lire a salute
of 200 guns from each of two points of the post of Nashville.
Very respectfully,
WM. I). WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff,
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
No. 23. ) Knoxville, Tenn., April 13, 1865.
In honor of the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia by the
great general of the rebellion, and the raising of the Star Spangled
Banner by Major-General Anderson upon Fort Sumter to-morrow, a
salute of 200 guns will be fired at meridian to-morrow by each post
within the bounds of this district.
By command of Major-General Stonernan:
H. G. GIBSON,
Col. Second Ohio Heavy Artillery and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
LEXINGTON, April 13, 1865.
Capt. J. BATES DICKSON,
Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, Louisville:
General Hobson absent. I have propositions from Webster and
Watson through private sources to surrender themselves and their men
on good conditions. They are guerrillas, but will show rebel commis
sion in one case. If I could have authority to negotiate, could get rid
of them on good terms. Please answer.
J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 13, 1865.
(Via New York and Cairo, 111.)
Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY,
Mobile, Ala. :
The following dispatches* from Judge J. A. Campbell to myself and
to Lieut. Gen. R. Taylor, C. S. Army, Mobile, Ala., you will please
forward to Lieutenant- General Taylor without delay.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
*See Campbell to Grant and Campbell to Taylor, April 11, p. 322.
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HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Montgomery, Ala., April 13, 1865.
Major- General CANBY,
Mobile, Ala. :
My command took possession of this place yesterday morning after
slight skirmishing. Buford and Adams have lied with their forces in
the direction of Columbus. Most of the stores have been moved to that
place and Macon. There are no forces in Alabama that can resist you,
or even stand before my corps. You have only to move into the interior,
occupy Selma and Montgomery, and restore the State to the Union.
You will find a most admirable condition of affairs; plenty of forage
and provisions. Half of your forces can complete the work after Mobile
is taken. My orders were to make a demonstration toward Selma and
Tuscaloosa, and then to act as I might think best. Having destroyed
those places and everything of value between here and the Tennessee
River, and in consideration of General Grant's great victory and the
capture of Richmond, as well as of your capacity to effectually dispose
of the rebels in this State, I have determined to move at once and rapidly
toward Columbus and Macon. If I can destroy the arsenals at those
places the rebel armies must fall to pieces for want of munitions. There
are but few troops to resist my inarch. My command is in splendid
condition — every man mounted, plenty of ammunition, and in splen
did spirits. Forrest is between the Cahawba and Demopolis, unless he
has moved to follow me. I am sorry I have not been able to hear from
you. I have already delayed longer than I expected in this region. In
evacuating this place the rebels destroyed 85,000 bales of cotton. We
have destroyed trains, stores, and everything else of value. We cap
tured 26 field guns, one 30-pounder Parrott, and 2,600 prisoners at Selma ;
5 field guns here and some prisoners. My command will march from
here early to-morrow. This will be handed you by Sergeant Bailey,
Fourth Michigan Cavalry. Please have him rewarded and returned as
soon as you can.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- Gen era L
U. S. FLAO SHIP STOCKDALE, April 13, 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
1 suppose you to have been fully informed by General Granger of our
movements here yesterday, and of the bloodless surrender of Mobile by
the civil authorities. I am now clearing the obstructions in the ship
channel to the city on the west side, so that our vessels maybe enabled
to pass up in safety. Shall place armed vessels in front of the city as
soon as practicable. Monitors and Octorara preparing to come down
the Tensas.
H. K. THATCHER,
A ctiny Rear-Admira I.
U. S. FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE, April 13, 1865.
General CANBY:
They have blown up a tug operating in the Apalachee. Command
me always.
H. K. THATCHER,
Acting Rear -Admiral.
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GENERAL J HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 20. ) April 13, 1865.
Until further orders the principal depot of supplies for this army is
established in the city of Mobile. A sub-depot is established at
Blakely, Ala.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Caiiby :
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL } HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 21. ) April 13, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. Steele. U. S. Volunteers, is hereby assigned to the com
mand of all the troops and posts on the east side of Mobile Bay, with
the exception of the troops belonging to the Sixteenth Army Corps.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby :
C. T. CHBISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ENGINEER BRIGADE,
April 13, 1865
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant A cljutant- General :
Your dispatch in reference to sending forward batteries and wagons
of Thirteenth Corps is received. You have no idea of the different
and scattered detachments left here from the Thirteenth Corps that no
one seems to be in charge of. I have sent several loads of these strag
glers across to Mobile to-day to report to their commands. There are
also several different squads of convalescents and sick left here with
out' any one to look after them. I am still at work doing everything
possible to make a general clearing out of the place. There seems to
be no quartermaster, no commissary of subsistence, no ordnance offi
cer, and no one to assist except Captain Lappin, depot quartermaster.
There is also great delay in sending back the steamers, but I am in
hopes to get everything ready to leave here by 10 o'clock to-morrow.
I think I will have steamers ready for the prisoners to-morrow morn
ing. I am now loading three steamers with stores and transportation
belonging to General Granger, but there is no telling when these boats
[sic].
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 13, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY:
Lieutenant-Colonel Laughlin, of my staff, and Lieutenant-Commander
Franklin, of the Navy, were sent up from Catfish Landing in advance
of my column by land, and received from Mayor Slough the surrender
of the city. Our flag was placed over the city hall at 12.30 p. m. yes-
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terday. I readied the city in the General Banks, at 4 o'clock in the
afternoon, crossing np the old ship channel and passing over the
obstructions. The people exhibited friendly feeling. We have found
in the city more than 20,000 bales of cotton, and perhaps 30,000, as
information of additional quantities is being constantly received. More
than 100 pieces of ordnance, not permanently injured, and immense
quantities of ordnance stores of all kinds have been taken possession
of. The dry dock is uninjured. Considerable supplies of quartermas
ter and commissary stores remain. The citizens shortly before we
arrived broke into the subsistence depots and appropriated largely to
their own use. I. have sent out two brigades to Whistler to take pos
session of railroad property over there, and will send another brigade
to Spring Hill, and thoroughly scour the country. I would respectfully
recommend that you confer with Admiral Thatcher to secure without
delay the opening of the main channel to the city. From, the knowl
edge obtained, no considerable difficulty will attend the work. My
force is here without transportation or supplies, aud it would be desir
able to have them, sent up as soon as possible. I can subsist it here, if
necessary. Small forces of rebel cavalry are about the country.
G. GRANGER,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala.j April 13, 1865.
To the TRADESMEN AND MERCHANTS OF MOBILE :
All stores, shops, and other places of business will be opened and
the legitimate business of the city resumed without delay, under such
instructions as the military authorities may from time to time find it
necessary to impose.
By order of Major-General Granger:
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
StarMs Landing (Mobile Bay), April 13, 1865.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
President of the United States :
DEAR SIR: I feel that I ought to send you a few lines about our
splendid success on Sunday, the 9th instant, in carrying the enemy's
works in front of Blakely Landing, but I am oppressed with the
thought that I have not the time to write, nor you the time to read, a
full and faithful report of what was done. Sometime, however, I hope
you will learn what my division has done; not that I now have any idea
that anybody will try to depreciate what was done but it is not easy
for those who have not seen it really to appreciate it. Hawkins7 divis
ion of colored troops was on my right, and they fought nobly. I had
seen these men and their officers during the week before the assault, in
which we had been approaching the enemy's works by siege, and am a
witness to their valor. In the assault, on my left was one brigade of
Veatch's division, and next Garrard's division of the Sixteenth Corps.
The investment of Blakely was first commenced by Hawkins' divis
ion of colored troops, and two brigades of my division, on the 2d of
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April. At this time we heard the guns four or five miles oil' at
Spanish Fort. My division had inarched (that and the colored divis
ion constituting the infantry of Steele's column) from Pensacola
along the Escambia and up around the headwaters of the Perdido,
moving upon Blakely via Stockton. One brigade of my division was
the only infantry that entered Pollard (March 26). The country is
generally level, covered with pine timber, and though for light teams
the roads wrould be considered fair, and w ere actually represented good
by citizens of the country acquainted with them, yet after artillery and
a few teams had passed, the rest of the train would sink in. So we
had to oorduroy the road, literally, for miles continuously. The two
brigades of my division must have made fifteen miles of such road.
Nevertheless we made average marches or exceeded average marches
of a campaign. The country through which we passed was extremely
thinly settled, the people poor. Arriving in front of Blakely on the
2d of April, after personally examining the ground before the enemy's
works, I deployed four regiments as skirmishers, having the first night
to hold a line two miles long. I ought here to say that Blakely is not
a town, being simply a lauding with a few buildings. Leaving the
river and coming up from the landing the ground is rather uneven, and
covered with hard wood and thick brush. There is a moderate rise for
half a mile, when an eminence of perhaps 300 feet above the water is
attained. Along this for two miles the enemy's breast- works were con
structed, supported about every quarter of a mile by redoubts. For
600 yards or more in front of their works the trees had been felled as
an abatis. In my front the ground was rolling, with a few ravines,
and besides the continuous line of abatis there were two additional
lines and detached rifle-pits and breast-works. The ground upon
which our forces first took position was favorable in respect to having
the shelter of woods and an abundance of water. My division also
had the advantage of ravines, some of which, however, were closely
searched by the enemy's artillery fire. The center of my right was on
the Stockton road. Looking from our line toward the enemy's works
we could see nothing in rear of them but woods. The enemy exhibited
great enterprise and sagacity in maintaining a brisk artillery fire, as
well as from his sharpshooters, when all first took position to make us
sit down as far off as possible. My line, the first night, was a little
within 1,000 yards of his main line of works. We had but few spades
to begin with, but these we kept busy. From the 2d to the 9th instant
my division worked day and night, and in the course of that time
made three good lines of rifle-pits, or parallels (some eight feet wide),
comprising with the approaches 5,571 yards, besides four batteries for
my light artillery. It appears to me the enemy was more enterprising
than the besieged party usually is. His forts were well armed with
superior guns of different caliber, and his guns were well served. He
also fired heavy guns with effect from his gun-boats. Three successive
nights he made sorties upon some part of my front, one morning
at 3.30 a. in., the next at 5 a. m., and the succeeding morning at
1 a. m., but he did not surprise us. Day and night his artillery and
sharpshooters were troublesome. But my loss up to the time of the
assault was less than his in my own front, being about thirty killed
and wounded. My men used their Vicksburg experience to advantage.
The assault of the 9th instant, which resulted so gloriously, and which
opened the gates of Mobile, was extemporaneous. It had been
reported, on what was deemed good authority (though it turned out to
be a mistake), that the enemy was evacuating Blakely, and that three
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steam-boat loads of troops had been seen to leave that day. The
enemy's artillery fire was much lighter than usual, which seemed to
confirm the report; and the fact that his sharpshooters appeared as
numerous and active, was not thought inconsistent with the supposed
movement. After doing so much work I felt exceedingly reluctant to
have the enemy steal oft' in that way. At 3 o'clock, therefore, on that
day I sent one of my aides-de-camp to ask General Steele if I could
not advance my skirmishers so as to develop the enemy. He returned
with word to do so. General Steele was then on his way to General
Hawkins7 headquarters. The thought occurred to me that I would
support my skirmishers so that they would probably carry the enemy's
works, and I then hurried my aide away to General Hawkins to see if
he would advance, and to have a time fixed upon; and I particularly
requested that it would be as soon as possible, so that we might have
enough daylight. My aide returned at a little before 5, and informed
me that 5.30 o'clock was the time fixed upon. I then hastened the
arrangements, and went down into my advanced rifle-pit to direct the
charge. I have already sent a copy of my report to the War Depart
ment, which I shall be glad to have you read.* My men had to charge
over 500 or 000 yards of ground covered with such obstructions as I
have mentioned. A more picturesque, heroic, and triumphant assault
I never have read of. My troops had fairly earned their success.
They carried in about twenty-five minutes three-quarters of a mile of
the enemy's works, including their redoubts — what indeed was opposite
their front — captured 1,300 prisoners, including a general commanding
a division, and twelve guns. General Steele was with me in the
advance. He has acted nobly throughout. I rejoice with you in the
great and general success, which makes the little we have done seem a
trifle, and which, I trust, will soon put a glorious period to the national
struggle.
Your friend,
C. C. ANDREWS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
P. S. — General Granger crossed over from here with two divisions
yesterday, and entered Mobile unopposed with three regiments at noon.
HEADQUARTERS SECOND CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Montgomery Hill Landing, Ala., April 13, 1865 — 12 m.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant A djutant- General :
I have the honor to inform the general commanding that agreeably
to instructions I have collected all the flat-boats that can be found on
the river for forty miles, twelve in number. They will carry all
together between 2,000 and 3,000 men. I am now collecting cattle at
this point. Two men who were brought in this morning inform me
that Mobile was being evacuated on Monday; that a large number of
steamers and several gun-boats have gone up the Mobile Eiver. They
report that the enemy intend making a stand at Oven Bluff, on that
river. The boats reported as having gone up the river went up yes
terday. I am now awaiting orders from the general commanding.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. B. SPURLING,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding.
*Seo Part I, p. 201.
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HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Blakely, Ala., April 13, 1865.
Brig. Gen. C. 0. ANDREWS,
Commanding Andrews' Division :
GENERAL: The major general commanding directs me to say that in
obedience to instructions from Major-General Canby you will proceed
to Blakely early to-morrow morning with the brigade of your division
now with you, if General Bailey has so far progressed with his work that
you can be spared.
I am. general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. LYMAN,
Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp.
HDQRS. THIRD BRIG., SECOND Div., loTii ARMY CORPS,
BlaMy, Ala., April 13, 1805.
Lieut. Col. J. B. LEAKE,
Commanding Twentieth Iowa :
COLONEL : In obedience to instructions from headquarters IT. S.
forces east of Mobile Bay, Ala., dated headquarters, Blakely, Ala.,
April 13, 1865, you will without delay proceed with your command
to the city of Mobile, Ala., reporting on your arrival there to Brig.
Gen. G. L. Andrews, provost-marshal-general, for duty. You will apply
to Major McEntee, chief quartermaster, for transportation immediately.
By order of Col. F. W. Moore :
JOHN N. COLDREN,
Lieutenant and Acting Aide-de-Ccnnp.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, April 13, 1865.
General W. P. BEN TON,
Commanding at Whistler:
There is a rumor in town that Maury, Dick Taylor, and Forrest have
concentrated near your front with the design of retaking Mobile, cap
turing and driving us into the bay. You will, therefore, take all neces
sary precautions, watch your front, and in case you are heavily pressed
fall stubbornly back on the fortifications of the city, communicating, if
possible, with the force at Spring Hill.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. GRANGER,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 13, 1865.
Major-General SMITH:
The brigade of General McArthur's division temporarily assigned to
replace General Yeatch's troops has been relieved and ordered back to
the division.
P. JOS. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
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HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, Ala., April 13, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. McARTHUR,
Commanding First Division:
GENERAL : The major general commanding directs that the troops of
this corps take up the line of march to-morrow (14th) in the following
order: First, Second Division at 7 a. m.; second, Third Division at 7
a. m.; third, pontoniers at 8 a. m.; fourth, First Division at 8 a. m.
The leading division will be furnished with a guide. The division
trains will accompany their respective divisions.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Brig. Gen. K. Garrard, commanding Second Division; Brig.
Gen. E. A. Carr, commanding Third Division, and Oapt. J. M. John-
sou, commanding pontoniers.)
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. SECOND Div., SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Blalcely, Ala., April 13, 1865.
This command will move at 10 a. m. to-day, following the First Divis
ion, and in the following order: Second Brigade, Second Illinois Bat
tery, Third Brigade, Seventeenth Ohio Battery, First Brigade, ambu
lance and hospital trains. The other wagons will move in accordance
with instructions heretofore given.
By order of General K. Garrard :
J. B. SAMPLE,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 13, 1865.
Col. H. BERTRAM:
Please have the following dispatch forwarded with the least possi
ble delay. General Knipe's headquarters is near our old headquarters,
one mile and a half east of Spanish Fort. Please also acknowledge
receipt :
Brigadier-General KNIPE :
Order two regiments of cavalry to report to General A. J. Smith at his camp as
soon as possible, and certainly by to-morrow night. Answer.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
No. 37. ) Barrancas, April 13, 1865.
1. Capt. H. K. South wick, Eleventh U. S. Colored Artillery (Heavy),
is relieved from duty as acting assistant inspector-general and pro
vost-marshal of this district, and will report to the commanding gen
eral Department of the Gulf for orders, in compliance with orders
received from headquarters Army and Division of West Mississippi.
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2. Capt. William B. Wright, Twenty-fifth IT. S. Colored Infantry,
having reported at these headquarters in compliance with Special Field
Orders, No. 11, current series, from headquarters Army and Division
of West Mississippi, is announced as acting assistant inspector-general
of this district.
3. Capt. Kolaud Eombauer, First Florida Cavalry, assistant provost-
marshal, is announced as provost-marshal of the district, and will be
obeyed and respected accordingly.
By order of Brigadier- General Asboth:
FRANK ENO,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
LICK CREEK, April 14, 1865.
Major-General THOMAS:
We laid three-quarters of a mile of track yesterday; it [is] now
beyond Blue Springs, sixty-five miles east of Knoxville. Have been very
much delayed by the heavy rains and high water. We have about one
mile and a half of track yet to lay and three bridges to build before
reaching Greeneville.
L. H. EICHOLTZ,
Acting Chief Engineer.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, \ HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 98. } Nashville, Tenn., April 14, 1865.
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VII. The organization by the major-general commanding District of
the Etowah of the following- named regiments into a brigade to be
known as the Third Brigade, Second Separate Division, Army of the
Cumberland, is hereby confirmed : Twenty-second Michigan Infantry,
Eleventh Michigan Infantry, and One hundred and fifty- sixth Illinois
Infantry.
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XI. The Fifteenth U. S. Colored Infantry is hereby relieved from
duty on the Edgefield and Kentucky Railroad, and will report without
delay to Bvt. Brig. Gen. J. L. Donaldson, chief quartermaster, Depart
ment of the Cumberland, at Nashville, Tenn., for assignment to duty.
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By command of Major-General Thomas :
SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
April 14, 1865.
[Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON:]
GENERAL : I have ordered the First Division direct to West Point
with orders to destroy the bridge over Tailapoosa at Tallassee and all
railroad bridges along its march, and to cross the Chattahoochee at
West Point and then await further orders. My train has not reported,
and, as we are to move rapidly, I ordered them to remain with general
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train. Nearly 800 men of my division were detailed away last night,
liegiment on picket is ordered to move at daylight to join division.
Very respectfully,
E. UPTON.
If you do not hear from me you may assume that all is right.
CHATTANOOGA, April 11, 1865 — 10 p. m.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
Brigadier-General Judah is here and makes the following report:
Brigadier-General Wofford, C. S. Army, came to my lines at Dalton
to-day under flag of truce, and sent in a letter soliciting a personal
interview for the purpose of obtaining consent to pass the grain wagons
of the State of Georgia to such places near and in my lines as will enable
Governor Brown to distribute the corn appropriated by the Legislature
of the State to the northern counties. I had an interview of over two
hours with General Wofford, in which he asserts his determination to
force all guerrillas and independent organizations to Calhoun, where
he is to establish his headquarters as soon as he can go to Atlanta and
return there. I glean that he is acting in fall concert with Governor
Brown. He is said to ignore Confederate in favor of State authority.
He requests me to tell all Union refugee families to return to their
homes at the expiration of ten days and he will protect them, requesting
me to send out no scouting parties for that period. He told me pri
vately that steps were being taken to bring Georgia back into the
Union. From the concurrent testimony of deserters, Wofford's force
is from 1,600 to 1 ,700 strong, mostly furloughed men. Please telegraph
me instructions in the matter. General Judah is satisfied of General
Wofford's sincerity.
JAMES B. STEEDMAN,
Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
No. 89. ] Nashville, Tenn., April U, 1865.
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III. Stevenson, Ala., having been assigned to the District of North
ern Alabama, the troops composing the garrison will hereafter be
reported through Brig. Gen. E. S. Granger, commanding that district.
By command of Major-General Rousseau:
B. H. POLK,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Louisville, Ky., April 14, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. S. G. BURBRIDGKE,
Lexington, Ky. :
DEAR GENERAL: Your brother informs me that you prepared a dis
patch for me on yesterday in reference to the offer of Webster or Jessee
to surrender. I did not receive your dispatch, which I much regret.
Thanking you for your attention to the matter, I now have to ask that
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you will represent me in any negotiations with these men, and present
as the indispensable basis of action the following conditions: First.
The absolute submission of all officers and men to the authority of the
Government. I do not desire any neutrals here. These men can leave
the department if they choose without my consent, or they can surren
der, take the proper oath, and remain as friends; not otherwise.
Second. Each individual officer and soldier must make a personal sur
render. I do not recognize Colonel Jessee or any other pretended mili
tary officer as having authority to speak for any other person. Third.
Each must surrender his arms and horses. I am not willing that these
men should go abroad in the department with their belts full of pistols
to overawe the unarmed and defenseless people of the State. Fourth.
No man will be allowed to surrender who has been guilty of crime
against the rules of civilized warfare. Persons charged with such
offenses may surrender to answer such charges and they will be heard
before a commission. The general idea that I wish to express, and will
embody in orders as soon as I can issue them, is that the people of
Kentucky must hereafter be unreservedly for the Government. All
others must leave the State.
Very respectfully,
JOHN M. PALMEE,
Major- General,- Commanding.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Lexington, Ky., April 14, 1865.
Capt. MOSES WEBSTER, 0. S. Army :
Your proposition to surrender yourself and command has been sub
mitted to Major-General Palmer, and in the meantime you are assured
that you will not be molested until there is a decision in the matter.
If you prefer to come into Lexington or to meet some officer, you will be
allowed to do so at such time as you may think proper.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. S. BUTLEE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General, U. 8. Volunteers.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 43. } Memphis, Tenn., April 14, 1865.
Any military restrictions heretofore existing in this district in regard
to dealing in gold are hereby removed, and the same is subject solely
to the orders and regulations of the Treasury Department.
By order of Maj. Gen. C. 0. Washburn:
WM. H. MOEGAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., April 14, 1865. (Eeceived 22d.)
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT,
City Point, Va.:
We find in Mobile and its defenses on the west side of the bay over
150 guns and a very large amount of ammunition and supplies of all
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kinds, and about 1,000 prisoners. Inventories are now being taken,
and a detailed report will be forwarded as soon as they are completed.
The quantity of cotton will probably reach 30,000 bales, and there is a
very large amount of provisions and forage.
E. E. S. OAXBY,
Major- Gen eral, Comm andiny.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, La., April 14, 1865.
Kear-Adaiiral S. P. LEE,
Commanding Mississippi Squadron, Mound City, III. :
SIR: In the absence of Major-General Canby I have the honor to
acknowledge the receipt of your letter of March 15, relating to the five
mortar-boats, and to express to you the general's thanks for your very
prompt response to his request for the same.
I have the honor to be, admiral, your obedient servant,
C. II. DYEE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- Gen era!.
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 33. ) Mobile, Ala., April 14, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. Bailey, commanding Engineer Brigade, will as soon as
he has transferred the supply depot from Starke's Landing to Blakely
proceed with his command to this city and report in person to these
headquarters for orders.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
0. T. CHEISTENSE:NT,
Lieutenant -Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 3D Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 15. ] Whistler, Ala., April 14, 1865.
Pillaging and marauding are strictly prohibited, and all command
ing officers are charged with the execution of this paragraph. Eegi-
mental commanders will be held responsible that their men remain in
camp, unless authorized to be absent, and for their good conduct at all
times.
By order of Brig. Gen. W. P. Benton :
J. D. EOUSE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, Ala., April 14, 1865.
The major-general commanding directs that the order of march of
the troops of the corps for to-morrow, 15th, will be as follows: First,
Third Division at 7 a. m.; second, First Division at 6 a. m.; third,
pontoniers at 7a.m.; fourth, Second Division at 7 a. m. The division
trains will accompany their respective divisions. The leading divis
ion will be furnished a guide.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. IST Div., U. S. COLORED TROOPS,
No. 19. I Near Blakcly, Ala., April 14, 1865.
The 30-poimder Parrott battery located on the right of Col. Charles
W. Drew's line is hereby designated Battery Wilson, in honor of Capt.
S. E. Wilson, Seventy-sixth U. S. Colored Infantry, under whose super
intendence it was constructed.
By order of Brig. Gen. J. P. Hawkins:
SAML. B. FERGUSON,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS CAYALRY FORCES,
MILITARY Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 2. ) Blaltely, Ala., April 14, 1865.
In obedience to instructions from the major-general commanding
Military Division of West Mississippi the cavalry designated for the
field is hereby organized as follows:
First Brigade, Brig. Gen. J. R. West commanding: Third Michigan
Cavalry, Tenth Illinois Cavalry, Second New Jersey Cavalry.
Second Brigade, Brig. Gen. J. F. Knipe commanding: Tenth Indiana
Cavalry, Twelfth Indiana Cavalry, Thirteenth Indiana Cavalry, Fourth
Wisconsin Cavalry, Fourteenth Ohio Battery.
Third Brigade, Brig. Gen. T. J. Lucas commanding: Second Illinois
Cavalry, Second New York Cavalry, First Louisiana Cavalry, Second
Massachusetts Battery.
The several brigade commanders will send reports and returns direct
to these headquarters. The Thirty-first Massachusetts (mounted) Infan
try and Fourth Tennessee Cavalry are hereby detached from the com
mands to which they at present belong, and will report direct to Major-
General Canby for duty and orders. The Second Maine and First
Florida Cavalry will report direct to Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith for duty
and orders. The following officers are announced on the staff of the
general commanding: Maj. S. L. Woodward, assistant adjutant-gen
eral; Maj. P. D. Yroom, Second New Jersey Cavalry, acting assistant
inspector-general; Capt. W. C. Arthur, commissary of subsistence; Capt.
J. N. Givens, Second New Jersey Cavalry, acting assistant quarter
master.
By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. Grierson:
S. L. WOODWARD,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, April If, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Army and Dir. of West Mississippi:
COLONEL: I have the honor to inclose, for the information of the
major-general commanding, statements in regard to rebel movements at
Montgomery, Greenville, and the interior of West Florida.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
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[Iiiclosure No. 1.]
APRIL 14, 1865.
Peter McGoven, private in Withers' artillery, West Point, Ga.,
deserted on the 1st instant; saw three regiments of cavalry (Forrest's
command) between Greenville and Montgomery. Heard of fighting at
Ben ton, on the Alabama River above Selma, with our troops at Selma.
Trains are again running down to Evergreen, the damage done by the
Federals having been repaired. Trains are running regularly every
day from Opelika to Atlanta; also saw transportation ordered from
Opelika via Columbus to Macon.
[Inclosure No. 2.]
APRIL 14, 1865.
L. G. Gay, deserter from the First Florida (rebel) Infantry, left his
home in Conecuh County, Ala., three days ago. It was reported that
the rebels were collecting at Montgomery Hill, and guarding the line
froDi that point to Evergreen. G. W. Moreland, deserter from Camp
W^atts, Macon County, Ala., reports the same information, with the
addition that General Forrest's cavalry command is already there.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville , April 15, 1865.
President A. JOHNSON,
Washing 'ton , D. G. :
With profound sorrow for the calamity which has befallen the nation,
permit me to tender to you as President of .the United States assur
ances of my profound esteem and hearty support.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. 8. Army.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 15, 1865. (Received 3.45 p. m.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON :
The news of the assassination of the President and Secretary of
State was received here just before the ceremonies in commemoration
of the fall of Richmond and the surrender of Lee's army were about to
commence. The whole community, military and civic, is profoundly
affected at this terrible national calamity. The flags displayed at the
different military offices have been draped in mourning, and minute
guns will be fired until suudown.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND., April 15, 1865.
"(Received 12 m.)
ANDREW JOHNSON,
President of the United States :
The people of Indiana have full confidence in your integrity, patriot
ism, and ability, and will rally around your administration with all their
strength. Whatever influence or aid it may be able to exert I pledge
in support of your administration.
O. P. MORTON.
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NASHVILLE, April 15, 1865.
L. H. ElCHOLTZ,
Chief Engineer Military Railroad, Lick Creek, Tenn. :
There is no special hurry now, but I wish you to put the road in good
order as far as Carter's Depot. By that time I presume I shall have
further orders. We have sad news this morning of the assassination
last night of President Lincoln and Secretary Seward. The particulars
will be sent forward in the course of the day.
GEO. H. THOMAS;
Major -General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, April 15, 1865.
Major-General STANLEY,
Greeneville :
Eicholtz may as well work deliberately along and repair the road in
the best manner. We have possession of Lynchburg, therefore there
is no particular hurry. I wish you to use every exertion to prevent
depredations of all sorts OD the part of the soldiers, as I desire if possi
ble not to have to distribute guards along the road. I will see the post
master here and find out what necessity there is of overhauling your
mail at Knoxville. We have sad news this morning of the assassina
tion last night of President Lincoln and Secretary Seward. Particulars
will be sent during the day, as far as we can learn them.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Shields' Mills, East Tenn.. Apru 15, 1865.
Lieut. Col. J. S. FULLERTON,
Asst. Adjt. Gen. and Chief of Staff, Fourth Army Corps :
I have the honor to state that I sent the Eighty- lour th Regiment
Illinois Infantry in the direction of Allen's Bridge this evening and
forwarded the dispatch of the general commanding the corps to Gen
eral Elliott at once. I have informed General Elliott of whatever I
have done.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
N. KIMBALL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Shields' Mills, East Tenn., April 15, 1865.
Col. L. H. WATERS,
Comdg. Third Brigade, First Division, Fourth Army Corps:
The general commanding desires a good regiment got ready at once
to go to Allen's Bridge, on the Chucky Kiver. The commanding officer
will report in person for particular instructions at these headquarters
as soon as practicable.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ED. D. MASON,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General,
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HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Greeneville, East Tenn., April 15, 1865.
Brigadier-General ELLIOTT :
Tally, with 200 guerrillas, was at Bird's Bridge this morning, a part
of them on this side of Chucky. I have sent infantry to find which
way they have gone. Send out scouts to the Chucky at Allen's Bridge
and see if anything can be heard of them. The sad news of the
assassination of President Lincoln and Mr. Seward is just received
from General Thomas: no particulars given.
D. S. STANLEY,
Major -General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
April 15 1865.
Col. K. H. G. MINTY,
Commanding Second Division, Cavalry Corps:
COLONEL : General Wilson desires to know whether you have any
information from the regiment on the railroad. He is very desirous
that it should be damaged to the fullest extent possible.
I am, colonel; very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT, .
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 4TH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 50. ) Buchanan^ House, April 15, 1865.
This detachment will continue its inarch toward Columbus to-mor
row morning at 5 o'clock in the following order: Second Brigade and
battery, First Brigade.
II. Division and brigade headquarters wagons will move immedi
ately in rear of the troops and the pack trains in rear of the entire
command.
III. General Alexander will detail an advance guard of six compa
nies to push forward as rapidly as possible and secure the bridge over
the Uchee, beyond Crawford. The pioneers of both brigades will
accompany the advance and repair the bridge if necessary.
IV. General Wiuslow will detail two companies to move in rear of
the trains to be relieved by the six companies of his command that
have not yet come up, if they should arrive.
By order of Brevet Major-General Upton :
JAMES W. LATTA,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 15, 1865 — 11 a. m.
Major-General STEEDMAN:
Satisfy yourself that General Woiford wishes to run the wagons in
good faith and for the purpose indicated, and permit him to do so under
flag of truce, but without guard after they enter our lines. When the
rebel force is concentrated at Kingston propose to General Woiford that
he surrender his command to General Thomas under same terms
granted General Lee by General Grant.
WM. D. WHIP PLE,
Brigadier- General.
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
No. 90. J Nashville, Tenn., April 15, 1865.
Lieut. Col. W. J. Cleveland, Eighth Tennessee Mounted Infantry, will
proceed to Carthage with that portion of his regiment now at Nash
ville and take post at that place. Colonel Cleveland will report by
letter to Colonel Gilfillan, commanding Fourth Sub-District of Middle
Tennessee. The quartermaster's department will furnish transporta
tion.
By command of Major-General Rousseau:
B. IT. POLK,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 23. ) Louisville , Ky., April 15, 1865.
A telegram announces that President Lincoln was assassinated last
night. The purest man of the age has fallen, and the whole nation,
which was rejoicing over the prospects of speedy peace, is mourning.
Let the people of Kentucky disappoint the miscreants who would
involve them in bloodshed and strife by conducting themselves with
calmness and moderation. Avoid all heated conversations and impru
dent expressions. Let all unite in every means for preserving order.
The wicked need not rejoice nor the patriotic despond. The Govern
ment will still go on, and as great as the calamity is, the country will
accomplish its high destiny.
By order of Major-General Palmer :
E. B. HARLAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., April 15, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT,
City Point, Va.:
In accordance with your instructions, I have relieved General Corn-
stock, who will return to you at once. He will be able to explain to you
many things about which I have not written, and which cannot very
well be explained in writing. I am not able yet to give you the exact
results of our late operations, as the detailed reports have not yet been
received, and it will take some time to get complete inventories of the
captured property. The artillery will exceed 300 pieces of all classes,
a very large proportion new guns, and in excellent condition. The
number of prisoners, including the wounded, will reach 5,000, and from
800 to 1,200 deserters remained in the city when it was abandoned.
The captured cotton will be sent to New York, consigned to the quar
termaster, to be disposed of as the Secretary of War may direct. I am
under many obligations to General Comstock for his active and efficient
assistance, and will render suitable acknowledgment in my official
report.*
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
* See Part I, p. 100.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., April 15, 1865.
Eear- Admiral II. K. THATCHER,
Commanding West Gulf Squadron, Mobile Harbor:
By direction of the general-in -chief I have the honor to send you
under guard two sailors, Frank Eichmond and Mark Eequesine, who
were employed until lately in laying down torpedoes, mainly in the
vicinity of Spanish Forfc. They can probably be of some use to you by
removing these obstructions.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. J. OSTEEHAUS,
Chief of Staff.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., April 15, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. Gr. SAWTELLE,
Chief Quartermaster Military Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL : Please order two of the very best pilots, who are well
acquainted with the Alabama and Mobile Eivers and for some distance
up the Tombigbee Eiver, to report with as little delay as possible to
Commodore Palmer, aboard steamer Glasgow, at the foot of Saint
Francis street. The movements of army transports in the Alabama
Eiver depend on the early compliance with this order.
Yours, respectfully,
P. J. OSTEEHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., April 15, 1865.
THOMAS W. CONWAY, Esq.,
Superintendent Freedmerfs Bureau, New Orleans, La. :
SIR: By direction of the general-in-chief you will please find and
order to this place a suitable officer to take charge of the freedmen of
Mobile and vicinity. No officer is to be selected who is at present con
nected with the recruiting department and whose services could not be
well spared. You will please give the execution of this order the
promptest attention. The quartermaster's department will furnish the
necessary transportation.
P. J. OSTEEHAUS,
Chief of Staff.
MOBILE, ALA., April 15, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi:
SIR: I have the honor to inform you that communication has been
opened with Blakely; will soon, I think, work to Spanish Fort.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. B. SMITH,
Telegraph Operator.
364 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., April 15, 1865.
Statement of Mr. Hugh McKeene, steam-boat mate.
Left Montgomery April 8; walked through Greenville, Evergreen to
Claiborne; there took skiff and reached Mobile Tuesday evening, the
llth instant. Road from Montgomery to Greenville good. Traveled
partly on railroad. From Greenville to Evergreen walked on railroad.
The county road crosses railroad in several places. Wherever seen it
was dry aiid good. From. Evergreen to Sparta, five miles, continued on
railroad. At Sparta took county road to Claiborne ; road good except
at one creek six or seven miles from Sparta; water had overflowed it.
Was at Claiborne 10th instant. Three hundred of the Fifteenth Confed
erate Cavalry were at Claiborne ; came on the 9th instant ; were expect
ing more of the regiment to join them. Col. Henry Maury was reported
to be in Mobile wounded by a fall and kick from his horse; a major com
manded. Heard that Forrest's command was between Deraopolis and
Selma — 8,000 men. Heard that 4,000 Federals remained in Selma;
position of the balance unknown. In Montgomery saw two regiments
State Reserves, Third and Fourth Alabama, TOO" men ; Seventh Ala
bama Cavalry, 300 men, and two battalions light artillery, with guns
but no horses; Captain Jenks' battery, six guns; Pointe Coupee Bat
tery, guns unknown. Saw about thirty pieces of heavy and light artil
lery at Montgomery. One gun and one caisson of Winston's battery
came with Third Alabama Reserves. All rolling-stock, bank property,
and machinery, quartermaster's stores and commissary stores have
been removed to Columbus, Ga. Two passenger trains run daily from
Montgomery to Claiborne, besides the freight trains. No guns upon
the fortifications at Montgomery. Maury's cavalry were stopping at
Claiborne for forage, &c. Had heard nothing of Union cavalry in that
vicinity.
S. M. BATON,
Capt., Chief Signal Officer, Military Division of West Mississippi.
GENERAL J HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 22. ) Mobile, Ala., April 15, 1865.
The headquarters offices of this army have been established at the
custom-house in this city. The orderly hours for the staff and other
officers having business with the commanding general will be from 9 to
11 o'clock, and for citizens from 11 to 1 o'clock; office hours from 8 a. in.
to G p. in., but bearers of dispatches and other persons having business
of importance will be attended to at any hour upon reporting to the
orderly officer on duty. The same rules will apply to the principal
officers connected with the movement and supply of the army, in order
that business of importance may be attended to at any hour, night or
day.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby :
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Col on el and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 365
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, ( OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 34. ) Mobile, Ala., April 15, 1865.
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3. Paragraph 1, Special Field Orders, No. 33, from these head
quarters, is hereby so modified as to require the Ninety-seventh Colored
Infantry and the pontoon bridge belonging to the Engineer Brigade to
remain at Blakely until further orders.
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6. Under instructions from the Headquarters of the Army, Bvt. Brig.
Gen. 0. B. Comstock, U. S. Army, is relieved from duty on the staff of
the major-general commanding, and will report in person to Lieut. Gen.
U. S. Grant, commanding Armies of the United States.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby :
0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Whistler, Ala., April 15, 1866 — 2 a. m.
Maj. F. W. EMERY,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Thirteenth Army Corps:
Col. H. M. Day, commanding Second Brigade, who occupies the
front, reports that nine contrabands have just come in from Meridian,
some of them with arms, who report that Meridian is occupied by
Wilson's cavalry, that Selrna is burned, and that General Lee has
issued a proclamation that all men of the Southern Confederacy found
in arms against the Government of the United States after the 1st ot
April, 1865, will be considered and treated as outlaws. The colonel
thinks this news entitled to credit.
I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W.. P. BENTON,
Brig. Gen., Comdy. Third Division, Thirteenth Army Corps.
CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, Ala., April 15, 1865.
The major-general commanding directs that the troops of this corps
take up the line of march to-morrow, 16th, in the following order : First,
First Division at 6 a. m.j second, pontouiers at 7 a. m.; third, Second
Division at 7 a. m.: fourth, Third Division at 8 a. in. The division
trains will accompany their respective divisions.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant-Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, \ HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
No. 92. ) Barrancas, April 15, 1865.
1. In compliance with Special Field Orders, No. 27, paragraph 5,
from headquarters Army and Division of West Mississippi, the Sixty-
366 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
first U. S. Colored Infantry is hereby relieved from duty in this district,
and will proceed at once, via Fort Gaines and Starke's Landing, to
Blakely, Ala. All surplus baggage, tents, and transportation^ not
authorized by General Orders, No. 22, from headquarters Army and
Division of West Mississippi, will be turned over to the district quar
termaster. The quartermaster's department will furnish transporta
tion, and the entire regiment will, if possible, be placed on board the
steamer N. P. Banks, sent here for that purpose.
2. In compliance with special instructions from headquarters Army
and Division of West Mississippi, dated April 4, received this day, the
detachment of the Second Illinois Cavalry, First Louisiana Cavalry,
and the Thirty-first Massachusetts (mounted) Infantry, in this district,
will proceed, as soon as transportation can be furnished, via Fort
Gaines and Starke's Landing, to join the cavalry brigade of General
Lucas, now with the army operating in the vicinity of Mobile. The
quartermaster's department will furnish transportation.
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By order of Brigadier-General Asboth:
FKANK ENO,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Shields' Mills, East Tenn., April 16, 18VZ.
Lieut. Col. J. S. FULLERTON,
Asst. Adjt. Gen. and Chief of Staff, Fourth Army Corps :
Your order to send the teams to assist Tillson is obeyed. Major Cox
has returned with the Eighty -fourth Begiment Illinois Infantry. Went
to Allen's Bridge, found nothing, but has reliable information that from
200 to 300 guerrillas have their camp and place of rendezvous at New
port, on the French road, about twenty miles from here.
I am. very respectfully, your obedient servant,
N. KIMBALL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Blue Springs, Tenn., April 16, 1865.
Lieut. Col. J. S. FULLERTON,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Fourth Corps, Greeneville, Tenn. :
COLONEL : I have the honor to report that in compliance with the dis
patch from the major-general commanding, dated the 15th, I sent the
Twenty -fourth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, Major MacArthur com
manding, accompanied by a sergeant and twelve men of the Eighth Ten
nessee Cavalry, familiar with the country and people, to Johnston's and
Allen's Bridge, over the Chucky. The major has reported that five
guerrillas of Tully's band, from Hamilton, Cocke County, Tenn., were at
the bridge on Friday last. The party is said to be camped at or near
Hamilton, and to number from 100 to 200. Johnston's two sons are said
to belong to the band. One of them an officer. Johnston and Allen are
represented to be rich rebels. The scout was not successful.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. L. ELLIOTT,
Brigadier- General, U. S, Volunteers, Commanding.
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HEADQUARTERS SECOND DIVISION CAVALRY,
Ten Miles from Columbus, April 16, 1865 — 6.50 p. m.
Major BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Cavalry Corps:
MAJOR : I have halted here to feed and groom horses. If the general
wishes me to move forward to-night please send me word; otherwise I
will remain where I am to-night and will march at 4.30 in the morning.
They call it forty miles from here to Tuskegee; a pretty long march.
If you send an orderly to me let me have the news.
Yours, respectfully,
ROBT. H. G. MINTY,
Colonel.
WEST POINT, GA., April 16, 1865.
Major-General UPTON,
Comdg. 1st and 4th Divs., Cav. Corps, Mil. Div. of the Mississippi :
GENERAL : We have just taken Fort Tyler by assault, capturing
garrison (200 men) and armament. My command is now crossing the
river on the. wagon bridge. The resistance was stubborn and our loss
severe. The rebel General Tyler was killed. We have destroyed the
railroad to this point and captured 13 engines and 150 cars, with a con
siderable quantity of corn and other stores. Please send orders.
O. H. LA GRANGE,
Colonel, Commanding Second Brigade.
GENERAL ORDERS, J HDQRS. GTH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 51. ) PulasU, Tenn., April 16, 1865.
In honor to the memory of Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth President of
the United States, of whose death official notice has been received, the
general commanding directs that on to-morrow all drills and other
duties except those which are indispensable, such as picket and interior
guard, be suspended throughout this command; that religious services
be held in every regiment having a chaplain; that the public offices, all
stores, shops, and other places of business and amusement at this post
be closed, and that the day be sacredly observed, both by citizens and
soldiers, in a manner becoming the mournful occasion. The provost-
marshal and the officer of the day ibr the post are enjoined to see that
this order is duly observed. This order to be read at the head of
every regiment and detached company in the command at the dress-
parade of this day.
E. T. WELLS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
No. 22. \ Knoxville, Tenn., April 10, 1865.
Semi-official information having been received at these headquarters
of the surrender of Lee and his whole army to Lieu ten ant- Gen era!
Grant, it is hereby ordered that a salute of thirty-six guns be fired
from each fort and battery in this district.
By command of Major-General Stoneman :
H. G. GIBSON,
Colonel Second Ohio Heavy Artillery and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
3(>8 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
TAYLORSVILLE, April 16, 1865.
(Via Jonesborough 17th.)
Colonel GIBSON,
Act(). Asst. Adjt. Gen., District of East Tennessee:
I have received the message you sent me by Lieutenant Brown,
with reference to the Ninth Tennessee Cavalry. Unless you hear from
Generals Stoneman or Thomas and get other instructions, you had
better send the Ninth Tennessee Cavalry to report to me at Boone,
N. C. Tell Colonel Parsons he will have to rely upon the railroad as
far as it may be completed at the time for supplies ; that he will be able
to find some forage near Elizabethtown ; that from there he must take
the best route he can find by inquiry to get to Taylorsville and find
forage on the way — he will not find forage at Taylorsville — but must
move out toward Jefferson into the New Eiver Valley, where he will
find forage, and thence to Boone. He can find no supplies on the
North Carolina pike along the Watauga Eiver, but may come that way
if he can take sufficient supplies from the railroad to reach ten or fif
teen miles beyond Boone.
DAVIS TILLSON,
Brigadier- General.
MOUNT STERLING-, KY., April 16. 1865.
Capt. J. S. BUTLER, Assistant Adjutant- General :
My scouts had the good fortune this morning about 3 o'clock to cap
ture six guerrillas. I will forward them in a few days.
H. N. BENJAMIN,
Major, Commanding.
GENERAL J HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 23. ) Mobile, Ala., April 16, 1865.
Under the orders of the Secretary of War, and in honor of the sur
render of General Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia to the forces
of the United States, under the command of Lieutenant-General Grant,
a salute of 200 guns will be fired at noon to-morrow, the 17th instant.
Major-General Granger, commanding the Thirteenth Army Corps, will
select four batteries from his corps (each battery to fire fifty guns) to
fire the salute, and designate some point on the river front of the city
from which it will be fired. Major-General Steele, commanding the
forces east of Mobile Bay, will order a salute of 200 guns (100 at Span
ish Fort and 100 at Blakely, commencing at Spanish Fort), and will
designate the batteries. Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith, commanding the Six
teenth Army Corps, will cause a salute of 200 guns to be fired at merid
ian of the day next succeeding the receipt of this order. If on the
march at the time, the salute will be fired after reaching camp. Brig.
Gen. T. Kilby Smith, commanding the District of South Alabama, will
cause a salute of 200 guns, 100 at Fort Morgan and 100 at Fort Gaines,
to be fired at noon of the day next succeeding the receipt of this order.
If it has not already been done, the commanders of the Departments of
the Gulf and the Mississippi and of the Districts of Key West and
Florida will order a like salute to be fired at the principal posts within
the limits of their commands.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 369
SPECIAL ) HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, [ OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 35. ) Mobile, Ala., April 1(1, 'IMS.
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2. The order heretofore given to Brig. Gen. T. J. Lucas to return
with his command to Blakely, is hereby so far amended as to require
him to join the division of Brevet Major-General Grierson and form a
part of his column in the ensuing campaign.
3. Brig. Gen. J. li. West will concentrate his brigade at this point
and immediately prepare for a campaign on the west side of the Ala
bama and Tombigbee Rivers.
4. The commands of Maj. Gen. F. Steele, Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith, and
Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. II. Grierson, being destined for immediate co-oper
ative and combined movements, the command of nil forces whenever the
junction is made will devolve on Maj. Gen. F. Steele by reason of
seniority of rank.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. K S. Canby:
0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 10. ] In the Field, Ala., April 16, 18(15.
In order to insure compliance with General Field Orders, No. 8, cur
rent series, from headquarters Army and Division of West Mississippi,
:md for the better discipline and efficiency of the command, it is hereby
ordered that no details be made to gather subsistence stores, except
from these headquarters. Forage for the animals may be procured by
a proper detail from each division, to be made by division commanders.
An officer and sufficient guard must accompany each detail, who will
be held personally responsible that the men of his party commit no
outrages or depredations upon the persons or property of the inhabit
ants, whether they be loyal or disloyal. Straggling must be stopped.
Each company commander will call the roll of his company in the
morning before starting and on arriving in camp at night, and any man
absent from either roll-call without proper authority shall have stopped
against him on the next muster and pay rolls, by the company com
mander, $5 for each offense. No enlisted man shall be allowed to enter
a dwelling or out house, unless he does so under orders. Provost
guards are authorized to arrest any soldier absent from his company,
or at either dwelling or out-house without orders, and report him under
guard to the commanding officer of his company as a straggler to be
punished as if absent from roll-call. All officers are hereby enjoined
to use every effort to suppress straggling, unauthorized foraging,
marauding or pillaging.
By command of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith:
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant General.
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HDQRS. ABMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ARTILLERY AND ORDNANCE,
Mobile, Ala., April 16, 1865.
Colonel BERTRAM,
Commanding Forces at Spanish Fort :
COLONEL: The major-general commanding the Military Division and
Army of West Mississippi directs that Forts Huger and Tracy be at
once dismantled and all the ordnance and ordnance stores at said
points be immediately prepared for shipment. He directs that you
give instructions to the officers commanding at Forts Huger and Tracy
to dismount the guns and move them, with their carriages, implements,
and equipments, to the wharves, and place them conveniently for rapid
shipment when transportation arrives. Should the garrisons at Forts
Huger and Tracy require any additional details or other assistance in
the way of timber for skids, gins for dismounting the guns, &c., for the
rapid execution of the above-mentioned work, the major-general com
manding directs that you furnish whatever is necessary, and that you
report to the undersigned as soon as possible when transportation
should be sent for the ordnance and ordnance stores.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. TOTTEN,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Artillery and Ordnance.
CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, Ala., April 16, 1865.
The major-general commanding directs that the troops of this corps
will take up the line of march to-morrow, 17th, in the foil owing order:
First, Second Division at 0 a. in.; second, pontoniers at 7 a. in.; third,
Third Division at 6 a. m.; fourth, supply trains at 8 a. in., guarded by
the First Division. The division commanders will send all supply
trains (subsistence and ammunition) to the rear, to be guarded each
day by the rear division in line of march. The division which is to
guard the general supply train will throw one brigade in the rear of
the train as rear guard and one on each flank of the train.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., April 16, 186Z.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE,
Commanding Forces east of Mobile Bay, Blakely, Ala. :
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you prepare
your command for immediate embarkation on river transports. As it
is doubtful whether the First Brigade, Second Division, Thirteenth
Army Corps (Colonel Bertram), can be spared or relieved by other
troops, the necessary preparations will only be made for General Haw-
kins' division and the Second and Third Brigades of General C. C.
Andrews' division, with the artillery apportioned and now with these
commands. The object of your expedition is to ascend the Alabama
Kiver as far as Selma and Montgomery, with a view to co-operate with
and support the column of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith, commanding Six
teenth Army Corps, and to sweep from that river and its banks all
impediments to navigation and opposition which the enemy may make.
Furthermore, to escort such quartermaster's, commissary, and ordnance
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stores which the respective departments will be ordered to send for
ward. A copy of the instructions given to Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith is
hereby inclosed ; * also a copy of those given to Major-General Grierson,t
commanding cavalry, who will leave Blakely to-morrow morning,
April 17. When these columns form a junction for combined move
ments the command of all the forces will devolve upon yourself by
seniority. As soon as Sehna is secured, and the railroad from Selrna
west as far as Cahawba Elver, including the bridge crossing that river,
is thoroughly destroyed, you will proceed to Montgomery, which place
is to be taken at all hazards, in order that a temporary base may be
established there. You will leave a sufficient garrison there and secure
yourself against its recapture by the enemy by making such additions
or alterations in the fortifications as you may deem necessary. When
Montgomery has passed into our possession and has been properly
secured for future emergencies, strong expeditions will be sent north
between the Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers, threatening the railroad ter
minus at Talladega, and everything must be done to attract the atten
tion of rebel troops that may be collected along the Chattahoochee and
at the main railroad points — Columbus, West Point, and Opelika.
Under the cover of these expeditions, the cavalry under General
Grierson is ordered to scour the country on the right of the main col
umn, between the Tallapoosa and Chattahoochee Eivers, and with a
sufficient portion of his command cross the latter river below Colum
bus, sweeping with quick movements up to Columbus, capturing that
place and destroying its depots, stores, warehouses, and everything
that can be useful to the enemy. Thence he will push on, on the east
bank of the river, if he can possibly do so without jeopardizing his
command, otherwise on its west bank to West Point and destroy that
place in a similar manner as Columbus. Returning, the cavalry will
break the railroad from West Point and Columbus to Opelika. In
order to guarantee the complete success of these enterprises you will
place strong reserves near Cowles' (railroad) Station, on Tallapoosa
Eiver, and at Tuskegee, and control by cavalry detachments Dadeville,
in your right front, and Union Springs, in your rear. The forces at
Cowles' Station and Tuskegee must assist in capturing and destroying
Opelika, and always be on the alert to co-operate with General Grier-
sou's cavalry. Great rapidity in movements, combined with the strict
est enforcement of discipline, is necessary to secure the results expected
from the expedition. All links of the rebel system of railroad lines
north of Montgomery and Selma must be thoroughly broken, and the
capture of the greatest possible number of locomotives and rolling-
stock is even more desirable than the destruction of many miles of
track. The latter can be repaired but the former cannot be replaced.
You will report your progress as often as practicable.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. J. OSTEEHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., April 1(>, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. GRIERSON,
Comdg. Cav. Forces, Army and Div. of West Miss., Blakely, Ala. :
GENERAL : The major-general commanding directs me to give the
following instructions for the guidance of your movements: You will
* See Osterhans to Smith, April 12, p. 340.
tSee Osterhans to Grierson,
372 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N, &. C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
start with your command at tin early hour to-morrow, following General
Smith's column on the Stockton and Montgomery Stage road and march
ing with the greatest possible rapidity, without injuring your horses,
in order to overtake General Smith. As soon as you have reached his
column you will leave the Montgomery road to your left, pushing to
the front and right of the infantry columns. The objective point of the
main column is Montgomery. While operations against that place are
going on yon will scour, with such portion of your command as is not
needed in the reduction of Montgomery, the country between Talla-
poosa and Chattahoochee Elvers as far north as Dadeville and West
Point. Opelika must be taken and destroyed at once and the atten
tion of the rebels drawn in a northward direction. You will, however,
keep the best mounted portion of your command in reserve behind
your extreme right and ready to cross Chattahoochee River at any point
below Columbus where a crossing can be effected safely and without
opposition and, if possible, without the knowledge of the enemy. After
having crossed, you will push on with as little delay as possible to
Columbus, surprising and capturing it and breaking and burning the
railroad bridges and trestle-work east of Columbus as far as possible.
In and around Columbus everything that can be made useful to the
enemy will be destroyed. If you consider it prudent and advisable
you may, after the successful capture of Columbus, remain and advance
on the east bank of the river to West Point, treating that place in
the same manner as Columbus. This, however, ought not to be done
without a co-operating force on the west bank. It will not be
desirable to meet with any opposition of the enemy until West Point
and the railroad bridge across Chattahoochee River are in our hands,
and if you should anticipate a serious collision not easily overcome
before attaining the above results you had better recross the Chatta
hoochee River at Columbus and descend to West Point on the west
bank. Returning from these expeditions, you will destroy the railroad
track from Columbus to Opelika and from West Point to Opelika
and await the development of the results of the movements of the
co-operating columns of Generals Steele and Smith. The task assigned
to you is very great. A successful result is dependent on the most
rigid discipline and the heartiest co-operation of every officer and
man. The work can only be achieved by energy, vigilance, valor, and
intrepidity. The command must be kept well in hand, and the com
manding officers are to be held personally responsible for the mainte
nance of the strictest order while the destruction of the enemy's lines
of communication and his sources of supply is going on. It is most
essential to capture and destroy the greatest number of locomotives
and rolling-stock, as they are of greater value to the enemy than the
track itself. The latter can be repaired, the former never replaced.
Yery respectfully, sir, your obedient servant,
P. J. OSTKRHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of &tajf.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, April 16, 186^.
General GRIERSON,
Blalcely :
I will have transportation sent to Pensacola for the detachment of
Lucas' command. Please ask General Steele for one of the copies of
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onr General Orders, Xo. 22, jnst sent him, and take it yourself to Gen
eral A. J. Smith. I did not get them ready in time before you left.
Will you be kind enough to answer by telegraph that this will be
attended to. All success to you, dear general. Our best wishes shall
follow you.
Very obediently,
0. T. CHRISTEXSEX,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
I } LA KELT, ALA,,
April 16, 1S<;~>.
Lieut. Col. 0. T. CHBTSTENSEN:
The following dispatch is just received from General Lucas. Ilia
messenger here awaiting ji reply.
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
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HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY FORCES,
Clfiihor-ne, Ala., April 11, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTEN SEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
The following report of this expedition to this present time by Gen
eral Wilson's courier : I informed you of my arrival at Montgomery Hill,
10th instant. The following day I left Montpelier at daylight and moved
forward to Little River, where we found the stream unfordable and the
bridge swept away. 1 crossed a battalion of the First Louisiana Cav
alry who swam through, their horses in advance, hoping to capture the
rebel picket and a company at Mount Pleasant. But information of
our advance having anticipated us, I was unable to surprise them.
After a delay of two hours occupied in repairing the bridge, I crossed
the whole command, and reaching a point two miles beyond Mount
Pleasant, my advance came suddenly upon a line of the enemy's skir
mishers, who fell back to their line of battle, which was strongly posted
in rear of a piece of swampy ground in the woods. The tiring soon
became heavy, when moving my advance line, I ordered the remainder
of First Louisiana Cavalry to charge. The regiment was formed in line,
and sweeping down upon the enemy, they broke and retreated in all
directions. The pursuit was continued four miles. Owing to the diffi
culty of moving rapidly over the marshy ground, and the superior con
dition of their horses over ours, which had hard work, and short rations
had greatly reduced many of them, the enemy [were enabled] to escape
through the woods and on the flanks. The fruits of our victory are
2 commissioned officers, 70 men prisoners of Avar, 2 battle-flags, a num
ber of horses, and arms, the latter of which, from want of transporta
tion, were destroyed. Our casualties are 1 commissioned officer wounded
and 9 men wounded, 3 men killed. Those of the enemy, 7 wounded, 3
killed. The rebel force engaged was a detachment of the Fifteenth
Confederate Cavalry, numbering about 450 men. They had been sent
a few days before to Claiborne, from Mobile, which corroborates the
statement of General Wilson's courier. I pushed out and occupied
Claiborne without further resistance same night. So hurried was the
rebel retreat through the town that they did not inform the people on
their side the river of the change which had occurred in the troops
occupying this place, and an enrol ling officer and several soldiers crossed
374 KY., 8. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
the river in a flat we sent them and fell into our hands. My rations are
exhausted and we are subsisting entirely upon the country, which
affords but little besides corn. I have 4 Confederate officers and 78 men
prisoners of war, and about 250 negroes who have come inside of our
lines. I have information through scouts and others, which I believe reli
able, that General Buford (rebel) is concentrating all the mounted troops
in the State at Greenville, forty-two miles from here, and that the rebels
are constructing a gun-boat at the salt works on the Tombigbee, ten
miles from Choctaw Bluffs, and that they have a fort garrisoned near
Choctaw Bluffs, and that they are collecting all the flats and boats
they can find for the purpose of constructing a pontoon across the
river, and have not yet been able to learn whether this bridge has
been built or not. It is my purpose to fall back from this position
to-morrow morning and continue on the road I came — the other affords
no supplies — until I receive further instructions. The width of Ala
bama Eiver at this point is 250 yards, the bank on this side high bluff,
and on the other low. The roads on the opposite [side] are barely
passable. There are 500 bales of cotton stored here belonging mostly
to the Confederate Government.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
T. J. LUCAS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ) HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY FORCES,
FIELD ORDERS, [• MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI.
No. 1. ) Riakdy, Ala., April 16, 1865.
I. Brig. Gen. Joseph F. Knipe, having in the presence of the general
commanding threatened to resign upon the eve of important move
ments, in consequence of his command being unavoidably reduced to
a brigade, and having in a very decided manner expressed dissatisfac
tion, and having gone in person with complaints over the head of the
commanding general to headquarters Military Division of West Missis
sippi, is hereby relieved from command of the Second Brigade, Cavalry
Forces, Military Division of West Mississippi, and will report for orders
to Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby.
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By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. Grierson:
S. L. WOODWAED,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 24. j Louisville, Ky., April 16, 1865.
I. The camp of rendezvous at Henderson, Ky., is hereby broken up?
and Lieut. Col. John Glenn, relieved from duty as camp commandant.
II. A camp of rendezvous is hereby re-established at Henderson, Ky.,
and Col. James N. McArthur, Fourth U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery,
announced as commandant.
III. Col. James K. McArthur is hereby detached from his regiment,
and will proceed without delay to Henderson, Ky., and assume com
mand of the post and camp of rendezvous at that place.
By order of Major General Palmer:
E. B. HAELAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HDQRS. CAVALRY Dry., DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Men; phis * Tenn., April 16, 1865.
COMMANDING OFFICER, FIRST BRIGADE:
COLONEL : lu memory of the immortal man murdered upon the 14th
instant, the troops of this command will parade mounted to-morrow
morning, the 17th instant, at 10 a. in. promptly, upon the open ground
at the south extension of Shelby street. Each officer and enlisted
man will wear upon his left arm and upon his saber hilt the appropriate
badge of mourning. Upon the forehead of each horse and attached to
the bridle will be fastened a festoon, one-half of black crape and one-half
of white cambric, each three inches wide and one yard long. Sabers
will be carried in reverse when the command "march" is given.
Bv order of Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. D. Osband:
E. J. MEYEES,
Assistant A djutant- General.
WASHINGTON, April 17, 1865.
General GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
I most sincerely thank yon for your encouragement.* 'It is duly
appreciated. There have been two meetings of the cabinet. So far
things move along harmoniously. I hope you will communicate with
me fully in reference to all that pertains to the public interest.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
WASHINGTON, April 17, 1865 — 2 p. m.
(Eeceived 8 p. m.)
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS:
The freedom of Virginia from occupation by an armed enemy renders
the occupation of East Tennessee in large force longer unnecessary.
You may commence the withdrawal of the Fourth Corps to Nashville
immediately. It is desirable to hold all the territory we now have in
sufficient force to protect it against roving bands that may yet infest
the country, but all force not necessary for that collect near Nashville
as rapidly as possible, the Fourth Corps intact.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 17, 1865— 8 p. m. (Eeceived 11.35 p. in.)
Lieut. Gen. IT. S. GRANT,
Washington, D. C. :
Your dispatch of 2 p. m. this date received. Will immediately make
arrangements to withdraw the Fourth Corps from East Tennessee to
the vicinity of Nashville.
GEO. 11. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
*See Thouius to Johnson, 15th, p. 359.
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NASHVILLE, April 17, 1865 — 10 a. m.
(Eeceived 1 p. in.)
Major-General HALLECK,
Washington :
I last night forwarded to General Grant General Wilson's official
report of the capture of Selma, Ala., by his corps.* I shall to-day send
him orders to hold Selma and operate west of the Alabama River
against Taylor's forces, with a view of aiding General Canby as much
as possible. Have I authority to propose the same terms to General
Taylor and all other Confederate forces that General Grant proposed
to General Lee ?
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, V. 8. Army.
WASHING-TON, D. 0., April 17, 1865 — 1.10 p. m.
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville :
The Secretary of War authorizes you to give the same terms to rebel
forces in the west, and south as those given by General Grant to Gen
eral Lee. Special permits will be required in all cases to go to any
place in the loyal States.
H. W. HALLECK,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
NASHVILLE, TENN., April 17, 1865.
(Received 8.125 p. in.)
Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK,
Chief of Staff:
I respectfully recommend that Selma be garrisoned by a portion of
General Canby's troops, which would enable me to hold General Wil
son's command in readiness to operate in any direction where its services
would be of the most importance.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 17, 1865.
Col. A. J. MACKAY,
Knoxville :
Have just received orders to concentrate Fourth Corps at this place.
Make necessary arrangements for transportation by rail for troops and
artillery, and transportation to be forwarded by brigades or detach
ments of brigades, but so organized that they will be under proper dis
cipline and control. Discontinue store-houses at Knoxville.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Maj or -General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
* See p. 217.
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KNOXVLLLE, Awril 17, 1865.
Maj. GCD. GEORGE H. THOMAS:
Telegram received. The necessary arrangements for the transporta
tion of the | Fourth] Army Corps and its transportation by rail by
brigades as directed will be made immediately.
A. J. MACKAY,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Chief Quartermaster.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 17, 1805.
Mr. W. J. STEVENS,
Superintendent Military Railroad, Nashville :
Have just received orders to concentrate the Fourth Corps at this
place. I wish you to make arrangements with Col. A. J. Maekay,
chief quartermaster, Army of the Cumberland, for the necessary trans
portation, so as to crowd the troops and animals as little as possible.
Address Colonel Mackay at Knoxville.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 17, 1X05.
Mr. L. II. EICHOLTZ,
Chief Engineer Military Railroad, &c., Greeneville:
Continue your repairs to Carter's Depot. Call on General Tillson for
the necessary guard until the return of General Stoneman, when you
will call on him. The Fourth Corps has been ordered to concentrate at
this place, there being no longer any formidable force in West Virginia
or West North Carolina.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
[APRIL 17, 1865. — For General Orders, No. 70, War Department,
Adjutant-General's Office, extending the military lines of the United
States, see Vol. XLVI, Part III, p. 809.]
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 22. J Nashville, Tenn., April 17, 1805.
Whereas, certain rebels, former residents of the State of Tennessee
and other portions of the Department of the Cumberland, having cast
their lot with the Southern Confederacy in rebellion against the Gov
ernment of the United States, and countenanced that rebellion by their
presence within its limits, and frequently by their active assistance
during the present war, and having recently become convinced that all
attempts to establish such Confederacy must and have proved vain and
futile, and now wishing to secure themselves in the full possession of
their property and all the rights of good and loyal citizens of the United
States, have returned within the Federal lines and taken the amnesty
oath, at places sometimes remote from their former places of residence,
aud where they are known, without the knowledge and consent of the
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major-general commanding the department, not, as is believed, from
love of their country or repentance for their past recreancy ; it is
hereby —
Ordered, That all amnesty oaths administered to any person or per
sons not bona fide deserters from the rank and file of the rebel army,
and with the consent of the major general commanding, no matter
where or by whom administered, since the 15th of December last, are
hereby revoked and pronounced null and void, and hereafter no amnesty
oath administered to persons coming to or living within this depart
ment will be regarded or considered valid, unless taken with the
knowledge and consent of the commanding general of the same.
By command of Major-General Thomas:
WM. D. WH1PPLE,
Assistant A djutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 17, /<SY;.}.
M ajor-General STANLEY,
Greeneville :
immediately upon receipt of this take measures to bring your corps
to this place by rail, shipping one brigade at a time. Do "not have the
men crowded on the cars, and take proper precautions to prevent dep
redations along the route at the different depots. The necessary
instructions will be given to General Tillson to post his troops so as to
put down guerrillas and preserve order in East Tennessee. His troops
will relieve yours. Use dispatch, but do not hurry. We have Selma
with all its arsenals and military workshops. Canby has also taken
Mobile, according to report.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. S. Army.
KNOXVILLE, April 17, 1865.
Major-General THOMAS:
Your dispatch received. The troops will be marched to Eogersville
Junction to take the cars. If the roads improve, I will march the
artillery trains to Knoxville and time may be gained possibly by
marching of the troops here.
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 17, 1865 — 9 a. m.
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Comd (j. Cavalry Corps, Mil. Div. of the Mississippi, Selma, Ala.:
Your telegram of the 4th, 10 a. m., was received last night and for
warded immediately to Washington. Please accept my cordial thanks
and hearty congratulations for your success and that of your officers
and men. Your work is riot only important in itself, but, in connection
with what has already been done in Virginia and Xorth Carolina, must
soon bring the rebels to terms. I heard of your success by rumor as
early as the 4th instant, but nothing official received by me before last
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night. I wish you to send the following to Lieutenant-General Taylor,
commanding Confederate forces in Alabama and Mississippi :
GENERAL: With the view of restoring peace, I have the honor to propose to you
that you surrender that portion of your command which occupied Selnia, Ala., when
taken Ly the U. S. forces under Maj. Gen. J. H. Wilson, together with all other
troops of your command now operating in Middle and Northern Alabama and Missis
sippi, upon the following terms, under which General Lee surrendered to General
Grant: The time and place to he agreed upon and fixed by yourself and General
Wilson, who is named hy me to receive the surrender. Rolls of all the men and offi
cers to be made in duplicate; one copy to bo given to an officer to be designated by
General Wilson, the other to be retained by such Confederate officer as you may
designate. The officers to give their individual parole not to take up arms against
the Government of the United States until properly exchanged, and each company,
battalion, or regimental commander to sign a like parole for the men under his com
mand. The arms, artillery, «nnd public property to be stacked and parked and turned
over to the officer to be designated by General Wilson to receive them. This will
not embrace side-arms of the officers nor their private horses or baggage. This
done, each officer and man will be allowed to return to his home, not to be disturbed
by the U. S. authorities so long as they preserve their parole and laws which were
in force previous to January 1, 1861, where they may reside.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General.
I wish you to operate with your force so as to facilitate General
Canby's operations around Mobile and his advance into the interior.
As soon as he can relieve you of the charge of the public property in
Selma, I wish you to hold your command in readiness to move in any
other direction that maybe required. I will send you a duplicate of
this via Mobile, which I understand is taken.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
COLUMBUS, GA., April 17, 1861.
Col. O. H. LA GRANGE,
Commanding Second Brigade :
If you succeed in crossing the river instead of moving to Butler, as
before ordered, you will move from La Grange to Greenville, crossing
Flint River between the shoals and Woodbury or Flat Shoals and
Texas; between these points will probably be the best crossing. You
will then move toward Barnesville and from thence to Macon by the
best and most direct route, communicating with the main column,
which will move on the Columbus and Macon road. It is the desire of
General Wilson that my division assault Macon first, and I will be in
advance on the main road, so that you may communicate with me. I
hope you will use every effort to make time, as you have farther to
march than the rest.
Very respectfully, &c.,
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HDQRS. 4TH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
| MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 51. ) Columbus, Ga., April 17, 1865.
This division will move to-morrow morning at 8.30 in the following
order: Second Brigade and battery, First Brigade. The pack trains
will follow in rear of their respective brigades.
By command of Brevet Major- General Upton :
JAMES W. LATTA,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HUNTSVILLE. (Received April 17, 1805.)
Brigadier-G eneral WHIPPLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
The feeling of the people here at the assassination of President Lin
coln is intense beyond description. Union men who before were in
favor of dealing with leniency toward those who sympathized with the
South, and would not take the oath of allegiance, now request that all
who will not take the oath should leave our lines. It appears tome in
present prostrated condition of Southern Confederacy no one at least
within our lines should be permitted to regard it as an established gov
ernment and be required to give their full support to the Government
of the United States. If the general commanding department desires
it, I will publish an order requiring every one to take the oath of
allegiance or to move without our lines.
B. S. GRANGER,
Brigadier -General.
I) ALTON, April 17, 1S6X.
Maj. S. B. MOE,
Assistan t A djutant- General :
MAJOR: I have prepared for transmission to General Wofford, C. S.
Army, wherever he may be, the following communication, which 1 pro
pose to send to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock. Will the general com
manding please communicate by telegraph any additions or alterations
he may desire me to make therein :
HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE, SECOND SEPARATE DIVISION.
ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Dalton, Oct., April 17, 18(>r>.
Brigadier-General WOFFORD, ('. S. Army,
Atlauiu, Ga.:
GENERAL: I am instructed to inform you your proposition for the introduction of
the corn ordered lor delivery to citizens of the counties of Northern Georgia by its
Legislature, within, through, or near my lines is acceded to with the following qualifi
cations: No guard other than that usual with a Hag of truce will be permitted to
accompany the trains. If any is necessary I will furnish it. As mutually agreed
upon, I will send out from this post no expedition or hostile command until the 24th
instant, unless you should decide not to comply with the requirements of my
superiors, which I convey to you in the following terms, viz: You are requested not
to cross the Etowah River or 'beyond Kingston with your headquarters or the main
body of your command without first communicating to me tlie fact of your arrival
at that point and awaiting such reply as my superior officers may transmit. Should
you decide to cross the Etowah River and advance beyond Kingston with your head
quarters and the main body of your forces in disregard of the request contained in
the quotation embraced in the preceding paragraph, I rely upon you to acquaint me
therewith, and after such notification 1 shall feel myself at liberty to regard your
movement as aggressive in character and resist it accordingly.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. M. .JUDAH,
Rrigiidier- General, Commanding.
II. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, TENN., April 17, 18(15.
Major-General MILTCOY,
TnUalioma :
Telegram just received reports Mobile captured. Spanish Fort taken
at 1.30 a. m. of the 9th instant, with 700 prisoners. Later in the day
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Blakely carried by assault and over 5,000 prisoners captured, with
large amounts of stores, gun-boats, &c.
LATER. — Mobile captured by a portion of General Smith's command,
assisted by gun boats, after short resistance.
P>. H. POLK,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Brigadier-General Johnson, Pulaski; Brigadier-General
Granger. Decatur; Col. C. It. Thompson, Kingston Springs; Col. A. A.
Smith, Clarksville; Col. James Giltillan, Gallatin.)
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 17, 1865.
Brig. Gen. DAVIS TILLSON,
Greeneville, East Tenn. :
(To be forwarded.)
On receipt of this make disposition of your force so as to hold East
Tennessee against roving bauds of guerrillas. General Stanley has
been ordered to this place with his corps. Communicate with General
Stoueman as soon as you can, and inform him that I wish him to dis
pose his entire force to the best advantage to preserve order in East
Tennessee and Western North Carolina and to put down guerrillas, as
in a short time there will be no formidable force east of the Savannah
River. We have Selma and Mobile.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
MOUTH OF ItoAN CREEK,
April 17, 1865.
Col. H. Gr. GIBSON,
Commanding Post :
The general commanding directs that you send no more troops, but
retain them all at Knoxville.
By command of Brigadier-General Tillsou :
E. W. S. NEFF,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 25. 5 Louisville, Ky., April 17, 1865.
Col. Daniel J. Dill, Thirtieth Wisconsin Infantry, is announced as
provost-marshal-general, Department of Kentucky, vice Capt. L. B.
Folsom, relieved at his own request.
By command of Major-General Palmer:
J. BATES DICKSON,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- Genera I.
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 40. ) Louisville, Ky., April 17, 1865.
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11. Bvt. Brig. Gen. L. D. Watkins is assigned to the command of
the post of Louisville, Ky., vice Col. Daniel J. Dill, Thirtieth Wisconsin
Infantry, hereby relieved.
By command of Major-General Palmer:
E. B. HAELAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
LEXINGTON, April 17, 1865.
Capt. J. BATES DICKSON,
Headquarters, Louisville :
Captain Penn, under iny orders, moved from Lebanon on Friday,
with instructions to kill and capture Marion and his guerrilla band.
Dispatches just received from Lebanon say that Marion was killed on
yesterday.
E. H. HOBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn.j April 17, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEURGE H. THOMAS,
Commanding Department of the Cumberland :
GENERAL : On the 12th instant I sent forward to you my resignation
as major-general, to take eifect on the 1st day of May. The citizens
here, without distinction, have signed a request to me to withdraw my
resignation and the desire seems very general that 1 should not leave
them at this time. In obedience to that wish and in view of recent
events, I beg to request that my resignation may be withheld for a
short time, say until the 1st day of June, unless developments in the
meantime enable me sooner to retire. The news of the assassination of
the President was received here yesterday morning and cast the deep
est gloom over the entire community. A meeting of the old citizens,
many of them Southern sympathizers, was at once called and was very
largely attended and appropriate resolutions passed. The entire city
is draped in mourning and the most loyal citizens in the Union could
not give greater evidence of regret. All business is suspended here
to-day, pursuant to the action taken by the meeting yesterday.
I am. general, your obedient servant,
C. C. WASHBURN,
Major- General.
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 17, 1865— 1.30 p. m.
(Received 25th. Yia Cairo and New York.)
Major-General CANBY,
NoMle, Ala. :
I feel certain that you now have Mobile. If so, you have a large
force that will no longer be required where it is. Commence oper
ations immediately with all the force you can spare against Galveston,
Tex., unless the forces in Louisiana and Texas surrender, as Johnston's
probably has done, A large force will start from Southwest Arkansas
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about the 1st of June to invade the State of Texas and wind up the
war in that quarter. Your movement against Galveston will be co-oper
ative.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- Genera I.
WASHINGTON, 1). 0., April 17, 1865 — 1.25 p. m.
Major-General CANBY, Mobile :
Your dispatch of the 9th is received. General Grant authorizes you
to make the same terms with the enemy as those given by him to Gen
eral Lee's army. It, however, is to be understood that no one will be
permitted to return to their former homes in the loyal States without a
special permission in each case.
H. W. HALLECK,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., April 17, 1865 — .-? p. m.
Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY:
I learn to-day that you have taken Mobile. Please accept my con
gratulations. General Wilson took Selma by assault on the 2d, cap
turing upward of 2,000 prisoners and as many more in hospitals. The
arsenals and other store-houses, workshops, &c., with their contents
captured intact. If you can send a garrison to Selma I would be much
obliged to you to do so, as it would enable me to hold General Wilson's
force in readiness to act in any direction that it might be used to the
greatest advantage.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major-General.
COLUMBUS, GA., April 17, 1865 — 10 a. m.
Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY, Mobile :
My forces captured this pi ace by a most gallant attack 10 o'clock last
night, losing 25 men killed and wounded, and captured about 1,500
prisoners, 24 field guns, and 1 gun-boat carrying six 7-inch rifled pieces.
General Cobb and 600 [of his] force escaped in the dark. Major-Gen
eral Upton and Brigadier-General Winslow deserve highest commen
dation for their personal intrepidity and good management. General
Winslow is burning navy-yard, foundries, arsenals, factories, armory,
railroad stock, depots, and cotton warehouses to day. The value in
Confederate currency of property destroyed cannot be estimated. Part
of my corps is now moving eastward, and everything will follow in
the morning. I anticipate no great difficulty. My command is in mag
nificent con dition . I have j ust received dispatch from La Gran ge, com-
manding Second Brigade, McCook's division. He captured West Point,
and fortifications defending it, by assault at 2 p. m. yesterday; killed
rebel General Tyler, took 200 prisoners, all the guns, 15 engines, 200
cars, and large quantities supplies. Please communicate this to
Generals Thomas and Grant and direct quartermaster's department [to]
reward bearer.
J. H. WILSON",
Brevet Major -General.
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OFFICE OF CHIEF ENGINEER,
ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, April 17, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- Genera I :
COLONEL: I have the honor to recommend that the following garri
sons be immediately assigned for the defense of this position, in order
that they may furnish fatigue parties : lledoubts Nos. 15 and 16 (inte
rior rebel line) covering northerly approaches and depot magazine No.
1 (rebel), 1,000 • proposed fort near junction of Broad and Congress
streets, 3,000 ; proposed fort at junction of Warren and New York
streets, covering southerly approaches and depot magazine No. 2 (rebel),
1,000 ; Batteries Pinto and Spanish (Mclntosh) and small battery in
immediate vicinity of them, Company G, First Michigan Light Artil
lery, now here without guns (recommendation of General Totten), 104.
Total, 5,104.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
M. D. McALESTEB,
Brevet Major and Chief Engineer.
[Indorsement.]
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, April 17,
Approved and respectfully referred to the commanding general,
Thirteenth Army Corps, who will designate the troops for these garri
sons.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. K S. Canby:
C. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, [ OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 30. ) Mobile, Ala., April 17, 1865.
1. Brig. Gen. E. B. Brown, U. S. Volunteers, being incapacitated for
field service in consequence of disability, is hereby relieved from duty
with the Sixteenth Army Corps, and will report to the commanding
general Department of the Gulf for assignment to such duty as the
state of his health will permit him to perform.
•/.•• * * * * * *
(>. The four 3-inch sea-coast mortars, with implements, equipments,
&c., complete, now at Fort Gaines Wharf, will be returned immediately
to Lieut. F. A. Metcalf, acting ordnance officer, at Fort Pickens, Fla.
If Capt. William S. Beebe, expedition ordnance officer, has receipted
for any of these stores he will at once invoice them back to Lieutenant
Metcalf. The quartermaster's department will furnish the necessary
transportation, and General T. Kilby Smith, commanding District of
South Alabama, will furnish the necessary detail for handling these
stores.
7. Companies A and K, Sixth Michigan Heavy Artillery, now at Span
ish Fort, with their respective batteries of 10-inch mortars, implements,
and equipments, complete, will be sent to Fort Morgan, Ala., by Colonel
Bertram, commanding at the former post, as soon, as the chief quarter
master Military Division of West Mississippi can furnish the necessary
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transportation. The schooner Star, now at anchor off Stark e's Wharf,
laden with 13-inch mortar shell from Fort Morgan, will also return to
Fort Morgan, and on her arrival there be unloaded. Lieutenant-Colonel
Clarke, commanding at Fort Morgan, will receive and properly dispose
of all the above-mentioned ordnance and ordnance stores as they arrive
at the wharf. If Captain Beebe, expedition ordnance officer, has
receipted for any of the above-mentioned property he will at once invoice
it back to Lieutenant-Colonel Clarke. The quartermaster's department
will furnish the necessary transportation.
8. The three 30-pounder Parrott naval guns, Captain Gillis' battery,
with implements, equipments, ammunition, &c., complete, now at Span
ish Fort, will be immediately returned to A. C. Starrett, acting master,
U. S. Navy, ordnance officer of West Gulf Squadron, Mobile Bay. The
quartermaster's department will furnish the necessary transportation,
and Colonel Bertram, commanding at Spanish Fort, will furnish the
necessary detail for loading these stores on vessel.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala., April 17, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. C. VEATCH,
Commanding First Division, &c. :
GENERAL: The major general commanding directs that you give
such orders as will secure to the citizens the privilege of being in the
streets until 12 o'clock midnight hereafter, thus extending the time
heretofore granted two hours further into the night.
Eespectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMEEY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala., April 17, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM P. BENTON,
Commanding Third Division:
GENERAL : Your division will be ready to march at 12 o'clock to-mor
row, with five days7 rations for the officers and men and two days'
forage [for] the animals, and sixty rounds of ammunition to each piece
of artillery and musket. Your route is across the Chickasaw Bayou
at Alvarez Ferry; thence to the junction of the Alabama and Tombig-
bee Eivers, to unite and communicate with the gun-boats at that point.
Communication will at once be opened by river and supplies forwarded
by steam-boat to your camp.
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By command of Major-General Granger :
C. S. SAEGENT,
Captain and Aide-de-Camp.
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38f> KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
SPECIAL J HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION,
FIELD ORDERS, > THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 16. ) Whistler, Ala., April 17, 1865.
This command will be prepared to move at 12 m. to-morrow, the 18t.li
instant. Officers and men will be provided with rations to include the
21st instant. Sixty rounds of ammunition will be carried by the men.
By order of Brig. Gen. W. P. Benton:
J. D. BOUSE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, Ala., April 17, 1865.
The major-general commanding directs that the troops under his com
mand will take up the line of march to-morrow (18th) in the following
order: First, cavalry at 8 a. m. ; second, Third Division at 0.30 a. m ;
third, pontoniers at 0 30 a. m. • fourth, First Division at 6.30 a. m.; iifth,
Second Division at 9 a. m., in charge of supply train.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY FORCES, MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Blalcely, Ala., April 17, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
COLONEL: I start in the morning, God willing. Inclosed please find
copy of order relieving General Knipe.* All things considered, 1 believe
this to be for the good of the service. I also inclose you copy of
letter which I have written to General West.t I send the package for
General West, which please deliver to him as soon as he arrives. I
respectfully suggest that the detachment of General Lucas' brigade
which is to come from Pensacola be ordered to follow us, unless its
arrival should be delayed for two days from this date, when it might be
ordered to report to General West until the command can be concen
trated. The mail for our headquarters will be sent from New Orleans
to you, and I will be under obligations if you will forward it by first
opportunity. If it meets the general's approval, I think it will be well
to have Captain Harrison, special inspector of cavalry, remain at New
Orleans to attend to the reception and proper distribution of horses
which may arrive to the dismounted troops at different points on the
river.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. H. GRIERSON,
Brevet Major- General.
MOBILE, ALA., April 17, 1865.
Brevet Major-General GRIERSON,
Blakely, Ala.:
From report of General Lucas received yesterday night and dated
Claiborne, April 14, it is very doubtful whether his animals are in a
* Seep. 374. t See p. 388.
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condition to joiii in the expedition which you are about to start on. You
are therefore at liberty to order General West's brigade, whose horses
are fresh, to join your command, if you see proper. Report at once by
telegraph what your decision in the matter is.
P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
HDQBS. CAVALRY FORCES, MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Blaltely, April 17, 1865.
Maj. Gen. P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Mobile :
I shall see General Lucas by to-morrow and inspect his command,
and if not in condition to move with me I will order it back and have
General West follow me. I am waiting here now for commissary stores
which should have been shipped over yesterday from Mobile.
B. H. GRIERSON,
Brevet Major- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY FORCES,
MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 3. ) Blakely, Ala., April 17, 1865.
In the impending movement, when it becomes necessary to forage
upon the country, parties of not less than twenty-five men will be
organized under commissioned officers for this purpose. No enlisted
men will be allowed to enter a house without special permission from
brigade commanders. Straggling and pillaging are positively prohib
ited, and will be punished with the utmost severity. This order will
be read to the troops of this command, and regimental and company
commanders will be held responsible for its strict enforcement.
By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. Grierson:
S. L. WOODWARD,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL } HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY FORCES,
FIELD ORDERS, > MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 2. ) Blakely, Ala., April 17, 1865.
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II. Col. Joseph Karge will assume command of the Second Brigade,
with the addition of the Second New Jersey Cavalry.
III. Paragraph I of Special Field Orders, No. 1, from these head
quarters, is hereby revoked. Brig. Gen. Joseph F. Knipe is, by his
own request, relieved from command of the Second Brigade, Cavalry
Forces, Military Division of West Mississippi, and will report for
orders to Maj, Gen. E. R. S. Canby.
*******
By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. Grierson:
S. L. WOODWARD,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
388 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. CAVALRY FORCES, MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Blakely, Ala., April 17, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. E. WEST,
Commanding First Brigade:
GENERAL : We leave here this morning. By the inclosed order* you
will find that you are expected to move on the left flank of General
Steele's column, and will join us at some point above, in the vicinity of
Montgomery. We take the Second New Jersey on this flank. Brig
adier-General Knipe having been relieved, Colonel Karge assumes com
mand of his brigade. When we come together the general commanding
directs me to say your command will be increased. He has the highest
confidence in your ability to conduct the flank which is intrusted to
you with success. He suggests that you take pack-saddles with you
if possible, even if you have not mules, as sufficient stock will probably
be captured to enable you to fit out your pack train, and you will find
this highly useful in making rapid movements. For definite instruc
tions you are directed to call upon Colonel Christensen, assistant
adjutant- general. We leave a section of Napoleon guns of General
Lucas' brigade at this point for lack of horses. If you wish it, and can
obtain the stock to render it effective, order it to report to you. A
detachment of about 200 men of General Lucas7 command is expected
here from Pensacola. In case it does not arrive within two days of this
date, I have requested Colonel Christensen to order it to report to you.
Hoping to meet you at an early day, with heartfelt wishes for your
success, I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. L. WOODWAKD,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRD CAVALRY BRIGADE,
In Rear of Stockton, on Claiborne Road, April 17, 1865.
Maj. S. L. WOODWARD,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Cavalry Forces :
The letter containing orders from the brevet major-general command
ing is just received, in reply to which I have the honor to report that
the animals of iny command are somewhat fatigued and needing rest
and forage. I desire to return by the Claiborne road, by which I came,
and will join the column at a point east of Claiborne, near Monroeville,
if the general commanding has no objections, as there are places by this
route where forage can be obtained, and also for the reason that several
of my horses have given out on the march, and I can remount the
men who were thus dismounted. The prisoners were some distance in
advance when your orders were received, with an escort, and it being
necessary for Captain Steele, commissary of subsistence, to return to
Blakely to transact some business connected with his department, I
sent him on with the prisoners, with instructions to rejoin the command
as soon as possible. There is one company of the First Louisiana Cav
alry doing escort duty with Major-General Steele. I respectfully [ask]
it may be relieved and ordered to report to the regiment. I will continue
my march by the road I came, in the direction of Claiborne, unless I
receive orders from you to the contrary.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
T. J. LUCAS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
* See paragraph 3, Special Field Orders, No. 35, p. 369.
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GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 44. ) Memphis , Tenn., April 17, 1865.
The nation mourns the untimely and violent death of the late Presi
dent of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, and the late Secretary of
State, William II. Seward. All officers of this command will wear the
usual badge of mourning upon the left arm for thirty days from the
date of this order. As a mark of respect to the illustrious dead the pub
lic buildings of the city and all places of military business will be
closed this day from sunrise to sunset. The funeral gun will be fired
at every half hour, beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset of this day.
By order of Maj. Gen. C. C. Washburn:
WM. H. MORGAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 45. ) Memphis, Tcnn., April 17, 1865.
The fall of Richmond and the capture of the principal rebel army and
all the fortified places in the so-called Confederacy east of the Mississippi
River, the utter and hopeless prostration of the rebel power, make it
apparent that all further fighting on the part of Confederate soldiers
within this military district must be from a spirit of pure malice and
revenge or for purposes of robbery and plunder, and not in any hope of
accomplishing any public good to any State or government. Those who
now continue to fight after the liberal terms that have been offered can
only be regarded as guerrillas and murderers. There are some small
parties of such men roving about West Tennessee, keeping the citizens
in a state of excitement and alarm, and who claim when captured to be
treated as prisoners of war. All such are notified that if captured
within the limits of this military district after the 25th instant they will
not be treated as prisoners of war, but will be held for trial as felons
and common enemies of mankind. Persons found bearing arms with
out competent Federal authority will be subject to the provisions of
this order. This order is not intended to discourage any from laying
down their arms and receiving the amnesty of the President, but to
declare that such as are in West Tennessee and do not do it, but con
tinue in open hostility, shall not be exchanged or allowed to take the
oath of amnesty after their capture, but shall be tried and punished in
accordance with their deserts.
By order of Maj. Gen. C. C. W^ashburn :
WM. II. MORGAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 18, 1865 — 2.15 p. m. (Received 6.10 p. in.)
Major-General HALLECK :
Have received telegram authorizing what terms can be offered to
Confederate forces south and west.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, Commanding.
390 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 18, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. A. NICHOLS,
Assistant Adjutant General, Washington, D. C. :
Have received General Orders, No. 69, War Department, of the 17th
instant. Its requirements will be carried out throughout the depart
ment to-morrow.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF FORTIFICATIONS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Nashville, Tenn., April 18, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Comdg. Mil. J)iv. of the Miss. West of Alleghany Mountains :
GENERAL: 1 have the honor to submit the following report of my
inspection of the defenses of Chattanooga and of the line thence to
Bridgeport:
CHATTANOOGA.
This city lies between Cameron Hill on the west and high ground on
the east. Cameron Hill, nearly a mile long, rises abruptly from the low
bank of the Tennessee and falls in a succession of spurs to the level of
the plain toward Lookout Mountain. The high ground east of the city
is much lower than Cameron Hill. It consists of several elevations
stretching toward Mission Ridge, between one and two miles, till they
are lost in the plain. The main line of works inclosing Chattanooga
consists of four redoubts, four batteries, and about two miles of infantry
parapet, and rests its flanks upon the Tennessee. The redoubts and
batteries have high commands and heavy parapets. Their ditches are
six feet deep with scarp too steep generally to be run over. These four
redoubts were designed with block-house keeps, three of which have
been constructed. • This interior defense serves as a bomb-proof, encour
ages the garrison to defend the parapet till the last moment, and enables
them from their loop-holed citadel to drive the successful assailant back
into the ditch. When well covered from fire and substantially built it
is a great accession to a redoubt. The parapets of the works around
Chattanooga, excepting only that of Fort Jones, have been cheaply
revetted with boards and scantling. In Battery Erwin and on the river
front of Fort Carpenter embrasures have been constructed. All other
guns deliver their fire en barbette. By this arrangement a good com
mand is attained, but the exposure would be too great in close attack.
In the advanced works embrasures should have been constructed.
Forts Crutchfield and Lytle, the battery next toward the railroad, and
Battery Erwin are finished. Fort Jones has so far progressed that its
battery in the salient can be used if necessary. The left face is but
half completed and the gorge has not yet been commenced. Revetting
the parapet with dressed stone has delayed this work. Lunette O'Meara,
though not quite finished, is available. Battery Bushnell is in an unfin
ished state. The infantry intrenchment where completed has the same
steep ditch and cheap revetment as the redoubts. With the exception
of'tlie break in the line on either side of Fort Jones this intrenchment
around the city, though in several places unfinished, is a serious obstacle
to pass under fche close fire of the contiguous batteries and that of the
line itself, even though thinly manned. In truth, this single defensive
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line around Chattanooga, if completed as designed, will be sufficient
against coup de main, and ought to stand a long siege against largely
superior numbers. It is a wise precaution, however, to place in the
rear of such defensive line two redoubts as citadels, which, should the
first line be penetrated, would be able to drive back the assailants and
restore the superiority of the defenders. There are four redoubts and
a strong block-house within the main defensive line of Chattanooga,
giving it an excess of strength. Three are finished and the fourth, Fort
Putnam, is inclosed and could in a few days be made available. Fort
Carpenter, near the river, has a good command upon the opposite bank
of the Tennessee, and was doubtless designed with that view. Outside
of the inclosing line of works around the city are two advanced forts
of bastion form, each possessing a block-house keep. These two works
cover the city so favorably as to shut out the probability of an attack
upon it. If these works were improved by clearing out and deepening
the ditches and by putting the guns in embrasure they could only fall
oy siege. Three 100-pounder rifled Parrott guns have been placed on
Cameron Hill. From this high position they see over the defensive line
in almost every direction. Each redoubt and fort of the Chattanooga
defenses has a dry and well- constructed magazine. A large depot mag
azine 150 feet long and 22£ feet wide has been built high up on the
slope of Cameron Hill. Some further embankment is necessary to
make the top bomb-proof. The site is inconvenient for the transfer of
ammunition, but was selected to bring it within a large work orig
inally contemplated to crown this hill as a citadel. This fort is unnec
essary and has not been commenced. To the north of the Tennessee
Kiver crowning the hill top one mile and a half distant from the south
bank are five small single block-houses. They are not essential to
the defense of Chattanooga, but serve simply as strong picket posi
tions. In fine, Chattanooga is trebly guarded, and were the rebellion
still showing the same front as during the Atlanta campaign, this
important depot, if moderately garrisoned, would be beyond the reach
of attack.
Water-works. — In the ravine between Cameron Hill and the spur
upon which Fort Carpenter stands is a large machine-shop, containing
turning lathes, planing machine, a grist-mill, steam boiler, and the
pumps for forcing the water of the Tennessee over the ridge above,
and even to the summit of Cameron Hill, if needed. These water
works, though started under the auspices of Generals Eosecrans,
Morton, and W. F. Smith, have been mostly, executed under Colonel
Merrill's direction. The machinery was obtained from workshops and
foundries in Atlanta and Chattanooga, and was fitted and set up by
mechanics from the engineer regiment. The outlay for pipes and bands
has been the only expenditure made excepting that for nails, spikes,
and glass necessary for the building and the construction of the water-
tanks, about the size of those used at railroad stations. Had Chatta
nooga remained as it formerly stood, a secondary base to a grand army
and a vital point on the great eastern and western route, the building of
these works would have proved very useful. One pipe laid from the tank
on the ridge to the ordnance, quartermaster, and commissary store
houses, and thence to the railroad buildings, would be a great security
in case of fire, and would furnish water to the railroad engines which
now are obliged to run over the road two miles and a half to the foot
of Lookout Mountain to fill their boilers. The major general command
ing the Department of the Cumberland directed labor on the water
works to be continued, with a view to protecting the public buildings
against fire. The policy of further expenditures in laying pipes is at
392 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
least doubtful. The decision of this question, as well as the execution
of the work if required, rests with the chief quartermaster of the
department.
Pontoon shop. — This building, erected by engineer troops, is conven
ient for its object. The workshops of the engineer department at
Chattanooga are simple in construction and economically built. In the
building containing the water- works several pieces of machinery have
been arranged and put in working order; but as this machinery was
seized from the rebels and fitted by engineer soldiers, it has involved
little outlay on the part of the Government. The timber used in engi
neer constructions at Chattanooga was obtained from trees cut down in
the vicinity of the Tennessee Biver and sawed by engineer soldiers.
Engineer and pioneer soldiers and soldiers of the line have done all the
work on the fortifications. I omitted to state that the bridge across
the Tennessee is guarded with much precaution by stockades on the
piers and by a well- constructed, double-cased block-house near the
north abutment. The works at Chattanooga, commenced under Gen
erals Morton and W. F. Smith, have been mostly directed by Colonel
Merrill.
DEFENSES OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN.
The delightful climate of Lookout Mountain caused its selection as
the site of a large hospital for wounded and sick soldiers. This hos
pital is situated one mile and a half distant from the north point of the
crest. The position is defended by a rifle-pit across the ridge with
emplacements for two batteries about half a mile south of the hospital.
A small redoubt with interior block-house keep occupies the high part
of the ridge toward Lookout Point. These defenses, with the forces
usually in garrison on Lookout Mountain, are sufficient to protect the
hospitals against raiding parties. Two little redoubts on the line of
rifle-pits would have added vastly to the strength of the line and
secured the hospital with a smaller garrison. These are not required
now.
WHITESIDE.
The trestle-work across the ravine of Banning Water is 780 feet long
and 110 feet high in the center. Four double-cased block-houses on
the slopes of the ravine see every part of this important structure, and
are themselves well covered against artillery fire, unless brought so
near as to expose the gunners to the murderous fire of the garrison
from the loop-holes. Another block-house holds the high hill crest
three-quarters of a mile distant that looks down the ravine toward the
bridge. Its fire, though distant, would annoy an enemy coming from the
east, which is the more natural line of approach to this position. No
raiding party with field pieces could destroy this bridge thus protected.
Besides, the position is but fourteen miles distant from Chattanooga on
the east and Bridgeport on the west, and is difficult of access for the
lack of wagon roads. All the small bridges across streams between
Chattanooga and Bridgeport are protected by double-cased block-houses
substantially built. These defenses have proved efficient. They have
not even been attacked.
Colonel Merrill has been advised to finish the redoubts on the defen
sive line of Chattanooga nearly completed, with the least possible
expense, and to commence no new works. The accompanying general
sketch exhibits these defenses with which the commanding general is
already familiar. The special drawings, though not minute, give gen
erally the forms of the redoubts and batteries and the positions of the
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guns, magazines, and block-house keeps. Col. W. E. Merrill, chief
engineer, Department of the Cumberland, gave me every assistance
needed in making my inspection and supplied drawings from which
those accompanying this report have been copied.*
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Z. B. TOWEK,
Brigadier- General and Inspector- General Fortifications,
Military Division of the Mississippi.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Greeneville, East Tenn., April 18, 1865.
GENERAL : The troops of this corps will be transported by railroad
to Nashville, Tenn., and will be concentrated at that place. They will
move by divisions in the following order : First, the First Division,
then the Second Division, then the Third Division. The First and
Second Divisions will march at once to llogersville Junction, where
they will take the cars, and Major-General Wood, commanding Third
Division, will march to the same place to take the cars as soon as his
troops are relieved by troops from General Tillsoii's command. If pos
sible, the troops will embark on the cars by brigades; in all cases by
entire regiments. Officers7 horses, company imck-mules, and one \vagon
and ambulance for each brigade will accompany the troops. Command
ers will be held responsible for any depredations that may be committed
by their tro.ops. Major-General Wood will relieve the bridge guard at
Lick Creek, Swan Pond, and the bridges near Blue Springs, by placing
guards of twenty men at each bridge. The Artillery Brigade and the
transportation of the corps headquarters and divisions, will move at
once by easy marches for Knoxville, taking only necessary rations and
forage. Each division will send one regiment as its train guard, and
Brigadier-General Elliott will send 100 men as a guard for the Artillery
Brigade. Commanders will load railroad cars well, but not crowd them,
over, and they must not allow them to be cut or abused. Lieutenant-
Colonel Greenwood, assistant inspector-general of the corps, and one
officer from, each division will go to Nashville for the purpose of select
ing camp.
By command of Major-General Stanley:
WM. H. SINCLAIR,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
(To commanders of First, Second, and Third Divisions, and Artillery
Brigade.)
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Shields7 31 ills, East Tenn., April 18, 1865.
Lieut. Col. J. S. FULLERTON,
Asst. Adjt. Gen. and Chief of Staff, Fourth Army Corps :
1 have the honor to state that I have sent that part of the Ninety-
sixth liegirnent Illinois Infantry which was here to Russellville, that
they might be at a convenient point to re-enforce Morristown if neces
sary.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
N. KIMBALL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
* See Plate CXI, maps 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14; Plate CXII, maps 5, 6, 7, and 8,
and Plate CXIII, maps 1 and 2, of the Atlas.
394 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Shields' Mills, East Tenn., April 18, 1865.
BRIGADE COMMANDERS:
Brigade commanders will prepare to march their commands to Bull's
Gap at once.
By command of Brig. Gen. Nathan Kimball:
ED. D. MASON,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SECOND Div., 4Tii ARMY CORPS,
No. 26. ] Blue Springs, East Tenn., April 18, 1865.
This division will inarch at 5 a. m. to-morrow for Eogersville Junc
tion, to go by rail from there to Nashville, Tenn., and in the following
order: First, First Brigade ; second, Third Brigade; third, headquar
ters division; fourth, division hospital: fifth, Second Brigade. Entire
regiments will, if practicable, be kept together on the cars. The
authorized horses, company pack animals, one wagon and ambulance
for division, and each brigade headquarters, with their teams, will
accompany the troops; also the baggage of the command. All other
transportation of the command will move by easy marches for Knox-
ville with six days' subsistence and five days' forage. One of the
largest regiments from the First Brigade will be detailed as guard for
the division transportation to Knoxville, Tenn. One small regiment
from the Second Brigade, of about 100 men, will be detailed as guard
for the Artillery Brigade to Knoxville, Tenn. Its commander will have
six days' rations and five days' forage for his teams, and await at this
place the arrival of the Artillery Brigade from Greeneville, Tenn., prob
ably to-inorrow morning. The cars will be well loaded, but not
crowded, nor will any cutting of them be allowed. Commanders ot
troops* on each section of a train will take the number of the cars, with
the name of the officer in charge of each, and hold him responsible that
no damage is done to them. The troops moving by rail will be pro
vided with subsistence for five days and forage for same period for the
animals.
By command of Brigadier- General Elliott:
J. E. JACOBS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
DOUBLE BRIDGES, GA., April 18, 1865 — 8 a. m.
Brevet Major-General WILSON,
Comdg. Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi:
GENERAL : We captured the bridges this morning at 7 o'clock and with
them thirty-four prisoners. There was a detachment of forty-five men
left on picket at the bridges for the purpose of burning them upon our
approach, but we came upon them suddenly, and Captain Hudson with
one battalion of the Fourth Michigan charged them gallantly over and
four miles beyond the bridges, capturing besides the prisoners 1 wagon
and 1 caisson. Had our animals been in condition for pursuit I have
no doubt Ave could have captured many more prisoners, as I learn the
road is full of stragglers. I have the bridges well guarded, and will
hold them until Colonel Minty's arrival. Will also have the factories
burned.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. W. YAN ANTWEBP,
Captain and Acting Aide-de-Camp.
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HEADQUARTERS SECOND DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
Double Bridges, April 18, 1865.
Major BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Cavalry Corps:
MAJOR : My Second Brigade is now in camp at this place and the
First Brigade is coming in. I got three pieces of artillery (field pieces)
which had been abandoned between here and Columbus, and I have
about 100 prisoners, including quite a number of officers. I shall feel
much obliged if the general will allow me to push forward for Macou
in the morning. I can capture the place before the material can be
withdrawn or re-enforcements can be thrown in. I can start at day
break in very good condition. Let me know if the general will allow
me to push forward.
I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
EOBT. H. G. MINTY,
Colonel.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 5TH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 18. ) Uastport, Miss., April 18, 1865.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. George Spalding, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby assigned
to the command of the First Brigade of this division. The Twelfth
Tennessee Cavalry is hereby transferred from the Second Brigade to
the First Brigade of this division, and will report to Bvt. Brig. Gen.
George Spalding. All officers and enlisted men of the Twelfth Ten
nessee Cavalry on detached service at headquarters Second Brigade
will report to their regimental commander for duty.
By order of Brig. Gen. Edward Hatch :
HERYEY A. COLVIN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ^ HDQRS. GTH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 52. ) PulasU, Tenn., April 18, 1865.
In pursuance of instructions from the War Department, to-morrow,
being the day appointed for the funeral of the late President, will be a
day of rest throughout this command. All drills and other unneces
sary labors will be suspended. A salute of twenty-one minute guns
will be fired at meridian.
By order of Brig. Gen. E. W. Johnson :
E. T. WELLS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 18, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. B. STEEDMAN,
Chattanooga :
Governor Brownlow has just informed me officially that an expedi
tion is fitting out in Northern Georgia to make a raid on our railroad
communications between Chattanooga and Knoxville. He is convinced
that his informant is sincere. I have obtained the same information
froja other sources, and hence my admonition to be sure that Brigadier-
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General Wofford was sincere in his propositions to General Judali. I
wish you to send out a flag of truce to General Wofford, with the
information stated in general terms, and tell him that we are prepared,
and if he makes the attempt I will so despoil Georgia that fifty years
hence it will be a wilderness. But if they desire to have peace, I will
accept his surrender upon the same terms as Lee surrendered to General
Grant.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT or THE ETOWAH,
Chattanooga, April 18, 1865.
Colonel MERRILL,
Commanding Merrill's Horse, North of Chattanooga :
COLONEL: The general commanding district directs that you move
your entire effective force to Dalton, Ga., starting at 9 a. m. to-morrow,
April 19, or as soon thereafter as practicable, for temporary duty south
from that point. Eailroad transportation will be furnished for forage,
rations, and such baggage as you may desire to take with you.
I am, colonel, respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. B.-MOB,
Major and Assistant Adjutant -General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAH,
Cltattanooga, April 18, 1865.
Brig. Gen. H. M. JUDAH,
Comdg. First Brigade, Second Separate Division, Dalton, Ga. :
GENERAL : I have the honor to inclose herewith two communications
addressed to Brigadier-General Wofford, C. S. Army. The one by the
major-general commanding district he directs that you please forward
under flag of truce to General Wofford, should it be practicable to do
so, requesting an early reply to the proposition for the surrender of his
forces, which should he accept the general desires you will then use
the communication of Major-General Thomas' as the terms of agree
ment on the part of the Government for the surrender of his command,
and arrange for its consummation as you may think proper.
I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. B. MOE,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
[In closure No. 1.]
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAH,
Chattanooga, April 18, 1865.
Brigadier-General WOFFORD, C. S. Army :
Information has reached Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas, commanding
the Department of the Cumberland, that an expedition is fitting out
in Northern Georgia to make a raid on the railroad communication
between Chattanooga and Knoxville, and he instructs me to say to you
that in view of the indications of a speedy return of peace he sincerely
hopes that the report is unfounded, but should it be true and the raid
be attempted, that he is fully prepared, and will so despoil Georgia
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that fifty years Lence it will be a wilderness. He further instructs rue
to say that if the people of Georgia sincerely desire peace he will
accept the surrender of yourself and your forces on the liberal terms
given to General Lee by General Grant.
Very respectfully,
JAS. B. STEEDMAN,
Major- General , Commanding.
[Inclosure No. 2.]
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 18, 1865.
Brigadier-General WOFFORD, C. S. Army:
(Via General Steedinan, Chattanooga.)
GENERAL : I am authorized by Lieutenant-General Grant, command
ing Armies of the United States, to offer the same terms for the sur
render of the Confederate forces under your command as those upon
which General Lee surrendered to General Grant:
First. Brig. Gen. H. M. Judah, U. S. Volunteers, is designated to
receive the surrender.
Second. Eolls of all the officers and men to be made in duplicate, one
copy to be given to an officer to be designated by Major-General Steed-
man, commanding District of the Etowah, the other to be retained by
such Confederate officer as you may designate.
Third. The officers to give their individual paroles not to take up
arms against the Government of the United States until properly
exchanged, and each company, battalion, or regimental commander to
sign a like parole for the men under his command.
Fourth. The arms, artillery, and public property to be stacked and
parked and turned over to an officer to be named by Major-General
Steedinan to receive them. This will not embrace the side-arms of
officers nor their private horses or baggage.
Fifth. This done, each officer and man will be allowed to return to
their homes, not to be disturbed by U. S. authority so long as they
observe this parole and obey the laws which were in force previous to
January 1, 1861, where they reside.
These terms are offered with the hope that seeing the folly of a
further useless shedding of blood you will be animated with the same
desire for a speedy restoration of peace which served to influence the
mind of General Lee, who at once complied with the liberal terms
offered him by Lieutenant-General Grant.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, Twenty-seven Miles northwest of Raleigh, April 18, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN,
Commanding Cavalry :
GENERAL: General Johnston and I have agreed to maintain a truce
in the nature of statu quo by which each is to stand fast till certain
propositions looking to a general peace are referred to our respective
principals. You may therefore cease hostilities, but for supplies may
corne to me near Raleigh. Keep your command well in hand and
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approach Durham's Station or Chapel Kill, and I will supply you by
our railroad. As soon as you reach the outer pickets report to me in
pei sou or by telegraph.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major- General, Commanding.
The above order is given by agreement between Major- General Sher
man and myself. The march of Major-General Stoneman's command
under it is not to be interfered with by Confederate troops.
J. E. JOHNSTON,
General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, Tenn., April 18, 1865.
Maj. F. M. McKEE,
Commanding First Tennessee Mounted Infantry:
MAJOR: The major- general commanding directs that you proceed
with your regiment to Murfreesborough, Term., and report to Brig. Gen.
H. P. Van Cleve, commanding post. That portion of your command
which is dismounted will proceed by rail upon the receipt of this order.
The quartermaster's department will furnish the necessary transporta
tion. The remainder will march without delay, taking with them all
property of the regiment.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. T. MOESE,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, April 18, 1865.
Maj or- General PALMER,
Louisville, Ky. :
The provost-marshals in Kentucky are hereby authorized and directed
to continue mustering in colored recruits to fill up the colored regiments
to the maximum, any previous order to the contrary notwithstanding.
A copy of this telegram certified by you will serve as a formal order for
that purpose, which, on notification by you, they will obey accordingly.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Lexington, Ky., April 18, 1865.
General D. W. LINDSEY,
Frankfort, Ky. :
GENERAL : I visited Lebanon a few days since, looking into the con
dition of State and of Federal troops. It affords me great pleasure to
say to you that Capt. G. W. Penn's company of State troops are under
good discipline, finely mounted and equipped, and are doing good serv
ice under authority from Major Duncan. John McQuerter and Tom
Keyton have enlisted for State service fifty or sixty men who are
regarded by the community as very dangerous, both officers and men.
I also found at Lebanon one other company of State troops authorized
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to be raised by Colcnel Adams, late of First Kentucky Cavalry. Col
onel Adams informed me that he had applied to you for arms, &c., to
equip his men. 1 hope you will furnish them without delay, as he can
make these men both efficient and useful. I directed McQuerter and
Keyton, who claim to be captain and lieutenant, to report their com
mand to Colonel Adams and receive orders from him, and to discontinue
scouting until their men were properly disciplined. Citizens in vicinity
of Lebanon, Campbellsville, and Columbia dread McQuerter's and Key-
ton's men as much as they do guerrillas. I hope you will on receipt of
this communication give Colonel Adams full instructions, and direct
him to organize the men raised by McQuerter and Keyton, and appoint
some efficient and good man to command them; also direct him to make
requisition for arms, &c. He can be addressed at Lebanon, Ky.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. H. HOBSON,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Lexington, Ky., April 18, 1865.
Capt. J. BATES DICKSON,
Asst. Aajt. Gen., Department of Kentucky, Louisville, Ky. :
I have the honor to report that I have succeeded in mounting and
equipping 535 men of Fifty-fifth Kentucky Mounted Infantry. Orders
have been forwarded the commanding officer directing him to scout all
the counties west of Central Kentucky Eailroad to Kentucky Kiver,
and the counties of Campbell, Bracken, Mason, Fleming, Nicholas,
Harrison, and Pendleton, east of Kentucky Central Eailroad. This
arrangement and disposition of my command will completely break up
guerrilla bands in the counties and sections of country named above.
The First Kentucky Cavalry, three companies, are doing good work in
Wayne, Clinton, and Cumberland Counties, restoring order and captur
ing and killing guerrillas, I am also receiving good reports from my
mounted force serving east of Mount Sterling. The Big Sandy country
and the country in the interior west of Prestonburg and Pound Gap is
comparatively quiet. The State troops at Proctor, Irvine, and Brownlee
are protecting the citizens and restoring law and order. I have just
received the gratifying intelligence from Mount Sterling of the killing
of two notorious guerrilla leaders, Wash Carter and Dave Downs, and
the capture of seven of their men. Deserters from the rebel army are
coming in daily and receive the benefits of the amnesty oath. Every
thing in my division working well.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. H. HOBSOK,
Brigadier- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. IST. Div., DEPT. OF KENTUCKY,
No. 77. I Lexington, Ky., April 18, 1865.
Lieut. Col. John G. Kogers, Fifty-fourth Kentucky Volunteers, is
assigned to the command of the U. S. forces at Lebanon, Ky., and
vicinity.
By command of Brig. Gen. E. H. Hobson :
J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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MOUNT STEELING-, April 18, 1S65.
Capt. J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
We have seven guerrillas. Some of them are very bad men and
have, no doubt, been connected with the murder of several men and
numerous thefts. If they could be hung at this place it might do some
good. The notorious guerrilla, Wash Carter, was killed Friday night,
and Dave Downs said to have been found dead in a meeting-house. I
suppose he was wounded by my scouts last week.
H. N. BENJAMIN",
Commanding.
LEXINGTON, KY., April 18, 1865.
Maj. H. N. BENJAMIN,
Mount Sterling, Ky. :
Send the captured guerrillas to Captain Priestley, provost-marshal-
general. Your command is doing good work. You have the general's
thanks. Look sharp for those suspicious persons. If they go toward
Virginia I can perhaps intercept them another way. It don't do to
let suspicious ones run loose.
J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DEPARTMENT or KENTUCKY,
Lexington, Ky., April As1, 1865.
Col. WEDEN O'NEAL,
Commanding Fifty-fifth Kentucky :
(Through Bvt. Brig. Gen. J. F. Wade, commanding Covington and
Newport.)
Divide your effective mounted force into detachments under compe
tent officers, provided with as many rations of subsistence as can be
conveniently carried by the men, and scout all the counties west of
Kentucky Central Railroad to the Kentucky River, and the counties of
Campbell, Bracken, Mason, Fleming, Nicholas, Harrison, and Pen die-
ton, east of Kentucky Central Railroad, and break up all guerrilla
bands and horse- thieves. Instruct commanding officer of each detach
ment to respect private property of citizens, and in every instance to
give proper receipts for forage, and direct the party from whom it is
obtained to send receipts to your regimental quartermaster at Coving-
ton, who will take them up with proper vouchers. Any prisoners taken
will be forwarded to these headquarters. Full reports of operations of
your different detachments will be made to you in writing, that you
may consolidate them and report in full to these headquarters. It is
expected that your command Avill behave as true soldiers, patriots, and
gentlemen. I have full confidence in your regiment, and believe and
hope that my wishes and instructions will be fully complied with.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. II. HOBSON,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
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MEMPHIS, April 18, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS:
In obedience to general desire expressed by the citizens that I should
withdraw my resignation, I request that it may be withheld for thirty
days.
C. C. WASHBURX,
Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., April 18, 1865.
Lieut. Col. 0. G. SAWTELLE,
Chief Quartermaster ', Mil. Div. of West Mississippi, Mobile, Ala.:
SIR: It being the intention of the general-in-chief to seize, by the
act of capture, for the benefit of the United States Government, all
products which were found in the city and vicinity, or may be found
hereafter, belonging to the rebel Government or other parties, and to
ship them to New York or other Eastern markets, the following instruc
tions are given, with a view to obtain all information regarding the
right of the original and present owners or claimants of such produce
and to shield the United States Government against all swindle and
exaggeration on the part of evil-disposed parties hereafter: First.
When products are seized the parties claiming ownership or interest
in them will be invited to come forward and present all evidence by
which they have or pretend to have any direct or indirect right in the
articles. Before receiving property seized the lots and parcels must be
carefully inspected as to quantity, quality, and condition. All marks
to identify their origin must be recorded, weights, or measures, or
numbers registered. Second. A copy of such inventory and record is
to be delivered to the claimant, with such remarks as appear necessary
to give full description of his real or pretended rights. This statement
must exhibit all marks, the number, weight, or measure of the lot, by
package or parcel, and an extract of the result of the inspection held.
Third. All claims presented officially and in writing must be filed and
recorded, with the proper reference to the lot or package of produce in
question. Fourth. Before shipping Hhe seized products they must be
thoroughly overhauled and repacked, if necessary. Cotton is to be
repressed, repacked, and bound. Every package must be distinctly
marked and the wei'ght written thereon. It is, however, very desirable
that the original number of parcels, with all marks, be preserved; only
in case of necessity the contents of several packages may be consoli
dated into one, and in such cases care must be taken to enter the
necessary remarks for recognition of the original quantity. Fifth. In
bringing the seized property to market the different lots must be kept
together, as they were found, or as they are claimed by interested
parties, so that account of sales may be rendered of every such lot dis
tinctly. Sixth. You will cause an account current to be kept, exhibit
ing on the debit side every lot seized; where and by whom seized; by
whom owned or claimed, giving reference to the files of claims, the
original marks found on the package, the weight or measure ascertained
by you, and such remarks as may tend to identify the lot at any time
afterward. On the credit side the account will show how the lot was
repacked; the marks and numbers put on by you at the time of ship
ment; address of consignee; date of sales and their net produce. The
intention of this book is to condense to a glance the whole history of
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the different lots before they were seized and what become of them
since. Abstracts of this account-current book must be sent monthly
to Washington, through these headquarters, to the War Department.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
GENERAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 2G. 3 Mobile, Ala., April 18, 1865.
Until further orders the power to administer the oath of amnesty is
hereby delegated only to Brig. Gen. G. L. Andrews, provost-marshal-
general, Army and Division of West Mississippi, under such restric
tions as are laid down by the proper military and administrative
authority.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Oanby:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL } HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 37. 3 Mobile, Ala., April 18, 1865.
1. The acting ordnance officer at Fort Gaines, Ala., will immediately
invoice and ship to Capt. William S. Beebe, ordnance corps and expe
dition ordnance officer at Mobile, Ala., 2,000 stand Springfield ritie
muskets, with accouterments, &c., complete. Brig. Gen. T. Kilby Smith,
commanding the District of Southern Alabama, is charged with the
execution of this order. The quartermaster's department will furnish
the necessary transportation.
2. Brig. Gen. Joseph F. Knipe will at once proceed, via New Orleans,
to Baton Rouge, La., and there organize a brigade of cavalry for oper
ations east of the Mississippi. The cavalry now at Baton Rouge will
form the nucleus of the new brigade, and the commanding general
Department of the Gulf will attach to it all mounted organizations
within the limits of his command which can be spared for that purpose.
This command will be organized and completed for field service with as
little delay as possible.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby :
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
Office Chief of Artillery, New Orleans, La., April 18, 1865.
COMDG. OFFICER BATY. A, IST MISSOURI LIGHT ARTY.,
Greenville, La. :
SIR: You will ship your battery, including horses and men, upon the
steamer George Peabody at Bull Head Landing to-inorrow morning,
the 19th instant, at 8 a. m., or as soon thereafter as the officers of the
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boat will commence receiving it. You will provide at least five days'
rations for men and forage for horses. You will turn over to Lieut.
I. N. Mitchell, acting assistant quartermaster, Artillery Corps, Depart
ment of the Gulf, what unserviceable horses you may have. Upon your
arrival at Mobile you will report to Brigadier- General Totten, chief of
artillery and ordnance, Military Division of West Mississippi.
By command of Major-General Hurlbut:
DANL. WEBSTEK,
Captain First Wis. Baty., Actg. Chief of Arty., Dept. of the Gulf.
SPECIAL ) HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION,
FIELD ORDERS, > THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 17. ) Whistler, Ala., April 18, 1865.
This command will march at 6 a. m. to-morrow in the following order:
Fourth Tennessee Cavalry, pioneer company, Third Brigade, Twenty-
first New York Battery, Second Brigade, Twenty-sixth New York
Battery, First Brigade 5 division train in same order as the troops7 sup
ply train. Bear guard of one regiment to be detailed by the commanding
officer of the First Brigade.
By order of Brig, Gen, W. P. Ben ton:
JOHN A. PRINDLE,
Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. THIRD Dry., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 34. j Whistler, Ala., April 18, 1865.
1. The Twenty-eighth Eegiment Illinois Volunteers will not move
with this division to-morrow, but will remain at Whistler and will take
charge of the railroad and machine-shops. The commanding officer
of that regiment will detail a company to relieve the company of the
Twenty-eighth Wisconsin Volunteers (now on duty at the depot-) at 5
a. in. to-morrow. Until further orders he will report direct to the head
quarters of the Thirteenth Army Corps.
2. Company D, Twenty-eighth Wisconsin Volunteers, is relieved from
its present duties and will rejoin that regiment at 5 a. m. to-morrow.
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By order of Brig. Gen. W. P. Benton :
J. D. BOUSE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, Ala., April 18, 1865.
The major-general commanding directs that the troops of his com
mand take up the line of march to-morrow, 19th, in the following order :
First, cavalry at 7.30 a. m. ; second, First Division at 6.30 a. m. ; third,
pontoniers at 6.30 a. m.; fourth, Second Division at 6,30 a. m.; fifth,
Third Division at 8 a. m., in charge of supply train.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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BLAKELY, ALA., April 18, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN:
.The following telegram lias just been received :
SPANISH FORT, April 18, 1865.
Capt. J. F. LACEY,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Blakely, Ala. :
There are many stragglers at Montrose and Hollywood committing depredations
on the citizens. I would respectfully suggest that a small squad of cavalry be sent
there. I have no cavalry with me.
BERTRAM,
Colonel, Commanding.
I have no available cavalry to send.
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
BLAKELY, ALA., April 18, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
A party of guerrillas is lurking around between this place and
Starke's Wharf. They were at Bayou Miuette bridge last night. I
think some cavalry should be left here to scout for this company. It
will be necessary to keep a guard at the bridge if it is rebuilt.
F. STEELE,
Major- General, Commanding.
BLAKELY, April 18, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
The company of First Louisiana Cavalry has but about twenty men
for duty, and they are the only orderlies I have at my headquarters.
General Caiiby directed me to retain them. It is not strong enough to
do the necessary scouting.
F. STEELE,
Major- General
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH TENNESSEE CAVALRY,
Near Whistler, Ala., April 18, 1865—9.30 p. m.
Captain ROUSE.
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General:
CAPTAIN : I have the honor to report that I examined in person the
crossing of Chickasaw Bayou near Manville this evening. The bridge
is not destroyed, and is in a condition to be crossed by troops and
wagons. I also learned that there was a road leading from that cross
ing to the telegraph road. Citizens say it is not a very good road.
I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. M. THORNBURGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Fourth Tennessee Cavalry.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, April 18, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Army and Division of West Miss. :
COLONEL: I have the honor to inclose, for the information of the
major-general commanding, statements of refugees in regard to the move-
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ments of the enemy in the vicinity of Tallahassee, Fla., Montgomery,
Ala., and Columbus, Ga. From these and other statements already
forwarded it seems that the Confederate forces will yet attempt to give
battle in Georgia and Florida, beyond the Ohattahoochee River, with
the principal points established in a semicircle at Macon and Columbus,
Ga., and Tallahassee and Lake City, Fla. I am sanguine that follow
ing up his successes the commanding general will send some of his
forces toward Columbus and Macon, and would respectfully request
that the Districts of West Florida and Key West be permitted to
co operate from the Gulf, 1 starting from Saint Andrew's and Saint
Mark's Bays to conquer Tallahassee and all of West Florida, and Gen
eral Newton entering and ascending the Suwannee River up to Mcln-
tosh and New Boston, and cutting from there the Tallahassee and
Jacksonville Eailroad, as well as the new railroad connecting with the
Savannah and Gulf Railroad between Live Oak, above Houston, and
Big Saw Mill, above Sornersville. A combined movement, or if only a
demonstration from Jacksonville on the rebel eastward front, would
greatly facilitate our advance. There are at present 3,000 to 4,000 rebel
troops in the vicinity of Tallahassee, audit is rumored that Jeff. Davis
will try to make his escape from there, via Saint Mark's, to more con
genial lands. This plan of the rebel leader may concentrate some more
desperadoes at Tallahassee, yet I am confident that 2,000 cavalry with
one flying battery would be sufficient to fully secure success, and I
would therefore respectfully request the favor of the commanding gen
eral, if not in conflict with dispositions already made, to be permitted
to undertake the above expedition. The cavalry detachments here
awaiting transportation will hardly be able to overtake General Lucas7
command, and as I am informed that there are yet some cavalry
regiments near Mobile awaiting orders, I confidently hope that the
commanding general will honor this my request with his favorable
consideration.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, vour obedient servant,
A. ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
[Inclosure No. 1.]
APRIL 17, 1865.
Absalom Capers (colored), from Lake City, E. Fla., states that Talla
hassee is fortified and garrisoned by a regular force of about 500. The
rebels are also fortifying at Saint Mark's, and have their main force
there, about 2,000 strong, and a small force at Quincy. The whole
rebel force in the vicinity of Tallahassee is from 3,000 to 4,000. Gen
eral Miller is in command. Captain Dunham has a battery of four
pieces on the railroad between Tallahassee and Quincy, and Captain
Dickison a battery on the road toward Jacksonville, on the rebel front
eastward. Heard that General Newton was repulsed at Natural
Bridge, on the Saint Mark's and Tallahassee Railroad, with a loss of
800 men. The Quincy and Tallahassee roads are now connected with
the Gulf railroad at Live Oak, between Madison and Lake City. The
rebels are collecting all able-bodied negroes and forcing them into the
military service. Four hundred were taken from Tallahassee when I
left, many of them handcuffed.
[Inclosure No. 2.]
APRIL 17, 1865.
James Farrington and James Flint, from Greenville, Ala., state that
Montgomery was occupied by General Wilson's cavalry on the 12th
406 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
instant. Before the occupation of the place by the Federal forces the
citizens hauled the cotton into the streets and set fire to it7 destroying
it, with all the commissary stores. They also burnt some of the ware
houses and Governor Watts' residence. All the rolling-stock and
machinery was sent to Columbus, Ga., with all the sound men collected.
The scattered rebel forces are collecting at Union Springs.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 102. J Memphis, Tenn., April 18, 1865.
For the purpose of capturing Quan trill and his band of about sixty
men now operating on the Hatchie River, and Mat Luxton, with his
band of about twenty, now operating in the same region, and other
enemies, the following troops will be sent out, viz : Two hundred and
fifty cavalry on the steamer John Raine, upon which they will embark
at 5 p. m. to-day; 350 cavalry on barges in charge of steamers Raine
and Oleona at same hour. The steamers will proceed up the river and
land the troops on the barges at Randolph, and will then proceed imme
diately to Fulton and land the troops on the steamer. The steamer will
then return to Fulton. The troops landed at Fulton will dash forward
to Ripley and Brownsville, and will send a party to Brownsville Land
ing same night, where they will meet the steam-boats of the expedition.
Two hundred of the troops landed at Randolph will dash for ward to
Covington, and will scour the country and reach Brownsville Landing
same night. One hundred and fifty cavalry will dash forward, via Por-
tersville or Beaverdam, to Brownsville Landing, and pursue, destroy,
and kill all guerrillas they may find. The steamers Cleona, Dove, and
Pocahontas will proceed to-night at 5 o'clock up the Mississippi and
Hatchie Rivers, each with fifty cavalry and fifty infantry on board, and
will form a junction with the rest of the command at Brownsville Land
ing. From that point the commander of the expedition will move as the
object of the expedition may require, and will return to Memphis over
land or by boat and barges as may be thought best. The cavalry will
take three days' rations, and two days' rations of forage will be placed
on one of the Hatchie boats, and three days' rations for the men. All
commanding officers are enjoined to maintain the strictest discipline
and allow no marauding or ill treatment of citizens, but citizens must
be required to give information in regard to guerrilla whereabouts so
far as they know, or they will be regarded as harboring and encouraging
them.
By order of Maj. Gen. 0. C. Washburn:
W. H. MORGAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN Miss. AND EAST LA.,
Jackson, Miss., April 18, 1865.
Brig. Gen. M. L. SMITH,
Commanding U. S. Forces, Vickslurg, Miss. :
GENERAL : Having had it informally stated to me upon several occa
sions that you were anxious to correct the lawlessness at present so
rife in Warren County, and that you would probably be willing to join
me in the attempt to drive out and capture the marauding bands now
preying upon the citizens, I have the honor to propose that I will send
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upon the west side of Big Black Eiver thirty mounted men, under a
captain and one lieutenant, to meet and co-operate with a similar force
from your command in this work of common humanity. Of course, all
offenders captured will be turned over to the respective parties to which
they belong. Confederate soldiers and citizens to be sent to my head
quarters ; soldiers or citizens of the United States to yours. Those
who come into my hands, I can assure you, will be summarily punished.
Not more than a week, I presume, would be required to accomplish the
work thoroughly, and during its execution, I would suggest that prob
ably a suspension of military movement on both sides would be best.
I frankly make this proposition believing, general, that equally with
myself you desire, so far as you have the power, to mitigate the suffer
ings incident to war. Should you deem a personal interview between
officers selected from our respective commands more likely to lead to a
satisfactory arrangement, I am, of course, perfectly willing.
Hoping to hear from you at an early date in reply, I remain, general,
very respectfully.
W. F. TUCKEE,
Brig. Gen., Comdg. Dist. of Southern Miss, and East La.
KNOXVILLE, April 19, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS:
General Stanley will send his transportation to this place to be
loaded on the trains. The troops will get on the cars at Eogersville
Junction. Have cars to send off one brigade of the First Division
to-day with the officers7 horses and one wagon. The other brigades
and transportation will follow in the order directed as cars are furnished
for the purpose. I recommend that the store-houses already com
menced, and for which the lumber is out, be completed ; they can be
put up at small expense, and will be needed if a garrison is to be left
at this place.
A. J. MACKAY,
Chief Quartermaster.
JONESBOROUGHH, April 19, 1865 — 9.10 p. m.
Major-General THOMAS:
I have the honor to report my arrival in person at this point, having
left Lenoir, on the other side of the mountains, day before yesterday
morning. I left Palmer's brigade, with headquarters at Lincolnton,
with directions to scout down the Catawba Eiver toward Charlotte;
Brown's brigade, with headquarters at Morganton, with directions to
connect with Palmer down the Catawba Eiver; Miller's brigade, with
General Gillem, comes to Asheville, with directions to open up com
munications through to Greeneville. Tillson I have directed to assemble
his division at Greeneville, with instructions to send the Second North
Carolina, Colonel Bartlett, into the mountains south of Asheville, and
the Third North Carolina, Colonel Kirk, into the mountains north of
Asheville, and also to have the Fourth Tennessee here in case General
Beatty is withdrawn. The object in leaving the cavalry on the other
side of the mountains was twofold, viz, to obtain forage and to intercept
and disperse any bands going south, and to capture trains, &c. The
object in sending the North Carolina regiments into the mountains is to
prevent any bands from congregating in the mountain fastnesses and
becoming troublesome. The condition of things in Western Virginia
408 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
and Western North Carolina is truly deplorable. The people are in a
starving condition and the country is overrun by bands of disbanded
Confederate soldiers, who rob and plunder indiscriminately while mak
ing their way south. I received a petition on my arrival from the
people of Abingdon to furnish them protection. Echols, Vaughn, Jack
son, £c., with 1,000 or 1,500 volunteers, after having stripped the country
of horses, are now trying to make their way to Mississippi. I hope my
cavalry will be able to intercept them. I leave for Knoxville to-morrow.
Please inform me if you desire any change in the dispositions I have
made of the troops in this district.
GEO. STONEMAN,
Major- General.
KNOXVILLE, April 19, 1865.
Major- Gen era! THOMAS :
One train of First Division has left for Nashville. Most of the First
Division will get off to-morrow. Wood's division will guard the road,
depots, &c., until relieved by Tillson. How soon will Stoueman return
to Jonesborough, on the line of the railroad?
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Oreeneville, East Tenn., April 19, 1865.
Colonel TASSIN,
Commanding Thirty -jifth Indiana (Pontoon Train}:
You will at once move with the pontoon train to Knoxville, Tenn.,
taking only rations and forage enough for the men and animals to last
until you reach that place, say five days. Have the property of said
train under guard at liogersville Junction until it can be shipped on
the cars. Let this guard be large enough to load and unload the prop
erty. This order to hold good unless you receive others from Major-
General Stanley, who is in Knoxville.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. H. SINCLAIR,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
KNOXVILLE, EAST TENN., April 19, 1865 — 9 p. m.
Maj. Gen. T. J. WOOD,
Greeneville, East Tenn. :
Order Beatty to join you at once; but as Tillsou's or Stoneman's
forces will reach Jonesborough day after to-morrow leave two com
panies, say fifty men, to protect the telegraph operator. One of your
brigades might as well march for Bull's Gap day after to-morrow.
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION CAVALRY,
Flint River, March [April] 19, 1865.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
La Grange had already crossed the river at the Shoals before I could
get to him, and marched toward Griffin. I will catch him in the morn-
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ing and march to Barnesville, meeting you on the main road near Cul-
loden 01 Eussellville instead of at Thoinaston. Intelligence here that
Lee's whole army has capitulated. A rebel lady says she heard our
General Judah read the dispatch from Secretary of War. I send the
news for what it is worth.
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General.
BARNESVILLE, GA., April 19, 1865.
Generals McCoox, UPTON, or WILSON,
Near Knoxville :
My command camps near this point to-night. Stock in good condi
tion. Will move at 6 a. m. to-morrow on Eussellville and Montpelier
road, unless otherwise ordered. Eailroad effectually cut at Griffin and
this point this p. m. by detachments. Public property destroyed at
both points j also at Zebulon. Please send orders, also information of
general commanding First Division, so that a junction may be formed.
Very respectfully,
O. H. LA GEANGE.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Gardner's Factory, Ga., April 19, 1865.
The attention of all commanding officers in the command is called to
the fact that small squads of negroes are straggling through the country
foraging. This must be stopped at once. Negroes will not be allowed
to leave the column under any circumstances, but if it is necessary to
send out parties for forage a company or more can be sent, always
under an officer. Attention is called to Special Field Orders, No. 20,
of April 11, 1865, from cavalry headquarters, in reference to foraging,
which seems to be disregarded by the troops of this division. There
can be no excuse for this, and will be corrected at once. Brigade com
manders will report in writing to-day whether Special Orders, No. 20,
has been published to the men of the division as directed.
By order of Col. E. H. G. Minty:
T. W. SCOTT,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
CHATTANOOGA, April 19, 1865 — 8.25 p. m.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
I have an Atlanta paper of the 13th instant which states that Gen
eral Wilson occupies Selma and probably Montgomery; that he claims
to have captured 2/>00 prisoners. I will send you the paper to-morrow.
J. B. STEEDMAN,
Major- General
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
Knoxville, April 19, 1865.
Col. J. H. PARSONS,
Commanding Ninth Tennessee Cavalry, Camp at Boyd?s Ferry :
COLONEL: Brigadier-General Tillson, whose command is now on its
return to this post, has notified me that he desires no movement of
410 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
troops at this post. Your regiment will therefore remain quietly in
camp until I can consult the general. You will, however, send a
detachment of the regiment to Greeneville large enough with the
detachment there to make a full company with three efficient officers.
You will direct the officer selected for the command to hunt up and
chastise all guerrillas in that region, the mode and manner of doing so
to be at his discretion. Peaceable citizens must not be disturbed, nor
any depredations committed upon private property. All supplies of
subsistence or forage taken for the use of the troops must be receipted
for on the proper blanks.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. G. GIBSON,
Colonel Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, Commanding.
(In the absence of Major-General Stoneinan.)
GENERAL } HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 27. ) Mobile, Ala., April 19, 1865.
I. All absent persons who are bona fide residents of Mobile, and who
were either sent away from here by rebel authorities or prevented by
them from returning, are hereby permitted, if they so desire, to return
to their homes and families, reporting upon their arrival in this city to
the provost-marshal-general.
II. All persons now living in the city of Mobile who desire to change
their place of residence for any locality within the lines of the U. S.
armies are at liberty to do so, and the provost-marshal-general will, on
application, furnish the necessary passes. Excepted from this privi
lege are, however, all persons who by sentence of court-martial, or by
order of other competent authority, have been sent from the North and
beyond our lines for misbehavior.
III. The wives, children, or other relatives of officers and men in the
rebel army, or any other parties desirous of entering the lines of that
army, will be accommodated accordingly. They may register their
names at the office of the provost-marshal-general, and as soon as the
rebel authorities have designated some point on the river or railroad
where such persons can be received the necessary transportation will
be furnished by the quartermaster's department.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. It. S. Canby:
C. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 28. J Mobile, Ala., April 19, 1865.
Mr. Thomas W. Conway, general superintendent of freedmen, Depart
ment of the Gulf, will take charge of the freedmen in and around
Mobile. Such officers as he may appoint will draw the necessary sup
plies from the commissary and quartermaster's departments, upon
requisitions approved by the commander of the post. Supplies not
furnished by these departments will be procured from funds in the
hands of Mr. Conway. All persons formerly held as slaves will be
treated in every respect as entitled to the rights of freedmen, and such
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as desire their services will be required to pay for them. Care will be
taken not to disturb abruptly the connections now existing, and all
colored persons having places or employed are advised to remain, when
ever the persons by whom they are employed recognize their rights and
agree to compensate them for their services. All unemployed colored
persons will report at once to the office established for the care of freed-
men, for the purpose of having their names and residences registered
and being provided with employment. Those employed by the Gov
ernment will be regularly enrolled, subsisted, and paid. Copies of the
rolls of those employed in the different departments of the army will
be furnished the superintendent of freedmen, and when discharged
from that employment will be directed to report to the superintendent.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Cauby:
C. T. CHBISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL } HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, V OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 38. ) Mobile Ala., April 19, 1865.
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3. Bvt. Maj. John F. S. Gray, assistant adjutant-general of volun
teers, is hereby relieved from duty on the staff of the major-general
commanding, and will proceed to Washington, D. C., and report in per
son to the Adjutant- General of the Army.
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5. The commanding officer Seventh Massachusetts Battery Light
Artillery will immediately report with his battery fully equipped for
active field service to Brig. Gen. John P. Hawkins, commanding divis
ion of colored infantry at Blakely, Ala. The command will carry with
them ten days7 forage and rations. The quartermaster's department
will furnish the necessary transportation.
G. Colonel Bertram, commanding First Brigade, Second Division,
Thirteenth Army Corps, will assume command of the east side of
Mobile Bay and of the fortifications at Blakely and Spanish Fort. He
will cause the orders given by Major-General Steele for the dismantling
of the rebel works to be promptly executed, and will give particular
attention to the receiving and shipping of ordnance and ordnance stores.
He will also furnish the necessary assistance for the construction of
the new works laid out. The quartermaster's department will furnish
Colonel Bertram with a sufficient number of barges and other means of
transportation necessary for the removal of the material whenever it
is reported ready for shipment. Small garrisons (not exceeding one
company of middle strength at each post) will be stationed at Batteries
Huger and Tracy.
7. The power to administer the oath of amnesty which was delegated
to the provost-marshal-general of the army and division by General
Field Orders, No. 26, from these headquarters, is hereby further dele
gated to tbe commanders of districts or independent posts, or to higher
authority, under such restrictions as are laid down by the proper
military and administrative authorities.
8. Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, commanding Thirteenth Army Corps,
will order Brig. Gen. W. P. Ben ton, commanding Third Division, to
march with his command to a point above the mouth of the Tonibigbee
Elver north of the upper cut — off between that stream and the Ala
bama Eiver, and in the vicinity of the ferry across the Tonibigbee on
412 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
the road from New Wakefield to Choctaw Bluff. General Benton will
on his arrival select the most appropriate camp for his troops, and at
once establish and continue communication and connection with any
military or naval forces in that vicinity. Lieutenant-Colonel Palfrey,
assistant inspector- general and chief engineer of the Thirteenth Army
Corps, will accompany General Benton and select near the point indi
cated above a suitable site for a line of works of sufficient size and
strength to be garrisoned by a division and be held against any num
ber of assailants. The works will form a closed fort to command not
only the river thoroughly, but also all possible approaches from the
land side. Colonel Palfrey will send to these headquarters as soon as
possible an estimate for the material needed for the works. General
Bentou will furnish, on the application of Colonel Palfrey, all assistance
in men and materials for the completion of the fort.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby :
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant -Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Blakely, Ala., April 19, 1865.
Col. W. T. SPICELY,
Commanding Second Brigade :
COLONEL : You will hold your command in readiness to embark at a
moment's notice, with camp and garrison equipage, what ammunition
you have on hand, and five days' rations. When the troops are on the
transports the requirements in article 37, of the Army Eegulations in
regard to inspections and cleanliness, will be strictly enforced. Care
will be taken that the men do not lie and sleep in the sun.
By order of Brig. Gen. C. C. Andrews:
GEORGE MONROE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Colonel Moore, Captain Hotchkiss, Second Connecticut
Battery, and Lieutenant Rowse, Fifteenth Massachusetts Battery.)
GENERAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION,
THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 10. ) Malone's Creel:, Ala., April 19, 1865.
The present organization of the staff of the brigadier-general com
manding is announced as follows: Lieut. Col. R. E. Patterson, Twenty-
ninth Iowa, acting assistant inspector-general and chief of staff; Lieut.
Col. Charles A. Smith, Thirty-fifth Wisconsin, provost-marshal; Maj.
B. Durham, IT. S. Volunteers, surgeon in charge; Capt. J. D. Rouse,
Seventy -seven th Illinois, acting assistant adjutant- general; Capt. D. K.
Hall, U. S. Volunteers, commissary of subsistence; Capt. Arnout Can
non, Ninety-seventh II. S. Colored Infantry, acting engineer; First
Lieut. J. M. Shields, Seventy-seventh Illinois, acting ordnance officer;
Eirst Lieut. W. H. York, Twentieth Wisconsin, acting assistant quar
termaster; Second Lieut. N. R. Hook, Thirty-third Iowa, assistant
commissary of musters ; Eirst Lieut. F. E. Starck, Twentieth Iowa, aide-
de-camp; First Lieut. J. A. Prindle, Seventh Vermont, aide-de-camp.
W. P. BENTON,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
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CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, Ala., April 19, 1865.
The major-general commanding directs that the troops of his com
mand will take up the line of march to-morrow (20th) in the following
order: First, cavalry at 7 a. in.- second, Second Division at 6 a. m.;
third, pontoniers at 6 a. m. ; fourth, Third Division at 6.30 a. in. ; fifth,
First Division at 9 a. m., in charge of supply train.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 103. ] Memphis, Tenn., April 19, 1865.
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VI. As a mark of respect to the memory of our beloved Chief Magis
trate, lately stricken down by traitors' hands in the height of his glory
and usefulness, all public business in this military district will be sus
pended to-morrow. All military in Memphis not on duty will form in
procession at 10 o'clock on Shelby street, the head of the column rest
ing on Union street, and will move at 10.30 o'clock in accordance with
an order of march which will be duly promulgated. The militia who
do not belong to any of the various societies will turn out and form on
Union street, head of column on Front street. A funeral gun will be
fired every half hour from sunrise until sunset from Fort Pickering.
Brigadier-General Chetlain, commanding the post and defenses of
Memphis, will have charge of the procession and direct its movements.
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By order of Maj. Gen. C. C. Washburn:
W. H. MOBGAK,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., April 20, 1865 — 2 p. m. (Beceived 6 p. m.)
Major-General HALLECK:
I forward the two following telegrams for the information of the
Secretary of War and Lieutenant-General Grant.* I have directed
General Stoneman to keep his troops in the positions he has placed
them for the present, as he may be able to intercept some of the bands
who are attempting to escape. Stoneman has been directed to post
troops along the railroad to the Virginia line for its protection and to
give confidence to the inhabitants. There is a decided indication of
satisfaction throughout my whole command at the prospect of a return
to law and order :
GREENEVILLE, April 10, 1865 — 10 a. m.
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS:
Capt. Joseph T. Hale, Sixth Tennessee Mounted Volunteers, and eighty-four men
and officers have just come in to go to Knoxville to take the amnesty oath and go
home. Captain Hale makes the following report:
"On the 12th of April, at Christ! ansburg, Va., ninety miles west of Lynchburg,
General Echols heard of the surrender of Lee's army. Echols had with him at the
time about 7,000 men, and his Department of Southwestern Virginia and East Ten
nessee, from 15,000 to 20,000. Drake's [Duke's], Colburn's [Cosby's], Vaughn's and
other commands were with General Echols at Christiansburg. So soon as General
*For Stoneman to Thomas, April 19 (here omitted), see p. 407.
414 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA,
Echols heard of Lee's surrender ho disbanded his command, giving his men per
mission to return home. The following is copy of kind of papers given by Echols
to his soldiers. I took the copy from paper in possession of one of the soldiers.
'' 'ARTILLEKY ENCAMPMENT, Christiansburg } 1 ra., April 12, 1865.
" 'Private James A. Fields, of Lynda's battery, has permission to go home and
remain there a peaceable and quiet citizen.
"'By order of Brigadier-General Echols:
'"S. McCAMPBELL,
"'Lieutenant, Commanding Battery. Jn
Captain Hale reports that Echols had with him at Christiansburg sixteen pieces of
artillery. The carriages were cut down, the guns spiked, and the ammunition
destroyed. After Echols had disbanded his command Drake [Duke], Colburn
[Cosby] , and Vaughn called for volunteers to follow them. They got about 400 each.
It was understood Colburn [Cosby] was taking his command to Kentucky to sur
render it. Drake [Duke] was trying to make his way to the Trans-Mississippi
Department, but after starting, his men became dissatisfied; that he was under
stood to have promised to take them to Kentucky to surrender them. Vaughn
started to North Carolina with his command, but promised his men not to try to
take them to Johnston or to engage them in any more battles. His command was
heard from a day or two after leaving Christiansburg and was said to be reduced by
desertion to 200 men. Captain Hale says that the belief in Echols' command was
that the rebellion was finished. It does seem the bottom is dropping out in a hurry
in all quarters.
THOS. J. WOOD,
Major-General of Volunteers.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 20, 1865.
Major- General STANLEY,
Knoxville :
Stoneman has already reached Jonesborough, and will be at Knox
ville to-day. He will immediately arrange to relieve Wood's troops.
Have your troops and transportation brought here as nearly intact as
possible.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
KNOXVILLE, April 20, 1865.
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS:
The guerrillas threw a train off the track at midnight last night near
Morristown, burnt thirteen cars and injured the engine. The train was
not guarded. The wreck is cleared and trains are all in motion. Trains
hereafter will be guarded, and rebel citizens, of which there are none
other from New Market to Morristowu, held accountable for outrages.
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Greeneville, East Tenn., April 20, 1865.
Brig. Gen. SAMUEL BEATTY,
Commanding Third Brigade :
You will march with your command at once for this place, reaching
here to-morrow. Leave a guard of fifty men under charge of an officer
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to guard the telegraph office, with orders to come on and join the com
mand as soon as any part of General Stoueman's or Tillson's commands
arrives there.
By command of Major-General Wood :
M. P. BESTOW,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, Raleigh, N. C., April 20, 1865.
Major-General WILSON,
Comdg. Cavalry, Mil. Div. of the Mississippi., in Georgia :
GENERAL: General Joseph E. Johnston has agreed with me for a
universal suspension of hostilities, looking to a peace over the whole
surface of our country. I feel assured that it will be made perfect in a
few days. You will therefore desist from further acts of war and devas
tation until you hear that hostilities are renewed. For convenience of
supplying your command you may either contract for supplies down
about Fort Valley or the old Chattahoochee Arsenal, or, if you are north
of West Point go on to the neighborhood of Home and Kiuston, open
ing up communication and a route of supplies with Chattanooga and
Cleveland. Keport to me your position through General Johnston, as
also round by sea. You may also advise General Canby of your posi
tion and the substance of this, which I have also sent round by sea.*
Yours, truly,
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major- General, Commanding.
[APRIL 20, 1865. — For Wilson to Sherman, reporting surrender of
Macon, &c., see Vol. XLVII, Part III, p. 265, and Part I, p. 367.]
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Fifteen Miles from Macon, April 20, 1865.
General UPTON:
GENERAL: A communication just received from Maj. Gen. Howell
Cobb states that a truce for the purpose of a final settlement was agreed
upon yesterday between Generals Johnston and Sherman applicable to
all forces under their commands.! The contending forces are to occupy
their present positions, forty-eight hours' notice being given on the
event of resumption of hostilities. It is reported that General Lee and
his army are captured. Move your command toward Macoii to-morrow.
The brevet major-general moves to that place to-night.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT, •
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to General McCook.)
*For version of this dispatch as received by Wilson, seo Vol. XLVII, Part III,
p. 267, and Part I, p. 367.
t See Beauregard to Cobb, April 19, Vol. XLVII, Part III, p. 814, and Part I, p. 365.
416 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & 0. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
FORSYTH, GA., April 20, 1865—4.30 p. m.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Cavalry Corps:
I have the honor to forward the within communication,* just received
from Lieutenant-Colonel Frobel. I informed the colonel that I would
forward the communication to the general commanding, but would not
delay my march upon Macon. My column is still moving and will be
near thereto-night. I will not assault until I hear from you, under the
promise from them that no property shall be removed or their defenses
strengthened. I would like to hear from you to-night on the Forsyth
road to Macon.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. M. McCOOK,
brigadier- General of Volunteers.
HEADQUARTERS,
Near Fosters Farm, Five Miles West of Hoivard, Ga.,
April 20, 1865— 11 p. m.
General E. M. McCOOK,
Comdg. Cavalry, Military Division of the Mississippi:
GENERAL : Unless otherwise ordered I shall " go ahead " in obedience
to your last order, and by 9 a. m. enter Macon or be engaged with the
enemy. We shall probably pass Howard Station on the railroad.
Directly down to that point appears to be your best route. The Second
Division is reported as camped about three miles to our right.
Most respectfully,
O. H. LA GKANGE.
[APRIL 20, 18G5. — For Minty to Robertson, relating to armistice
between Sherman and Johnston, &c., see Tart I, p. 443. 1
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 20, 1865.
Col. E. H. G. MINTY,
Commanding Second Division, Cavalry Corps :
COLONEL: Detail a colonel from your command to act as provost-
marshal of Macon, to report to Captain Kneeland, corps provost-
marshal, for instructions. Detail also the best disciplined regiment
in your command as provost guard, to report at a very early hour
to-morrow morning.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
April 20, 1865.
[Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT:]
MAJOR: I am camped twenty- two miles from Macon. If you want
me to reach Macon in time for a fight to-morrow you must give me the
* Not found as aii inclosure.
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right of way over everything. The negro brigade takes everything in
the way of provisions. They ought to inarch in rear of everything.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
EASTPORT, April 20, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEOROE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army:
The water is nearly as high as before; no property lost by flood this
time. I have Mobile papers of the 9th. Spanish Fort had not been
taken by our troops. Wilson, after leaving Selma, had inarched on
Montgomery. I am under the impression the smuggling on Tennessee
Eiver is done by sub-agents of the Treasury Department.
EDWARD HATCH,
Brigadier- General.
CHATTANOOGA.
(Received April 20, 18G5.)
Brigadier-General WHIFFLE:
Should General Wofford refuse to communicate your message to
General Wilson to him, or permit it to be sent by flag, I think Merrill's
Horse, now at Daltou, can take it to General Wilson.
Respectfully,
JAS. B. STEEDMAN,
Major- General, U. S. Volunteers.
SIGNAL DEPARTMENT, ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Knoxville, Tenn., April 20, 1865.
Capt. II. R. CLUM,
Washington City:
CAPTAIN: The stations mentioned in my report of operations for the
months of January and February, 1805, were kept in operation until
about the loth of March, when preparations were made for a campaign
in East Tennessee and the Fourth Army Corps moved toward Bull's
Gap. On learning the plan of the campaign I proceeded at once to
Knoxville, Tenn., so as to be more directly with the troops in the Held.
I then relieved Lieutenants Rice and Ullmann from duty with Fourth
Army Corps, and ordered them to report to Lieut. C. H. Jones, com
manding detachment with District of East Tennessee, so as to give Gen
eral Stoneman four officers, two to operate with the cavalry and two
with the infantry, as directed by the major-general commanding. WTheu
the Fourth Army Corps reached New Market an attempt was made to
open communication with Bull's Gap, a distance of thirty-five miles,
a portion of General Stoneman's command having reached that place,
but the communication could only be completed by the use of rockets,
after opening a station eight miles in advance of the telegraph. The
officers thus in the field were vigilant and anxious to render service,
and the sergeants were greatly encouraged by their new responsibilities.
As the supply of signal equipments was limited I was unable to issue
an extra kit to each two officers, which would have added greatly to
the strength of the detachment, as a single kit is not always sufficient
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for a communicating and intermediate station, and when a single officer
aided by a sergeant is alone on station. I am unable to furnish the
extra kit; there is a like deficiency in disks. At the close of the
month I moved my office to this place as directed.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. L. HOLLOPETEE,
First Lieut, and Actg. Chief Signal Officer, Dept. of the Cumberland.
HEADQUARTERS C. S. FORCES IN NORTH GEORGIA,
Atlanta, April 20, 1865.
Brig. Gen. H. M. JUDAH,
Commanding :
GENERAL : Your communication of the 17th instant has this moment
been received. You will accept for yourself and extend to your supe
riors my thanks for the permission granted to convey corn within,
through, and near your lines to the destitute families in Northern
Georgia. In accordance with your request, my headquarters and the
main body of my forces will not be moved north of the Etowah Eiver
until I receive a reply to the following propositions: First. I propose
a cessation of hostilities for an indefinite period of time between the
forces under my command and the Federal army in the District of the
Etowah, to be ended at the will of either party upon giving ten days7
notice to the other. Second. That I encamp my command in the neigh
borhood of Calhoun and south of the Oostenaula Eiver. Third. That
I be permitted to send such armed forces through the counties of
Chattooga, Walker, Dade, Whitfield, Catoosa, and Murray as may be
necessary to enable the civil officers to enforce the laws of the State.
Fourth. That the Federal authorities will not send raiding parties or
permit their soldiers to interfere with the rights of the citizens in
Northern Georgia.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. T. WOFFOED,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. FIFTH SUB-DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
Clarksville, Tenn., April 20, 1865.
Maj. B. H. POLK,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Nashville:
MAJOR : Application has been made to me, through citizens, by guer
rillas in this district to know upon what terms they could lay down
their arms and become peaceable citizens. As a decision in one case
might form a precedent for others, I respectfully refer the question to
district headquarters for decision.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant.
A. A. SMITH,
Colonel, Commanding.
[First indorsement.]
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, April 22, 1865.
Eespectfully forwarded to headquarters Department of the Cumber
land for instructions.
LOYELL H. EOUSSEAU,
Major- General.
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[Second indorsement.]
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., April 25, 1865.
Respectfully forwarded to the Adjutant- General of the Army for
instructions.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
[Third indorsement.]
MAY 3, 1865.
Respectfully submitted to the Secretary of War.
W. A. NICHOLS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
[Fourth indorsement.]
WAR DEPARTMENT,
May 4, 1865.
Respectfully referred to Lieutenant-General Grant for remark.
By order of the Secretary of War :
JAS. A. HARDIE,
Inspector- General U. S. Army.
[Fifth indorsement.]
MAY 5, 1865.
I would advise as a cheap way to get clear of guerrillas that a certain
time be given for them to come in, say the 20th of this month, up to
which time their paroles will be received, but after which they will be
proceeded against as outlaws.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 20, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN, Knoxville:
Your disposition of your cavalry I think judicious, and you are author
ized to maintain the positions for the present. General Grant informs
me that there is no very large hostile force now in Southwestern Vir
ginia, and consequently he wishes the troops in East Tennessee to be
so disposed as but to keep down local depredations and to keep open
the communications. I approve of your making Greeneville the head
quarters of General Tillson, but it will be necessary to secure the rail
road to the Virginia line, and I hardly think one regiment sufficient for
that, but with Kirk's regiment in the mountains north of Asheville,
perhaps two regiments at Carter's Depot, and one at Kingsport you
will be able to procure perfect quiet. Send the regiment which was
exchanged for Palmer's to Chattanooga as soon as possible, as cavalry
is very much needed there now. As soon as you can withdraw the
advanced portion of your cavalry it will be well for you to place a por
tion somewhere near Tellico Plains to cover the railroad between the
Hiawassee and London. Rumors are constantly coming to me of con
templated raids on that part of our communications.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
I have instructed Mackay to have the warehouses at the new depot
at Kuoxville finished to accommodate the district.
G. H. T.
420 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
No. 90. ) Knoxville, Tenn., April 20, 1865.
I. Col. Joseph H. Parsons, commanding Ninth Tennessee Volunteer
Cavalry, will order a company of his regiment to proceed immediately
to Talbott Station for the purpose of pursuing and chastising the
guerrilla band which attacked and destroyed the train near that place
yesterday. No quarter will be given to these or any band of guerrillas
infesting that region of country.
II. A company of the Ninth Tennessee Cavalry will be selected by
the colonel of the regiment to proceed to the town of Kutledge on Sun
day, the 23d instant, for the purpose of protecting the loyal citizens at
that place and neighborhood during the session of the court to be held
there during the coming week.
III. The commanding officer of these detachments will be held respon
sible for the conduct of their men and must permit no depredations
upon private property to be committed. All supplies procured for the
troops must be properly receipted for on the proper blank forms.
IV. The Seventh Indiana Battery Light Artillery (dismounted) is
hereby assigned to the Fourth Division, Department of the Cumber
land, and will take post at Sweet Water, Tenn., and relieve the Tenth
Ohio Battery, which will proceed with its guns to London, Tenn., and
report to the commanding officer of that post for duty. The Seventh
Indiana Battery will be assigned to a brigade by orders from division
headquarters.
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By command of Major-General Stoneman :
H. G. GIBSON,
Colonel Second Ohio Heavy Arty, and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION,
DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 17. ) Knoxville, Tenn., April 20, 1865.
In compliance with instructions from headquarters District of East
Tennessee, the Seventh Indiana Battery Light Artillery is hereby
assigned to Second Brigade, Fourth Division, Department of the Cum
berland.
By command of Brig. Gen. D. Tillson:
W. W. DEANE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 2o Div., DEPT. OF KENTUCKY,
No. 11. ) Bowling Green, Ky., April 20, 1865.
I. The headquarters of this division will until further orders be at
this point.
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By command of Bvt. Brig. Gen. Eli H. Murray :
A. G. SLOO,
Captain and Aide-de-Camp.
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Proceedings of the commission assembled in pursuance of the following
order :
HEADQUARTEKS ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., April SO, 1865.
WEST GULF SQUADRON, U. S. FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE,
Off Mobile, Ala., April 20, IStio.
A joint commission, to consist of Brig. Gen. J. Bailey, U. S. Volunteers, on the part
of the army, and Commander Peirce Crosby, U. S. Navy, commanding U. S. steamer
Metacomet, on the part of the navy, will proceed at once to examine the wharves,
docks, ship-yards, foundries, and workshops in and about Mobile for the purpose of
designating and assigning them in proportion to the necessities of each branch of
the service. The commission will also designate and assign such steam and other
vessels as may be suitable or needed by the army or navy, designating preferably
for the army river steamers and vessels suited for the navigation of still waters, and
for the navy the heavier class of vessels. The action of the commission, will not be
regarded as determining any question of private interest or of prize that may be
involved in the property included in this order.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding Military Division of West Mississippi.
H. K. THATCHER,
Acting Rear-Admiral, Commanding West Grulf Squadron.
Acting Kear- Admiral H. K. THATCHER,
Commanding West Gulf Squadron:
The commission met, in pursuance of the above order, on the 21st
instant and made the examinations in accordance with its instructions,
but have been unable to agree fully in assigning the wharves and
vessels to each branch of the service, and I beg leave to submit the
following: T propose that the grounds and buildings above and near
the commencement of Connecticut street, known as Hitchcock's press,
and used by the rebels as their navy-yard, together with the wharves
in front of the same; also the two slips and wharves at the foot of Saint
Anthony street and the wharf on the other side of the river and below
Dauphin street, to be appropriated for the use of the navy. All the
docks and wharves below, between, and above the points designated on
either side of the river, to be appropriated for the use of the army.
The floating dry dock and marine railway, together with the saw-mills
and workshops appertaining thereto, be assigned jointly for the use of
the army and navy, the preference to be given to either branch of the
service according to the exigencies of the service, but to be placed in
the charge and care of the army. The six floats or camels for raising
and carrying vessels over shoals, which belonged to and were used by
the rebel Government, be turned over to the navy for the joint use of
the army and navy, according to their necessities, and to be taken
care of by the latter. The machine shop, known as Ollis & Toulmin,
to be taken for naval purposes, and those of Skate & Co., and Park,
Lyons & Co., for the army. The steamers Coquette, Virginia, Margaret,
Flirt, E. B. Taney, two schooners, and barges and flat-boats to be appro
priated for army purposes, with the exception of the three flat-boats
marked 1, 2, and 3, which are required for naval use. The steamer Julia
and steam tug Gunnison, the heavier class of vessels, to be taken for
naval purposes, provided it does not conflict with the arrangements pre
viously made by General Canby with parties claiming said vessels.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
PEIRCE CROSBY,
Commander, Commanding U. S. Steamer Metacomet.
Approved: H. K. THATCHER,
Acting Rear -Admiral.
Approved: ED. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
422 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
[Inclostire.]
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., April 20, 1865.
WEST GULF SQUADRON, II. S. FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE,
Off Mobile, Ala., April 20, 1865.
Steamers and other vessels beyond the lines of occupation by the
military forces of the United States, owned in good faith by private
individuals, if brought within our lines and surrendered to the authori
ties of the United States, will not be subject to seizure as captured prop
erty, and protection and safe-conduct is guaranteed to the vessels and
property pertaining to them that may be brought in under this order.
But this authority will not be regarded as determining any question of
private interest involved in this property, or as a bar to any legal pro
ceedings that may hereafter be instituted against it, nor will it be held
to apply to any blockade-runners or to any other vessels in which the
rebel Government is directly or indirectly interested.
ED. E. S. CAKBY,
Major- General. Comdg. Military Division of West Mississippi.
H. K. THATOHEE,
Acting Rear-Admiral, Commanding West Gulf Squadron.
GENERAL ) HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, [ OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 29. ) Mobile, Ala., April 20, 1865.
With profound sorrow the major-general commanding announces to
this army the death by assassination of the President of the United
States and of the Secretary of State. Appropriate funeral honors will
be ordered by the War Department, but in testimony of the deep grief
which prevails in this army the public offices will be closed, the Hags
will be displayed at half-staff, half-hour guns will be fired from sunrise
until sunset, and minute guns from 12 m. until 1 p. m. at each post
within the limits of this command on the day next succeeding the
receipt of this order.
By order of Mai. Gen. E. E. S. Canby :
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant-Colonel and, Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 109. ) New Orleans, La., April 20, 1865.
1. Oapt. Will E. Church, assistant adjutant-general of volunteers, is
hereby directed to proceed to Mobile, Ala., and report for orders to Lieut.
Col. C. T. Christensen, assistant adjutant- general, Army and Division
of West Misvsissippi.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. H. DYEE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, [> OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 39. ) Mobile, Ala., April 20, 1865.
Capt. P. C. Hains, Corps of Engineers, chief engineer. Department of
the Gulf, will proceed immediately to this city and report to the chief
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engineer of the army and division for the purpose of establishing a
branch office in connection with the fortifications of this city.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
0. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, Ala., April 30, 1865.
The major-general commanding directs that the troops of his com
mand will take up the line of march to-morrow (21st) in the following
order: First, cavalry at 7.30 a. m.j second, Third Division at 6 a. m.;
third, pontoniers at 6.30 a. in.; fourth, First Division at o a. m.; fifth,
Second Division at 9 a. m., in charge of supply train.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., April 30, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE,
Commanding Expeditionary Forces, &c.:
All locomotives, rolling-stock, and other railroad material of the
Mobile and Ohio and of the Mobile and Montgomery Eailroads, now
beyond the lines ot occupation by the forces of the United States, that
may be brought within those lines and delivered or reported to the
proper military authorities, will be exempted from seizure as captured
property, but this order will not be construed as determining any ques
tion of private interest involved in this property, or as barring any
legal proceeding that may hereafter be instituted against the company.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., April 20, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE,
Commanding Forces Fast of Mobile Bay, Blalcely, Ala. :
SIR: The chief quartermaster of the army and division having made
requisition for additional transportation for the troops composing Gen
eral Hawkins7 division, I am directed by the major-general commanding
to say that the probabilities are that none can be furnished beyond the
fifteen steamers already assigned. Arrangements must, however, in
any case be made for the transportation of Captain Mack's battery (the
Eighteenth New York); all other organizations for which there is no
room, and all recruits, will be ordered to report for temporary duty to
Col. H. Bertram, and care will be taken that competent officers are
assigned to the command of the recruits.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding,
424 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
GREENEVILLE, April 21, 1865 — 9 a. m.
Major-Geueral STANLEY :
General Tillsou arrived here yesterday p. in. His command will be
here to-day to relieve General Wood. Beatty's brigade from Jones-
borough will pass through here this morning for Rogersville Junction.
To-morrow morning the rest of Wood's division will leave for the same
place. Nothing of the corps will be left here but corps headquarters.
J. S. FITLLERTON,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
ORDERS.] HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Greeneville, Tenn., April 21, 1865.
This command will march for BulPs Gap to-niorrow morning in the
following order : lleveille at 3.30 o'clock, march at 5 o'clock. Second
Brigade will lead out promptly at that hour, followed by the First
Brigade. Three ambulances will follow the leading brigade; the ambu
lances and hospital train will follow the First Brigade; then division
and brigade headquarters wagons in the order of march; then ammu
nition and supply train. Colonel Hotchkiss will detail a regiment to
escort the train.
By command of Major-General Wood :
M. P. BESTOW,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Greeneville, East Tenn., April 21, 1865.
COMDG. OFFICER SEVENTY-NINTH INDIANA YOLS.,
Jonesborough, Tenn. :
You will march at once with your command to this place.
By command of Major-General Wood:
M. P. BESTOW,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 21, 1865 — 3 p. m.
Maj. Gen. W. T. SHERMAN,
North Carolina:
I left Chickasaw with three divisions on the 22d of March ; destroyed
all the foundries and rolling-mills in Northern Alabama ; defeated For
rest, Adams, and Eoddey at Ebenezer Station, south of Monte vallo, April
1; captured 300 prisoners and 3 guns; assaulted and captured Selma
the evening of the 2d, with 2,700 prisoners, 28 field guns, and one 30-
pounder Parrott, in action, besides about 50 pieces of various caliber
in the town; burned arsenal, foundries, rolling-mills, and large quanti
ties of stores ; drove Forrest to the west side of the Cahawba ; destroyed
bridges; built a pontoon bridge across the Alabama; marched to Mont
gomery, which capitulated on the 14th [12th] ; destroyed arsenal, foundry,
5 steam-boats, and 5 field guns. Marched thence toward Columbus,
sending a strong column to West Point. General Upton assaulted and
carried the defenses of Columbus 10 p. m. on the 17th [16th]; captured
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1,300 prisoners, 52 field guns in position ; destroyed 100,000 bales cotton,
the arsenal, armory, foundry, navy-yard, 1 iron-clad ram mounting 6 guns,
nearly ready for sea; 4 extensive factories, 15 locomotives, and a very
large quantity of military stores of every kind. Same day Colonel La
Grange took West Point; 200 prisoners, killed General Tyler; captured
300 cars and 15 locomotives. Both columns converged to this place,
where they arrived last night. The rebels destroyed 28,000 bales of
cotton at Selina and 85,000 at Montgomery. The damage iniiicted upon
the rebels up to this time cannot be reckoned in Confederate currency.
Croxton's brigade left rue at Ely ton, burnt Tuscaloosa, and when last
heard from was near Columbus, Miss. I have organized and partially
armed three negro regiments. My command is in magnificent condition
and can go anywhere. 1 have no definite information from Canby, but
rumors that he has taken Mobile. I know he ought to have done so
some time ago. Shall wait here a few days to rest and wait a reply to
my dispatch of last night.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
General Wilson presents his compliments to General Beauregard
and requests him to forward this telegram to General Sherman. It
has no reference to future operations or plans, but relates purely to
what has already transpired. It is sent in cipher merely to insure its
correct transmission. If the general desires it, the message may be
repeated in its original form for his information.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 21, 1865 — 8 p. m.
Maj. Gen. W. T. SHERMAN:
(Through General J. E. Johnston.)
Your dispatch of yesterday is just received. I shall at once proceed
to carry out your instructions. If proper arrangements can be made
to have sugar, coffee, and clothing sent from Savannah to Augusta,
they can be brought hither by the way of Atlanta, or they can be sent
by boat directly to this place from Darien. I shall be able to get for
age, bread, and meat from Southwestern Georgia. The railroad from
Atlanta to Dalton or Cleveland cannot be repaired in three months.
I have arranged to send an officer at once, via Eufaula, to General
Canby with a copy of your dispatch. General Cobb will also notify
General Taylor of the armistice.
I have about 3,000 prisoners of .war including Generals Cobb, Smith,
Mackall, Mercer, and Robertson. Can't you arrange with General John
ston for their immediate release? Please answer at once. I shall start
a staff officer to you to-morrow.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Maj or -General, Commanding.
[APRIL 21, 1865. — For Sherman to Johnston, transmitting next, post,
to Wilson, and referring to operations of the latter, &c., see Vol. XL VII,
Part III, p. 265.]
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HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, Raleigh, N. C., April 21, 1865.
General JAMES H. WILSON,
Commanding Cavalry, Division of the Mississippi, Macon, Ga. :
(Through General J. E. Johnston.)
GENERAL: A suspension of hostilities was agreed on between Gen
eral Johnston and myself on Tuesday, April 18, at 12 noon. I want
that agreement religiously observed, and you may release the generals
captured at Macon, occupy ground convenient, and contract for sup
plies for your command, and forbear any act of hostility until you
hear or have reason to believe hostilities are resumed. In the mean
time, it is also agreed the position of the enemy's forces must not be
altered to our prejudice. You know by this time that General Lee has
surrendered to General Grant the rebel Army of Northern Virginia,
and that I only await the sanction of the President to conclude terms of
peace coextensive with the boundaries of the United States. You will
shape your conduct on this knowledge unless you have overwhelming
proof to the contrary.
W. T. SHEKMAN,
Major- General, Commanding.
After the above is telegraphed this original should be sent General
Wilson as rapidly as possible.
W. T. SHEKMAN,
Major- General.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) MACON, GA.,
No. 22. j April 21, 1865.
It is hereby announced to the Cavalry Corps of the Military Divis
ion of the Mississippi that an armistice has been agreed upon between
General J. E. Johnston and Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman with a view to a
final peace. The troops of the Cavalry Corps are ordered to refrain
from further acts of hostility and depredations. Supplies of all kinds
are to be contracted for and foraging upon the country will be discon
tinued. The officers of the Cavalry Corps will enforce the strictest
discipline in the commands. Guards will be established, private and
public property respected, and everything done to secure good order.
The brevet major-general commanding again takes great pleasure in
commending the officers and men of the corps for their gallantry,
steadiness, and endurance in battle and during the arduous marches
to this place. He enjoins them to remember that the people in whose
midst they are now stationed are their countrymen, and should be
treated with magnanimity and forbearance, in the hope that, although
the war which has just ended has been long and bloody, it may secure
a lasting peace to our beloved country.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 21, 1865.
Col. E. H. G. MINTY,
Commanding Second Division, Cavalry Corps :
COLONEL: A force of the enemy said to be 500 strong is reported
across the river. General Wilson directs that you send a regiment
over the bridge to bring it in.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Ad jut ant- General.
EASTPORT, April 21, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army:
The following order is respectfully forwarded for your information :
SPECIAL ORDERS, > HEADQUARTERS MAURY'S COMMAND, &c.,
No. 2. $ Meridian, Miss., April 14, 1865.
1. Pursuant to instructions from the lieutenant-general commanding, all officers of
the quartermaster's, commissary, ordnance, and medical departments on duty at
Mobile at the date of its evacuation, will report to the respective chiefs of their
departments, and will turn over to them all Government property in their possession
not required for immediate issue.
2. All officers lately on post duty at Mobile, and not properly reassigned, will report
for orders to the inspector-general of the department at Meridian.
By command of Maj. Gen. D, H. Maury:
D. W. FLOWERREE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
EDWABD HATCH,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
PulasJcij Tenn., April 21, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Department of the Cumberland:
I have the honor to invite the attention of the major-general com
manding to the following statement of facts, submitted to me by a citi
zen, in whom I believe reliance may be placed: On Sunday, the 9th
instant, three soldiers, Brewer, Stutts, and Kiddy by name, with two
Confederates, who would not show themselves, and cannot therefore be
identified, belonging to a company of the Second Tennessee Mounted
Infantry which is stationed at Clifton, came to the house of Mr. William
Johnson, living on Sugar Creek, some eighteen or twenty miles south
west of this place, and demanded of his wife, he not being at home,
$12,000. She told them she had no money, when they hung her and
her daughter several times, completing their diabolical work by each of
them outraging the person of Mrs. Johnson. From Johnson's house
these men went to the house of John D. Wade, Johnson's brother-in-
law, living in the same neighborhood, and by the same process of hang
ing and threats extracted §50 from him. From Wade's the scoundrels
went to P. P. Powell's, where they repeated the operation of hanging
upon him. From Powell's they went to John Guest's, whom they beat
nearly to death, and upon his entreating one of them by name to spare
his life they, finding they were known, killed him; three shots were put
into his body. From Powell's they went to Dr. James McDougal's, at
428 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Wayland's Spring; the doctor being absent, they demanded money of
Mrs. McDougal, who gave them all she had, and they then left, and are
supposed to have gone back to Clifton. The full names of these out
laws as given me are Thomas Brewer, Wall Stutts, and Thomas Kiddy.
It is stated to me that Lieut. James J. Bromley, of the company or com
mand at Clifton, knows all of these soldiers and all of the witnesses by
whom the facts can be proven, and that he discountenances, and so far
as he may, represses all such proceedings. He is suggested as a proper
person to be placed in charge of the investigation of the matter and
the arrest of the offenders. The facts'above recited can, I am informed,
be established by the following witnesses: William Johnson, wife,
and daughter, heretofore residing on Sugar Creek, in Wayne County,
but now moving to Bedford County, between Cornersville and Shelby-
ville; John D. Wade, William Danley, John McClearin, James Guest
(or Gest), son of the murdered man, Eichard Olive, John Wash. Brewer,
William Brewer, commonly called Budd Brewer; all living in the
neighborhood in which these outrages were committed.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. W. JOHNSON,
Brigadier- General.
MACON, GA., April 21, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. T. WOFFORD, >
Commanding, &c.:
GENERAL : I have the honor to inform you that an armistice has been
agreed upon by Generals Sherman and Johnston, and that all military
operations have ceased for the present, and will not be resumed except
on forty-eight hours' notice. In my opinion they will not be resumed
at all.
I am, very respectfully, yours, &c.,
IIOWELL COBB,
Major- General.
[First indorsement.]
Official and correct. U. S. troops will observe.
By command of Major-General Wilson :
L. M. HOSEA,
Captain, Sixteenth Regulars, and Acting Aide- de- Camp.
[Second indorsement.]
I believe General Wilson has been fooled.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Louisville, Ky., April 21, 1865.
Col. W. Y. DILLARD,
Commanding, Cumberland Gap:
Organized forces, part of Lee's army, will .be allowed his terms —
surrender of all public property. If they have been pressing horses in
Kentucky they must be returned to owners, whether they regard them
as public or private.
JOHN M. PALMEE,
Major- General, Commanding.
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HEADQUARTERS POST,
Cumberland Gap, April 21, 1865.
Capt. E. B. HARLAN,
Assistant A djutant- General, Headquarters, Louisville :
CAPTAIN : The rebels who are to surrender to me are a part of the
West Virginia army. Are they entitled to the same conditions on
which General Lee surrendered?
W. Y. DILLAED,
Colonel, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Louisville, Ky., April 21, 1865.
Col. W. Y. DILLARD, Cumberland Gap :
Cumberland Gap belongs to this department. You will accept the
surrender of any rebel forces who have been operating in Kentucky
only upon condition that they give up to be restored to the owners all
horses pressed from the people, and all men who have [been] guilty of
crimes against rules of Avar to be tried.
By command of Major General Palmer:
E. B. HAELAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 21, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY,
Commanding Mil. Div. of West Mississippi, near Mobile, Ala. .
GENERAL : This place surrendered to me last night unconditionally.
Maj or- Generals Cobb, G. W. Smith, and Brigadier- General Mackall,
with 1,500 militia, are prisoners. Since arriving here I have received
through General Cobb a copy of an official dispatch from General J. E.
Johnston declaring the existence of an armistice between the troops
under his command and those under General Sherman for the purpose
of arranging terms of agreement between the belligerents. General
Cobb has also received a dispatch ordering him to communicate this
information to General Taylor, who is requested to solicit an extension
of its terms to your forces and his own. My own impression is that it
is not contemplated by our authorities that a general armistice should
be declared, or that its terms should apply to your or my forces. There
is no doubt, however, that General Lee and his army are prisoners of
war, and that General Johnston is in command of the Confederate
forces. I have telegraphic communication through the rebel lines and
General Beauregard's headquarters to Goldsborough, is". C., and have
sent a message to General Sherman.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., April 21, 1865.
A. H. EYLAND, G. HORTON, E. L. WATKINS, DANIEL WHEELER, A.
L. POPE, JOHN HURTEL, and DANIEL MCNEILE,
Members of the Board of Mobile School Commissioners :
GENTLEMEN: The general-in-chief directs me to acknowledge the
receipt of your communication of this date in relation to the school
430 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
affairs in this city, and to assure you of his approval of the measures
adopted by you for the continuance of the educational work. It is very
clear that it is the interest of both the teachers and the children them
selves that these should, during these days of excitement, be kept
under the strictest control and as much as possible out of all public
streets and places, and it is therefore desirable that not even a tempo
rary suspension of schools should take place. There will, for the pres
ent, be no interference with the school buildings on the part of thelJ. S.
military authorities, and your arrangements appear satisfactory, as
long as the teachers will restrict themselves to the education of their
pupils and refrain from anything and everything which might tend to
prejudice the youthful minds against the lawful authority of the United
States Government, and as long as scholars in and out of school conduct
themselves with the proper decorum 5 but any disturbance or misbe
havior on the part of either teachers or scholars will cause the immedi
ate suspension of the respective school or schools and the taking of such
other measures as may be deemed advisable under the circumstances.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
GENERAL ) HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, [• OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 30. ) Mobile, Ala., April 21, 1865.
I. Property belonging to the rebel Government, or used or employed
by that Government in sustaining its credit abroad or maintaining its
armies at home, when found in captured places or districts, will be
regarded and treated as captured or abandoned property. No question
of private interest in relation to such property can be determined by
the military authorities, but in all cases accurate inventories, exhib
iting in detail the quantities, classification or quality, condition, and the
marks on the original packages will be taken. These inventories will
be made in triplicate, one copy to be retained by the officer who receives
the property, one to be delivered to the claimant, and the third to be
forwarded through these headquarters, with the evidence submitted by
the claimant, for the information of the Secretaries of War and of the
Treasury.
II. No transfers or sales of such property will be recognized, and
any attempt to cover by fraudulent transfer, direct or indirect interests
of the rebel Government to such property, or to conceal or withhold it,
will work the immediate forfeiture of any private interest that may be
involved. All persons having possession or control of such property,
within the limits of occupation by the forces of the United States, are
required to report its location and quantity to the provost-marshal-
general of the army.
III. Private property not coming under the foregoing rules will not
be interfered with unless required for " public use," and, when this is
necessary, the seizure will be made in an orderly and regular manner
under the orders of the commanding officer, and the proper receipts
will be given. The property so received will be disposed of and
accounted for as any other public property.
IV. Until the blockade of this port is raised by the proclamation of
the President and the proper custom-house and Treasury agents are
appointed, no foreign or general commerce can be permitted, and the
trade with the city will be limited to the wants of the army and navy
and the necessities of the inhabitants within the limits of military
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occupation. To the extent of these necessities, military permits and
clearances may be granted for supplies not prohibited by existing
orders. The commanding general at Mobile will determine the extent
of the trade thus authorized and establish the regulations necessary for
controlling it.
V. The present lines of occupation will embrace the counties of
Mobile, Washington, Choctaw, Clarke, Wilcox, Monroe, Conecuh, and
Baldwin in the State of Alabama, and Greene and Jackson in the State
of Mississippi, and so much of West Florida as lies west of the head
of Choctawhatchee Bay; and the inhabitants within these lines may
freely bring in their produce and take out such supplies as may be
required for family use. Cotton, tobacco, and naval stores, except to
the extent that they maybe required for the use of the army and navy,
must be turned over to the quartermaster's department for transporta
tion to the proper agents of the Treasury Department at New York or
New Orleans, for sale to the Government, under the eighth section of
the act of Congress, approved July 2, 1864. Live-stock, marketing,
provisions of all kinds, fuel, and other produce and materials required
for the army or navy, or for the use of the inhabitants, may be freely
sold in open market, but no shipments of any excess can be made,
except by delivery to the quartermaster's department, for consignment
to a purchasing agent of the Treasury Department. In cases of such
consignment, bills of lading will be given, and the owner will be per
mitted to accompany his property, for the purpose of effecting its sale
to the purchasing agent.
VI. No trade stores or trade permits for the interior will be author
ized or respected, and no persons will be permitted to pass into the
interior for the purpose of trade or speculation; but planters and tann
ers who may desire to send their produce to market, and find it incon
venient to attend to it in person, may designate one of their number to
superintend its sale and take charge of the supplies that are permitted
to go out.
VII. The inhabitants of the country are advised to prevent the
destruction of their property, under the late law of the rebel Congress,
and are guaranteed safe-conduct and protection to such of it as they
may be able to bring or send within our lines and for the means of trans
portation employed in bringing it in.
VIII. These rules apply only to that which is in good faith private
property, and any attempt to cover property belonging to the rebel
Government or to evade the laws of the United States by fraudulent
sales or transfers or other indirect means will work the forfeiture of
the whole.
IX. The property of the peaceable and well-disposed inhabitants of
the country is placed under the guardianship and protection of this
army, and the major-general commanding expects that the laurels it
has won in the field will not be tarnished by any acts of outrage,
oppression, or insult.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. B. S. Canby :
C. T. CHBISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 40. ) Mobile, Ala., April 21, 18G5.
1. Maj. Gen. F. Steele will at once cause one brigade of General
Andrews' division (Second Division, Thirteenth Army Corps) to be
432 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
disembarked and reported by its commanding officer to Maj. Gen. G.
Granger, commanding Thirteenth Army Corps, for temporary duty.
2. Oapt, W. McFarland, Corps of Engineers, having reported in
accordance with paragraph 19, Special Orders, No. 58, dated February
27, 1865, from these headquarters, will, pending the decision of the
War Department as to the confirmation of his assignment as chief
engineer of the Sixteenth Army Corps, supervise the field-works con
structing at Mobile, Blakely, and Spanish Fort, and other engineering
operations in their vicinity. Colonel Cobb, in charge at Mobile, and
Major Clarke, in charge on the eastern shore, will receive instructions
from him.
3. During the progress of the fortifications ordered for the defense
of the landings and Government store-houses of this city the service of
the Mnety- sixth U. S. Colored Infantry, Engineer Brigade, will be con
fined to engineering duty on those fortifications, and the guarding of
all property belonging to the engineer department on the western shore
of the bay and rivers, and subject to details for no other purpose. The
commanding officers of the garrisons ordered for said fortifications will
furnish details of officers and men to assist in engineering operations
upon them on requisitions of the officers in charge.
4. During the progress of the fortifications ordered for Blakely and
Spanish Fort and the demolition of Batteries Huger and Tracy, the
service of the Ninety-seventh U. S. Colored Infantry, Engineer Bri
gade, will be confined to engineering duty on these works under Maj.
A. P. Clarke, and the guarding of all property belonging to the engi
neer department on the eastern shore of the bay and rivers and subject
to details for no other purpose. The commanding officer at the place
above mentioned will order details of officers and men from their
commands to assist in engineering operations within their respective
commands upon requisitions by the officers in charge.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant -Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Nanna Hubba Bluff, Ala., April 21, 1865—2 p. m.
Maj. F. W. EMERY,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Thirteenth Army Corps:
I have the honor to report that, in obedience to the instructions from
the major-general commanding the Thirteenth Army Corps, I moved
my division forward from Whistler, Ala., April 19, on the Saint
Stephen's road, having first bridged Chickasaw Bayou a mile from
Whistler. By easy stages we arrived at this point at 12 m. to day. Yes
terday afternoon, having arrived at Cedar Creek and found the ferry
one-quarter of a mile in width, 1 made a detour to the left and found a
narrower channel, where a substantial bridge fifty feet in length was
constructed in five hours, and the whole command crossed and encamped
this side the creek last night. This morning we moved forward in the
rain, which has continued up to the present time. Nevertheless, I
marched ten miles to this point this forenoon, and now have my whole
command and train in camp. I took possession of the arsenal at Mount
Yernon and left the Twenty-ninth Iowa Volunteers and a section of
artillery to guard it. The buildings are substantial and extensive, all
in good repair, and uninjured by the enemy. Arriving here I found
the gun-boat Octorara off this point. I am advised by Captain Cannon,
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my engineer, whom I sent forward with the cavalry this morning upon
a reconnaissance, that the best place to blockade the Tombigbee River
is at Mclntosh Bluff, ten miles above here, as there are two cut-offs to
the Alabama River (both navigable) below that point. I am encamped
upon a high bluff in a commanding position at a bend in the Tombigbee,
three miles above its mouth, but fearing the object of the expedition
would not be accomplished if the cut-offs above named are left open, I
have determined to await orders before constructing the contemplated
fortifications. I have information through several deserters from the
rebel navy, now with our navy, that the enemy's gun-boats have gone
above Demopolis, and that he is making preparations to destroy them.
Our rations will expire on the 23d instant.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. P. BENTOX,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
OFFICE OF CHIEF ENGINEER,
Nashville, April 22, 1865.
General R. DELAFIELD,
Chief Engineer, U. S. Army, Washington, J>. C. :
GENERAL : I have the honor to send herewith some photographs of
different points in this department that I have lately obtained gratu
itously from photographers formerly in my employ. I send them for
file in the Bureau as additions to the record which we already have in
Washington. The following explanatory notes I embody in this com
munication, leaving it optional with yourself whether or not to attach
them to the photographs themselves:
lilock-house for defense of railroad yard, Chattanooga. — The lower
story is a rectangular cross and the upper story a square, placed diag
onally to the lower story. It is surrounded by a number of buildings,
whose erection in the immediate vicinity could not be avoided. The
first building to the left is the quarters of the officers of the depot and
train guard. The low one on the right is the men's quarters. Both
are placed in line with one of the axes of the block-house and are swept
in front and rear by the fianks. In the background is the locomotive
repair shop, beyond the Y. To the right and rear is Fort Jones, an
unfinished work on a rocky site. The date is about December, 1804.*
Government wagon-yard, Chattanooga. — Fort Carpenter is about an
inch to the left of the church cupola. Cameron Hill is in the center of
the background. Raccoon Mountain is faintly visible to the left of
Cameron Hill and Walden's Ridge to the right. Date, about Febru
ary, 1805. t
Nashville from the southeast. — The double-spired church so promi
nent is at the corner of Church and Sunnier streets, and is used as a
hospital. The large building, the second to the right of this church, is
the Zollicoffer Barracks, an unfinished hotel, now used to accommo
date convalescents and transient squads of soldiers. The view is
taken from southeast Nashville, looking down College street. Mrs.
President Folk's house is the most elevated one to the left of the capi-
tol. The ex- President is buried within the grounds.!
* See Plate CXXIII, view 6, of the Atlas,
t See Plate CXXIII, view 5, of the Atlas.
t Sen Plate ('XX IV, view 1, of the Atlas.
28 R R — VOL XLIX, PT II
434 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Point Cliff at Lookout Mountain. — A group of photographers on the
cliff. Elver very high, flooding the low grounds on Moccasin Point,
William's Island in the distance. Just beyond the island the river
passes through the gap between Walden's Eidge (on the right) and
Eaccoon Mountain (on the left). In this gap is the Suck. Just below
the cliff is the mountain slope up which Hooker's forces made their
attack in November, 1863. The rebel batteries and breast- works and
timber slashings are faintly visible. Date, March, 1865.*
The Suck (looking down the river). — A steamer being hauled through
the canal or chute by a rope and windlass on the shore. This chute is
artificial, being formed by an artificial island and a vertical stone
retaining wall on the left bank. General Leadbetter caused a large
rock to be blown into this canal to destroy it as the rebels were evac
uating Chattanooga. It has since been removed by blasting, t
The Suck (from below). — A steamer going up. Walden's Eidge on
the right. f
Chattanooga. — Lookout Mountain is in the center of the left section.
The building with rounded roof to the left of the center of this section
is the Union Eailroad Depot, now used as a passenger depot and as a
warehouse. In the center of this section are a number of Government
store-houses. The row of buildings on a hill in the upper part of this
section is the general hospital, originally constructed by the rebels,
and the only Government buildings put up by them in Chattanooga.
On the left extremity of this hill is Fort Lytle. The Tennessee Eiver
is faintly visible to the left of Lytle at the point where it strikes Look
out Mountain and turns west. Fort Crutchfield is to the right of
Lytle and on the next range to the rear, where this range is cut by the
line between the first and second sections of the picture. Lower down
on this same line, next to the market-house, now used as an engine-
house for steam fire-engines, is the warehouse of Captain Keller,
assistant quartermaster, the engineer quartermaster; the front and
north side are visible. In the center of the second section and on
the same range of high ground as Crutchfield, but commanding it, is
Fort Mihalotzy. To the right of Mihalotzy is Cameron Hill proper.
Between the two is a gap through which passes the road to the rolling-
mill, lower saw-mill, and engineer pontoon shops. The last two story
house on the left of this road and this side of the gap is the headquar
ters of the First U. S. Yeter an Volunteer Engineers, a building erected
by the regiment. On Cameron Hill are mounted four 100-pounder
Parrotts, one of them on the apex, but no fortification has been con
structed. The high and the general-service reservoirs of the water
works are visible on Cameron Hill. The former consists of a single
tank, and is located by the side of an excavation which I commenced
for a reservoir, but stopped for lack of labor. Just behind the two
lower tanks is faintly distinguishable the reserve magazine, of interior
capacity 150 by 22 by 11 feet. Each tank will hold 18,000 gallons.
The large three-story house on the right of the picture (corner of
Market and Fourth) is the military prison. Just above it is Fort Car
penter, on the northeast spur of Cameron Hill. The water-works are
in the ravine between Fort Carpenter and Cameron Hill, and are
entirely concealed from view. The top of the smoke-stack is barely
distinguishable above the lowest part of the line of the hill between
Fort Carpenter and the two lower tanks. All the long one-story
* See Plate CXXIV, view 3, of the Atlas,
t See Plate CXXIII, view 8, of the Atlas.
J See Plate CXXIII, view 7, of the Atlas.
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wooden buildings in the picture, and many more not shown, are Gov
ernment warehouses, built since our occupation of Chattanooga. They
all abut on the railroad track through the town, and are connected by
long platforms and have cisterns attached for fire protection. The
Government has in town three steam fire-engines, always in readiness
for service. The ordnance and commissary warehouses and the south
end of the military bridge would have been shown had the picture had
another section to the right.*
While writing the above the mail has just brought me from Chat
tanooga a large number of old pictures which were defective and had
been left unmounted. Thinking that they might be found useful for
issue to pertinacious applicants, or that they might otherwise come
into play, now or in the future, I have concluded to send them along
with those described above. I think that I have sent copies of them
all before, and that no description will be necessary. The views of
Chattanooga were taken over a year ago, and a comparison with the
one I have just been describing may not be uninteresting. Finding
that some of the chemicals left in the topographical office when 1
stopped taking photographic views were likely to spoil, I obtained
an order to sell all I could dispose of for not less than cost. My
papers for April will show the amount sold and the price obtained.
I have the honor to be, respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. E. MEREILL,
Colonel First U. $. Veteran Volunteer Engineers,
Chief Engineer, Department of the Cumberland.
[APRIL 22, 18G5. — For Sherman to Grant, relating to Wilson's oper
ations in Georgia, &c., see Vol. XL VII, Part III, p. 277.]
[APRIL 22, 1865. — For J. E. Johnston to Sherman, suggesting change
in instructions to Wilson, see Vol. XL VII, Part III, p. 278.]
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, April 22, 1865 — 2.30 p. m.
Major-General THOMAS,
Commanding, &c., Nashville:
The proceedings and arrangement made between General Sherman
and General Johnston are disapproved by the President and counter
manded, and General Sherman has been directed to resume hostilities
immediately. You are ordered not to act under that arrangement, but
to prosecute any operations that may be going on, and push your mili
tary advantages.
EDWIN M. STANTOK,
Secretary of War.
* See Plate CXXIII, view 1, of the Atlas.
436 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEFT., ADJT. (GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 180. j Washington, April 22, 1865.
* * * * * * *
86. By direction of the President, Lieut. Col. Joseph S. Fullerton,
assistant adjutant- general of the Fourth Army Corps, is hereby trans
ferred to the staff of the Army of the Tennessee.
* * * * * * •:•;•-
By order of the Secretary of War :
W. A. NICHOLS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
BuWs Gap, East Tenn., April 22, 1865.
Col. ALLEN BUCKNER,
Commanding Seventy-ninth Illinois:
The general commanding directs that as soon as your regiment is
relieved from duty at this place you proceed with your command to
Nashville, Tenn., and rejoin your brigade. You will telegraph these
headquarters as soon as you start for Nashville.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
«!'. E. JACOBS,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
ORDERS.] HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Greenevillc, East Tenn., April 22, 1865.
I. The troops of this command will be shipped by rail for Nashville
as soon as transportation arrives, in the following order : Third Brigade,
Brigadier- General Beatty; Second Brigade, Colonel McConn ell; First
Brigade, Colonel Hotchkiss. The officers' horses and pack-mules of
regiments will be shipped here, and one wagon and one ambulance for
each brigade headquarters. The commanding officers of brigades will
on arriving at Nashville inquire for Lieutenant-Colonel Greenwood,
inspector-general of this corps, or Capt. N. D. Ingraham, of the divis
ion staff, for information in regard to cainp selected. The command will
be in readiness to embark at any time, night or day.
II. Brigade and regimental commanders will be held responsible for
the good conduct of their commands, that citizens are not pillaged or
interfered with at places where halts are made, or that the cars are not
cut or injured. The remainder of the transportation will march to-mor
row morning for Knoxville, escorted by the Fifteenth Ohio Volunteers.
III. Brigade commanders, in addition to supervising the embarkation
of .their commands themselves, will detail an active and energetic staff
officer to remain constantly at the depot to supervise the embarkation
and prevent delays, &c.
IV. Brigade commanders will send to Knoxville by the first train one
officer from each brigade to look up and have brought to the depot the
regimental baggage sent from New Market to Knoxville for storage, in
order to have it put aboard the train of the brigade on its arrival at
Knoxville. Should they fail to get it aboard the train of the regiment
they will see that it is put aboard the trains upon which the transpor
tation will be shipped, and remain with it and bring it through.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 437
Y. A train for use of this division is expected about 8 o'clock this
evening. In loading, the cars must be compactly loaded, but care must
be used not to overcrowd them.
By command of Major-General Wood :
M. P. BESTOW,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
DEOATTTR, April 22,
Brigadier- General WHIPPLE:
General Roddey asks if his men paroled at Selma and Montgomery
can return to their homes in North Alabama. Shall 1 say yes, south
of the Tennessee, if they observe parole, abstain from political discus
sion prejudicial to the United States, and do not discourage others from
returning to allegiance?
K. S. GRANGER,
Brigadier- Genera I.
[Answer.]
Yes.
G. IT. T.
HUNTSVILLE, April 22, 1865 — 2 p. m.
Brigadier-General WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff, &c. :
The scout to whom I intrusted the communication for General Wil
son at Selma returned night before last to Decatur. The scouts sent
with him as escort proved treacherous and attempted to take the dis
patch from him. He knocked one from his horse and made his escape,
the rest firing on him. The papers go out immediately by the same
man escorted by old scouts from this place.
R. S. GRANGER,
Brigadier- General.
KNOXVILLE, April 22, 1865 — 2.40 p. m.
Major-General THOMAS:
There is now no organized force in Southwestern Virginia claiming
to belong to the Confederacy. I have not heard from General Gillem
since I left him at Lenoir. I expect shortly to hear from him, as he
will establish a courier-line from Asheville to Green eville. The railroad
is not in running order beyond Bull's Gap. The transportation corps
declines to repair it from that point to Greeneville and consequently we
have to haul supplies to Jonesborough and beyond. I will send forces
to Carter's Depot and Kingsport if I hear of any disturbers of the
peace in those sections. I can hear of no guerrilla parties likely to dis
turb Tillson. Both he and the cavalry are instructed if possible to keep
up communication with each other. The cavalry is also instructed if
feasible to communicate with Wilson at Macon, Ga. If you have any
instructions to send him I may be able to get them through. The
most perfect quiet exists throughout East Tennessee, except now and
then a private difficulty.
GEO. STONEMAN,
Major- General, Commanding.
438 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
No. 24. ) Knoxmlle, Tenn., April 22, 1865.
The major-general commanding having returned from the field, Col.
H. G. Gibson, Second Ohio Heavy Artillery Volunteers, is hereby
relieved from the duty at these headquarters to which he was assigned
by General Orders, No. 21, current series, from these headquarters.
By command of Major-General Stoneman :
&. M. BASOOM,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GREENEVILLE, April 22, 1865 — 8.30 p. m.
Major BASCOM,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
About seventy- five cavalry reported here this p. m. from Major Law-
son's command, which has been serving with me. I sent them forward
under Major Dyer, Thirteenth Tennessee Cavalry, with orders to aid
Captain McCoy in opening communication with General Gillem. From
what I can learn from officers of the Fourth Corps, 1 am led to believe
that after the brigade sent to capture Asheville returned, the enemy
blockaded the road from Warm Springs toward Asheville. I shall
send 300 of the freshest infantry I have, and a strong pioneer corps
with axes, at daylight in the morning to assist the cavalry. If Colonel
Kirk arrives this p. m., as I expect, I shall send him in charge of the
expedition. A train has arrived to take the headquarters of Fourth
Corps to Knoxville in the morning. Unless the general otherwise
directs, I shall accompany them.
DAYIS TILLSON,
Brigadier- General of Volunteers.
SPECIAL ) HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION,
FIELD ORDERS, [• DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 18. ) In the Field, Greeneville, Tenn., April 22, 1865.
I. Major Dyer, Thirteenth Tennessee Cavalry Volunteers, will report
to Major Lawson, Eleventh Kentucky Cavalry Volunteers, command
ing detachments of cavalry serving with this division, immediately, to
assume command of all the detachments of the Thirteenth Tennessee
Cavalry Volunteers operating with the troops of this division in the
field.
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IV. Major Dyer, Thirteenth Tennessee Cavalry Volunteers, will pro
ceed to Asheville, N. 0., in command of detachments of cavalry serv
ing with this command, to open communications with General Gillem.
Upon the completion of this duty he will return and report to these
headquarters to carry out the instructions already received.
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By command of Brigadier-General Tillson :
E. W. S. NEFF,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 439
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Lexington, Ky., April 22, 1865.
ACHILLES NELSON,
District Provost- Marshal, Russell County, Ky. :
DEAR SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your let
ters of 17th and 18th instant. One company mounted men, of Major
Bridgewater's battalion, State troops, have been ordered to Jamestown,
Ky., for the purpose of scouting Kussell County. They have orders to
be in Jamestown by Monday next, 24th instant. The company of State
troops organizing in your county should make proper requisition on
Captain Murrah, assistant quartermaster, for the State, at Lebanon, Ky.
I presume he can furnish them with what they may need. I have
labored zealously for the last two years to give all parties of the coun
try bordering on the Cumberland Elver ample and necessary protection.
To some extent I have succeeded, though laboring under many disad
vantages. There has been no wish on my part not to give Russell
County troops the facilities for carrying out my wishes as regards the
protection of your portion of the State. They have not been furnished
me. 1 have, however, by dint of exertion succeeded for the third time
in organizing troops for State defense, and hope soon to restore quiet
and order throughout my division of the State.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. H. HOBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MOUNT STERLING, KY., April 22, 1865.
Capt. J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant A djutant- General :
There will probably be a raid on Paris within a short time for the
purpose of burning the bridge and robbing the banks, &c. It will not
be a very large force — merely a dash
H. N. BENJAMIX,
Major, Commanding.
GENERAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, [• OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 31. ) Mobile, Ala., April 22, 1865.
Commanders of departments, army corps, and other independent
commands are authorized to grant furloughs on surgeon's certificate of
disability under the following circumstances: First, to meritorious
enlisted men sick in hospital who will be unfit for duty for sixty days;
second, to enlisted men wounded in battle who will be unfit for duty
for thirty days or longer; third, to enlisted men whose terms of service
expire within forty days and will not be fit for duty in the field within
that period. On the furloughs of these men will be noted an order for
them to report at the expiration of their terms of service to the
rimstering-out officer at the place of their enlistment.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
440 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
SPECIAL *) HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Ko. 41. ) Mobile, Ala., April 23, 1865.
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6. The following-named officers will constitute a coin mission to decide
upon the distribution among the engineer, quartermaster's, and com
missary departments of this army, proportionately to their wants, of
the store-houses, machine-shops, tools, materials, labor, and other facili
ties made available for army use by the occupation of Mobile and
vicinity by the U. S. forces: Brig. Gen. J. Bailey, commanding Engi
neer Brigade; Capt. S. E. Bundle, assistant quartermaster, acting
depot quartermaster at Mobile; Capt. W. W. Can tine, commissary of
subsistence, depot commissary at Mobile. Heads of departments
should lay before the commission statements of their requirements,
limiting them to the minimum in all cases, for distribution.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHBISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF ALA., Miss., AND EAST LA..
Meridian, Miss., April 22, 1.865.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY,
Comdg. Army and Division of West Mississippi, Mobile, Ala. :
SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communi
cation of 19th instant, in reply to mine of 14th instant, on the subject
of the exchange of prisoners captured by you in your operations near
the city of Mobile. Major Curell, the bearer of these communications,
also gives to me the verbal message or suggestions intrusted to him
by you for me. The tenor and tone of your communication and the
sentiments of your message induce me to believe that a personal inter
view between us, although informal in its inception and character, may
be attended Avith results consonant with the views which, I think, we
both entertain, and if such should be the case can be reduced to writing
and become the basis of final action within the sphere of the authority
confided to us. For the purpose above indicated I am willing to meet
you at such time and place as you may appoint. This Avill be handed
to you by Major Curell, C. S. Army, who will also communicate verbally
the views and sentiments which I have expressed to him to be conveyed
to you.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. TAYLOR,
Lieutenant- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Mobile, Ala., April 22, 1865.
Brigadier- General BENTON:
GENERAL: I send you this p. m. steamer Tamaulipas loaded with-
rations and forage. Colonel Palfrey and Captain Sargent left here this
morning to join you and assist in selecting and laying out the required
defenses. Keep me advised of your wants; also of the position, move
ments, and designs of the enemy. Any information of the movements
and whereabouts of Generals Smith and Steele's columns will be
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 441
promptly reported to these headquarters, if deemed important. Four
or six 30-pouiider Purrotts will be forwarded you without delay, and
such other .material and means as you may require.
Very respectfully,
G. GRANGER,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS U. 8. FORCES,
Mount Vernon Arsenal, Ala., April 22, 1865.
Col. II. M. DAY,
X inety-first III. Infly., Comdy. 2d Briy., 3d Div., 13th Army Corps:
COLONEL : I have the honor to report that a negro man giving his
name as John Gambler and claiming to belong to a settlement of col
ored persons, made free some years since under the operations of the
laws of this State, represents that a party of some eight or ten rebels
has infested their neighborhood for the last ten days, destroying their
property and running off their horses and stock; that they were seen
in the neighborhood this morning, and that they have a force of some
2,<iOO men in Citronelle, a railroad station some twenty miles northwest
of this. I think he must be mistaken as to the number, though he is
quite an intelligent fellow, and on being closely questioned speaks with
much assurance. He says Citronelle is the point at which they stop all
the cars going south, not permitting them to go any nearer to Mobile.
He proposes to act as guide in case we wish to send out a force. The
settlement in which he resides is about four miles distant. I have
deemed it proper to lay the facts before General Benton through you.
I took possession of the warehouse and wharf at the landing this even
ing; found them in good order and gave Captain Gardner, of my regi
ment, with his company, charge of them. I found no cotton or other
produce in the vicinity. I instructed Captain Gr. to examine the adja
cent country carefully to-morrow and to take possession of anything of
the kind he might find and report the facts to me.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
THOMAS H. BENTON, JR.,
Colonel Twenty-ninth loica Infantry, Commanding.
CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Greenville, Ala., April 22, 1865.
The major-general commanding directs that the troops of this corps
will take up the line of march to-morrow (23d), taking the old Stage
road to Montgomery in the following order: First, First Division, at 6
a. m.; second, pontoniers, at 6 a. m.; third, Second Division, at 7.30
a. in.; fourth, Third Division, at 7 a. m., taking charge of supply train.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY Dry., DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., April 23, 1865.
Maj. W. H. MORGAN, Assistant Adjutant- General:
MAJOR: I have the honor to report that in obedience to Special
Orders, No. 102, from your headquarters, I proceeded as follows: By
steamer John Raine and barges, Fourth Illinois Volunteer Cavalry
442 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
(250 men), Major Search; Third U. S. Colored Cavalry (250 men), Lieu
tenant-Colonel Cook; by steamers Sallie List, Dove, and Pocahontas,
Eleventh Illinois Volunteer Cavalry (200 men), Major Davis. Disem
barking the Third U. S. Colored Cavalry at Randolph, Lieutenant-Col
onel Cook proceeded, via Covington, to Brownsville Landing, capturing
one - — Wilcox, alias J. M. Luxton, who was in command of seven
others, whom he was unable to capture. He could not reach Browns
ville Landing, the country being flooded. Lieutenant- Colonel Funke,
in command of the troops sent up Hatchie River, proceeded up the
Hatchie River, but the boats being unwieldy, pilots not acquainted
with the river, made but little progress, and in order to reach Browns
ville Landing to co-operate with the Fourth Illinois Cavalry he disem
barked at Van Buren's Lauding, marching from there to Brownsville,
arriving there on the 21st. The Fourth Illinois Volunteer Cavalry,
Major Search, disembarked at Fulton, which place was reached on the
19th at 2 p. m. At 3 p. in. the command moved to Brownsville, reach
ing that place at daylight on the 20th, capturing at that place nine
prisoners (as per inclosed roll of prisoners of war) and Col. B. J. Lea,
Capt. E. J. Martin, commissary of subsistence, and Lieut. S. M. Russell.
The Fourth and Eleventh Illinois returned to Fulton in the afternoon
of the 22d and embarked. The Sylph and Annie E, with Dove, Poca
hontas, and Sallie List arrived at mouth of Hatchie River at about the
same time. Arriving at Randolph, Wilcox, alias Luxton, was tried by
drum-head court-martial (inclosed please find proceedings), and at 6.30
was by my order hung by the neck until he was dead, and left hanging
as a warning to his brethren in crime. The command arrived at Mem
phis with total loss of one man accidentally wounded and left. Eight
horses died from buffalo gnats, and gained on the expedition twelve
horses. People of the country were extremely friendly, and those in
the vicinity of Brownsville can hereafter, in my opinion, take care of
themselves. I am under obligations to the commanding officers of
gun-boats 57 and 58 for valuable assistance.
I am, major, respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. D. OSBAND,
Brevet Brigadier -General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT- OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 23, 1865 — 10 a. m. (Received 3 p. m.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War:
Was the arrangement between Generals Sherman and Johnston the
same as that between Generals Grant and Lee? I have, by authority,
offered General Grant's terms to Dick Taylor and to the commanding
general in Northern Georgia. Guerrilla bands also desire to surrender.
Am I authorized to grant them any terms?
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
CONFIDENTIAL.] WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, April 23, 1865 — 9 p. m.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, Nashville:
The arrangement between Generals Sherman and Johnston was not
in accordance with that between Generals Grant and Lee. General
Sherman assumed authority not vested in him to arrange terms of
peace, and was disapproved upon many grounds. The agreement has
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been published in the newspapers. The following, among other grounds
of objection, are made to General Sherman's arrangement:
1. It was an exercise of authority not vested in General Sherman,
and on its face shows that both he and Johnston knew that General
Sherman had no authority to enter into any such arrangement.
2. It was a practical acknowledgment of the rebel Government.
3. It undertook to re-establish the rebel State governments that had
been overthrown at the sacrifice of many thousand loyal lives and im
mense treasure, and placed the arms and munitions of war in the hands
of the rebels at their respective capitals, which might be used as soon
as the armies of the United States were disbanded, and used to conquer
and subdue the loyal States.
4. By the restoration of the rebel authority in their respective States
they would be enabled to re-establish slavery.
5. It might furnish a ground of responsibility by the Federal Gov
ernment to pay the rebel debt, and certainly subjects the loyal citizens
of rebel States to the debt contracted by rebels in the name of the
States.
6. It would put in dispute the existence of loyal State governments,
and the new State of West Virginia, Avhich has been recognized by
every department of the United States Government.
7. It practically abolished the confiscation laws, and relieved the
rebels of every degree who had slaughtered our people from all pains
and penalties for their crimes.
8. It gave terms that had been deliberately, repeatedly, and solemnly
rejected by President Lincoln, and better terms than the rebels had
ever asked in their most prosperous condition.
9. It formed no basis of true and lasting peace, but relieved the
rebels from the pressure of our victories, and left them in condition to
renew their efforts to overthrow the United States Government and
subdue the loyal States whenever their strength was recruited and any
opportunity should offer.
The terms you have been authorized by General Grant to make, if
you can do no better, will be acceded to in respect to Dick Taylor.
Guerrillas are entitled to nothing but powder and ball. Hancock is
hunting down Mosby. But on the question how much grace you can
safely offer them upon unconditional surrender I would be disposed to
leave to your judgment, within the limits of Grant's terms.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
[APRIL 23, 1865. — For Sherman to Johnston, relating to Wilson's
operations, and transmitting letter of instructions to latter, see Vol.
XLVII, Part III, p. 286.]
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 61. ) Macon, G a., April 23, 1865.
I. Capt. E. B. Carling, chief quartermaster of the Cavalry Corps,
will proceed at once to these headquarters on the most direct route,
with supplies of clothing and other stores for the Cavalry Corps, Mili
tary Division of the Mississippi. He will procure funds to purchase
forage contracted for by the acting chief quartermaster; make arrange
ments for the transportation of quartermaster's supplies to Macon or
other point where the Cavalry Corps may be stationed.
444 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
II. Capt. W. W. Barker, chief commissary of tlie Cavalry Corps,
will proceed at once to these headquarters with supplies of small rations
for the troops. He will procure funds to pay for rations contracted for
by the acting chief commissary.
III. Brig. Gen. Eli Long, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby authorized to
proceed to Louisville, Ky,, for medical treatment. He will be accom
panied by Lieutenant Deering, Fourth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, and
four attendants. The quartermaster's department will furnish trans
portation.
IV. Capt. L. M. Hosea, Sixteenth U. S. Infantry, commissary of mus
ters of the Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi, and
acting aide-de-camp, will proceed with dispatch to Major General Sher
man's headquarters and to Nashville, Tenn., on public business con
nected with the Cavalry Corps. Having accomplished this duty Captain
Hosea will return with as little delay as practicable.
V. Capt. M. M. Pool, volunteer aide-de-camp, is hereby relieved from
duty with the brevet major-general at his own request. The brevet
major-general returns his thanks to Captain Pool for his zeal and faith
ful discharge of the duties intrusted to him. The quartermaster's
department will furnish transportation to Washington, D. C.
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By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 23, 7<S'6'.0.
Maj. Gen. W. T. SHERMAN,
Comdg. Military Division of the Mississippi, Ralciyli, N. 6. :
In compliance with instructions by telegraph through General J.
E. Johnston, I have the honor to send to your headquarters Capt.
L. M. Hosea, Sixteenth U. S, Infantry and acting aide-de-camp of my
staff. I have conferred fully with him as to the status of affairs here
under the armistice; he, therefore, can give you all the necessary
information. I have also sent you communications through the tele
graph, but have received no notice of their having reached you. Be
good enough to send me definite instructions for my future government,
and make the necessary arrangements for forwarding to me supplies of
small stores and clothing. I have directed Captain Hosea to see my
chief quartermaster and commissary before returning and give them
such instructions, after conference with you, as may be necessary.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ^ HDQRS. 2o Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 15. ) Macon, Ga., April 23, 1865.
OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS OF THE SECOND DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI:
According to the advice of the surgeon I leave you for a time; how
long I am unable to say. I do not feel like separating myself from you,
possibly forever, without in a few parting words expressing my entire
and heartfelt gratification at your gallant and soldierly conduct since I
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have had the honor and good fortune to command you, but particularly
so in the present campaign. During the first portion of the march
unfortunate circumstances placed you in the rear of the corps, thus
rendering your labors extremely arduous by having to travel roads
originally bad, but rendered miserable by the passage of other troops in
your advance. By your untiring energy and hard work you, however,
overcame these difficulties and arrived in front of Selma, garrisoned by
a strong force under command of General Forrest, in time to adminis
ter to him and his command, behind almost impregnable works, one of
the most complete and severe castigations received by any command
during this war. Of the circumstances and details of this fight, with
which you are all familiar, it is unnecessary for rue to speak. It was,
however, the turning point — the decisive fight of the campaign. The
nature of the works assaulted, the character aud number of troops
behind those works, which numbers, according to admissions of their
commander, General Forrest himself, under a flag of truce, exceeded
your own, and the number of pieces of artillery in position, are facts
which show beyond controversion that this feat has been equaled by
none accomplished by cavalry during this war, and excelled but in a
few instances by infantry. Having naturally no love for war, and if it
should be my fortune, as I hope it may be, never again to hear the fire
of a gun in battle, I shall consider that it is honor enough to last me
the remainder of my life to have had the honor to command you on that
occasion. Whether or not all or any portion of us may meet again, I
shall watch your career with interest, and my prayers shall be for your
welfare and happiness. To all and each of you, for the present at
least, I bid an affectionate farewell.
ELI LONG,
Brigadier -General, U. S. Volunteers.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. FIRST SUB-DISTRICT OF
MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
No. 12. ) Tullalioma, Tenn., April 23, 1865.
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II. The commanding officer of the Twenty-ninth Michigan Volunteer
Infantry will relieve the men of the One hundred and sixth Kegiinent
Ohio Volunteer Infantry, on duty at block-houses Nos. 29 and 34,
inclusive, by details from his own regiment, being four commissioned
officers and ninety-eight enlisted men. The block-houses will be garri
soned by the same number of officers and men as at present.
III. The detachments of the One hundred and sixth Eeginient Ohio
Volunteer Infantry garrisoned at block-houses 29 and 34, inclusive,
will, when relieved by the Twenty-ninth Michigan Infantry, proceed to
Stevenson, Ala., and join the regiment for duty.
IV. The Twenty-ninth Michigan Infantry, Col. Thomas Say lor com
manding, and the Forty-Third Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, Col.
Amasa Cobb commanding, will hereafter compose the Third Brigade,
First Sub-District of Middle Tennessee. Col. Amasa Cobb, Forty-
third Wisconsin Infantry, is hereby placed in command of said brigade,
headquarters at Decherd. All reports and returns heretofore made
through Brevet Brigadier-General Krzyzanowski will hereafter be
made through Colonel Cobb.
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By command of Mai or- General Milroy :
JNO. O. CRAVENS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 23, 1865 — 10 a. m.
Major-Geiieral STONEMAN,
Knoxmlle :
Your dispatch of 2.40 p. in. yesterday received. Perhaps Gillem may
be able to effectually cover the region south of Knoxville by holding
Asheville and scouting to the south and west of that place. If so, I
shall prefer that he make his headquarters at Asheville. There is no
necessity of pushing your troops along the railroad beyond the advance
of the working parties.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
ASHEVILLE, April 23, 1865.
Major- General THOMAS:
The following just received from General Gillem:
Major-General STONEMAN,
Commanding Department of East Tennessee:
On the 17th I advanced 011 Morganton, found the bridge over Catawba torn up and
the ford defended by about 300 men, with one piece of artillery, under Major-Gen
eral McCown, C. S. Army. Their artillery was dismounted by the second shot from
ours. A few shells clea.red their rifle-pits, when the bridge was charged by Eighth
Tennessee Cavalry. We captured the artillery. Jeff. Davis left Greensborough on
15th with 500 picked cavalry under General Dibrell, going west. All treasure has
been removed from Charlotte. The railroad bridge, 1,125 feet long, over Catawba,
between Charlotte and Chester, has been destroyed by a detachment Twelfth Ohio
Cavalry. Two pieces of artillery were captured at the bridge. Colonel Palmer,
commanding brigade, reports he has paroled over 2,000 stragglers, from colonels to
privates, mostly from Johnston's army. Duke's and Vaughn's cavalry, probably 500
armed men, are east of Catawba River. Charlotte is held by two brigades of infantry
and Ferguson's cavalry brigade. On the 20th I moved on Asheville, found S wannanoa
Gap blockaded and defended by about 500 infantry and four pieces artillery under
General Martin. Left Miller's brigade to make a feint on the gap, and with Brown's
brigade made a forced march of sixty-nine miles, turned their position, surprised
them, captured their four pieces of artillery, and dispersed its supports, and would
have entered Asheville in two hours had not General Martin notified me of a truce
between Generals Sherman and Johnston. General Martin claims that the guns be
returned, as they were captured after date of truce. They will arrive at Greene-
ville, Tenn., on "27th. There is no forage in the valley of French Broad and my
division will enter East Tennessee by the different passes where forage is most likely
to be found.
ALVAN C. GILLEM,
Brigadier- General.
GEORGE STONEMAN,
Major -General of Volunteers.
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION,
FIELD ORDERS, > DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 19. ) In the Field, Greeneville, Tenn., April 23, 1865.
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III. Col. G. W. Kirk, Third North Carolina Mounted Infantry, will
proceed at once on the road to Warm Springs and overtake the infan
try and cavalry under the command of Major Johnson, First U. S. Col
ored Heavy Artillery, and Major Dyer, Thirteenth Tennessee Cavalry,
and will assume command of all the forces and proceed immediately to
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open communication with General Gillem, at Asheville, N. 0. Upon the
completion of this duty he will return and report to these headquarters.
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By command of Brigadier-General Tillson :
E. W. S. NEFF,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
CUMBERLAND GAP, April 23, 1865.
Major- General PALMER,
Commanding Department of Kentucky :
The rebel forces spoken of have refused to accept the conditions of
Lee's surrender. I have just started with iny command to bring them
vi et armis.
W. Y. DILLABD,
Colonel, &c.
NEW ORLEANS, April 23, 1865.
(Received May 1.)
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Commanding, &c.:
Spanish Fort was captured on the 10th [8th], Blakely on the llth [Oth],
and Mobile occupied on the 13th [12th]. Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith, with
14,000 men, moved on the 13th, by land, for Selma and Montgomery.
Maj. Gen. Frederick Steele, with 12,000, by water, on the 20th instant,
taking with him supplies for General Smith's and for Wilson's troops. I
heard from Wilson on the 12th, arid endeavored to communicate with him.
Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, with two divisions of his corps, and 2,000 cav
alry, will operate from Mobile west of the Tombigbee; Griersou, with
4,000 cavalry, to the east of Montgomery, in the direction of Columbus
and Macon, Ga. The results are about 5,000 prisoners, 12 flags, nearly
300 pieces of artillery, and large stores of material. Our loss will be
less than 1,500 in killed and wounded and missing.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 40. ( New Orleans, La., April 23, 1865.
The following General Field Order is republished for the information
of all concerned:
GENERAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. ARMY AND Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 32. ] Mobile, Ala., April 32, 1S65.
The major-general commanding thinks it proper to announce as the general results
of the operations around this city : The capture of the enemy's works at Spanish Fort
and Ulakely, the surrender of Mobile, the capture of more than 5,000 prisoners, 12
flags, nearly 300 pieces of artillery, several thousand stand of small-arms, and large
stores of ammunition and other material of -war. It is his province to report results,
that of a higher authority to hestow appropriate commendations and rewards; but
it is not improper to express his personal thanks to the officers and men of this army
for their zeal, energy, and gallantry, and to the officers and men of the navy for their
hearty and zealous co-operation in the work that has been accomplished. lie begs
that the Sabbath next ensuing the receipt of this order may be made the occasion of
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thanksgiving for the past, and prayer for the future; and that all will unite with
him in the earnest petition that God in His mercy will deal tenderly with the
relatives and friends of our dead and wounded comrades.
By order of Mai. Gen. E. R. S. Canhy :
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby :
C. H. DYEE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
NEAR MOBILE, April 23, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY,
Comdg. Army and Division of West Mississippi, Mobile, Ala.:
GENERAL: I have the honor to inform you that I am the bearer of a
communication* from Lieut. Gen. Richard Taylor, commanding the
Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana, which Gen
eral Taylor is desirous if possible that I should deliver to you in person,
together with a verbal explanation of his views, with which he has
intrusted me, on the subject of that communication. In response to
the views expressed by yourself to me in our last interview, General
Taylor expresses a desire and will be willing to enter into measures
tending to allay any unnecessary sacrifice of life, and particularly any
further and useless destruction of property, entailing sufferings which
may be avoided upon helpless women and children.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. E. OUEELL,
Major and Assistant Commissioner of Exchange.
HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION,
April 23, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL : I reached the mouth of the Alabama Eiver in the IT. S.
steamer Sebago, on the evening of the 22d instant, and came to these
headquarters at Naima Hubba Bluff in a row-boat this morning. Gen
eral Benton had not received his orders. They came in the Tainau-
lipas just as 1 landed. He is now below the cut-off. Yesterday he sent
out cavalry to find a crossing to Mclntosh Bluff. They crossed Pole
Bayou on a bridge at the level of the water. They passed Hates'
Creek partly by swimming and partly by a flat-boat ferry about a mile
below dotted (Saint Stephen's) road on skeleton map. The width,
which could not be forded, was about fifty yards. They could not cross
Bilbo's Creek, and report that they would have had to swim a quarter
of a mile. The water is very high and up in the branches of the trees,
so that the flat-boat could not be towed up Bates' Creek to the road. A
guide states that he can show a road from here to Mclntosh Bluff, good
for cavalry and infantry now. and that only needs a bridge forty feet
long for wagons and artillery, and only four miles longer than Saint
Stephen's main road. I am just sending Captain Cannon with cavalry
to look at this. If not so, I shall try to bridge Bates' and Bilbo's
Creeks, which will take two or three days. I expect to examine Mcln
tosh Bluff this afternoon, if Captain Low, IT. S. Navy, can send me up
there 5 if not, to-morrow morning. Present reports and appearances
* See April 22, p. 440.
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indicate that as the proper site for the work ordered. I anticipate a
speedy and considerable fall of water in these creeks. I forward to-day
to Captain McAlester requisitions for necessary tools and materials.
Three hundred cavalry, or thereabouts, of the enemy are reported at
Citronelle, under Lieutenant-Colonel Spence. Refugees report General
Maury sent to Texas and replaced by General Gibson ; the Confederate
forces, with their boats, endeavoring- to reach Columbus, Miss., at this
unusual stage of water; and Wilson leaving Montgomery suddenly
and starting for Columbus, Ga. These rumors are unconfirmed, and
there seems to be some confusion between Columbus, Miss., aiid
Columbus, Ga.
With Q'reat respect, your obedient servant,
JOHN C. PALFREY,
Lieut. Col. and Assistant Inspector- General, Thirteenth Army Corps.
HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Nanna Hubba Bluff, Ala., April 23, 1865.
Maj. F. W. EMERY,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Thirteenth Army Corps:
I have the honor to inform you that in order to carry out the instruc
tions given me it will be necessary to move my command to Mclntosh
Bluff, ten miles above here. There are two very wide and deep creeks
this side of the bluff, which cannot be crossed without pontoons. I
therefore respectfully request that 150 feet of pontoon bridge be sent
me by transport to enable me to cross those creeks. I will await their
arrival at this point. Lieutenant-Colonel Palfrey and Lieutenant Sar
gent were here to-day, and the colonel has gone above on a gun-boat to
select the point to be fortified.
I have the honor to be, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. P. BENTOK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 3D Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 12. j Nanna Hubba Bluff, Ala., April 23, 1865.
On account of the astounding and heartrending intelligence of the
death of Abraham Lincoln, President, and William H. Seward, Secre
tary of State, of the United States, all duties, excepting the necessary
guard duties, will to-day be suspended in this command. A dirge will
be performed by the band in each regiment, commencing on the right
of the division with the cornet band of the Seventy-seventh Illinois, to
be followed successively by the bands upon the left, each commencing
at the conclusion of that on its right, throughout the division.
By order of Brig. Gen. W. P. Benton:
J. I). ROUSE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Nanna Hubba Bluff, Ala., April 23, 1865.
Col. THOMAS H. BENTON, Jr..
Commanding Twenty-ninth Iowa Volunteers :
The brigadier-general commanding directs me to inform you that you
will occupy and protect the arsenal at Mount Yernon until further
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orders. You will draw rations for your command from Capt. D. K.
Hall, commissary of subsistence. No supplies have been received as
yet from Mobile, but tliey are expected to-day.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. D. EOUSE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, Ala., April 23, 1865.
The major-general commanding directs that the troops of this corps
will take up the line of march to-morrow (24th) in the following order:
First, Second Division at 6 a. in.; second, pontouiers at 0 a. m. ; third,
Third Division at 6.30 a. m.; fourth, First Division at 9 a. m., in charge
of supply train. And also directs that each division commander order
the loading of his wagons with corn as much as possible, as there will
be none to get the day following.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, April 23, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Army and Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL: I have the honor to inclose copy of letter just received
from General Clauton stating that he will be at Milton on Wednesday
morning at 9 o'clock, ready to embark for Barrancas. At the same
time, the within statements were given to me by Henry W. Allen, of
Milton, and Jos. Hearsey, of the schooner Admiral Farragut, show
ing that the Fifteenth Confederate Cavalry is collecting at Pollard
under command of Captain Main, and that Captain Keyser will be at
Milton with 100 rebel cavalry. From all I have heard of General Clan-
ton,! cannot believe that he would consent to be retaken by the rebels
in a way unbecoming a soldier and a gentleman, yet I will use all pre
caution, and endeavor not only to bring him in safely, but also to cap
ture the 100 men. I have no steamer here at present, but as soon as
the Matamoras returns from up the sound, or the Planter from Mobile
Bay, I will act promptly by making use of the cavalry detachments
still here, as the order relative to their departure alluded to by you
at Mobile has not yet been received. General T. Kilby Smith, com
manding District of South Alabama, informed me at Mobile, Ala., that
he had sent a light battery of four pieces to Barrancas according to
orders received from your headquarters ; the battery, however, has not
yet arrived.
Very respectfully, colonel, your obedient servant,
A. ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
flnclosure No. 1.]
POLLARD, April 22, 1865.
[Brig. Gen. A. ASBOTH:]
GENERAL: On Saturday, the 24th of last month, I was severely
wounded and captured by Major-Geueral Steele, U. S. Army. On the
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26th I was paroled to report at Barrancas, and left with four others
of my command wounded near this place. I have sufficiently recovered
to travel, and have the promise of conveyance as far as Milton, and
will be at that place next Wednesday at 9 o'clock, ready to embark on
the first boat to Barrancas. One of the wounded left with me has
died; another, shot through the knee, disabled for life. The other two
will accompany me down, if they can procure conveyance and are able
to travel.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. H. CLANTON,
Brigadier-General, G. 8. Army.
[Inclosure No. 2.]
Statement of Henry W. Allen, from Milton, Fla.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, April 23, 1865.
Came in to take the oath of allegiance, and reports that the Fifteenth
Confederate Cavalry, under command of Captain Main, are collecting
at Pollard for reorganization, preparatory to joining General Forrest's
command. Allen left Milton yesterday. Saw no rebel soldiers in town,
but knew that about twenty men of the Fifteenth Confederate Cavalry
were between Milton and Pollard.
[Inclosure No. 3.]
Statement of Jos. Hearsey, of the schooner Admiral Farragut, collecting
logs for the navy.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, April 23, 1865.
Left Milton at 10 o'clock this morning ; saw the rebel Captain Keyser,
who told him that he had 100 armed men near Milton, and they would
be in town to-night, and that he had better leave as soon as he could.
Do not know what he intended doing.
[APRIL 24, 1865.— For General Orders, No. 73, War Department,
Adjutant General's Office, embodying opinion of the Attorney-General
relative to questions arising from terms of surrender of the Confeder
ate forces, see Vol. XLYI, Part III, p. 918.]
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 107. { Nashville, Tenn., April 24, 1865.
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Y. Col. C. J. Dilworth, Eighty-fifth Illinois Infantry, is hereby re
lieved from duty in the District, of the Etowah, and will report for duty
to Maj. Gen. J. M. Palmer, commanding Department of Kentucky.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant-General.
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HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION ov THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, Raleigh, ft. C., April 24, 1865.
General WILSON,
Macon :
The truce will expire on the morning of the 26th. You will renew
your operations according to your original instructions.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, Raleigh, N. C., April 24, 1865.
General GILLMORE,
Hilton Head, S. C. :
Send several couriers by different routes by land from Savannah to
General Wilson at Macon, that the truce is at an end and hostilities
are resumed, and that he will go on and act according to original
orders. You will also do the same.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major- General, Commanding.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. OAV. CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 24, 1865.
The attention of division commanders is called to the communication
from Col. J. G. Vail, Seventeenth Indiana (mounted) Infantry, com
manding post at Macon, Ga. :
MAJOR : I would respectfully call your attention to the fact that a great number
of depredations are being committed by parties of brigands, dressed in our own and
Confederate uniforms, on all the roads leading into the country. Houses are burned
and the country desolated as far out as fifteen miles. The citizens are calling on me
for protection, and I do not understand that my jurisdiction extends outside of the
city, and at any rate have not a sufficient force at my disposal to afford protection to
persons in the country. There seem to be no pickets on the roads, and negroes are
coming into the city from every direction and will soon become a burden and endan
ger the city. I would respectfully ask that some measures betaken to prevent them
from coming here.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. G. VAIL,
Colonel, Commanding Post.
Picket-posts, outposts, and vedettes must at once be properly posted
to prevent the influx of negroes and depredations by our own troops
within and beyond the lines. Patrols will be sent in every direction
under the command of division and brigade provost-marshals to arrest
all men engaged in marauding and out of camp without proper passes.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
FIELD ORDERS, > MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 24. ) Macon, Ga., April 24, 1865.
Division commanders will at once forward to these headquarters all
flags and other trophies captured from the enemy during the recent
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campaign from the Tennessee Eiver to this place, with an account of
the capture and by whom made. Recommendations for promotions on
account of gallantry in action will also be forwarded without delay.
By command of Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS POST,
Eufaula, Ala., April 24, 1865.
GENERAL COMMANDING U. S. FORGES :
GENERAL: I have received the following copy of communication
from General Cobb, C. S. Army, to general commanding U. S. forces
in his immediate front, with copy of telegraphic dispatch from General
Beauregard, 0. S. Army, to General Cobb, C. S. Army, and confirmed
on yesterday, the 23d instant, by the arrival at this post of Captain
Leonard, U. 8. Army, and an escort of ten men from General Wilson's
(U. S. Army) command, and Major Walton, C. S. Army, en route for
General Canby, U. S. Army, and General Taylor, C. S. Army, head
quarters, with instructions should any forces of the United States
advance in this direction to meet them, under flag of truce, with the
accompanying communication and dispatch, which I now proceed to
execute. This communication will be handed you by Col. H. Hawkins,
C. S. Army.
I am, general, very respectfully,
A. F. PAGNIEE,
Captain, Commanding Post.
[Indorsement.]
LOUISVILLE, ALA., April 26, 1865.
COMMANDING OFFICER U. S. FORCES :
The within communication and copy of official dispatch from General
Beauregard, &c., are delivered to Capt. J. M. Hobdy, late of C. S. Army,
with the view to communicate with any forces of the United States
moving in this direction.
Very respectfully,
H. HAWKINS,
Colonel Fifth Kentucky Regiment, C. 8. Army.
[Iiiclosure.]
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF TENNESSEE ANJ) GEORGIA,
Macon, April 20, 1865.
COMMANDING GENERAL U. S. FORCES:
GENERAL: I have received from General G. T. Beauregard, my
immediate commander, a telegraphic dispatch, of which the following is
a copy:
GREENSBOROUGH, April 19, 1865.
(Via Columbia and Augusta.)
Maj. Gen. HOWELL COBB:
Inform general commanding enemy's forces in your front that a truce for the pur
pose of a final settlement was agreed upon yesterday between Generals Johnston
and Sherman applicable to all forces under their commands. A" message to that
effect from General Sherman will be sent him as soon as practicable. The contend
ing forces are to occupy their present positions ; forty-eight hours7 notice being given
on resumption of hostilities.
G. T. BEAUREGARD,
General.
454 KY., S. W VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
My forces being a portion of General Johnston's command, I proceed
at once to execute the terms of the armistice, and have accordingly
issued orders for carrying out the same. I will meet you at any inter
mediate point between our lines for making the necessary arrange
ments for a more perfect enforcement of the armistice on both sides.
This communication will be handed you by Brig. Gen. C. D. Anderson.
I am, general, very respectfully,
HOWELL COBB,
Major- General, Commanding.
[Indorsement.]
LOUISVILLE, ALA., April 26, 18(J5.
GENERAL COMMANDING U. S. FORCES:
The within is an official copy, and I hope will be respected by the
U. S. forces.
Very respectfully, &c.,
H. HAWKINS,
Colonel Fifth Kentucky Regiment, C. S. Army.
NASHVILLE, April 24, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. M. PALMER,
Commanding Department of Kentucky :
My men have rebuilt the telegraph line between Fort Donelson and
Paducah, but the guerrilla parties still infest that part of the State
and keep the line idle by breaking it. Can you now give us a small
force at Golden Pond, or near there, to hunt them out?
JOHN C. VAN DUZEK,
Captain and Assistant Superintendent.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 183. I Washington, April 24, 1865.
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58. Capt. James B. Comstock, assistant adjutant-general of volun
teers, will report by letter to the commanding general Military Divis
ion of West Mississippi, and in person to the commanding officer
Second Division, Sixteenth Army Corps, for assignment to duty with
that command.
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By order of the Secretary of War :
W. A. NICHOLS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 43. ) Mobile, Ala., April 24, 1865.
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4. All detachments of troops arriving in this city will, until they can
be forwarded to their proper destination, remain under the control and
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supervision of Brig. Gen. J. C. Yeatch. This order remains in force
until a post commander has been appointed for the city of Mobile.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Mobile, Ala., April 24, 186.5.
Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY,
New Orleans, La. :
GENERAL: I have information from Meridian as late as the evening
of the 21st instant. There was scarcely any force at Meridian ; every
thing in excitement and confusion. Forrest has gone to Macon, Miss.;
Maury, with 2,000 men, is at Cuba Station; has been much abused
for "the disgraceful surrender of Mobile." Dick Taylor wished and
intended to make an effort to join Joe Johnston, but Forrest and his
men refused to leave Mississippi. This was before he was aware of the
movements against Selma and Montgomery. General Wilson went east
from Montgomery, striking for Columbus, Macon, &c., Ga. I think
orders should be sent Steele to move on Demopolis as rapidly as possi
ble. It is their last depot of supplies. I shall push Benton's cavalry
across from Nanna Hubba Bluff and strike the Mobile and Ohio Rail
road at Deer Park, in order to pick tip a small rebel picket and rail
road stock at Citrbnellft and Chunchula. That spy, Curell, is back
again, pretending to have business, but did not bring a line from Dick
Taylor. I hope you will shut down on all such barefaced espionage.
Yours, truly,
G. GRANGER,
Major- General.
HDQRS. CAYALRY CORPS, MIL. DIY. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 34, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Commanding Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL : The brevet major-general has authorized the Central Rail
road Company to open the road. You will place a guard at the depot
to examine passes granted to citizens, to inspect baggage, and protect
property. This road will be used for passenger travel and for trans
portation of supplies for the troops and citizens. Appoint a reliable
and efficient officer as acting provost-marshal at the depot in East
Macon.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAYALRY CORPS, MIL. DIY. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 24, 1865.
Lieut. Col. J. G. VAIL,
Commanding Post, Macon, Ga. :
COLONEL: It has been intimated to the brevet major-general that
the officers under your command have circulated a report to the effect
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that Confederate officers on parole are to be assembled every morning
and tlie roll called. The general has not credited the report, but should
there be any foundation for it, he desires that you will at once counter
mand any such order. Officers on parole in this city are upon their
honor not to abuse it, and must not be treated as prisoners under guard.
The brevet major-general directs that you send out of the city all citi
zens and negroes who do not belong or reside here.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- Genera I.
HEADQUARTERS 0. S. FORCES, NORTH GEORGIA,
Atlanta, April 24, 1865.
Maj. Gen. JAMES B. STEEDMAN,
Commanding District of the Etowali:
GENERAL: Your communication of the 18th instant has been re
ceived. You will please inform General Thomas that there is no truth
in the information he has received of an expedition being fitted out in
upper Georgia for the purpose of making a raid on the railroad com
munications between Chattanooga and Knoxville; that there are a
number of bad men in the upper counties who have refused or neg
lected to obey my orders, but that instructions have been given to my
officers on outpost duty to arrest and disarm all bodies of men going
toward the Federal lines. In answer to the proposition for the sur
render of the forces under my command, I beg leave to say that, know
ing the condition of things as I do, I am of the opinion that it is to the
interest of the Government of the United States, as well as necessary
for the protection of the citizens of upper Georgia, that my organiza
tion retain its present status.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. T. WOFFORD.
HDQRS. FIRST BRIGADE, SECOND SEPARATE DIVISION,
ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Dalton, Ga., April 24., 1865.
Maj. S. B. MOE,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Headquarters, &c.:
MAJOR: I inclose herewith a communication from General Woiford,
C. S. Army, received this morning.* I forbear comment upon it. As
a matter of course, I have made no reply. At the time General Wof-
ford wrote he had not received General Steedman's proposition for a
surrender which I forwarded on the 20th instant.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS C. S. FORCES, NORTH GEORGIA,
Atlanta, April 24, 1865.
Brig. Gen. H. M. JUDAH,
Commanding IT. S. Forces, Dalton, Ga. :
GENERAL: Your communication of the 20th instant inclosing one
from Major-General Steedman has been received. 1 have forwarded to
* See April. 20, p. 418.
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you by Mr. Harris a copy of a letter received from Major General Cobb,
indorsed by General Wilson, giving me official information of an armis
tice between Generals Sherman and Johnston, which I hope has reached
you.* In answer to the proposition to surrender the forces under my
command I would respectfully suggest that a moment's reflection will
enable General Thomas (when he is informed of the true condition of
affairs in this section) to see the importance of the organization under
my command remaining for the present, or until the civil officers shall
be able to enforce the laws of the State.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. T. WOFFOBD,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 24, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN,
Knoxville :
The terms of surrender of Johnston to Sherman have been disap
proved by the President, and Sherman is ordered to push his military
advantages. Direct your cavalry to act in concert and do all in its
power to bring Johnston to better terms. Give Gillem a leave of
absence to come to IsTashville to attend the session of the Legislature.
GEO. H. IHOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
No. 93. } Knoxville, Tenn., April 24, 1865.
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V. Gol. Joseph H. Parsons, Ninth Tennessee Cavalry Volunteers, will
turn over the command of the camp at Cantonment Springs to the
senior officer present, and will take command of his regiment.
VI. The Mnth Regiment Tennessee Cavalry Volunteers will move
to-morrow, the 25th instant, to Rogers ville Junction. The commanding
officer will report in person without delay to these headquarters for
instructions.
* • * * * * * *
By command of Major-Geueral Stoneman:
G. M. BASCOM,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
Knoxville, Tenn., April 24, 1865.
Brig. Gen. A. 0. GILLEM,
Comdg. First Cavalry Division, Dept. of the Cumberland:
DEAR SIR : I have just received a telegram from General Thomas
informing me that the terms of surrender of Johnston to Sherman have
been disapproved by the President, and Sherman is ordered to push
his military advantages. The cavalry under your command will do all
in its power to bring Johnston to better terms. For this purpose the
* See April 21, p. 428.
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most strenuous efforts will be made to destroy his communications and
all sources of supplies. Charlotte should be destroyed if possible, and
also the railroad from and including the railroad bridge over the Oatawba
Biver north of Green sborough, and the country east of the railroad and
north of the Catawba Biver laid waste. General Tillson will be
instructed to hold Asheville and the gaps in the Blue Bidge, so that
you will be able to use your whole force. The Ninth Tennessee Cav
alry will be required for a short time clearing out the country between
the Holston Biver and Cumberland Mountains. The headquarters of
the cavalry division will remain until further orders at Asheville. N. C.
I am directed by General Thomas, commanding Department of the
Cumberland, to give you a leave of absence to go to Nashville to attend
the session of the Legislature. When you go you will please turn over
the command of the cavalry division to Colonel Palmer, Fifteenth
Pennsylvania Cavalry, and also these instructions for his information
and guidance.
I am. general, very respectfully, your obediant servant,
GEOBGE STONEMAN,
Major- General of Volunteers, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION,
DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 18. ) Knoxrille, Tenn., April 24, 1865.
I. Colonel Scully with his command will report to Colonel Hawley,
commanding First Brigade, Fourth Division, Department of the Cum
berland, at Greeneville, Tenn.
II. Colonel Lister with his command will report to the commanding
general at Greeneville, Tenn., without delay.
By command of Brigadier General Tillson :
W. W. DEANE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GREENEVILLE, April 24, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS :
I have reached Big Sinking Creek, at Henderson's Depot, six miles
beyond Greeneville, and used all the boats and put on a portion of the
stringers to-day. Bridge 280 feet in length. Expect to cross to-morrow
by noon.
C. LATIMEB,
Division Engineer.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION or WEST MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE OF CHIEF OF ARTILLERY AND ORDNANCE,
Mobile, Ala., April 24, 1865.
Col. H. BERTRAM,
Commanding Spanish Fort, Ala. :
COLONEL: I have the honor to inform you that the major-general
commanding has directed me to request that you will cause to be selected
from the captured property at Blakely and Spanish Fort such an arma
ment of field-works now being prepared at that place as may be called
for by Major McAlester, chief engineer of the army, and that the ord
nance and ordnance stores below mentioned are to be set aside for the
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object mentioned : Two 10-pounder Parrott guns, with carriages, lim
bers, caissons, implements, &c., complete, and all the captured service
able ammunition of that caliber at Blakely. Two 12-pounder bronze
field guns (reported in serviceable condition), with carriages, caissons,
implements, and equipments, complete, and all the captured serviceable
ammunition belonging already at Spanish Fort. Two 12-ponnder bronze
field howitzers, with carriages, limbers, caissons, implements, and equip
ments, complete, and 200 rounds of assorted ammunition complete for
each gun. The howitzers, carriages, limbers, implements, &c., are at
Blakely, and part of the ammunition also. The remainder is to be
found at Spanish Fort. The major-general commanding directs that
all the guns, &c., above mentioned not already at Spanish Fort be at
once sent there from Blakely, and that the whole armament, ammuni
tion, &c., be sent up to the field-work in process of preparation at Span
ish Fort, and the guns carefully parked there, and the ammunition
securely stored in the magazine of the work. The armament above
mentioned is entirely distinct from and not intended to interfere in any
way with thab already ordered and set apart for the new field-work
being prepared by the engineer department near Brickyard Landing,
at Blakely. As soon as the guns, carriages, ammunition, &c., intended
for the armament of the field-work at Spanish Fort are deposited at
the work, you are requested to report the fact to the undersigned, and
then instructions will be sent you as to what point the remaining cap
tured ordnance and ordnance stores at Blakely and Spanish Fort are to
be shipped.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. TOTTEN,
Brigadier -General and Chief of Artillery and Ordnance.
MOBILE, ALA., April 24, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. P. BENTON,
Commanding at Nanna Hubba Bluff:
GENERAL: At Citronelle, on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, about
eighteen miles southwest of your present position, is a rebel picket of
some eighty men, under Colonel Spence, three locomotives, and some
cars. At Chunchula, twelve miles below, is another engine and other
railroad stock. All the above-mentioned pickets and property must be
captured. For this object I send you 250 cavalry; this with what you
have with you will be made ready at once, and by a night's march
endeavor to surprise Citronelle at daylight, capture Colonel Spence and
command, and then move down the railroad to Chunchula, thence to
Whistler. It may perhaps be well to strike the railroad simultaneously
at or near Deer Park, so as to prevent the escape of any trains below.
Another column will leave Spring Hill on Wednesday morning for
Leakesville to cut Spence off in case he retreats in that direction. I
will try to send up an engine on Thursday to assist in hauling down
such railroad stock as your cavalry may succeed in capturing.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. GRANGER,
Major- General, Commanding.
P. S. — I do not wish the railroad destroyed unless it should be abso
lutely necessary to save the command, prevent the escape of the rebels,
or save the railroad property captured.
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CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
In the Field, Ala., April 24, 1865,
The major-general commanding directs that the troops of this corps
will take up the line of march to-morrow (25th), in the following order:
First, Third Division at 0 a. 111.5 second, pontoniers at 6 a. m.; third,
First Division at 5 a. m. ; fourth, Second Division at 9 a. m., in charge
of supply train.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, La., April 24, 1865 — 12.30 p. m.
Brig. Gen. T. KILBY SMITH,
Commanding District of South Alabama, Fort Gaines:
SIR: The rebel ram Webb has just passed down the river. She
deceived the gun-boats by displaying the Union flag at half-mast.
I think she will make for Havana, but have everything in readiness
for her it' she should attempt to come into Mobile Bay.
E. E, S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, | HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 108. j Nashville, Tenn., April 25, 1865'.,
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XII. Col. J. II. Blackburn, Fourth Tennessee (mounted) Infantry,,
will detail from his command four companies to be stationed at
La Fayette, Tenn., to assist the civil authorities in that locality in
exterminating guerrillas.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
SOUTHAKD HOFFMAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 25, 1865.
Maj. Gen. C. GROVER,
Commanding U. S. Forces, Savannah, Ga. :
GENERAL : This will be delivered to you by Mr. A. Schwaab, chief
engineer of the Georgia Kailroad. He visits Savannah at my solicita
tion for the purpose of surveying the damages on his road, with a view
to immediate repair. Please allow him to enter your lines, and give
him such assistance as may be necessary for carrying out his instruc
tions. General Sherman has directed me to open a supply line, but
before doing so I must know which of the roads can be soonest repaired
and with the least cost to the Government.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. II. WILSON,
Brevet Major -General.
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DEPARTMENT OF TENNESSEE AND GEOROIA,
Macon, April 25, 1865.
Major- General WILSON,
Commanding Federal Forces* Macon, Ga. :
GENERAL : In answer to your verbal proposition of yesterday on the
subject of the prisoners held by you, who have been captured in this
department, I submit this communication : The officers and men cap
tured by you in this department, which includes the prisoners taken at
Columbus and West Point, shall be put upon their general parole not
to go into service again during the war, unless regularly exchanged.
The parole of the officers and men taken at Macon is subject to the con
dition that the parole is binding if the capture is held to be legal; but
if my protest is sustained, and the capture of Macon held to be unau
thorized, the officers and men are relieved from the obligation of the
parole. A portion of the garrison here consists of convalescents and
invalids, who cannot leave, and I feel bound to provide for their sup
port during your occupation of the place. I am sure you will not
hesitate to guarantee such provision for them as is demanded by the
dictates of humanity and justice. Those officers and men who reside
here, even temporarily, may desire to remain, at least until the armis
tice is at an end, and I mention the fact that there may be no misap
prehension on the subject. I have no hesitation in saying that the
general paroles of these officers and men, under the circumstances, will
be recognized by our authorities.
I am, general, very respectfully, yours, &c.,
HOWELL COBB,
Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY* CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 26 ', 1865.
Maj. Gen. HENRY C. WAYNE,
Adjutant and Inspector General of Georgia, Milledgemlle :
GENERAL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your
letter of the 24th instant, and in reply to say that the paroled prisoners
from General Lee's army have been permitted to pass through my lines
to their homes. All others that may arrive will be allowed the same
privilege. I have no objection to your sending the train of which you
speak to its destination, but to the contrary, a desire to have you do so.
In view of the armistice and the probability of an early peace, I am
anxious to do all in my power to prevent suffering among the people.
I have directed the resumption of business of every kind, opening of
the roads, and a continuance of the mails. I will gladly co-operate with
you in dispensing with all unnecessary restrictions. General Sherman
has directed me to supply my command by contracting for provisions
and forage in Georgia. General Cobb has kindly given me his assist
ance. Will you be good enough to lend your influence and advice to
the people, in order that they may have confidence and sell to my
supply departments. Captain Page will explain more fully my views
upon the question alluded to herein. It would afford me great pleasure
to meet you in person at any time and place convenient to yourself.
With high regard, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
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AUGUSTA, April 25, 1865.
Major-General WILSON, U. S. Army:
Lieut. Col. G. A. Henry, jr., of General Johnston's staff, telegraphs
me from Charleston, S. C., yesterday that he is on the way with orders
from Major-General Sherman to suspend hostilities, and" that he will
make all possible haste.
B. D. FRY,
Brigadier- General, Commanding District.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) MACON, GA.,
No. 25. } April 25, 1865.
The provost-marshal of the Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the
Mississippi, will at once parole all officers and men captured in the
Department of Tennessee and Georgia. The conditions of the parole
require that the officers and men shall not serve against the United
States of America, or give any information, or do any military duty
whatever until regularly exchanged. The parole of the officers and
soldiers taken at Macon will be binding, provided the capture of tlw
city is held to be legal, and if it is not, the officers and men will be
relieved from the obligation of the parole. The officers captured at
Macon will be allowed to retain their side-arms and horses. Major-
General Cobb having pledged himself to use his inn1 u once with the
Confederate authorities to have the parole of the officers and men of
Lieutenant-General Forrest's command recognized, they will also be
paroled under the conditions that they are not to serve against the
United States of America, or give any information, or do any military
duty whatever until regularly exchanged as prisoners of war. The
utmost dispatch will be used in making out paroles in order t.hat the
officers and men may proceed to their homes as soon as possible,
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. SECOND BRIG., FIRST Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 25, 1865.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Cavalry Corps, Mil. Div. of the Mississippi:
MAJOR: If not inconsistent with the views of the major-general
commanding, I would respectfully, but most earnestly, request that
Col. J. II. Fannin, Thirty-seventh Georgia Keserves, who commanded
at West Point after the death of General Tyler, be paroled and per
mitted to go to his home at La Grange, in this State, until regularly
exchanged as a prisoner of war. Colonel Fannin is a gentleman of
the highest character and standing, and I am satisfied that no power
of the so-called Confederate Government could compel him to violate
such a parole. His delicate health and peculiar situation of his family
make such a favor particularly desirable to him.
I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
O. H. LA GRANGE,
Colonel j Commanding.
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GENERAL ORDERS, J HDQRS. STH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 21. ) Eastport, Miss., April 25, 1865.
Maj. E. T. Phillips, Sixth Illinois Cavalry, is hereby announced as
provost-marshal of this cavalry division, to date from April 18, 1865.
By order of Brig. Gen. Edward Hatch :
HEKVEY A. CJOLVIN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CHATTANOOGA, April 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE:
The following has just been received by flag at Dalton and tele
graphed here:
HEADQUARTERS C. S. FORCES, NORTH GEORGIA,
Atlanta, April 23.
Brig. Gen. H. M. JUDAH:
Inclosed send you copy of communication from General Cobb indorsed by General
Wilson.* The forces after taking Columbus moved on Macon, where they were met
by General Cobb with the information of the armistice, which resulted in a cessa
tion of hostilities between them.
W. T. WOFFORD,
Brigadier- General.
I have directed General Judah to notify General Wofford that the
agreement made by General Sherman and General Johnston is rejected
by the U. S. authorities, and ask General Wofford to communicate the
same to Major-General Wilson.
Respectfully.
JAS. B. STEEDMAN,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. FIRST BRIGADE, SECOND SEPARATE DIVISION,
ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Dalton, Ga., April 25, 1865.
Maj. S. B. MOE,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Hdqrs. District of the Etowah:
MAJOR : Upon reflection I am of the opinion that the communica
tion of General Wofford which I forwarded you yesterday should be
replied to in order that he may have no pretext for delay in replying to
General Steedman's proposition for a surrender which I forwarded to
him on the 20th instant. I have therefore prepared the inclosed copy
of my reply, which I will forward to him in the morning.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
[Inclosnre.]
HDQRS. FIRST BRIGADE, SECOND SEPARATE DIVISION,
ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Dalton, Ga., April 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. T. WOFFORD, C. S. Army,
Commanding Confederate Forces in Northern Georgia:
GENERAL : Your communication of the 17th instant is received. You
consent to my request not to advance north of Kingston with the main
* See April 21, p. 428.
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body of your forces until you receive my reply to the following- propo
sitions, viz: First, Yon propose a cessation of hostilities for an indefi
nite period of time, to be renewed only upon a notice of ten days by
either party. For reasons which it is unnecessary for me to enumer
ate, this proposition is decidedly declined. Second. You propose to
establish your headquarters a£ Calhoun or near the Oostenaula River.
Claiming the right to establish my own headquarters wherever its loca
tion is ordered or I may deem it advisable, I respectfully decline to com
promise that right by a compliance with your proposition. Third. You
desire to send in, through, and beyond my lines guards from your forces
(now in armed rebellion against the United States) for the purpose of
enforcing obedience to the laws of Georgia (a State which claims to
belong to a Government at war with or in rebellion against the United
States). The very extraordinary character of this proposition may be
illustrated by enumerating as among the laws of Georgia you propose
to enforce within the military jurisdiction of the United States one
organizing the militia of Georgia, and calling your attention to a proc
lamation of Governor Brown of the 17th instant, contained in a news
paper you were so kind as to forward me, ordering out this militia force
to operate against U. S. forces under General Wilson about to enter the
State of Georgia. These propositions indicate upon your part a desire
for the pacification of your State and relief for its citizens from the
miseries and sufferings they are enduring; but I regret to add they are
evasive as to the only means by which such a result can be obtained.
Those means are embraced in the proposition for the surrender of your
forces which I forwarded to you on the 20th instant.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. M. JUDAII,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
CLEVELAND, TENN., April 25, 18<>5.
Maj. S. B. MOE,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I have received information that a rebel force under command of a
brigadier-general, numbering about 1,500 men, is south of Catoosa
River, about forty miles from this place. Can I go with a couple of
regiments to attack the same?
FELIX PE. SALM,
Brevet Brigadier -General.
DALTON, April 25, 1865.
Maj or- General STEEDMAN :
Your dispatch mentions Catoosa River. Can't find it. Did you
mean Coosa, which would place the reported force not far from here?
A gentleman reached here this evening, a Mr. Holmes, who will report
to you to-morrow, who left Atlanta on Sunday. General Wofford was
still there. Colonel Merrill will send a reconnaissance toward Catoosa
Springs in the morning.
H. M. JIJDATT,
Brigadier- General.
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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OP THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. W. JOHNSON,
Commanding Post of Pulaslci:
GENERAL: The bushwhackers are investing the neighborhood of
Biggs' Cross-lloads, upper end of Williamson County, out on the
Nolen pike, thirty -two miles from Nashville. The major-general com
manding is informed that they are committing all kinds of depreda
tions, and directs that you send to that neighborhood a sufficient force
of cavalry to drive them out of the country. You will please refer to
Mr. Alfred Ogilvie for further information.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. D. WHIFFLE,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
No. 97. i Nashville, Tenn., April 25, 1865.
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II. The Fourth Tennessee (mounted) Infantry is assigned to the
Fourth Sub-District of Middle Tennessee. The commanding officer will
report to Col. James Gilfillan, commanding that district, for orders.
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By command of Major-General Rousseau:
B. H. POLK,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
KNOXVILLE, April 25, 1865 — 9 p. m.
Major-General THOMAS:
In obedience to your instructions per telegraph received yesterday, I
at once sent instructions to General Gillem, or in case he availed him
self of the leave granted him, to Colonel Palmer, who by the way is a
most excellent officer, to concentrate the cavalry, to destroy Charlotte
and then push north, destroying everything in the shape of supplies
for Johnston's army, and if possible destroy Green sborough, to act with
the utmost vigor, and to co-operate with General Sherman in bringing
Johnston to better terms. I have sent the Ninth Tennessee Cavalry
to scour the country between the Holston and Cumberland Mountains.
In that region there are still two guerrilla parties reported. Had given
instructions to take no prisoners. Bartlett's Second North Carolina is
ordered into the mountain region east of here with orders to scour that
region as far as the Georgia line, and Kirk's Third North Carolina is to
perform the same duty north of the French Broad.
GEO. STONEMAN,
Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
No. 94. ) Knoxville, Tenn., April 25, 1865.
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III. Brigadier-General Tillson, commanding Fourth Division, Depart
ment of the Cumberland, will dismount Colvin's battery light artillery,
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have the harness turned in to the ordnance department, and make such
disposition of the horses as he may deem best.
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YI. Battery E, First Tennessee Light Artillery, is hereby assigned
to the Fourth Division, Department of the Cumberland. The command
ing officer of the battery will at once report by letter to the command
ing officer of artillery of said division.
VII. Battery E, First Tennessee Light Artillery, is temporarily
detached from the Fourth Division, Department of the Cumberland,
and assigned to the Cavalry Division, District of East Tennessee, Brig.
Gen. A. C. Gillein commanding. The battery will be reported by Gen
eral Gillem as attached.
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By command of Major-General Stoneman :
G. M. BASCOM,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
PADUCAH, KY., April 25, 1865.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
SIR: Fearing that in the reduction of the army consequent on our
recent victories that a change may be made in the District of Western
Kentucky, we beg most respectfully and earnestly to say that General
S. Meredith has given wonderful satisfaction here, and has conducted
the affairs of this district with signal ability and success, and has pro
duced the happiest results, which promise soon to restore this once dis
affected region to full loyalty. We are now entering on one of the
most important political canvasses ever known in this State. We
regard it as essential to the well-being of this State and people that we
should carry the next Legislature, to be elected first Monday in August,
for the constitutional amendment, and it is also important that we
carry the Congressmen. If General Meredith is left in command we
have every confidence of success ; his popularity, influence, and sagac
ity will secure this; but if he is taken away, we feel that no other who
is likely to be sent to us will give us either the military protection or be
able to do us the political good he can and will; or, if we are left
without military protection, the loyal men will be ruined. Judge
Williams will be in Washington in some ten days, and can more fully
inform you.
Respectfully,
E. K. WILLIAMS,
Judge Appellate Court of Kentucky.
LIT. ANDERSON,
Late Member of Congress from First District of Kentucky.
C. S. MARSHALL,
Judge First Circuit Court, Judicial District of Kentucky.
LEXINGTON, April 25, 1865.
Capt. J. BATES DICKSON,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
Following just received from Mount Sterling:
I have a flag of truce. The object of the flag is to ascertain the terms of surrender.
They claim to have waged an honorable warfare and will have honorable terms or
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none. Said to bo about 1,000 to 1,500 men. The officer in command of flag is Major
Chenoweth, and the dispatches signed H. L. Giltner, colonel, commanding division.
Answer immediately.
H. N. BENJAMIN,
Major, Commanding,
They want to come into Mount Sterling witli flag. I have forbidden
it, and directed to keep out strong pickets, and also no citizens to com
municate. What terms will you allow them? Answer immediately.
E. H. HOBSON,
Brigadier- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, April 25, 1865 — 11 p. m.
Major- General HOOKER,
Cincinnati , Ohio :
Reliable information has just been received that the rebels in Canada
are again plotting an attack on frontier cities, and probably to release
the prisoners at Johnson's Island. You will please take every precaution
and cause the officers in your command to be vigilant in guarding
against any attack that may be made.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
ORLEANS, LA., April 25, 1865 — 5 p. m.
(Received 1 p. m. May 1.)
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT:
GENERAL: Your dispatch of 17th has just been received. I came
over from Mobile for the purpose of making the preparations directed
in your order and in anticipation of it. I want light-draft sea-going
steamers for service on the Gulf coast. The Quartermaster- General
does not appreciate the importance of these steamers, and I beg that
he may be directed to nil the requisitions heretofore made and which
I renew to-day. In the last sixty days they would have repaid the cost
tenfold. I return to Mobile to-night.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General^ Commanding.
HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Nanna Hulba Bluff, Ala., April 25, 1865.
Col. C. KREZ,
Commanding Third Brigade :
Brigadier-General Benton directs that you immediately embark your
brigade on the steamers Jenny Rogers and James Battle with all your
camp and garrison equipage. You will leave your acting assistant
quartermaster in charge of your train and one company to guard it.
You will yourself at once report to the general commanding for
instructions.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. D. ROUSE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
468 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Montgomery, Ala., April 25, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY:
I have the honor to report that I arrived here at 12 m. this day with
my command all in good order and ready for any service against our
enemy. We have singular and conflicting reports in relation to the
termination of the war. I will act cautiously until I have further
orders from you. The boats have not yet arrived. The river is clear
from here to Selma. I will have guards to protect it at all points
from Selma to this point. I can live on the country for three or four
days at least. General Grier son joined me at Greenville and has gone
east to Columbus. I will now recall him, if practicable, to this point,
as Wilson has taken Columbus and Macon and remains in possession
during the armistice, if such exists. I am out of rations, but can get
along until the 27th.
I am, very respectfully,
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 38. \ Montgomery, Ala., April 25, 1865.
I. The Third Brigade of the Third Division, Sixteenth Army Corps,
Col. J. L. Geddes commanding, is hereby detached from its division
and ordered to duty as garrison and guard of the city of Montgomery.
Colonel Geddes will immediately assume command of the post of Mont
gomery, the limits of which shall be coextensive with the corporate
limits of the city, and will issue and enforce such orders as he may
deem judicious for the preservation of order and discipline among the
soldiers and the protection of the citizens in such privileges as may be
allowed them.
By command of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith:
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY FORGES, MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Greenville, Ala., April 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. T. J. LUCAS,
Commanding Third Cavalry Brigade:
GENERAL : Upon arrival at this point you will move out on the right-
hand Montgomery road, which is the one taken by General A. J. Smith's
column. From this road you will take the most practicable route north
east to Union Springs, after having issued your rations and disposed of
them upon your pack- mules and the persons of the men, and sent your
wagons, extra baggage, and stock, convalescent horses and men, and
all unnecessary iucumbrances to Montgomery. Upon arrival at Union
Springs, if you have not reliable information that West Point, Opelika,
and Columbus have been taken, and the railroad between those points
and Montgomery destroyed, you will move upon those places and
destroy the railroad thoroughly between those points and Montgomery.
I will move from here to Eufaula, Ala., and if possible cross the Chatta-
hoochee liiver at that place; and should Columbus and West Point not
be taken, will co-operate with you in the reduction of those places by an
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attack from the east. It is rumored that General Wilson's column has
already destroyed the railroad between Montgomery and Columbus and
taken that place. Should you upon arrival at Union Springs have
positive information of this, you will move north and west, scouring
the country between the Tallapoosa and Chattahoochee liivers, and
reporting at Montgomery to General A. J. Smith or the commanding
officer at that point, unless the condition of your horses should be suf
ficiently good to warrant you in following us. We will move east from
this point to Eufaula, thence toward Macon, Ga. Should you conclude
to follow us from Union Springs, you will send a detachment forward
rapidly to communicate with us. You will instruct your command to
make their rations last as long as possible (one day to do at least two),
and supply the deficiency by foraging upon the country. In the execu
tion of these instructions you will move as rapidly as the condition of
your animals will permit.
By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. Grierson:
S. L. WOODWABD,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRD CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Greenville, Ala., April 25, 1865 — 12 m.
Brevet Major-General GRIERSON,
Comdg. Cavalry Forces, Military Division of West Mississippi :
Your dispatch dated yesterday was received by me at 9 p. m. ot that
date at Monterey. In compliance with your direction I moved forward
with an escort to this place, expecting to meet with you here, but
Lieutenant Mitchell, who was met by an officer of my staff a mile
beyond the town, while this officer was on his way to communicate with
you, informed me you had gone forward. I regret extremely that I
have not been able to see you at this point. I was compelled to take
the route by which I came to supply my command with horses and
mules necessary to mount the men and pack-saddles, and to obtain a
supply of forage. This latter I have found in sufficient quantities, but
the condition of the roads was such as to render my progress slow and
difficult, or I would have reached this place before. I shall refit my
command immediately, with the animals I have obtained, and send my
wagons, unserviceable animals, &c., forward to Montgomery. I will be
able to march in the direction of Union Springs on the morning of the
27th instant. From prisoners who were in the fight, and were captured
by me while on their way home, I have information of the capture of
Columbus, Ga., by General Wilson's forces. Should the condition of
my horses admit I will follow you from Union Springs, in which case I
will send advice of my movement to you. In my advance to this point
I captured a number of couriers who were operating between Green
ville and Demopolis, by the way of Elm Bluff, and destroyed their
organization. I have information, which I regard reliable, that General
Forrest is in command at Demopolis. He has the troops from Mobile
and others he has succeeded in concentrating. The prisoners we cap
tured, who were present when General Wilson took Columbus, inform
me that General W. marched in the direction of Macon, Ga., from
Columbus. This statement has been corroborated by a number I have
questioned.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
T. J. LUCAS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
470 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
No. 102. | Barrancas, April 25, 1865.
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4. Two hundred dismounted men of the Second Maine Cavalry, Col
onel Woodman commanding, and fifty mounted men of the cavalry
detachment, Colonel Bush commanding, will be held in readiness, well
officered and armed and provided with forty rounds of ammunition and
two days' rations, to embark on the steamer Matamoras at daylight
to-morrow morning, the 26th instant. Captain Porter, district quarter
master, will see that the steamer Matamoras, if she arrives during the
night, is immediately placed in readiness to receive the above troops
and to leave at daylight. The commanding general will embark in
person and give further instructions.
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By order of Brigadier -General Asboth:
PEANK ENO,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
[APRIL 26, 1865. — For General Orders, No. 74, War Department,
Adjutant-General's Office, amending General Orders, No. 70, April 17,
1805, relating to extension of the military lines of the United States,
see Vol. XLVI, Part III, p. 956.1
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., April 26, 1865.
Brig. Gen. L. THOMAS,
Adjutant- General IT. S. Army, Washington, D. C.:
GENERAL : In consideration of long and faithful services rendered by
Lieut. Col. Daniel McCoy, commanding One hundred and seventy-fifth
Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, first as a private soldier and after
ward in the various subordinate grades as an officer until he has attained
his present position, as well as for honorable wounds received in battle,
I would respectfully recommend that he may receive promotion to the
rank of brevet brigadier-general of U. S. Volunteers. In support of
his claims I take pleasure in inviting your attention to a brief summary
of his military history. Entering the service first as a private soldier
in June, 1861, he served as such until February 13, 1863, when, after
the battle of Stone's River, in which he was wounded, he was promoted
to a second lieutenant. After the battle of Chickamauga, in which
engagement he again received wounds, he was commissioned captain
of his company, and on June 24, 1864, was honorably mustered out of
service. In the latter part of August, 1864, he again entered the serv
ice as lieutenant-colonel, commanding the One hundred and seventy-
fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and participated with his
regiment in the campaign before Nashville, in which he received three
severe wounds, disabling him to some extent. Previous to this latter
campaign Lieutenant-Colonel McCoy was in command of the post of
Columbia, Tenn., in which capacity, as well as through his entire serv
ice in the field, he has honorably acquitted himself by a faithful per
formance of duty. I therefore submit his name and services for your
consideration, recommending that he receive the promotion desired.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND.
Nashville, April 26, 1865.
Major-General WILSON,
Macon, Ga. .
The terms of tlie armistice between General Sherman, U. S. Army,
and General Johnston, 0. S. Army, are disapproved and repudiated by
the United States, and orders have been accordingly issued that all
U. S. commanders push to their utmost all military operations in which
they were engaged at the time of the armistice above referred to. If
General Cobb refuses to surrender Macon to you after the reception of
this message, the people cannot complain, whatever may be the conse
quences, should you be compelled to assault the place. I have received
authority to offer the enemy in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi the
same terms as those agreed upon between Generals Grant and Lee,
viz: First. General Wilson, U. S. Army, or such officer as he may
appoint, is designated to receive the surrender. Second. Rolls of all
the officers and men to be made in duplicate, one copy to be given to an
officer designated by General Wilson, the other to be retained by such
Confederate officer as may be designated by the Confederate com
mander at the time of the surrender. Third. The officers to give their
individual parole not to take up arms against the United States Gov
ernment until properly exchanged, and each company, battalion, or
regimental commander to sign a like parole for the men under his com
mand. Fourth. All arms and public property to be stored and parked
and turned over to an officer to be named by Brevet Major-General
Wilson to receive them. This will not embrace the side-arms of officers
nor their private horses or baggage. Fifth. This done, each officer and
man will be allowed to return to his home, not to be disturbed by the
military authorities of the United States so long as they preserve their
parole and obey the laws which were in force previous to January 1,
1861, where they reside. These terms were forwarded to you by way of
Decatur and Mobile. You are authorized to propose them to the mili
tary commander in either of the three States named, and, if acceded
to, receive the surrender.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 26, 1865.
Major- General STEEDMAN,
Chattanooga :
Your dispatch of yesterday, containing General Wofford's note to
General Judah, was received this morning. Did you send the dispatch
to General Wofford which I sent some days since offering the same
terms as General Grant gave to Lee? You are authorized to say to
General Wofford that those are the best terms we can offer him, and
that I expect him to forward to General Wilson your message that the
Government had disapproved and repudiated the terms granted by
General Sherman to Johnston, or permit you to send the message under
flag of truce. Have a party prepared at once and send the following
to General Wilson.*
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
* See next, ante.
472 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA.. & W. FLA.
CHATTANOOGA, April 26, 1865.
Brigadier- General WHIPPLE :
Your dispatch to General Wofford, 0. S. Army, in regard to surren
der, I forwarded from Dalton on the 20th instant. General Judah
started a scont with information for General Wilson of the repudiation
of the armistice by the Government.
Respectfully,
J. B. STEEDMAN.
[Indorsement.]
I have answered this, approving his sending to General Wilson.
W. D. W.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAH,
No. 44. } Chattanooga, April 26, 1865.
I. At his own request Col. O. J. Dilworth, Eighty-fifth Illinois Infan
try Volunteers, is relieved from command of the Second Brigade, First
Separate Division, Army of the Cumberland. He will report in person
to the major-general commanding Department of the Cumberland for
orders.
* # * * * # *
By command of Major-General Steedman :
S. B. MOE,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
DALTON, April 26, 1865.
Maj. S. B. MOE,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I cannot believe that General Cobb will inform General Wilson that
the truce between Sherman and Johnston is ended, and I am in search
of a scout (a woman, to be banished for exulting over the President's
death) to send to General Wilson with the information. There are
several here available, but they are known to Edmonson's and Bodgers'
men, through whom they must pass. Can you not send me one by
to-inorrow's train? I will guarantee to get the information to General
Wilson in four or five days. I sent requisition to General Wofford, as
per telegram of last evening.
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAH,
Chattanooga, April 26, 1865.
Brig. Gen. H. M. JUDAH, Dalton :
I am in receipt of the following, which I send for your information
and action. The dispatch to Major-General Wilson you will forward
by flag or otherwise.
NASHVILLE, April 26, 1865.
Major-General STEEDMAN:
You are authorized to say to General Wofford that the terms given by General
Grant to General Lee are the only terras we can offer him, and that I expect him to
forward to General Wilson your message that the Government had disapproved and
repudiated the terms granted by General Sherman to Johnston, or permit you to
send the message under flag of truce.
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Send the following to General Wilson. * You will please notify these
headquarters when and how you forward this communication.
By command of Major-General Steedman :
S. B. MOE,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
D ALTON, GA., April 26, 1865.
Maj. S. B. MOE,
Assistant Adjutant- General, District of the Etowah:
I have started a scout to General Wilson in person with the desired
information. He will go through.
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. FIRST BRIGADE, SECOND SEPARATE DIVISION,
ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Dalton, Ga., April 26, 1865.
[Maj. Gen. W. T. WOFFORD:]
GENERAL : I have received the following dispatch from Major-Gen
eral Steedman, which I have to request you will communicate to Major-
General Wilson, through General Oobb :
CHATTANOOGA, TENN., April 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. H. M. JUDAH,
Dalion :
The IT. S. authorities have refused to indorse the action of General Sherman in
arranging an armistice with Johnston, and hostilities are resumed. Please commu
nicate this to General Wofford and ask him to communicate the same to Major-Gen
eral Wilson, through General Cobb.
By command of Major-General Steedman:
S. B. MOE,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
ASSISTANT QUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE,
DISTRICT OF NORTHERN ALABAMA,
Somerville, Morgan County, Ala., April 26, 1865.
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS :
GENERAL : As the first fruits of your generous letter to the people
of Northern Alabama, I take great pleasure to inclose you a communi
cation of the people of this county, and which was written under such
circumstances that cannot leave the shadow of a doubt in regard to
their loyalty to the Federal Government.! I left Decatur yesterday
with an escort of forty men under Col. W. H. Fairbanks, One hundred
and forty-ninth Indiana. After our arrival at Valhermoso Springs we
had a skirmish with a company of Roddey's men, who had not been
made acquainted with the peculiar nature of my visit. When they were
informed that I was the bearer of a pacific message from you, hostili
ties at once ceased and the utmost good feeling prevailed amongst the
*See Thomas to Wilson, April 26, p. 471.
t See inclosure No. 4, Granger to Whipple, 28th, p. 506.
474 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
troops. When Colonel Fairbanks and his command returned to Deca-
tur I placed myself under the protection of the Confederates, who
promised to escort me safely to this town, where a meeting had been
called to take into consideration the contents of your letter. Several
hundred prominent citizens and 120 soldiers of Koddey's command were
present, and the nearest Federal post was sixteen miles distant. I was
treated with the utmost consideration, and no doubt was left in my
mind that the majority of the people were true to their profession. I
shall leave for Deeatur and Lawrence County to-morrow, whence I
shall have the honor of addressing you again.
I am, general, as ever, your very obedient servant,
J. J. GIEBS.
P. S. — A communication from Col. Josiah Patterson, Fifth Alabama
Cavalry, who commands here at this time, and as humble and concilia
tory as the citizens' petition, will be sent to you through Brig. Gen. E. S.
Granger. To show you by what means this infamous rebellion has been
upheld, I beg leave to mention to you that I have just seen what pur
ports to be an extra from the Atlanta Press of April 20, which contains
the following astounding news:
General Lee has captured 60,000 meu of General Grant's army and 600 wagons.
General Johnston has taken 20,000 prisoners and 80 pieces of artillery from General
Sherman, &c.
Will you be so kind as to send a copy of the letter of the people of
Morgan County and the inclosed letter to my friend and protector,
Andrew Johnson?
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 26, 1865.
C. LATIMER,
Division Engineer, Military Railroad, Greeneville:
Your report of progress received. Use dispatch, but do your work
well — that is, place the road in the best order as you advance. You
are progressing satisfactorily.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 26, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN,
Knoxville :
Your dispatch of 9 p. m. yesterday reporting your instructions to
General Gillem and Colonel Palmer was duly received. Your action is
approved, also your arrangements for clearing the country of guerrillas.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
No. 95. J Knoxville, Tenn., April 26, 1865.
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III. All the troops now stationed at Cumberland Gap, except one
light battery, will be withdrawn, and will report without delay to the
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commanding officer of the Second Brigade, Fourth Division, Depart
ment of the Cumberland, at Kuoxville. The battery to remain at
Cumberland Gap will be designated by Col. H. G. Gibson, commanding-
Second Brigade.
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By command of Major-General Stonemaii:
G. M. BASCOM,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
KNOXVILLE, April 26, 1865.
Major-General THOMAS:
The following telegram just received:
GREENEVILLE, April 26 — 4.40 p. m.
Major-General STONEMAN,
Knoxville:
On the 20th instant I endeavored to force a passage through Swannanoa Gap but
found it blockaded and defended by infantry and four pieces of artillery. Leaving
Miller to amuse the enemy, by a forced march I turned his position, surprising and
capturing his artillery on 23d, and should have entered Asheville but was met by a
flag of truce with an order from General Sherman to cease hostilities until further
orders. By agreement with General Martin he furnished me with three days' rations
and I moved Miller's and Brown's brigades in the direction of Knoxville, but a
reconnaissance proved the road by French Broad to be effectually blockaded, and I
brought those brigades by a new road north of the river, also the battery and five
pieces of captured artillery, all of which should arrive here to-morrow. In com
pliance with instructions from you to clear the mountains south of Asheville I
ordered Colonel Palmer with his brigade to move by Waynesville and Squallatown
and down the Little Tennessee River. Palmer is probably in Asbeville this evening.
I ana here and will be in Knoxville to-night.
ALVAN C. GILLEM,
Brigadier- General.
GEORGE STONEMAX,
Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
Knoxville, Tenn., April 26, 1865.
Col. J. H. PARSONS,
Commanding Ninth Tennessee Cavalry :
SIR: If the Bogersville Branch Bailroad is in such condition as to
enable you to procure supplies at its terminus, I wish you to move with
your whole regiment to the east bank of the Kolston River. Arrived
there, you will leave all your impediments on the east side, and with
the mounted portion of your regiment you will cross the river and
thoroughly scour and clear of guerrilla and other bands of outlaws all
that portion of East Tennessee and Southwestern Virginia lying
between the Holston River on the east and the Cumberland Mountains
on the west. In the performance of this duty you are authorized and
instructed to use the most vigorous and severe measures. The persons
with whom you have to deal are outlaws so long as they are at liberty,
and as such should be treated. When taken prisoners they must be
treated as prisoners, and are entitled to trial, which takes time and
entails trouble and expense. Give them to understand that no false
mercy will be shown them and no prisoners taken, and that every man
found in arms under whatever pretense, and acting without authority
from Federal officers or the legally constituted authorities of the State
476 KY., S. W. VA., TEJS'N., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
of Tennessee, will be treated as a public enemy and an outlaw and
killed like a in ad dog by any one who meets him. See that your com
mand does not interfere in any way, either in their persons or their
property, with the peaceably disposed, and with those who stay at home
and mind their own business. In case the railroad is not in running
order to the Holston River you will make your depot camp at or near
the Rogersville Junction, from which point you will draw your supplies.
You will give all the aid and assistance in your power to all civil offi
cers in the execution of their functions, and urge upon the people the
necessity of re-establishing civil authority and the supremacy of State
laws as soon as possible, and before the U. S. forces are disbanded or
withdrawn from this section of the country. Make me, either by cou
rier or telegraph, a daily report of your operations.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, &c.,
GEORGE STOKEMAN,
Major- General, Commanding.
LOUISVILLE, KY., April 26, 1865.
(Received 11.45 a. m.)
Hon. E. M. ST ANTON :
A force of 1,000 to 1,500 who are near Mount Sterling propose terms
of surrender. From my weakness they are arrogant ; others are excited.
I hope orders taking troops from this department will be suspended.
J. M. PALMER,
Major- General, Commanding.
LEXINGTON, KY., April 26, 1865.
Major-General PALMER,
Louisville, Ky. :
There are 1,000 or 1,500 rebels here with "flag of truce" and want
honorable terms of surrender.
E. H. HOBSON,
Brigadier- General.
LOUISVILLE, April 26, 1865.
Brigadier-General HOBSON :
Order all posts to be on the alert. Tender them this proposition :
UA surrender of men to be paroled, all public property including horses
and arms of soldiers to be given up." Inform me at once of answer.
P[ALMER].
LEXINGTON, KY., April 26, 1865.
Major-General PALMER,
Louisville, Ky.:
I think they will accept your proposition and terms. Would it be
required to have duplicate rolls of all men and officers? Will officers
be permitted to retain side-arms? If necessary, I will send an officer
to consummate the arrangements, if they accept.
E. H. HOBSON,
Brigadier- General.
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LOUISVILLE, KY., April 26, 1865.
Brigadier- General HOBSON :
Officers will retain their side-arms aiid afterward [be] treated liber
ally. Do as you tliink proper in regard to men paroled. Your idea of
duplicate rolls correct.
JOHN M. P[ALMER].
LEXINGTON, KY., April 26, 1865.
Major-General PALMER,
Louisville, Ky. :
The rebels will accept the propositions, except that they want to keep
the horses of officers and men, which they claim as private property.
E. H. HOBSON,
Brigadier- General.
LOUISVILLE, April 26, 1865.
Brigadier-General HOBSON :
The condition of retaining horses is inadmissible. I am willing to
be liberal to officers after surrender, but the horses must be surrendered
and then disposed of as may be right.
JOHN M. PALMER,
Major- General.
LEXINGTON, KY., April 26, 1865.
Major-General PALMER,
Louisville, Ky. :
Am sending all of my available force to Mount Sterling. The Fifty-
fifth (mounted) Infantry will move from Covington, two companies of
Fifth Cavalry, dismounted, from Paris. One hundred and twenty-five
men, One hundred and twenty-first Colored, will arrive at Mount Ster
ling to-morrow. All posts have been notified. Thirty-ninth Kentucky
serving on Big Sandy have been ordered to get in rear of rebels.
Negotiations will end to-morrow. Will advise you as to events.
E. H. HOBSON,
Brigadier- General.
LOUISVILLE, KY., April [26], 1865.
Brigadier-General HOBSON :
Is there not danger that they will capture our troops there?
P[ALMER].
LEXINGTON, KY., April 26, 1865.
Major-General PALMER,
Louisville, Ky. :
Not as long as we are negotiating. I sent immediately all the avail
able force I had. By noon will have five mounted companies and two
infantry and one artillery there, and two others by night, mounted.
When all arrive will be 000.
E. H. HOBSON,
Brigadier- General,
478 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
LEXINGTON, KY., April 26, 1865.
Col. A. DUNCAN, Covington, Ky. :
Let Fifty -fifth Kentucky move across country at once with fifteen
rounds, and report as they are passing telegraph offices.
By order of Brigadier-General Hobson :
J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MOUNT STERLING, KY., April 26, 1865.
Capt. J. S. BUTLER, Assistant Adjutant- General:
The dispatch brought in by flag is dated at Petersburg, Ky., April
23, and they are directed to await but three days to make terms. If
you cannot accept terms asked for by them, I think preparations should
be made to attack them. From what I can gain from deserters, they
are near West Liberty, and perhaps this side by this time, variously
estimated from 800 to 1,400. Deserters are coining daily, from five to ten.
H. N. BENJAMIN,
Major, Commanding.
MOUNT STERLING, April 26, 1865.
Gapt. J. S. BUTLER, Assistant Adjutant- General :
Outlines of conditions asked for: To be received and treated as
prisoners of war; to retain all private property, horses, side-arms, &c.;
to be paroled until exchanged ; to take no oath of allegiance to the
United States Government, or to take up arms in its defense or against
any foreign ; to imprison officers of any grade or otherwise subject them
to insult or violence; to guarantee our safety of life and property while
in Federal limits, and give us a safe-conduct beyond them to any neu
tral power whenever desired. We propose to be subject to all civil laws
and military regulations established for the government of prisoners
of war. Whenever the Confederate Government shall no longer claim
an existence, we propose to return to our allegiance to the United States
Government or remove to some other country, to which we claim a safe
transit.
H. N. BENJAMIN,
Major, Commanding.
LEXINGTON, KY., April 26, 1865.
Maj. H. N. BENJAMIN, Mount Sterling, Ky. :
If the rebels will accept the proposition proposed I will be at Mount
Sterling with detailed instructions from the major-general commanding.
' J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MOUNT STERLING, KY., April 26, 1865.
Capt. J. S. BUTLER, Assistant Adjutant- General :
Flag will not accept your proposition, unless they are allowed to
retain their horses.
H. N. BENJAMIN,
Major, Commanding.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 479
MOUNT STERLING, April 26, 1865.
Capt. J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
The flag will accept the following terms : Surrender of officers and
men, to be paroled : all public property to be turned over to Govern
ment ; officers and men to retain their horses and the officers their side-
arms. The flag claims their horses to be private property.
H. N. BENJAMIN,
Major , Commanding.
LOUISVILLE, April 26, 1865.
General MURRAY,
Boicling Green :
Captains Estes and Hurd, rebel army, with their companies are said
to be moving from Cumberland Gap to Bowling Green. The general
directs that you take steps to arrest them.
E. B. HAELAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
LEXINGTON, KY., April 26, 1865.
COMMANDING OFFICER,
Richmond, Ky. :
There are 1,000 rebels near Mount Sterling and you must keep your
men in hand.
By order of Brigadier-General Hobson :
J. S. BULTEE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
LEXINGTON, KY., April 26, 1865.
Col. D. A. MIMS,
Louisa, Ky. :
There are about 1,500 rebels near Mount Sterling negotiating for sur
render and from their exorbitant terms it does not promise success.
Move Thirty-ninth Kentucky (mounted men) between West Liberty
and Mount Sterling at once, and if they do not surrender we will whip
them into terms.
By order of Brigadier-General Hobson:
J. S. BULTEE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CUMBERLAND GAP, April 26, 1865.
Capt. E. B. HARLAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Headquarters Louisville:
Seven-eighths of the surrendered prisoners desire to take the oath in
lieu of parole. Will they be permitted to do so ?
W. Y. DILLAED,
Colonel, Commanding.
480 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
LOUISVILLE, April 26, 1865.
Col. W. Y. DILLARD, Cumberland Gap :
The men must first surrender on the terms heretofore sent you, then
those of good character will be permitted to take the oath.
By order of Major-Geueral Palmer:
E. B. HABLAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS POST,
Cumberland Gap, April 26, 1865.
Capt. E. B. HARLAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Headquarters Louisville:
Captains Estes and Hurd, both rebel officers, with their companies
are making their way to Bowling Green, Ky., to surrender. They have
been robbing indiscriminately in Harlan and Knox Counties. Estes
would not surrender to me after promising to do so. Each has two
horses. Having no cavalry, I could not pursue them.
W. Y. DILLABD,
Colonel, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES,
Washington, April 26, 1865 — 12 noon.
Lieutenant-General GRANT, Raleigh:
A. J. Smith's corps moved from Blakely for Montgomery on April
14. If Selma should be in rebel possession he would move on that
place. Steele's command was to move via Alabama Biver for Selma
on the 17th. Granger's corps to hold Mobile and mouth of Tombigbee,
the rebels having several gun-boats up that river. Maury with prob
ably 4,000 to 6.000 men went to Demopolis. General Caiiby proposed
to move from Selma against Demopolis. Our information was that
Wilson only met Boddey's division at Selma, the other two divisions of
Forrest's command being in Mississippi and not coming to time at that
place. A. J. Smith should be at Selma or Montgomery before this.
General Canby will probably learn from Wilson of Sherman's instruc
tions and armistice before the dispatch of the Secretary of War to
General Canby in reference to them reaches him. General Canby
thinks Kirby Smith is trying to raise money enough to pay off his sol
diers so that they will disband quietly instead of becoming guerrillas.
The river is very high, the whole country from Vicksburg to Cairo
being under water, and a crossing of any force almost impossible.
When I left Mobile, the loth, the news of Lee's surrender had not
arrived. Do you wish any of us to join you?
0. B. COMSTOCK,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Aide-de-Camp, and Brevet Brigadier- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, April 26, 1865.
Major-General CANBY, New Orleans :
General Grant went to North Carolina to resume operations against
Johnston's army. Notice of the disapproval of Sherman's truce was
given to Johnston, and the time has expired. You will go on diligently
with your operations against the enemy.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 481
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., April 26, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. EICHARD TAYLOR, C. S. Army,
Commanding, <&c., Meridian, Miss. :
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication
of the 22d instant, which, in consequence of my absence from the city,
I have not received until this morning. I shall be pleased to meet you
for the purpose of conference at any point you may designate in the
neighborhood of the city. As soon as you have indicated the time I
will send an officer of rank to meet you and conduct you to the place of
meeting.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. E. S. CAKBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
April 26, 1865.
Maj. JAMES E. OURELL,
Assistant Exchange Officer, C. S. Army:
SIR : I have the honor to inform you that a mounted party of our
troops stationed up the river has captured Citronelle and broken the
railroad track north of it. The officer in charge of the party was at
the time not apprised of your presence below, and that the engine and
car were a part of your flag. He has received orders to leave a safe-
conduct at Citronelle and have everything prepared again for your
use, and to respect your escort wherever he may meet you while he
moves down from the railroad terminus.
Yery respectfully,
P. JOS. OSTEEHAUS,
Chief of Staff.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 188. J Washington, April 26, 1865.
*******
83. Capt. Byron Porter, assistant adjutant-general of volunteers, will
report in person without delay to Major-General Canby, U. S. Volun
teers, commanding Military Division of West Mississippi, for assign
ment to duty.
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By order of the Secretary of War :
W. A. NICHOLS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
U. S. STEAMER OCTORARA,
Off Oven Bluff, April 26, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps :
GENERAL: Yours of the 24th reached me last night. It had been
opened, passing through General Benton's headquarters, so that I did
not send it back to him. Until I can see his orders I cannot tell what
pontoons he requires. He cannot move with facility without a bridge
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train at the present stage of the water. I think four 30-pouuder Par-
rott guns and four 8-inch siege howitzers are sufficient for the water
batteries of the new fort, and eight field howitzers or light 12-pounders
for the flank defense — sixteen pieces in all. Mclntosh Bluff is only
about fifteen feet above water, wooded, springy, with overflowed land
around it, and sweeps the river approaches well for a mile and a half.
Greater range can be procured with little clearing. It contains the
quarters of Confederate navy-yard workmen; 100,000 feet fine oak and
pine lumber; a large blacksmith shop and machine-room with engine;
and large steam saw and grist mill now running. I think the site will
be very unhealthy. To-day, by kindness of Lieutenant-Commander
Low, IT. S. Navy, I have examined the river to Saint Stephen's. The
Bull Pen is small and low. Oven Bluff is on the east bank, I think 150
feet high, steep, and sweeps the river above for four miles, and below
two. It is at the foot of Sunflower Bend, and some work has been
done toward fortifying it. It is susceptible of being made very strong,
commands the river unusually well, and is the key of the lower waters
of the Tombigbee. A bluff continues along Sunflower Bend, terminat
ing in Carney's Bluff on the north. Saint Stephen's is the first high
land on the west bank. Wilson's field there is clear and cultivated
about 200 feet above river, and commands the country as far as I can
see. The river is under fire from it for three or four miles. The locality
is very broken and finely adapted for defense. The banks are very
steep, and the place said to be so unhealthy that the village was moved
three miles west. It is sixty miles by river above Mclntosh Bluff.
Saint Stephen's seems much the better camp. Mclntosh Bluff is much
nearer Mobile, has buildings and workshops, commands the river satis
factorily, meets nearer my printed instructions as to vicinity, and would
be safe with a smaller garrison. I have therefore decided on it. As
soon as Captain Cannon arrives I will give him orders, drawings, and
localities and return to corps headquarters. I cannot do anything till
then, or he much till the tools arrive. Few white people and no guer
rillas seen. Fresh tracks of two horses on Wilson's field, Saint Ste
phen's Bluff.
Respectfully submitted.
JOHN C. PALFREY,
Lieut. Col. and Assistant Inspector- General, Thirteenth Army Corps.
HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mclntosh Bluff, Ala., April 26, 1865.
Major EMERY,
Assistant Adjutant -General :
I have the honor to report that my entire division is at this point.
The pontoon bridge has not reported yet, but the streams run down so
as to render it possible to bridge them, which we did last night and
passed over safely to-day. The cavalry left Nanna Hubba Bluff yes
terday at 5 p. m. in obedience to orders received from General Granger.
This is a commanding point, and there is a saw and grist mill here in
good repair, besides a number of other valuable buildings. Indeed, it
is the so-called Confederate Navy- Yard.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obedient servant,
W. P. BENTON,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 483
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 11. J Montgomery, Ala., April 26, 1865.
I. While this command remains in this vicinity the only foraging
parties allowed will be those properly authorized by a division com
mander for the purpose of obtaining fodder and grain for the animals,
which foraging parties must always be under the immediate command
of a commissioned officer, who will be specially instructed to remain
with his men and to prevent them, by any means necessary, from taking
anything else. These foraging parties shall not be mounted. Mules,
horses, beef-cattle, subsistence stores, or other private property will
not be molested or interfered with, except under special orders from
these headquarters. No soldier will be allowed to be absent from his
camp except by written order from his regimental commander, and no
officer or soldier will be allowed to remain absent from his command
over night without written authority from his regimental commander,
approved by his brigade commander or other higher authority. All
horses or mules above the allowance fixed by General Orders, No. 8,
headquarters Detachment Army of the Tennessee, now in this com
mand, will be immediately turned in to Capt. C. K. Drew, chief quar
termaster, Sixteenth Army Corps. The several division commanders
are hereby directed to prevent any marauding or pillaging by the sol
diers of their commands, or their entering for any purpose whatsoever any
private residence, and will be held responsible that this order is enforced.
By command of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith:
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ~) HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY FORCES,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 4. ) Troy, Ala., April 26, 1865.
Official notice having just been received of an armistice for an
unlimited period between the armies of the United States, commanded
by Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, and those of the Confederate States,
under Lieut. Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, with a view of settling the
existing difficulties, the general commanding desires that this move
ment be treated with proper respect by this command. It is therefore
ordered that no foraging be allowed excep*t such as is necessary for the
sustenance of the men and animals, and this must always be under the
direction of commissioned officers. Attention is again called to General
Orders, No. 3, from these headquarters on the subject of straggling and
pillaging, and the general commanding notifies the troops that he will
not hesitate to visit the penalty of death upon any who are detected in
these nefarious practices.
By order of Brevet Major-General Grierson :
S. L. WOODWARD,
'Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, April 27, 1865 — 9.20 a. m.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, Nashville :
The following is an extract from a telegram received this morning
from General Halleck, at Eichmond :
The bankers here have information to-day that Jeff. Davis' specie is moving south
from Goldsborough in wagons as fast as possible. I suggest that orders be tele-
484 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
graphed through General Thomas that Wilson obey no orders from Sherman, and
notifying him and Canby and all commanders on the Mississippi to take measures
to intercept the rebel chiefs and their plunder. The specie taken with them is
estimated here at from $6,000,000 to $13,000,000.
You were some days ago notified that the President disapproved
Sherman's proceedings, and were directed to disregard them. If you
ha.ve not already done so you will issue immediate orders to all officers
iu your command directing them to pay no attention to any orders but
your own or from General Grant, and spare no exertion to stop Davis
and his plunder. Push the enemy as hard as you can in every direction.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
(Same to General Canby, New Orleans.)
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 27, 1865 — 3 p. m. (Received 8.30 p. in.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
I have the honor to forward the following telegrams just received for
your information.* Immediately after receiving your instructions to
disregard the agreement between Generals Sherman and Johnston I dis
patched orders to General Stoneman, by way of Greeneville, and General
Wilson, by way of Decatur, Ala., Eastport, Miss., and Mobile, informing
General Canby at the same time that my information led me to believe
that Davis would attempt to get to Texas, and requested him to occupy
Selma and Montgomery with infantry, and thus leave Wilson free to move
witli his whole force in any direction. Learning day before yesterday
that General Wilson had been stopped by orders from General Sherman
from entering Macon, Ga., I immediately sent him orders through the
same flag which brought me the information (flag from Brigadier-General
Wofford, commanding Northern Georgia) that the action of General
Sherman had been disapproved by the Government, and that he, Wilson,
must disregard it, and push his operations as far as possible. General
Stoneman had taken measures to press his advantages, but his instruc
tions had not reached Gillem before he was halted by the flag from
Martin, at Asheville. I have again sent your instructions received this
morning, with orders that they obey no orders from any other generals
but General Grant and myself, and to use all possible means to prevent
the escape of Davis.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 27 ^ 1865.
Admiral S. P. LEE,
Mound City:
I have just received information from Washington, confirmed by
Brigadier-General Gillem now operating in Western North Carolina,
that Davis, escorted by a picked body of 500 cavalry, will endeavor to
make his escape across the Mississippi. The position of my advanced
troops is very satisfactory. All Western North Carolina, Middle and
* See Gillem to Stoneman, April 23, and Hatch to Thomas, April 21, pp. 446, 427,
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 485
North Georgia, and North Alabama are virtually under my control.
Wilson was in front of Macon, Gav when last heard from. If Davis
escapes through my lines, Canby's, and yours he will prove himself a
better general than any of his subordinates.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
SOMERVILLE, MORGAN COUNTY, ALA.,
April 27, 1865.
His Excellency ANDREW JOHNSON,
President of the United States :
SIR : I have the honor to lay before you a copy of the response of
the citizens of this county to an order of Maj. Gen. G. H. Thomas.*
It is signed by the judge of that circuit, the sheriff, and other leading
citizens of the county. The presence of Federal military authority was
not an element in the affair, as Morgan County has been ever since the
beginning of the rebellion within the so-called Confederate lines. On
this occasion about 150 rebel soldiers of Boddey's command were pres
ent, and not a Federal soldier nearer than Decatur, some sixteen miles.
I have the honor to express my firm belief that the speedy pacification
of North Alabama is near at hand. In this connection I beg leave to
call the attention of Your Excellency to a mernorial'of citizens of North
ern Alabama (whose homes were then, and are now, within the so-called
Confederate lines), protesting that the people of this part of the coun
try were not disloyal, could utterance be given to their sentiments,
unawed by rebel ruffianism. I had the honor to present this document
for your perusal at Nashville in October last. If Your Excellency
should find it consistent with a sense of public duty to place Northern
Alabama in a more favorable attitude by a recognition of this fact, so
as to be felt in her business relations with the Federal Government, or
such other way as you may find appropriate, the great matter of the
speedy resumption of her Federal relations would be facilitated.
I have the honor to be, your very obedient servant,
J. J. GIERS.
[APRIL 27, 1865. — For Special Field Orders, No. 65, headquarters
Military Division of the Mississippi, announcing further suspension of
hostilities and final agreement for the surrender of the Confederate
forces under Johnston, see Vol. XLVII, Part III, p. 322.]
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, Raleigh, N. 0., April 27, 1865.
General J. H. WILSON,
Commanding Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL: The negotiations which have been progressing for some
days, and which may have led to conflicting orders to you, are now
complete. I send you a copy of the convention,! signed by General
Johnston and myself, together with copies of my orders! to carry out its
* See inclosure No. 4 of Granger to Whipple, April 28, p. 506.
t See Vol. XLVII, Part III, pp. 31>3, 322, 323.
486 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
terms. You may treat the prisoners in your hands as under the con
vention, and have all sign an obligation such as contemplated in it.
After you have concluded this business I want your cavalry about
Decatur, whence they can be sent according to further developments.
I regard the war as over, but it is well to be prudent and cautious, as
there is much danger of some of the discharged soldiers of both armies
infesting the country as robbers. If you encounter any of these either
punish them with extreme severity or carry them where the civil
authorities of an organized State can try and punish. I will order so
that, if feasible, you can get supplies at Savannah or Augusta.
Yours, truly,
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 27, 1865 — 12 m. .
Major-General WILSON,
Comdg. Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi:
The following telegram is just received and forwarded for your infor
mation:*
1 want you to carry out these instructions as thoroughly as possible.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Drv. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 27, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. M. McCooK,
Commanding First Division, Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL: Brevet Major-General Upton has made arrangements to
make a thorough search of his command to-morrow in order to seize
all plunder that may have been collected by the men. His intention is
to issue an order of march, so that the troops will move out of camp
with all their equipage, and thereby preventing any articles from being
secreted. You had better adopt General Upton's plan, and make
any further arrangements that you think best to render the search
effectual. A staff' officer should be sent with each regimental com
mander, and the regiments, if possible, separated from each other at
the time of the search. The wagon train should be inspected at the
same time. The utmost care should be exercised that no men leave
the regiment during the inspection.
By command of Brevet Major-Geueral Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Col. E. H. G. Minty, commanding Second Division, Cavalry
Corps.)
CHATTANOOGA, April 27, 1865 — 2 p. m.
Brigadier-General WHIPPLE :
Your communication to Brevet Major-General Wilson has been for
warded by flag from Dalton. Colonel Merrill, commanding Merrill's
* See Stanton to Thomas, 27th, p. 483.
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487
Horse, goes with it to General Woffbrd, and will try to obtain per
mission to send it by an officer to General Wilson. If refused, then the
written promise of General Wofford to forward the communication at
once to General Wilson. General Woftbrd declines to surrender.
JAS. B. STEEDMAN,
Major- General, U. $. Volunteers.
CHATTANOOGA, [April] 27, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIFFLE :
I send by first train General Woffbrd's reply to my communication
to him in regard to bis surrender.* He asserts that there is no truth in
the report that a raid is intended on the railroad. He evades a direct
answer to the proposition for his surrender by saying the disturbed
condition of North Georgia requires the presence of troops, and
expresses the opinion that it is to the interest of the United States
that his organization retain its present status.
JAS. B. STEEDMAN,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 27, 1865.
Major-General STEEDMAN,
Chattanooga :
It is reported that Jeff. Davis is endeavoring to escape across the
Mississippi, escorted by a picked body of 500 cavalry. Keep scouts out
in your front, and if he should attempt to pass near your command
intercept and capture him if possible. General WTashburn will send
this information to all commands on the Mississippi.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
(Same to Major-Gen eral Washburn, Memphis, and Brigadier-General
Hatch, Eastport, Miss.)
DALTON, April 27, 1865.
Maj. S. B. MOE,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I sent a flag of truce at 9 o'clock this morning to communicate with
General Woflbrd in person, wherever he may be, escorting Colonels
Merrill and Woodall. Colonel Merrill is charged with General Thomas'
communication to you, and will endeavor to secure from General Wof
ford, first, permission for Colonel Woodall to continue on to Macon and
give to General Wilson in person General Thomas' communication to
him. Failing in this, he is to obtain General Wofford's written promise
that the communication shall be forwarded at once to General Wilson
by himself. I also received, at 8.30 this morning, two communications
from General Wofford, who is expected to be at Calhoun to-night, one
to me, the other to you, which I will forward by messenger to-day.
General Wofford declines to surrender.
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
* See 24th, p. 456.
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CASSVILLE, GA., April 27, 186.5.
Brig. Gen. H. M. JUDAH,
Commanding U. 8. Forces, Dalton, Ga. :
GENERAL: Your communicatiou of the 25th instant has been re
ceived, and I regret that my several propositions, which were intended
alone for the protection of our suffering citizens, did not meet your
approval. For the purpose of conferring with you upon the propriety
and expediency of surrendering myself and the forces under my com
mand, 1 propose to meet you at Resaca at 12 o'clock on the 8th of next
month. I would have proposed an earlier day, but I am en route to
one of the upper counties, where I have an appointment to meet some
men who have been bushwhacking, to the terror and injury of our
unfortunate people, with the hope of restoring law and order. The
dispatch from General Steedinan announcing the refusal of the author
ities of the United States to indorse the action of General Sherman in
arranging an armistice with General Johnston has been forwarded to
General Oobb with request to communicate the same to General Wilson.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. T. WOFFOKD,
Brigadier- General.
[APRIL 27, 1865. — For Thomas to Stoneman, relating to pursuit ot
Jefferson Davis, see Part I, p. 546.]
KNOXVILLE, April 27, 1865 — 1.30 p. m.
Major-General THOMAS:
Colonel Palmer has not reported yet with his brigade. Brown's and
Miller's brigades are near the foot of the mountains twenty miles from
Greeneville. Colonel and Brevet Brigadier- General Brown, with his
regiment, the Eleventh Michigan, is ordered to report here for instruc
tions. He will be sent forward as soon as he arrives. Do you think
it expedient under the circumstances to send the cavalry again over
mountains to co-operate with General Sherman? The order he sent me
was to join him at Raleigh, but fortunately I did not receive it in time
or you would have lost us. Unless you direct otherwise I wish to send
Tillson's force, or a portion of it, to drive Martin and his crew out of
Asheville. Cavalry cannot live up there now, as there is neither hay,
grain, nor grass as yet. I will send by mail copy of General Sherman's
letter.*
GEO. STONEMAN,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 27, 1865 — 6.50 p. m.
Major-General STONEMAN,
Knoxmllc :
If you can possibly get three brigades of cavalry together, send them
across the mountains into South Carolina to the westward of Charlotte
and toward Anderson. They may possibly catch Jeff'. Davis, or some
of his treasure. They say he is making off with from $2;000,000 to
$5,000,000 in gold. You can send Tillson to take Asheville, as I think
* See April 18, p. 397.
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the railroad will be safe during his absence. Give orders to your troops
to obey no orders except those from you, from me, and from General
Grant. Send the Eleventh Michigan to Chattanooga without unnec
essary delay.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
GREENE VILLE, April 27, 1865 — 6.30 a. m.
Brig. Gen. A. C. GILLEM:
Have received communication from General Stoneman relative to
future movements. General Brown and Colonel Miller will return to
Asheville and take possession of the place. Will send courier to Gen
eral Palmer advising him of present state of affairs. General Brown's
brigade will march rapidly to Asheville and take position unless Palmer
is there. Captured artillery will be sent to Greeneville. We are
twenty miles from Asheville.
W. J. PATTERSON,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. FOURTH DIVISION, DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Greeneville, Tenn., April 27, 1865.
COMDG. OFFICER FIRST CAV. Div., DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND:
The following dispatch has just been received :
Brigadier-General TILLSON :
I want the Eighth Tennessee and Thirteenth Tennessee, Miller's brigade, and the
Eleventh and Twelfth Kentucky, and Eleventh Michigan, Brown's brigade, all sent
to Asheville, and, as soon as they are concentrated at that point, wish the following
instructions carried out by General Brown, commanding the Second Brigade: Move,
via Flat Rock or some other adjacent gap, to the headwaters of the Saluda River;
follow down this river to Belton or Anderson. From that point scout in the direction
of Augusta, Ga. The object of sending you to this point is to intercept Jeff. Davis and
his party, who are on their way west with $5,000,000 or $6,000.000 of treasure, specie,
loaded in wagons. The Secretary of War telegraphs that Davis left Goldsborough a
few days ago with this treasure in wagons. If you can hear of Davis, follow him to
the end of the earth, if possible, and never give him up. If Colonel Palmer is in Ashe
ville, or can be got hold of, he will join his brigade to the other two, assume com
mand of the whole, and carry out the foregoing instructions. But General Brown
is not to wait for Colonel Palmer, but push on, as time is precious, and Palmer will
follow and overtake the other two brigades. The cavalry under ine, as well as other
forces in the Department of the Cumberland, will, by direction of the Secretary of
War, obey no order unless emanating from General Grant or General Thomas. I wish
you to push a force of infantry, say 2,000 strong, up to Asheville as soon as you can
get them there; clear that region of all rebels; if you can, push a portion over the
Blue Ridge, and keep up communication with the cavalry, the commander of which
you will instruct to try and keep up communication with you at such points or gaps
in the Blue Ridge as you may think proper to hold. If you think 2,000 men not
enough, you had better go yourself, taking all the force you think necessary to clear
the country and hold the pass in the Blue Ridge. Inform the cavalry commander
that General Wilson, with his cavalry, was, when last heard from, at Macon, Ga., and
also that hostilities will not cease until the President of the United States so pro
claims to the world.
GEORGE STONEMAN,
Major-General, Commanding.
Please consult with Colonel Kirk, if he is at Asheville, as to the best
road for you to take to carry into execution the foregoing order; and,
if possible, agree with him as to the gaps to be held by the infantry, to
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enable you to communicate with me at Asheville as long as it may be
possible or desirable for you to do so. Should you find it necessary, as
you very likely will in the execution of your order, to cut loose from
your communication with me at Asheville altogether, do not fail to send
me word to that effect by courier, as it would be important that I should
know the fact. Should Colonel Kirk not be at Asheville, obtain the
most reliable information you can as to the best route for you to take,
and leave behind you, in charge of some person who will be sure to
hand it to me, a carefully written memoranda of the route you will
take.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
DAVIS TILLSON,
Brig. Gen. of Vols., Comdg. Fourth Div., Dept. of the Cumberland.
HDQRS. FOURTH DIVISION, DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Greeneville, Tenn., April 27, 1865. (Eeceivecl 12.40 a. m. 29th.)
COMDG. OFFICER CAV. EN ROUTE FOR GREENEVILLE, TENN. :
The following dispatch has just been received:
KNOXVILLE, April 27, 1865— 10,30 o'clock.
Brigadier-General TILLSON :
Send orders to the cavalry force to remain where General Gillem left it until fur
ther orders. Report will be made to these headquarters as to what disposition has
been made of it.
By command of Major-General Stoueman :
N. A. REED,
Lieutenant, Alde-de-Camp, and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
You will govern yourself accordingly.
By command of Brigadier-General Tillson :
E. W. S. NEFF,
first Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. FOURTH DIVISION, DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Greeneville, Tenn., April 27, 1865. (Eeceived 12.40 a. m. 29th.)
COMDG. OFFICER CAVALRY EN ROUTE TO GREENEVILLE :
An order was sent you this morning to bring your command to
within two or three miles of this place and go into camp. Afterward
the inclosed telegraphic order was received, which of course you will
obey without reference to the first message sent.*
By command of Brigadier-General Tillson :
E. W. S. KEFF,
First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
EUTLEDGE, TENN., April 27, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN,
Commanding District of East Tennessee :
GENERAL : I have the honor to report that I have been scouting the
country on both sides of the mountains; that I have captured two
very notorious characters — Dr. J. P. Legg and P. H. Starnes — and sent
them to Knoxville by Lieut. Henry E. Jackson, of the Ninth Tennessee.
Since I captured Legg and Starnes the remaining guerrillas want to
* See inclosure next, ante.
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491
come in and give themselves up, but they are afraid that they will be
executed for what they have already done. I have five prisoners who
gave themselves up, and they say all the rest of them would come in
if they knew that I would spare their lives.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. W. HARRINGTON,
Captain Company G, Ninth Tennessee Cavalry.
HDQRS. CAVALRY Div., DIST. OF EAST TENNESSEE,
At SherriVs, Fourteen Miles Southeast of Asheville, N~. C.,
on the Road to Rutherford-ton, April 27, 1865 — 7 a. m.
Brevet Brigadier-General BROWN,
Commanding Second Brigade:
GENERAL : You will move your command (both Second and Third
Brigades, your own and Miller's) at daybreak to-morrow morning,
taking the road to Yorkville, S. C. Your best route is probably via
Hendersonville, Howard's Gap, Columbus, and Cowpens. Regulate
your marches to suit yourself, excepting that you must be at Yorkville
by Monday evening next (May 1). As forage is probably scarce about
Asheville, it may be necessary, if you have not already done so, to stop
and feed during the course of to-morrow morning. The Twelfth Ohio
Cavalry, of the First Brigade, is now camped on Mill Creek, about six
miles west of Hendersouville, and will probably inarch ahead of you on
the same road. If you have any artillery with you send it back to Gen
eral Tillson. If that is not practicable, destroy it, as none is to be taken
along. As soon as you have decided upon your route send information
by three or four couriers to these headquarters. You will parole Gen
eral Martin, Colonel Palmer, and all the prisoners whom you may have,
to report to General Stoneman, who will decide concerning their status.
No property of any kind will be taken from citizens except subsistence
stores, forage for animals (which will be taken only by the proper
authority and through the proper channels), and horses necessary to
mount the command. Whenever this becomes necessary, unserviceable
animals will be left in lieu of those taken. You will be particularly
careful, after entering South Carolina, that these orders are observed.
This is absolutely necessary in order to preserve the discipline of your
command. Strict silence will be observed in regard to our destination.
By command of Bvt. Brig. Gen. W. J. Palmer, commanding:
HENRY McALLESTER,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
LEXINGTON, KY., April 27, 1865—10 a. m.
Major BENJAMIN,
Mount Sterling, Ky. :
Inform the flag of truce they will be allowed the following terms and
no others, and if they accept To do so as soon as possible: Surrender of
men, to be paroled; all public, property, horses, and arms to be given
up ; officers can retain their side-arms ; when they are paroled they must
wear citizen's dress while in Kentucky; they will be treated kindly.
These terms are regarded liberal by every one.
By order of Brigadier-General Hobson :
J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
492 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA,, & W. FLA.
MOUNT STERLING, April 27, 1865.
Capt. J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
They will accept the terms, if the officers will be allowed their horses.
H. N. BENJAMIN.
LEXINGTON, KY., April 27, 1865.
Major BENJAMIN,
Mount /Sterling, Ky. :
The terms sent this morning are an ultimatum. After surrender the
officers majr be treated liberally, and probably will, as regards horses.
Several officers of the command have taken the amnesty oath here to
day, and the two with the flag can do the same. Cannot be paroled.
These are considered very liberal terms, and may not be extended
hereafter.
By order of Brigadier-General Hobson :
J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- Genera L
MOUNT STERLING, KY., April 27, 1865.
Capt. J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant A djutant- General :
The major commanding the flag says he cannot accept the terms, but
will take a copy of the terms and submit it to Colonel Giltner, com
manding division, C. S. Army. Shall 1 send an officer and escort
through with them ? They wish to start in the morning. Please give
me instructions.
H. N. BENJAMIN,
Major, Commanding.
LEXINGTON, April 27, 1865.
Maj. H. N. BENJAMIN,
Mount Sterling, Ky.:
Send a flag of truce and twenty-five men under good officer to escort
rebel flag not farther than West Liberty or Hazel Green, if the rebels
should be that far. Let the officer be intelligent and prudent enough
to learn near the force they have. In the meantime more troops are
being sent you.
By order of Brigadier-General Hobson:
J. S. BUTLEK,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MOUNT STERLING, April 27, 1865.
Capt. J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
The rebels are said to be about eighteen miles from here, in force, I
am informed.
H. N. BENJAMIN.
Major, Commanding.
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HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Lexington, Ky., April 27, 1865.
Maj. H. N. BENJAMIN:
I am directed to inform you in a. private manner of the aspect in view
in connection with the flag of truce and the surrender of Giltner's
command.
First. They were delayed as long as possible without exciting sus
picion at Mount Sterling to enable the Thirty-ninth Kentucky Infantry,
part mounted and part infantry, and part of Fourteenth Kentucky, to
move from Paintsville, and from Sandy Valley on to West Liberty road
and get behind the main body, so as to prevent their retreat it the
negotiation did not succeed.
Second. In the meantime every hour they remained still sent us
deserters, who are not paroled.
Third. They tried to extort broad terms because of our weak force at
Mount Sterling, and we delayed them to get more troops there.
Fourth. By the time they reject the terms proposed there will be
enough troops to alter the whole thing, and we will get many deserters
before they can get away, with or without a fight.
Fifth. We have given them very liberal terms, and they will be
bound to accept them or lose half their men.
Very truly,
J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MOUNT STERLING, April 27, 1865.
Capt. J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Intelligent deserters, coming in to take the oath, say Giltner had his
command about 2,000 strong, and it was estimated there that he would
have about 5,000 gathered together to move to this place for the
purpose of surrendering.
H. N. BENJAMIN,
Major, Commanding.
LEXINGTON, KY., April 27, 1865.
Col. H. M. BUCKLEY,
Eminence, Ky.:
Leave troops at Lebanon and Bardstown. Hold only those around
Shelbyville in readiness to move.
By order of Brigadier-General Hobson :
THOS. A. HOWES,
Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp.
LOUISA, KY., April 27, 1865.
Capt. J. S. BUTLER :
The Tenth Kentucky (rebel), of Colonel Giltner's command, has sur
rendered to me at this place. Terms, release upon the amnesty oath.
D. A. MIMS,
Colonel, Commanding.
494 KY., S. W. VA., TENN,, N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
LEXINGTON, KY., April 27, 1865.
Colonel MIMS,
Commanding, Louisa, Ky. :
Direct your men to move over on the West Liberty and Hazel Green
roads. In the vicinity of these places the mounted men should be kept
in advance. Your dismounted men can borrow as many horses as pos
sible on the route, returning them as they go back. Rebels have been
negotiating for two days. They will probably accept our terms.
Kespect their flag of truce if they show one.
E. H. HOBSON,
Brigadier- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 2D Div., DEPT. OF KENTUCKY,
No. 14. ) Bowling Green, April 27, 1865.
The counties of Edmonson and Butler are hereby added to the dis
trict comprising the First Brigade of this division, Col. O. H. P. Carey
commanding. Major Long, Kentucky Volunteers, commanding Middle
Green Eiver Battalion, now in these counties, will report to Colonel
Carey. All required reports, &c., will be forwarded to him.
By command of Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. H. Murray:
A. G. SLOO,
Captain and Aide-de-Camp.
SPECIAL ) HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 46. ) Mobile, Ala., April 27, 1865.
1. The duty and authority of controlling the trade in supplies per
mitted to be brought to this city in accordance with paragraph 4,
General Field Orders, No. 30, from these headquarters, is hereby con
ferred upon Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, commanding Thirteenth Army
Corps, or to the officer to whom this authority may be delegated by him
as commander of the post and District of Mobile. General Granger
will designate from the Thirteenth Army Corps a commander for the
post and District of Mobile, and will delegate to him, under General
Field Orders, No. 30, and this order, the authority to decide such ques
tions of trade, police, and health as he may consider proper and expe
dient. The commander of the Camp of Distribution will report to this
officer, and all detachments of troops passing through or remaining
temporarily within the city will be subject to his control as long as
they are within the limits of his command.
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4. The Sixth Michigan Heavy Artillery is hereby assigned to the
siege train, Army and Division of West Mississippi, and will be held
in readiness for embarkation and active field service. Those batteries
which have been drilled at the 10-inch mortars will be fully equipped
as mortar batteries, with implements and equipments complete. The
battery commanders will give their special attention to the equipment
of their commands, and will at once report deficiencies in armament,
&c., to Brig. Gen. James Totten, chief of artillery and ordnance, at
these headquarters. As the companies of the Sixth Michigan Heavy
Artillery are withdrawn from their present posts, in fulfillment of the
above orders, they will be replaced by other troops. Brig. Gen. T.
Kilby Smith, commanding District of South Alabama, is charged with
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the execution of this order, and will, as soon as practicable, cause a
report to be made to General Totten, setting forth the effective strength
of each company, its present post, and also the armament of each; and
when the companies have no special armament, how far it may be pos
sible to arm them as siege batteries of 10-inch mortars and 30-pounder
Parrotts from the ordnance and ordnance stores of Forts Morgan and
Gaines.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby:
0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, | HDQRS. THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 4. i Mobile, Ala., April 27, 1865.
Brig. Gen. James C. Veateh, U. S. Volunteers, in addition to the
command of the First Division, is assigned, under authority from
headquarters Army and Division of West Mississippi, to the command
of the Post and District of Mobile. The outposts at Spring Hill and
Whistler are included in the district, with such other posts on the west
bank of Mobile Bay and Alabama River as may be hereafter attached.
By order of Major-General Granger:
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HDQRS. FIRST Div., 13m ARMY CORPS,
AND POST AND DISTRICT OF MOBILE,
No. 1. ) Mobile, Ala., April 27, 1865.
I. The section of the Second Massachusetts Battery, Lieutenant
commanding, will immediately proceed to Whistler Station, on the line
of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, and relieve the section of the Fourth
Massachusetts Battery now on duty at that point.
II. The commanding officer of the section of the Fourth Massachu
setts Battery now on duty at Whistler Station will immediately, upon
being relieved by the Second Massachusetts Battery, proceed to Spring
Hill and report to Brigadier-General Slack, commanding U. S. forces
at that place.
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By order of Brig. Gen. J. C. Veateh :
R. G. CURTIS,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
On Board Steamer Peerless, Selma, Ala., April 37, 1865.
Col. W. T. SPICELY,
Commanding Second Brigade:
COLONEL: The general instructs me to say that we will probably
remain here to night. He directs that your men be disembarked, your
animals landed, and the boats thoroughly policed.
Very respectfully,
GEORGE MONROE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
496 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS IT. S. FORCES,
Whistler, April 27, 1865.
Captain BOUSE,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General:
SIR: I am directed by Major-General Granger to inform General
Benton that the rebel General Dick Taylor is expected to arrive in the
city by railroad from Meridian to-morrow, and that he and his escort
be respected by our troops.
I am. captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
BICHD. BITTEB,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding.
[Indorsement.]
HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
April 28, 1865.
Brigadier-General Benton desires me to say that he thinks this means
a surrender by Dick Taylor of all his forces.
Bespectfully,
J. D. BOUSE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala., April 27, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. P. BENTON,
Commanding Third Division:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that all men of
the Fourth Tennessee and Third Michigan Cavalry, with all transporta
tion and camp and garrison equipage of those commands, be sent to
this point by the first available boat. These commands are now de
tached from you'.
Bespectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMEBY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS EXPEDITIONARY FORCES,
Selma, Ala., April 27, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi :
COLONEL : The fleet of transports conveying the troops under my
command and three gun-boats arrived at this place about 2.30 this
p. m. The gun-boat Sebago was left at the forks of the river on account
of the difficulty of getting it through the bends of the river. The
enemy's works on Choctaw Bluff were evacuated soon after the fall of
Mobile. The magazines were blown up and two 9-inch Brooke guns,
which constituted the armament, were spiked. These guns, being of a
superior quality, were left with a view to shipping them on the return of
the fleet. We have met no enemy, except a small party of guerrillas that
fired upon two of the transports, killing one man and wounding two.
This occurred at the plantation of a Mr. Mitchell, a notorious rebel,
whom the negroes report as being one of the gang that fired upon the
transports. I ordered his house burned and had a notice posted giving
the reason for this destruction of property. Brigadier-General Pile's
brigade was marched across the bend of the river to Bridgeport Land
ing. Major Perry, of General Lucas' staff, reported himself with forty
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cavalrymen at that point. Pie had captured 50 home guards, officers
and men, and 1 piece of artillery. The officers and men he paroled to
remain within the limits of their township until they should be exchanged
or released by authority derived from the United States Government.
To-day a flag of truce was presented on the bank of the river by a
bearer of dispatches from General Wilson, accompanied by Colonel
Ivoystou, C. S. Army, who was the commander of the post at Selma.
The latter informed me that he had scarcely force sufficient for a police
guard and that he had not meditated hostility toward my command,
but intended to evacuate Selma before our arrival. He came with our
bearer of dispatches under the promise that he should be allowed to
return and depart with his command. We found a hospital at Cahawba
containing twenty-three of our sick men. They had been very kindly
treated, as had those also who were left at Selma by General Wilson.
A gun-boat is being made ready to take the bearer of dispatches to you,
who will explain the object of his mission and give all the information
which he has obtained en route from Macon, Ga., to this place, &c. I
desire that instructions may be sent me as soon as practicable in regard
to the suspension of hostilities agreed upon by Sherman and Johnston.
As General Wilson has anticipated us in almost every particular, I shall
probably until further orders confine my operations to putting Mont
gomery in a state of defense, with reference to permanent occupation.
General Wilson burned up all the coal in this vicinity, which has disap
pointed our calculations and rendered it almost impossible to supply the
fleet with fuel, especially the gun-boats, which require coal. The bridge
over the Cahawba was destroyed by the rebels. The railroad company
had commenced to build another. 1 have directed them to suspend
operations until further orders. It is supposed that General Taylor
will ask for a suspension of hostilities. I inclose dispatch just received
from General Taylor by Colonel Eoyston, late commandant of this post.
Yery respectfully, colonel, your obedient servant,
F. STEELE,
Major- General.
[Inclosure.]
MERIDIAN, April 27, 1865.
Col. Y. L. EOYSTON,
Commanding Post:
Your telegram dated subsequent to your interview with General Steele
is received. The dispatches from the east not yet reached here. The
lieutenant-general commanding has, however, official information to the
effect that an armistice with a view to a final settlement was agreed
upon by Generals Johnston and Sherman on the 18th instant. He
expects to make similar arrangements with General Canby, and is
momentarily expecting a communication from that officer. Pending the
present flag to General Canby he shall make no new disposition unless
forced to do so by the enemy's movements. He had ordered the rail
road above Selma to be rebuilt as soon as possible. He has no use for
said road, but as a large and destitute population is dependent upon it
for supplies, those repairs should be vigorously pushed to completion.
The telegraph operator should, if possible, remain at Selma for the
purpose of rapid communication and mutual convenience during the
pending negotiations. You will show this to Major-General Steele,
commanding U. S. forces, and obtain his views on these subjects.
By command of Lieutenant-General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.
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498 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, April 27, 1865.
Lieut. Col. 0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Army and Div. of West Mississippi :
COLONEL : I liave the honor to submit, for the information of the
major-general commanding, in connection with my report No. 327, dated
23d instant, that I proceeded yesterday on the steamer Matamoras to
Milton, Fla., to meet General Glanton, C. S. Army, and prepared also
to meet the reported rebel force. I ascertained at Milton that Captain
Keyser was there with a few men on the 25th, threatening the citizens
returning to the old flag with a rebel force, which, however, he will
hardly be able to collect. General Clanton I found at Bagdad and
brought him down with two wounded rebel soldiers. He is still suffer
ing from his wound, and under the circumstances I thought it proper
to keep him here until further orders, for which I herewith respectfully
request.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, April 28, 1865 — 3 p. m.
Major-General THOMAS:
A dispatch from General Grant, dated at Baleigh, 10 p. m. April 26,
just received by this Department, states that "Johnston surrendered
the forces in his command, embracing all from here to the Chattahoo-
chee, to General Sherman, on the basis agreed upon between Lee and
myself for the Army of Northern Virginia."
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
(Same to Major-General Canby.)
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 28, 1865 — 1 p. m.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War, Washington:
The following dispatch just received from General Stoneman is for
warded for your information.* I have sent to General Stoneman, to be
forwarded to General Wilson, information regarding Davis' movements
with his treasure, also instructions to push his advantages to the full
extent, and obey no orders from any general except General Grant and
myself. These instructions have previously been forwarded by several
other routes, but to insure their reaching General Wilson I again for
ward them this way.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
FLAG- SHIP TEMPEST, April 28, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army:
Telegram received. Glad to learn of your satisfactory dispositions.
Have my vessels constantly under weigh watching, under vigilant com-
* See Stoneman to Thomas, 11.15 a. m., p. 508.
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inanders, to prevent the rebel Government escaping across the Missis
sippi. Its capture is of the utmost importance. Wish there was plenty
of cavalry on east bank below Memphis, and rewards offered for infor
mation.
S. P. LEE,
Actiny Rear- Admiral.
NASHVILLE, TENN., April 28, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff:
GENERAL : I inclose, for the information of the major-general com
manding, my inspection report of the defenses of Bridgeport and of
the railroad line thence to Nashville, with accompanying drawings.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Z. B. TOWEE,
Brig. Gen. and Insp. Gen. of Fortifications, Mil. Div. of the Miss.
[Inclosure.]
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF FORTIFICATIONS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Nashville, Tenn., April 38, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Comdy. Mil. Div. of the Miss. West of the Alleghany Mountains :
GENERAL: I have the honor to submit the following inspection
report of the defenses of Bridgeport and of the railroad line thence to
Nashville :
BRIDGEPORT.
The Tennessee Eiver at Bridgeport is divided into two branches by
an island, and is spanned by two railroad truss bridges respectively
1.850 and 650 feet long. These important structures required special
protection, as their destruction would have involved the serious delay,
at least, of the Atlanta campaign. It was the most important point on
the line of communication, not excepting Chattanooga. Fortunately
its approaches from the south bank of the Tennessee were very difficult
for a large raiding party with field pieces, and probably impracticable for
heavier guns. These difficulties doubtless saved the place from attack in
that direction. An attack from the north could only be effected by cross
ing the Tennessee at distant points, and by long marches which would
have given time to the various detachments in Middle Tennessee to
concentrate and cover Bridgeport, or at least relieve it. This vital
position was thus well protected by natural obstacles. Its defenses,
however, though not yet finished, received the early attention of the
engineers and of the commanding general. Two large artillery and
infantry block -houses, in the form of a cross, were erected — one on the
island near the abutment of the short bridge; the other on the south
bank near the other abutment. A battery on the hill to the east,
half a mile distant, strengthened by a small single block-house, was
intended to prevent the enemy from taking possession of this position,
from which he might have seriously annoyed the defenders of the
bridge below him. When inspecting, March 7, I directed that the
flanks of this battery should be prolonged to the bluffs, so as to make
it an inclosed work. It required a magazine and embrasures for a full
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field battery, and that the scarp in places should be made more diffi
cult. If the hill was to be occupied it was necessary that it should be
held by a redoubt, too strong to be carried by assault when defended
by its proper garrison, and that it should be prepared for guns superior
to the possible artillery of au attacking party. It is quite probable
that the two block-houses would have proved sufficient to protect the
bridge against a raiding party coining to the south bank of the Ten
nessee; yet it was a proper precaution to hold the hill on which the
battery was constructed. On the northwest bank of the Tennessee
are three redoubts. Kedoubt No. 3, on a knoll to the west of the
railroad, is finished and armed with two 3 inch Eodmau guns. It has
sand-bag embrasures, badly constructed, and is defended by a small
block-house in the gorge. The ditch of this redoubt is not a serious
obstacle. It requires deepening. The block-house keep, however, is
its safety against assault. It has a good distant fire, but does not see
all the ground within canister range, as a portion of the elevation 011
which it stands is abrupt and convex. It covers the naval shops.
Fort No. 2 stands on the northwest end of the hill, near the north
abutment of the long bridge. This is a star fort witli a stockade gorge;
the two flanks that should connect with the gorge were unfinished when
I inspected the work March 7. It is not a strong work and seems to
have been designed simply as a battery. Finishing the flanks, deepen
ing the ditches, and building an interior block-house would give this
redoubt sufficient strength. On the south end of the same hill is an
inclosed polygonal redoubt 500 feet long. It is unnecessarily large.
The parapet, magazine, embrasures, and ditches required much labor
to finish them at the date of my inspection. As this work has a large
block-house keep when completed as directed it will be strong, but will
require a large garrison. The guns of these works see well upon the
surrounding country, but the steep hill slopes within canister-range are
not well swept by them. Forts in such positions are more readily car
ried than when placed on level ground or on slight elevations. When
practicable their ditches should be at least seven feet deep, and so
steep that no soldier could scale them without much assistance. They
should also be strengthened by a bomb-proof keep, and their guns
should fire through embrasures with the least width of throat. It
would have been a proper precaution to have placed small picket stock
ades at the abutments of the bridges. The defenses of Bridgeport
have grown up like those of most other important stations in the
department, under different engineer officers and different commanding
officers, and it could not be expected that they would be the best pos
sible. Moreover, -the labor required to fortify so large an extent of
territory is immense, and soldiers are not willing to overtask them
selves, except when necessary for protection against threatened attack.
The positions selected for defending Bridgeport are well chosen. The
post, however, has not received as much attention as Knoxville and
Chattanooga. The natural obstacles to its approach, together with the
large garrison at the j)ost, have probably prevented any large expedi
tion attempting the destruction of the bridges. The gun-boats, though
simply musket proof, would have given some assistance to this post
had it been seriously attacked.
STEVENSON
Is ten miles distant from Bridgeport. It lies at the junction of the
railroad to Huutsville and Decatur with that to Nashville. Its seizure
by an enemy would not seriously affect war movements except for the
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time being, as would the holding any point of the railroad. It was,
however, a suitable position for a garrison to cover Bridgeport, and has
some importance as a railroad station. Hence it required defenses.
These defenses are quite ample, consisting of two redoubts and seven
block-houses. Fort Mitchel, just south of the depot, is a small redoubt
about 100 feet square, with a magazine and small block-house keep. It
has a barbette platform at each angle, and shows some attempt at
imperfect embrasures, or rather to cover the gunners with sand-bag
merlons. Fort Harker, half a mile distant, is a similar redoubt, about
150 feet square, with barbette platforms for seven guns, a magazine,
and interior boinb-proof keep. The block-houses are mostly distributed
to the east of the railroad, near the foot of the abrupt hills overlooking
the depot. Other forts were commenced by General Granger when he
held the place, during Hood's invasion of Middle Tennessee, but they
were afterward abandoned as unnecessary. The accompanying sketch
shows the relative positions of the defenses of Stevenson.
DEGHEKD
Is thirty miles from Stevenson and eighty-two from Nashville and
about seven miles from the dividing ridge through which the tunnel
passes. The country from Stevenson is closed in by high hills and
almost without inhabitants. Decherd is the principal intermediate
stopping place between Nashville and Chattanooga, but has no military
importance further than that which arises from the necessity of distrib
uting forces at intervals along the line of railroad. One redoubt with a
block-house keep would have been sufficient for this place. Its defenses
consist of two polygonal breast-high inclosures, respectively 20 feet and
100 feet in diameter, and of a square stockade. These structures are
not entitled to the appellation of redoubts. Decherd requires no addi
tional works now.
Five miles from Decherd, the largest stream between Bridgeport and
Nashville, is spanned by a bridge 480 feet long, resting upon four stone
piers and four wooden trestles. The bridge is protected by two double-
cased block-houses, which are sufficient. On a hill about 800 feet dis
tant is a large redoubt with good ditches, built by the soldiers. It has
no keep, however, and unless strongly garrisoned would be rather preju
dicial than otherwise to the defenses of the position. Although this
bridge could be quickly replaced if destroyed, much inconvenience
would have resulted from two days' delay during the Chattanooga cam
paign. It was necessary, therefore, to protect so large a bridge against
raiding detachments and guerrilla bauds.
TULLAHOMA
Is six miles from Elk Eiver and sixty-nine from Nashville. Being a
large village, a garrison was necessary to control it and the guerrillas
of the vicinity. It also covered to some degree the crossings of Elk
and Duck Kivers, a few miles distant on either side. Near the station
is a small stockade, and half a mile distant is a large bastion fort,
nearly 300 feet square on the curtain lines, built by the rebels. This
fort stands on the general level of the table-laud. It has no bomb
proof keep, and its magazine was badly constructed. At each salient
and each shoulder angle there is a gun platform, and on the parapet
merlons have been raised to cover the gunners. With an interior block
house it would have been a very strong work.
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DUCK RIVER.
Across Duck Elver is a bridge 353 feet long resting on twelve tres
tles. It is protected by a double- cased block-house. For greater
security to this important bridge another block-house was commenced
last winter. From Tullahoma to Murfreesborough the road required
protection from the numerous guerrillas that infested the country.
Small garrisons at the stations and in the block-houses at the numerous
river crossings guarded the road. The towns being small, no forts were
built to control them.
MURFREESBOROUGH.
The city of Murfreesborough is situated about one mile and a half
southeast of Stone's River. The country round about is generally level,
and was formerly populous. One large fort near the city and depot, gar
risoned by a regiment, would have controlled the place and neighbor
hood. A double-cased block-house would have been sufficient to protect
the trestle bridge across Stone's River, 218 feet long. While General
Rosecrans' army was encamped in the vicinity, Fortress Rosecrans,
inclosing 200 acres on either side of Stone's River, was constructed under
the direction of General St. Olair Morton, of the Corps of Engineers.
This large work is composed of a series of bastion fronts, with small, irreg
ular bastions and broken curtains ; or more properly it may be described
as consisting of lunettes connected by indented lines, having in the inte
rior four rectangular redoubts, and one lunette as keeps to the position.
In large permanent works, with high scarps, the ditches are swept by
guns in the flanks, because the depression of the guns prevents the can
ister-balls from rising above the parapet. In field forts, with ditches
only six feet deep and long curtains, opposite flanks cannot fire in
the same manner as in permanent works without risk to the defenders;
but by breaking the curtain line the ditches are swept by close mus
ketry. This is the manner of flanking the ditches of Fortress Rose
crans. Its lines give powerful cross fires and direct fires, both of
artillery and infantry, on all the approaches. Placed on the crests of
the elevations, they not only command the distant country, but effect
ually sweep the gentle slopes within canister-range. This fortress
could not be taken except by siege, if properly garrisoned and well
defended. The parapets have high commands and when built were
well revetted with fascines. The work has many traverses, covering
against ricochet fire. Most of the guns are in embrasures, made with
gabions. Lunettes Thomas and McCook and the four interior redoubts
have large block-houses in the form of a cross. The magazines, except
in Fort Brannan, are small. That in Lunette Mitchell is subject to
being flooded, and is consequently useless in the wet season. The
ditches of the redoubts are not so well preserved as those of the main
lines. In fact the exterior slopes of the parapets and the scarps have
taken the natural slopes, about 45 degrees. These redoubts, however,
are strong against attack, being defended by large keeps, which deliver
their fire upon every part of the interior. It requires much labor to
keep so large a work in repair; small portions of the parapets have
sloughed off, due to frosts and heavy rains. These effects were espe
cially noticeable in Lunettes Mitchell and McCook. Some thirty feet of
the parapet revetment of Lunette Thomas had fallen down, when I
inspected March 10. Parts of the revetted traverses in Lunette Negley
were badly broken down, and I have been informed that the heavy and
uncommon rains since have caused some further damage. Temporary
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field- works are liable to frequent injury by storms. The garrison should
keep them in order. Those that have been built for two or three years,
of perishable material, must necessarily require repairs; gabions, fas
cines, boards, and nails, in contact with wet earth and exposed to the
air, will decay rapidly, and in consequence parapets and embrasures
crumble down and magazines leak. This large work, originally built as
a refuge for the army in the event of disaster, is not needed in the pres
ent condition of the rebellion. The interior redoubts ought to be kept
in order. A small garrison sufficient to hold them will control the
neighborhood. At the date of my inspection Fortress Rosecrans was
occupied by three artillery companies and mounted fifty-seven gnus.
The city was held by infantry. The depots were not within the fort.
The accompanying drawing is well executed, and shows the positions
and lines better than they can be described.
LAVEBGNE
Is fifteen miles and a half from Nashville. It has a redoubt which has
not been garrisoned for a long period. In truth the town is desolate
and requires no defenses.
BLOCK-HOUSES.
Before Hood's invasion there were seven block-houses between Nash
ville and Murfreesborough to protect the railroad bridges across the
streams; six of these were abandoned to avoid the capture of the gar
risons, and were in consequence burned by the enemy; the seventh, at
Overall's Creek, stood a heavy attack until the enemy were driven
away by a sortie from the garrison of Fortress Rosecrans. Between
Murfreesborough and Bridgeport there are twenty-nine railroad bridges
protected by block-houses. These are mostly double-cased. Two large
artillery block-houses defend the south bridge over the Tennessee, and
ten have been erected to protect the bridges between Bridgeport and
Chattanooga. Thus in the line between Nashville and Chattanooga the
bridges and trestle-works, whose preservation was essential to the run
ning of the road, have been effectually protected against guerrillas and
raiding parties of cavalry by forty-seven block-houses, mostly double-
cased. These block-houses always resist and drive off the infantry.
Field pieces, unless in numbers, and of the caliber of 12-pounders, can
not reduce them. They have performed a most important service, and
it was a very happy application of the double-cased block-house. Had
they not been used it would have been necessary to have built small
redoubts with single block-houses inside as keeps. The rectangular
form of the block-house is defective, as the fire on the capital is a sin
gle musket. Those now in process of construction are octagonal. No
new defensive works are required on this line. Drawings of Bridge
port, Stevenson, and Murfreesborough accompany this report.*
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
Z. B. TOWER,
Inspector -General of Fortifications, Mil. Div. of the Mississippi.
MACON, GA., April 28, 1865 — 5 p. m.
Major- General SHERMAN:
An officer under flag of truce from Columbus reports that Canby has
captured Spanish Fort and Mobile, with the garrison of the fort. Selma
* See Plate CXII, Maps 1, 2, and 3, of the Atlas.
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and Montgomery were occupied a few days ago by our troops. Forrest
and a part of the garrison of Mobile have retreated into Mississippi.
J. H, WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Macon, Ga., April 28, 1865.
Governor J. E. BROWN,
Augusta, Ga. :
I desire to open the railroad from Dal ton to Atlanta. Please appoint
a place at which I can confer with you in regard to it, or designate
some one to act for you.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
AUGUSTA, April 28, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Commanding U. S. Forces, Macon, Ga. :
I will be glad to have an interview with you on the subject referred
to. Will try to meet you at Macon next Thursday or Friday. In the
meantime I wrill direct the superintendent of the railroad at Atlanta to
give you any aid in his power to facilitate the work.
JOSEPH E. BROWN.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. CAV. CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE Miss.,
Macon , Ga., April 28, 1865.
For the purpose of restoring order in the neighboring country, the
civil authorities are advised to take such measures as they may find
necessaiy. The sheriff should call out the posse coinitatus to assist in
arresting guerrillas, stragglers, or men claiming to belong to the U. S.
forces who are engaged in pillaging, marauding, or other unlawful
practices in violation of the armistice. All such persons should be
punished by the civil authorities in accordance with the usages of civil
law. The people must organize to protect themselves from disbanded
soldiers and other lawless men. Where it is absolutely necessary they
may call upon the military authorities for support.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
PULASKI, April 28, 1865.
General W. D. WHIPPLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff:
I have 1,100 serviceable horses. To forage them I have had to deploy,
and thereby I have been enabled to scout the country well. I have
ordered a small regiment to concentrate at Franklin, where they can
be rationed and foraged.- I have ordered them to hunt down all the
guerrillas in Williamson and adjoining counties. I have another regi
ment south of Athens. Will order that regiment to scout in the direc
tion of Maryville, Paint Creek, New Market, &c.
E. W. JOHNSON,
Brigadier- General.
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HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTHERN ALABAMA,
Huntsville, April 28, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Asst. Adjt. Gen. and Chief of Staff, Dept. of the Cumberland :
GENERAL: I have the honor to inclose to you a communication
received from Colonel Patterson, 0. S. Array, asking for a suspension
of hostilities for twenty days, and my answer. Unless in retaliation, I
have no desire to make incursions into the country south of the Ten
nessee Eiver. I therefore think the arrangement to our advantage,
and hope the general will consent to it. Much good may come of it.
I also inclose herewith a letter from the citizens in answer to my com
munication, accompanying the letter of Major-Gen eral Thomas to the
citizens of North Alabama, a copy of which is also forwarded.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
R. S. GRANGER,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
[Inclosure No. 1.]
SOMERVILLE, April 26, 1865.
Brig. Gen. R. S. GRANGER,
Commanding U. S. Forces, North Alabama:
SIR: I have seen your letter and also that of General Thomas,
addressed to the citizens of this county. Thanking you for your kind
intentions I beg leave to make the following statements : There is at
this time a considerable force of Confederate cavalry in this section of
country. I have received no notification of General Lee's surrender
except through Northern channels. Although I do not doubt that it is
so, yet you are aware that I could take no action in the premises unless
1 had official information of the fact, and it would be impossible for the
citizens of the county, with any degree of propriety, to make engage
ments which would compromise them with a command which is com
posed of their relatives and friends. I make free to state, general, that
if General Lee has surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia, it
leaves, in my judgment, our cause in a hopeless condition. A further
shedding of blood would be suicidal. Guerrilla or partisan warfare
would be the only warfare that we could resort to, and that would
prove disastrous alike to friend and foe. However much may have been
said heretofore of guerrilla warfare as a last resort, yet no good man,
however patriotic he might be, would encourage, much less participate
in, such a struggle. It is impossible for any action to be taken just at
this time. 1 will, however, communicate with General Roddey, and use
my exertions to bring about such joint action on the part of the people
and this command as will best secure life and property. In the mean
time I respectfully ask that you refrain from any offensive operations
for twenty days and I will do the same. You will please communicate
with me immediately at this place as to what action you will take in
the premises. You will perhaps not deem it improper for me to state
that no good man or brave spirit in our army takes pleasure in the
assassination of President Lincoln. The deed has met with the uni
versal condemnation of our troops, so far as I have heard an expression.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOSIAH PATTERSON,
Colonel, Commanding Fifth Regiment Alabama Cavalry.
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[In closure No. 2.]
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTHERN ALABAMA,
Huntsville, April 20, 1865.
Being satisfied from the within communication that it is the desire of
the general commanding the department to re-establish civil law in the
District of North Alabama, it will become my duty cheerfully to give
every assistance to promote this end. I would advise the citizens to
meet together to devise means to re-establish their courts, and to take
into their own hands, through the laws of the State, the suppression of
all lawlessness, the re-establishment of law and order, and the giving
security to life and property. Everyone not blinded by passion or mad
ness, by a selfish desire for revenge, must see that the authority of the
Government of the United States is beyond doubt re-established in the
District of Northern Alabama. It therefore becomes the duty of every
good citizen to use his influence and exert all his authority to put down
every opposition, openly or secretly, against the Federal Government.
War no longer exists in this district, and such persons as are secretly
seeking the lives of their fellow -citizens can no longer be regarded as
belligerents, but as murderers and assassins, and will be fit associates
for Booth and his band of conspirators. Whenever the citizens will
notify me that they wish to hold meetings to take into consideration
the propriety of carrying out the suggestions contained in this commu
nication, they will receive such military protection as they deem neces
sary. Further, whenever I am satisfied that the citizens have taken
this matter into serious consideration and are exerting their influence
to promote the ends proposed, I will publish an order to give protection
in person and property to all loyal citizens, whether north or south
of the river.
E. S. GKANGEK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
[Inclosure No. 3.]
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND.
To the Citizens of Morgan, Marshall, Lawrence Counties, &c. :
I hereby, through J. J. Giers, esq., of Morgan County, Ala., authorize
and enjoin upon you to re-establish civil law in your counties, accord
ing to the Alabama Code before the rebellion, at as early a day as pos
sible. Through your courts I invite the citizens of your neighboring
counties to do likewise, aud thereby relieve the suffering and distressed
of the communities in which they live, and give early assurance to the
United States Government that your rebellion was forced upon you
and was not a premeditated act on your part.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
[Inclosure No. 4.]
SOMERVILLE, MORGAN COUNTY, ALA., April 26, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. S. GRANGER,
Commanding U. S. Forces, North Alabama:
SIR : Through the kindness of Mr. J. J. Giers we have been placed
in receipt of your letter to the citizens of this county. Having
received it but day before yesterday late in the evening, time sufficient
has not elapsed to allow more than a limited correspondence with our
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people; consequently we cannot at tliis time give any definite response
to your proposal. From the accompanying communication from Col.
J. Patterson,* you will perceive that the people of our county are pecu
liarly situated, so much so that at this date it will be impossible to secure
an expression of their sentiments, but we think that in the course of
twenty days they maybe prepared to act in the matter. Above all
earthly boons we desire peace, and nothing would prove so grateful to
our hearts as its restoration to our ruined country; and we will not,
cannot, withhold our co-operation in any general movement of the peo
ple that will secure an end so desirable. Permit us to express to you
our unfeigned regret for the great calamity that has befallen the coun
try in the assassination of President Lincoln, the act from which every
noble and Christian heart must instinctively shrink with horror, nor
can it be found in the spirit of a brave and magnanimous man, or peo
ple, to exult over a crime so dark and dastardly. Trusting that the
required time to obtain the expression of the sentiments of our people
may be accorded,
We are, general, your obedient servants,
H. M. WELCH.
J. K. LYNN.
C. A. WELCH.
[AND TWENTY-EIGHT OTHERS.]
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAH,
Chattanooga, April 28, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff] Department of the Cumberland, Nashville :
GENERAL: I have the honor to inclose herewith communications
received by flag from Brigadier-General Wofford, C. S. Army, in reply
to communications sent him as directed in a dispatch of 18th instant,
from Major-General Thomas, commanding Department of the Cumber
land.!
I am, general, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES B. STEEDMAN,
Major- General, U. S. Volunteers.
DALTON, April 28, 1865.
Maj. S. B. MOE,
A ssistant A djutant- General :
MAJOR: I have just received a communication from General Wof
ford, in which he proposes to meet me on the 8th proximo, at Resaca,
to confer on the expediency and propriety of surrendering his forces.
He could not name an earlier day on account of pre-eugagements. I
have agreed to the appointment unless prevented, in which case I am
to notify him. I will send his communication to-morrow, or bring it
down, as I shall by that time have forwarded the cipher dispatch by
the most reliable means.
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
* See inclosure No. 1, p. 505.
t See Cobb to Wofford, 21st, and Wofford to Judah and Steedruan, 24th, pp. 428, 456.
508 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. FIRST BRIGADE, SECOND SEPARATE DIVISION,
ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Dalton, Ga., April 28, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. T. WOFFORD,
Commanding Confederate Forces, Northern Georgia:
GENERAL: Your communication of yesterday just received. Unless
something unforeseen should happen to prevent it I will meet you as
you propose, at Resaca, at 12 m. on Monday, the 8th of May. I will
notify you should anything occur to prevent the fulfillment of the
engagement. Accept my acknowledgments for your courtesy in for
warding so promptly General Steedman's communication to General
Wilson.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
CLEVELAND, April 28, 1865.
Maj. S. B. MOE,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
The scouts sent out to ascertain the movements of the reported rebel
force on the Coosawattee River have just returned, and report that they
have recrossed the said river and have fallen back south in the direction
of Canton, Ga.
FELIX PRINCE SALM,
Brevet Brigadier -General, Commanding.
KNOXVILLE, April 28, 1865 — 11.15 a. m.
Major-General THOMAS:
It appears that subsequently to General Gillern leaving his com
mand the officer left in command received my instructions to concen
trate on Charlotte, N. C., and proceeded to act upon them. Two
brigades and perhaps the whole three were at Asheville yesterday
morning. I have sent instructions for them to concentrate at or in the
vicinity of Anderson, and to scout down the Savannah River to Augusta
if possible, and if they can learn the whereabouts of Davis and com
pany to follow them to the ends of the earth. Tillson with a strong
force moves up to Asheville with instructions to clear out that country
and to hold the southern passes in the railroad between here and Chat
tanooga. I have directed Gillem to scout the mountain region south
of Asheville and drive out anything that may be in that region. The
Eleventh Michigan, the regiment to be exchanged for the Fifteenth
Pennsylvania, is now on the Catawba with Colonel Palmer, but 1 will
call it in as soon as possible. Giltner and Cosby have gone to Ken
tucky to surrender their commands, and Champ Ferguson is in com
mand of Southwestern Virginia.
GEO. STONEMAN,
Major- General, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, April 28^ 1865.
Major- General STONEMAN,
Knoxville :
Your telegram of 11.15 to day just received. Your arrangements are
judicious and approved. The following cipher disx>atch is sent for you
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to forward to General Wilson, if possible in cipher, as General Wilson
has a cipher operator with him.*
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
GREENE VILLE, TENN., April 28, 1865.
Maj. G. M. BASCOM,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Knoxville:
Colonel Kirk has just arrived in town. His command turned back
toward Asheville, with the infantry under Colonel Hawley, which left
this a. in. Colonel Kirk says that on the 20th instant Colonel Palmer
was expected in Asheville that day or the next, and that the rebels had
gone out to meet him with a flag of truce. I have completed all nec
essary arrangements and shall start for Asheville to-morrow morning.
I hope to be able to establish signal stations between Asheville and
this place, and courier posts between Asheville and the gaps in the
Blue Eidge selected to be held by the infantry to keep open communi
cation with the cavalry. I have written the commanding officer of the
cavalry, requesting him, if he finds it necessary in the execution of his
order, as he very likely will, to cut loose altogether from connection
with my forces, to send me information of the fact.
DAVIS TILLSON,
Brigadier -General of Volunteers.
SPECIAL ORDERS, J HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION,
DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 21. ) Greeneville, Tenn., April 28, 1865.
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IV. Maj. R. H. M. Donnelly, Thirteenth Tennessee Cavalry, is assigned
to the command of the detachment of the cavalry division and ordered
to report to Brigadier-General Tillson and will report at once at these
headquarters for instructions.
By command of Brigadier- General Tillson :
W. W. DEAKE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 56. \ Louisville, Ky., April 28, 1865.
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13. Bvt. Brig. Gen. J. H. Hammond, U. S. Volunteers, is relieved from
duty in this department and will report for duty to Maj. Gen. John Pope,
commanding Military Division of the Northwest) headquarters at Saint
Louis, Mo.
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By command of Maj. Gen. J. M. Palmer:
E. B. HAKLAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
* See Stanton to Thomas, 27th, p. 483.
510 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
LEXINGTON, April 28, 1865.
Major-General PALMER,
Headquarters, Louisville, Ky. :
The flag- of- truce party left Mount Sterling this morning. They accept
our terms, with the exception of surrender of officers' horses. They have
copy of terms and will submit them to Colonel Giltner, commanding, who
is supposed to be beyond Mount Sterling. Scouts report no rebels
within nine miles of the place. Am endeavoring to get mounted force
to that point.
E. H. HOBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MOUNT STERLING, April 28, 1865.
Gapt. J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Scouts report no enemy within nine miles. The flag of truce started
this morning.
H. N. BENJAMIN.
LEXINGTON, KY., April 28, 1865.
Major BENJAMIN,
Mount Sterling, Ky.:
Keep on the alert and men in hand. Go-operate with Colonel True.
Scout well out. Advise us constantly.
By order of Brigadier-General Hobson :
J. S. BUTLEE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MOUNT STERLING, KY., April 28, 1865.
Capt. J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I learn by courier from flag of truce that the citizens report that
some 300 of Giltner's forces were within eighteen miles of this place
and have fallen back, and that it was reported there that Giltner, with
his command, was falling back to Salyersville, to disband to try and
save their horses.
H. N. BENJAMIN,
Commanding.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Lexington, Ky., April 28, 1865.
Lieut. Col. JOHN G. ROGERS,
Lebanon, Ky. :
Captain Crupper must take care of Green, Hart, and upper end of
Barren Counties. It would be well for him to divide his men into
squads and hunt down the guerrilla Goulder. Tom Palmer, the gen
eral's old scout, will meet Captain Crupper at Greensburg on Saturday
or Sunday for duty. Let them establish a depot for rations at Greens-
burg or some central point.
By order of Brig. Gen. E. H. Hobson :
J. S. BUTLEE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 511
CUMBERLAND GAP, April 28, 1865.
Brigadier- General HOBSON:
Nine hundred rebels have surrendered to me to-day. I have paroled
them. They are still coming. Please give me the name of your
assistant adjutant- general.
W. Y. DILLAKD,
Colonel, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., April 28, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel NETTLETON,
Commanding Thirty -first Massachusetts (Mounted) Infantry:
COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that you detail an
escort of twenty men, under a commissioned officer, to report on Mon
day morning, the 1st of May, to Mr. C. B. Smith, manager U. S. mili
tary telegraph for the District of Mobile, for the service with the
telegraph party charged with the construction of a line from Mobile to
East Pascagoula. Transportation will be sent for fifteen days of rations
and forage, which should be held in readiness on Monday morning. Be
pleased to select steady and reliable men for this service.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 47. ) Mobile, Ala., April 28, 1865.
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9. Col. J. C. Cobb, Ninety-sixth U. S. Colored Infantry, is assigned
as engineer in charge of the construction of the works for the protec
tion of the landings and Government property at Mobile. Colonel
Cobb will receive instructions from Capt. Walter McFarland, U. S.
Engineers, supervising engineer officer at Mobile and Blakely.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mclntosh Bluff, Ala., April 28. 1865.
Maj. F. W. EMERY,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Thirteenth Army Corps:
I have the honor to request that the intrenching tools for which requi
sition has been made be forwarded as soon as practicable. Lieutenant-
Colonel Palfrey has laid out the fort, and such progress is being made
with the work as the limited number of tools in the command will admit
of. My troops have an excellent camp and their health continues good.
I have reliable information that Colonel Spence's cavalry are now at
the State line and have pickets and scouts between them and Citronelle.
I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. P. BENTON,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
512 KY., 8. W. VA , TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS EXPEDITIONARY FORCES,
Selma, Ala., April 28, 1865.
Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL: The water in the Alabama River is falling very rapidly,
and it is the opinion of the navy officers of the expedition and river
men generally that the gun-boat Cincinnati and some of our heavy-
draft transports could not go to Montgomery with the prospect of
being able to return on this rise. There is a small rebel force and also
a guerrilla band in this vicinity, and it is probable that if we should
leave this place unoccupied they would establish themselves here and
perhaps interrupt navigation. Taylor's forces are at Meridian and on
the road between here and there. He is repairing the railroad and has
commenced to rebuild the bridge across the Cahawba. I have ordered
the work on the bridge to be suspended until the result of the negotia
tions now going on shall be known. If the negotiations should be
unsuccessful, he might make it necessary for us to retake the place.
For these reasons I have ordered General Andrews' two brigades,
except one regiment, to disembark here with ten days' rations and
occupy the place until further orders. The three heaviest draft
transports are to be unloaded and return to Mobile, with two of Haw-
kins' regiments as guards, and to load with cotton on the way down.
The Cincinnati will convoy them. As soon as these arrangements can
be perfected. I shall proceed to Montgomery with two tin-dads and the
rest of the transports, leaving one for General Andrews to ferry his
command, in case he should be ordered to Montgomery by land or have
occasion to send dispatches. His troops could march to Montgomery
in two days and a half. General Taylor says he is negotiating with
General Canby with reference to peace; and as Sherman has sent dis
patches on the same subject, it seems probable that a final settlement
may soon be arrived at. I will make any alterations in the fortifica
tions at Montgomery with reference to permanent occupation which
may be deemed advisable, but do not see that there will be much else
for me to do until further instructions may be received from the general
commanding. I believe General Wilson has touched every point men
tioned in my instructions. I do not know whether General Grierson
has heard about the negotiations, or whether he would pay any atten
tion to them if he had. I shall render him any assistance he may need.
Very respectfully, colonel, your obedient servant,
F. STEELE,
Major- General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. IST Div., IT. S. COLORED TROOPS,
No. 50. ( Selma, Ala., April 28, 1865.
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II. In accordance with instructions from Major- General Steele, com
manding expeditionary forces, Brig. Gen. William A. Pile will proceed
to Mobile, Ala., in command of the escort, Forty-seventh and Seventy-
third Eegiments, ordered for the steamers Iberville, Thomas, and
Laurel Hill.
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By order of Brig. Gen. J. P. Hawkins:
SAML. B. FEEGUSON,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 513
GENERAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE,
V FIRST DIVISION, U. S. COLORED TROOPS,
No. 6. ) Blalcely, Ala., April 28, 1865.
During the present expedition, while on board transports, this com
mand will move in the following order: First, steamer Iberville, the
Hag-ship of the general commanding; second, steamer Lockwood; third,
steamer Groesbeck. The two last-named vessels will conform their
movements to the movements of the Iberville.
By order of Brig. Gen. William A. Pile :
GEO. MAHAFFEY,
First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, J HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE,
FIRST Div., U. S. COLORED INFANTRY,
No. 10. ) On Board Steamer Iberville, [April 28, 1865.}
The general commanding being ordered by Special Orders, No. 50,
extract III, from headquarters First Division, U. S. Colored Troops,
dated steamer Groesbeck, April 28, 1865, to proceed to Mobile, Ala.,
Col. L. L. Zulavsky, Eighty-second U. S. Colored Infantry, as senior
officer, will assume command of the brigade.
By order of Brig. Gen. W. A. Pile:
GEOEGE MAHAFFEY,
First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, } HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE,
> FIRST DIVISION, U. S. COLORED TROOPS,
No. 8. ) On Board Steamer Iberville, April 28, 1865.
I. In pursuance of Special Orders, No. 10, Extract I, current series,
from these headquarters, the undersigned assumes command of this
brigade.
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L. L. ZULAVSKY,
Colonel Eighty-second U. S. Colored Infantry.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, April 28, 1865.
Commander JAMES F. ARMSTRONG,
Commanding Nary- Yard :
COMMANDER: I have the honor to offer you my sincere thanks for
your co-operation in my recent expedition to Milton, and beg in return
to tender the services of the military forces under my command when
ever they may be required by the naval authorities. I also beg to
give my thanks, through you, to Lieut. Commander 0. S. Norton, of
the U. S. steamer Albatross, for his courtesy and efficiency.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
33 R R — VOL XLIX, PT II
514 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 29, 1865. (Received 5.10 p. m.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Washington, D. C. :
Your dispatch announcing the surrender of Johnston has been
received. The condition of the people of North Mississippi, North
Alabama, North Georgia, and Western North Carolina is deplorable.
With the view of restoring confidence and a return to law, 1 respect
fully request that Major-General Steedman may be permitted to go to
Washington to explain the policy I should like to adopt for the gov
ernment of those sections until the civil authorities can be established
on a permanent basis. I desire to send General Steedman because he
fully understands my ideas and can explain the present condition, of
the region referred to completely.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 29* 1865— 8 p. m.
Maj. Gen. G. II. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
I have ordered Maj. Gen. J. E. Smith* to Memphis to relieve Major -
General Washburu, in command of West Tennessee. He will report
to you by letter.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- Genera /.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 12. } Nashville, Tenn., April 29, 1865.
I. The encampment of the Fourth Corps near Nashville will be called
Camp Harker.
II. Every pains will be taken to make the grounds neat and the
police perfect. An exterior picket-line will be kept up in front of each
division; those of the First and Second Divisions connected. Camp
guards by brigades will also be established. Passes to go beyond the
picket-lines or to visit the city must invariably be countersigned at
division headquarters. Division commanders will make such regula
tions regarding passes that but a reasonable number of men will be
absent from their camps at the same time. The wagon trains of divis
ions will be camped close by the troops, and the lines of the camp
guards will be made to inclose the camp of the trains. The utmost
pains must be taken by officers of all grades to prevent depredations
upon or destruction of private property. Efforts are now being made,
wkh every promise of success, to restore civil order in this State, and
nothing could be more hurtful than pillaging or irregularity on the
part of soldiers.
III. To more perfectly secure citizens in their persons and property,
division commanders will place safeguards at all houses .where they are
desired, within two miles of their camps. It will be made the duty of
these guards, in addition to protecting the inhabitants, to give infor
mation of any plundering parties they may see or hear of. It is sin
cerely hoped that no occasions for finding fault may occur. If there
* As received by Thomas it read General Jeff. C. Davis.
-UNION. 515
should the entire organization of the regiment will be held responsible
for the delinquencies of any of its members, unless the latter be ferreted
out and brought to justice.
IV. Every pains must be taken to put the troops in the best condi
tion in arms, equipments, clothing, and transportation.
Y. Drills in the school of the soldier, company, battalion, and bri
gade will be resumed and regulated in each division by their com
manders, respectively.
By command of Maj. Gen. D. S. Stanley:
WM. H. SINCLAIE,
Major and Assistant Adjutant-General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 29, 1865.
Lieutenant-Geiieral GRANT :
General Sherman has directed me to open a supply line for my com
mand by the way of Daltoii and Atlanta. It will require — — days to
repair the road. There are but few materials and means for that pur
pose to be had at the end of the line. Please give the necessary instruc
tions to have the work begun at Dalton and pushed forward as rapidly
as possible to Atlanta. I am making arrangements to have everything
done from this end that our means will permit. General Cobb has
turned over all the Confederate supplies under his control on South
western Eailroad, and done all in his power to assist us in buying
from the people, but it will be difficult to obtain a sufficient quantity
of forage to last till the new crop is ready for use. We shall soon
begin to need small stores and clothing. They might be sent from
Savannah to Augusta, or up the Altaniaha and Ocmulgee to Buzzard
Eoost. Both State and Confederate authorities seem anxious to give
me all the assistance in their power. The people are well disposed
and anxious for peace. By an arrangement with General Cobb I have
paroled all of the prisoners captured in Georgia, besides the remnant
of those brought from Alabama. If Croxton's brigade were moved to
Dalton it could protect the railroad repairers in that quarter in case a
guard shall become necessary. There is enough C. S. A. cotton in
store here to pay for opening the road.
J. PI. WILSOK,
Brevet Major-General.
(Same to General Thomas.)
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 29, 1865.
Lieutenant- General GRANT :
Since writing my last telegram General Croxton has joined me with
his command in fine condition. After burning Tuscaloosa, capturing
three guns and a number of prisoners, he moved toward Columbus,
fought Wirt Adams near Eutaw, moved thence to Hauby's Mills, on
Black Warrior, crossed Coosa near Talladega, fought and dispersed
General Hill's forces between there and Blue Mountain, burned several
factories and iron-works, and then marched, via Carrollton, Newuau,
ard Zebulon, to this place. General Croxton deserves great credit and
should be brevetted.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major-General. •
(Same to Major-General Thomas.)
516 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA,
HDQRS. CAVALRY COUPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 29, 1865.
COMMANDING GENERAL U. S. FORCES IN TENNESSEE :
GENERAL: This communication will be delivered to you by Lieuten
ant Heywood, of my staff. In pursuance of instructions from General
Sherman I have sent him to Tennessee for the purpose of making the
necessary arrangements for opening the Atlanta and Dalton Eailroad.
He will give all requisite information in regard to the present condition
of the road and what will be needed to put it in good order, convinced
that if we are to remain in Georgia a line of supplies should be opened
at once, for it will be with great difficulty that even two months7 supply
of forage, meat, and bread can be purchased in this State for my com
mand. We are beginning to need small stores and clothing already.
Please have operations begin at once, with as heavy force as possible
at Dalton, and push forward the repairs. I will arrange for beginning
the work at this end of the line.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 29, 1865.
GENERAL COMMANDING C. S. FORCES,
Atlanta, Ga.:
GENERAL : This will be handed you by Lieutenant Heywood, of my
staff, whom I am sending, accompanied by a small party under flag of
truce, to Dalton for the purpose of making arrangements to open the
railroad from that place to Atlanta. Please do what you can consist
ently to forward Lieutenant Heywood. Having done everything in my
power to relieve the people of military restrictions during the armis
tice, I have to request that you will alloAV my mail messengers and
others not engaged in acts violative of the armistice to pass without
detention or molestation.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major -General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 29, 1865.
SUPERINTENDENT OF THE DALTON AND ATLANTA EAILROAD,
Atlanta, Ga. :
SIR : This note will be handed you by Lieutenant Heywood, of my
staff, who is going to Dalton for the purpose of making arrangements
to open the railroad from Dalton to Atlanta. Please give him all infor
mation in your possession which will facilitate the object of his visit.
If proper arrangements can be made, I shall wish to begin operations
at both ends of the line. I should like therefore to know what quan
tity of materials and what number of men can be controlled through
you at this end. Please write me in regard to the matter at your
earliest convenience.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 517
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 29, 1865,
Brig. Gen. E. W. JOHNSON,
Pulaski :
The dispositions made and orders given your cavalry are judicious
and approved. I wish you to do everything in your power to aid the
civil authorities in restoring civil law. I have official notification that
Johnston surrendered to Sherman on the 26th all troops from the Vir
ginia line to the Ohattahoochee.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, J HDQRS. GTII Dry., CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 83. ) PulasU, Tenn., April 29, 1865.
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II. Colonel Butler, commanding First Brigade, will detach a party of
fifty men, well mounted and armed, in command of an efficient officer,
to scout on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. They will start at
an early hour to-morrow morning and move by the most direct and
practicable route to Athens, Ala., and from there eastward to the north
of ILuntsville, striking the railroad at or near Flint River; from thence
up the road to Paint Rock Creek. He will take post in the neighbor
hood of Paint Rock Station for a few days, and scout the country about
there for guerrillas. All guerrillas or suspicious persons captured will
be turned over to the officer commanding the next garrison, with a
written statement of the case. The officer will return at the end of ten
days unless in his judgment the interest of the service demands a
longer stay in that neighborhood. He will confer with the command
ing officer at Athens, Paint Rock, and any other posts or garrisons in
whose neighborhood he may come, but will not take orders from any
source inconsistent from this order, or which will detain him more than
two weeks, which is fixed as the utmost limit of his stay. Returning,
he will ascend the valley of Paint Rock Creek as far as may be prac
ticable, and in the line of his march, and crossing the mountain return
by the way of New Market, and then to this place by the best route.
In his marches and operations the officer must of course be governed
by the whereabouts of the enemy whom he seeks and the condition of
supplies in the country, this order being a mere outline. He will
take with him three days' rations of bread, sugar, coffee, and salt; a
further supply of these rations may be procured at Athens, Huuts-
yille, or Paint Rock. Meat will be procured from the country, and in
impressing this, as well as forage or other necessary subsistence stores,
the officer will be particular to distress the inhabitants as little as pos
sible, to invariably give receipts, specifying his opinion as to the loyalty
of the citizen, and to respect protections given by Brig. Gen. R. S.
Granger, commanding District of Northern Alabama. He will be fur
nished a copy of this order.
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By command of Brigadier-General Johnson :
E. T. WELLS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
518 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 29, 1865.
Major- General STEEDMAN,
Chattanooga:
I Lave just received, the following telegram from the Secretary oi
War.* Have it copied officially and forwarded to General Woiford
with a renewal of the terms sent him some days since, assuring him
that he can get no better terms.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
CHATTANOOGA, April 29, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIFFLE,
Chief of Staff:
There are large numbers of paroled rebel soldiers from Lee's army
and Forrest's here and coming into our lines at all points, wiio are
utterly destitute, and who will inevitably be driven to stealing and
robbery, if not bushwhacking, unless they can be permitted to go to
their homes or be provided for in some manner. What shall I do with
them ft
JAS. B. STEEDMAN,
Major- General.
D ALTON, \April] 29, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIFFLE:
Brigadier-General Judah will move to Besaca to-morrow morning
with 1,500 infantry and Merrill's Horse, to give General Woiford an oppor
tunity to surrender, or require him to leave this section of the country.
I shall accompany him to Itesaca, from which place I will communicate
with you.
Respectfully,
JAS. B. STEEDMAN,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 29, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN :
Have just received official notification that Johnston had surrendered
to Sherman on the same terms that Lee surrendered to Grant. It will
not be necessary for your cavalry to go any farther than to the north
ern part of South Carolina, unless Palmer hears of Jeff. Davis or his
treasure. He must be captured if it be possible. Officers and soldiers
of the rebel army will not be permitted to come into Tennessee, Ken
tucky, or any loyal State.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
* See Stanton to Thomas, 28th, p. 498.
t See Thomas to Stoneman, April 29, p. 519.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 519
KNOXVILLE, April 29, 1865 — 12.55 p. m.
Major General THOMAS:
Your telegram received, lumbers of inen Lave come into East Ten
nessee with authority from General Grant to go to their homes, which,
are in East Tennessee. Do your instructions include such persons;
and if so, shall they be sent without the limits of the State? There are
others whose homes are in Georgia, Alabama, and the other Southern
States. They are penniless and without food, and must live by beg
ging or stealing. Can I issue such persons a limited amount of rations
and send them by rail to Dalton and get rid of them ; also obnoxious
and troublesome characters'?
GEO. STONEMAN,
Major- General of Volunteers, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 29, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN, Knoxville :
By decision of the Attorney-General no Confederate is entitled to
come into a loyal State on his parole. He will have to take the oath
of allegiance to the United States to enable him to remain. You are
authorized to give a limited amount of subsistence to such rebel sol
diers who have to pass through East Tennessee to get to Georgia and
Alabama. They must not be allowed to stop on the way.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
Send the above to General Steedman and General E. S. Granger
entire. Send the first sentence to General Washburn.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army.
KNOXVILLE, TENN., April 29, 1865.
Brig. Gen. DAVIS TILLSON :
General Thomas informs me that he has received official notification
that Johnston has surrendered to Sherman upon the same conditions
that Lee surrendered to Grant, and that it will not be necessary for the
cavalry to go any farther than to the northern line of South Carolina,
unless Jeff. Davis and the treasure are heard from, in which case both
must be captured, if possible. Also, that officers and soldiers of the
rebel army will not be allowed to come into Tennessee or Kentucky or
any other loyal State. Please send a copy of this to the commanding
officer of the cavalry for his guidance.
GEO. STONEMAN,
Major- General of Volunteers, Commanding.
BUTLEDGKE, TENN., April 29, 1865.
Major- General STONEMAN,
Commanding District of East Tennessee :
GENERAL : I have the honor to report all quiet as far as my scouts
have reached. I hear of guerrillas committing some depredations near
Mulberry Gap. I don't think they will remain there. The citizens
here express a desire for this place to be permanently garrisoned until
the guerrillas are entirely destroyed. We should like very much to
520 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
have some small rations here; salt, especially, is very much needed.
The men are in good health. If I had all my sick here from Canton
ment Springs and Knoxville they would do much better than there.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
'j. W. HARBINOTOIsr,
Captain Company G, Ninth Tennessee Cavalry.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 57. } Louisville, Ky., April 29, 1865.
1. Col. A. Duncan, Seventy- second TJ. S. Colored Infantry, is hereby
relieved from duty as commandant of post at Covington, Ky., and Col.
C. J. Dil worth, Eighty-fifth Illinois Infantry, is hereby assigned to
duty as commandant of said post.
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By command of Maj. Gen. J. M. Palmer:
E. B. HARLAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
LOUISVILLE, April 29, 1865.
Brigadier General HOBSON,
Lexington :
I go to Illinois for a few days. Can you not come down and run the
" machine" for me?
JOHN M. PALMEE,
Major- Genera I.
LEXINGTON, April 29, 1865.
Capt. J. BATES DICKSON,
Assistant A djutant- General :
I will be down in compliance with request of General Palmer Mon
day. Will you go to Illinois ?
E. H. HOBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Louisville, Ky., April 29, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. H. HOBSON,
Lexington, Ky. :
General Palmer has left for Illinois.
J. BATES DICKSON,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
LEXINGTON, KY., April 29, 1865.
Maj. H. N. BENJAMIN,
Mount Sterling, Ky. :
I will be at Mount Sterling to-morrow, by direction of the general?
to consummate the agreement, if the rebels are coming. If they arrive
the general directs that they be kept outside town until the fall sur
render is effected. Keep liquor establishments closed.
J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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LEXINGTON, KY.. April 29, 1865.
Col. W. Y. DlLLARD,
Cumberland Gap :
See that rebels surrender all horses arid arms except officers' side-
arms. Deserters or single persons surrendering cannot keep side-arras.
By order of Brigadier- General Hobson :
J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS EXPEDITIONARY FORCES,
Selma, A la., April 29, 1865.
Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Acljt. Gen., Hdqrs. Mil. Div. of West Mississippi:
COLONEL: A rebel soldier has just come in from Taylor's command.
He says Taylor started from Meridian with his whole force, about
8,000, moving in this direction, but for some cause stopped and went
into camp ten miles this side of Meridian. It is supposed that his
intention was to reoccupy this place. It appears to me that our special
attention should be directed toward that command in case negotiations
fail.
Very respectfully, colonel, your obedient servant,
F. STEELE,
Major- G en eral, Comm and ing.
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. SECOND BRIO., THIRD Div.,
SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 3. ) Near Montgomery, Ala., April 29, 1865.
In consequence of his illness and by the directions of Col. L. M.
Ward, the undersigned hereby assumes command of this brigade. The
headquarters will remain as at present.
SAMUEL A. HOLMES,
Colonel Fortieth Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Comdg. Brigade.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. THIRD CAVALRY BRIGADE,
No. 8. j In the Field, Ala., April 29, 1865.
Dispatches having been received announcing officially the existence
of an armistice between the U. S. forces under Major-General Sherman
and the so-called C. S. forces under Lieutenant-General Johnston, it is
hereby ordered that no foraging upon the country will be allowed
excepting when necessary for the subsistence of the men and animals,
and then only by parties authorized from these headquarters tinder a
commissioned officer. No straggling will be permitted, and any man
who shall enter a house on any pretext whatever without proper
authority, or who shall be detected in molesting or pillaging any citi
zen of the country, will be punished to the furthest extent of the law
as provided in such cases.
By order of Brigadier-General Lucas:
E. V. HITCH,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
522 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQKS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., April 29, 1865.
Brig. Geu. A. ASBOTH,
Commanding District of West Florida, Barrancas, Fla. :
SIB,: The major-general commanding directs me to say that should a
surrender of the rebel forces in your front be offered by their command
ing officers you are authorized to accept the same, basing your action
upon the following memorandum of conditions :
I. The officers and men to be paroled until duly exchanged or other
wise released from the obligations of their parole by the authority of
the Government of the United States. Duplicate rolls of all officers
and men surrendered to be made, one copy of which will be delivered
to the officer appointed by you, and the other retained by the officer
appointed by the commander of the rebel forces; officers giving their
individual paroles, and commanders of regiments, batteries, companies,
or detachments signing a like parole for the men of their respective
commands.
II. Artillery, small-arms, ammunition, and other property of the
Confederate Government to be turned over to the officers appointed for
that purpose on the part of the Government of the United States.
Duplicate inventories of the property surrendered to be prepared, one
copy to be retained by the officer delivering and the other by the officer
receiving it, for the information of their respective commanders.
III. The officers and men paroled under this agreement will be
allowed to return to their homes with the assurance that they will not
be disturbed by the authorities of the United States so long as they
continue to observe the conditions of their paroles and the laws in force
where they reside, except that persons residents of Northern States
will not be allowed to return without special permission.
IY. The surrender of property will not include the side-arms or pri
vate horses or baggage of officers.
V. The time and place of surrender will be fixed by the respective
commanders, and will be carried out by commanders appointed by
them.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Brig. Gen. John Newton, commanding District of Key West
and Tortugas, Key West, Ela.)
WASHINGTON, D. 0., April 30, 1865—1 p. m.
Maj. Gen, GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Commanding Department of the Cumberland :
Every effort should now be made to induce all armed bands of men
in Tennessee, Alabama, and every where in each of your commands to
come in and surrender their arms on the terms made by Lee and John
ston. Send out under flag of truce a summons to all bands you know
of and report here the course you pursue. Make every effort to obtain
intelligence of Jeff. Davis' movements in the South, and spare no pains
in setting an expedition on foot to catch him if he should be heard
from*
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General, U. 8. Army.
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NASHVILLE, April 30, 1865.
(Received 7.20 p. in.)
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT :
Your cipher dispatch of 1 p. in. to-day just received, and will be
attended to at once. I will dispatch more fully to-morrow.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- Genera I.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 30, 1865 — 6 p. m.
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT,
Washington, D. C. :
I forward the following, just received from Major-General Steedman,
for your information.* Colonel Woodall was bearer of orders from me
to General Wilson to insist on the surrender of Macou, with the Con
federate Generals Cobb and Smith, their troops, and all public stores
in Macon at the time when General Sherman's orders to withdraw from
before Macou reached him. Before insisting on the surrender of Gen
eral Woffbrd I thought it best to inform you of his apprehensions that
most of his force will scatter to the hills and become bushwhackers, in
which event it might become necessary to throw a Federal force into
that region to preserve quiet. I have sufficient force for that purpose
if it be deemed better to require him to surrender than to permit him
to preserve the peace of the section. His force is an insignificant one,
and he assures me, through General Judah, that he is there for the sole
purpose of preserving order until the State of Georgia can take the
proper steps to return to her allegiance.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
WASHINGTON, April 30, 1865 — 10.30 p. m.
(Received May 1.)
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
I think it advisable to get the surrender of General Wofford and his
men. Any that continue acts of hostility hereafter will be regarded as
outlaws and so treated. You can exercise your own judgment about
sending more force to the front to protect that country, but do not send
any portion of the Fourth Corps.
U. S. GRAOT,
Lieutenant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, April 30, 1865. (Received 7 p. m.)
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT,
Washington, D. C. :
Brig. Gen. B. S. Roberts is on his way to Memphis in compliance
with general orders from the War Department. General Davis being
ordered to relieve General Washburn, General Roberts will not be
needed there. He wishes to be ordered to report to General Pope, if
* See p. 527.
524 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
General Pope should be sent with a force to Texas. The troops of the
Fourth Corps have arrived and are encamped near this city. The
transportation will arrive by the end of this week.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General I, U. S. Army, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 195. j Washington, April 30, 1865.
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2. Col. James F. Eusling, inspector of the Quartermaster's Depart
ment, is hereby assigned to duty at Nashville, Tenu.
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By order of the Secretary of War :
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 30, 1865.
Maj. Gen. W. T. SHERMAN,
Raleigh, N. C. :
The telegram announcing the convention between yourself and Gen
eral Johnston is just received. I shall send Brevet Major-General
Upton to Atlanta and Augusta to-morrow, and General McCook to Tal
lahassee, for the purpose of carrying out your instructions. An officer
will start immediately to General Canby to apprise him of what has
transpired. He will carry copies of the dispatches.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 30, 1865.
Maj. Gen. W. T. SHERMAN,
Raleigh, N. C. :
Since my telegram of to-day I have received a dispatch from General
Steedman, Chattanooga, April 25, through Generals Judah, Wofford,
and Cobb, notifying me that the Government had refused to indorse
your action in arranging an armistice with General Johnston, and
declaring the resumption of hostilities. As the date of this dispatch
is prior to your last, I shall disregard it till further orders from you.
Please send me instructions at once. To begin hostilities again in this
department would be productive of great detriment to a final settle
ment.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major-General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., April 30, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Commanding Cavalry Corps, Department of the Cumberland :
SIR: Your first dispatch from Selma came through safely. The
others were not received until Captain Leonard arrived yesterday. I
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endeavored to communicate with you immediately after the capture of
Mobile, but my messenger, I suppose, failed to get through. You have
already learned that Steele and Smith are at Selina and Montgomery.
The transports were delayed several days by the difficulty of getting
boats and supplies up through the obstructions. Subsistence and for
age were sent up for 40,000 men, your command being included in the
provision made. I have now ordered clothing to be sent, as Captain
Leonard represents that your men are in want of it. For the present
Montgomery will be the best point for your depot, if your supplies are
drawn from the Gulf coast. If the railroads east of Montgomery cannot
be put in running order, Smith has transportation enough to aid you
in bringing up your supplies from that point. I will send to Apalachi-
cola for the purpose of ascertaining how far the Chattahoochee may be
relied on. I think Columbus can be reached at only high state of
water; in ordinary seasons the head of navigation is at the junction
of the Flint and Chattahoochee.
11 a. in. — A dispatch has just been received from the Secretary of
War, dated the 24th, disapproving the armistice concluded between
Generals Sherman and Johnston. I shall have to disregard it at the
expiration of the forty-eight hours agreed upon with the rebel com-
nmiider. I have notified Dick Taylor accordingly.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Macon, Ga., April 30, 1865.
Brigadier-General FRY, 0. S. Army,
Augusta, Ga.:
The telegrams in regard to the final conventions are received. I will
send Major-General Upton, U. S. Army, by the train to-morrow to con
fer with you and make all necessary arrangements for carrying out the
terms of its provisions.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
Have the message of Generals Johnston and Sherman repeated, so as
to insure accuracy. East or west of the Chattahoochee?
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HILTON HEAD, S. C., April 30, 1865.
(Eeceived 5 p. m. May 2.)
Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
I have the honor to report that officers and scouts have arrived at
Savannah, bringing the following information as to Major- General Wil
son's cavalry expedition : He captured Selrna, Ala., on April 2, taking
2,700 prisoners, 32 guns in position, and 75 guns in the arsenal, and
destroying 3 rolling-mills, large naval foundry, arsenal, powder works,
and large number of cars. On April 12 he took Montgomery, destroy
ing mills, foundries, niter works, 5 steam-boats, and 65 cars. The rebels
burned 85,000 bales of cotton before evacuating. He took Columbus,
526 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Ga., by assault 011 April 16, capturing 1,200 prisoners, 53 guns, and
destroying mills, foundries, commissary stores in great quantities, and
a large amount of cotton. He entered Macon, Ga., on April 20, but has
not yet found it necessary to destroy any property there. At this place
he captured Generals Ho well Cobb, Gustavus W. Smith, Eobertson,
Mercer, and Mackall, and over 1,000 prisoners. His command are in
excellent condition and ready to move again.
Q. A. GILLMORE,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH,
Hilton Head, 8. C., April 30, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. C. GROVER,
Savannah, Ga. :
If you have any light-draft steamer which can reach Augusta, Gen
eral Gillmore directs that you load her immediately with hard bread,
coffee, sugar, and small stores. Fresh supplies will be sent to you.
General Johnston has surrendered all his forces. General Sherman is
here. You will receive further orders as to when the boat shall start.
Answer by telegraph.
STEWART L. WOODFORD,
Colonel and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Savannah, April 30, 1865.
ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE SOUTH :
SIR : Yours with regard to light-draft steamers received. Will see
and report. The river near Augusta is full of torpedoes, but I do not
think it will be dangerous to run them.
C. GROVER,
Brevet Major -General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
FIELD ORDERS, > MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 28. ) Macon, Ga., April 30, 1865.
The following orders from MajOf»General Sherman and General
Johnston are published for the information of the troops of the Cavalry
Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi, and the people and Confed
erate soldiers in Georgia and Florida, east of the Chattahoochee River.*
The orders of Major-General Sherman will be strictly carried out by
the officers and men of the Cavalry Corps.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
*For orders (here omitted) see Special Field Orders, No. 65, headquarters Military
Division of the Mississippi, and Anderson to McLaws, Vol. XLVII, Part III, pp. 322
ami 853.
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
[• MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 65. ) Macon, Ga., April 30, 1865.
* ******
II. Brevet Major-General Upton will proceed to Atlanta and Augusta,
Ga., with two staff officers, under Hag of truce, for the purpose of mak
ing arrangements with the Confederate commanders at those posts for
carrying out the provisions of the convention between Major-General
Sherman and GeueralJ. E. Johnston, and performing such other duties
as may be intrusted him. Having fulfilled these duties, General Upton
will return to these headquarters.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
NEAR DALTON, GA., April 30, 1865.
Brigadier-General WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff, &c. :
I have just met Colonel Merrill returning from Calhoun, where he
met General Wofford, who gave Colonel Woodall — intrusted with your
dispatch to General Wilson — an escort and railroad transportation
from Atlanta to Macou, where General Wilson now is. The Confed
erate forces under Cobb and Smith are surrendered to General Wilson,
who holds Macon with Cobb and Smith as prisoners. General Wofford
is willing to surrender himself and staff and all the force he can, but
is apprehensive if he surrender most of his force will scatter to the hills.
JAS. B. STEEDMAN,
Major- General.
NASHVILLE, April 30, 1865.
Major-General STEEDMAN, Dalton:
Do not move on Wofford until General Thomas hears from Washing
ton, which will probably be to-morrow. Concentrate your force at
Eesaca. and be prepared to move, however.
WM. D. WHIPPLE>
Brigadier- General.
NASHVILLE, [April] 30, 1865.
Major-General STEEDMAN,
Chattanooga or Dalton:
Your movement upon the enemy approved.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, &c.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Louisville, Ky., April 30, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. M. PALMER,
Indianapolis, Ind. :
General Meredith asks if he shall accept the surrender of Lyon and
his command on the terms of Lee's surrender.
J. BATES DICKSON,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
528 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., K. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
LEXINGTON, KY.. April 30, 1865.
Capt. J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Mount Sterling, Ky. :
Will answer to-morrow from Louisville as to paroled officers. Bid.
rebels accept terms! Have they arrived, and how many? Answer.
E. H. HOBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MOUNT STERLING, 'April 30, 1866.
Brig. Gen. E. H. HOBSON:
They accepted terms and would have given more if it had been
requested. I have papers signed and am now busy paroling officers;
seventy- three done. About 105 officers and 800 to 1,000 men, Giltner
in command. I cropped his wings first one. Where shall I send True?
He and Major Benjamin are at loggerheads and would like to leave.
You dispatch where to order him to-morrow.
J. S. BUTLEB,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
McCORMACK's, April 30, 1865,
Capt. J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
SIR: I have the honor to report that I arrived here at 12 o'clock
to-day. Learned the rebels had come to terms and gone on to Mount
Sterling. I will return to Louisa by way of West Liberty. Will be at
Gill's Mills to-night.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant.
D. A. MIMS,
Colonel Thirty-ninth Kentucky Volunteers.
RUTLEDGE, TENN., April 30, l.8(>r>.
[Major- General STONEMAN,
Commanding District of East Tennessee:}
GENERAL : I have the honor to inform you that I have been con
stantly scouting both sides of the Clinch. There are but few guerrillas
remaining in this vicinity, they having nearly all left since 1 came
here. I have endeavored to carry out your instructions, but it is nec
essary to explain why I have taken some prisoners. When 1 found
those men, the most of them had hidden or otherwise disposed of their
arms, and others came and gave themselves up. 1 had not sufficient
evidence at the time of their being bushwhackers or guerrillas, until
they were identified by citizens who knew them to be such. In this
manner several have come into my hands as prisoners. The most
noted of these are Dr. J. P. Legg and P. H. Starnes, whom I captured
north of the Clinch. I sent them to Knoxville by Lieutenant Jackson
and squad of Ninth Tennessee Cavalry. I have seven prisoners now
at this place, which I send to Knoxville by Sergt. Edward Stokeley
and squad of my company. I have just received orders from Colonel
Parsons to move, with my company, to Bull's Gap, which has created
some excitement among the Union citizens of the town and vicinity,
especially those grand jurors and others who are witnesses against
prominent rebels. Many of the citizens have called on me this morn-
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ing and desired me to state to the general commanding that their lives
will be endangered by the removal of the soldiers from the place. On
their behalf, if it is not inconsistent with the service, [I request] that my
company be ordered to garrison this place until it may be considered
safe without a military force.
I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
J. W. HARRINGTON,
Captain Company G, Ninth Te.inessee Cavalry.
CUMBERLAND GAP, April 30, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. H. HOBSON:
GENERAL: I have just received the following:
KNOXVILLE, April 30.
COMMANDING OFFICER,
Cumberland Gap:
You will move your whole command, except Tennessee battery, to this place at
once. Leave a guard at Jacksborough of twenty-five men to protect court while in
session.
H. G. GIBSON,
Colonel Second Ohio Heavy Volunteer Artillery, Commanding.
Very respectfully,
W. Y. DILLARD,
Colonel, Commanding.
CUMBERLAND GAP, April 30, 1865.
Brigadier- General HOBSON :
If this command leaves, the gap will be in possession of the rebels
before forty-eight hours.
W. Y. DILLARD,
Colonel, &c.
LEXINGTON, KY., April 30, 1865.
Col. W. Y. DILLARD,
Post Commander, Cumbe. vand Gap:
Cumberland Gap being in this division, by orders of Generals Thomas
and Palmer, you will obey orders from me only, and report to these
headquarters. Lee County not being in this department, they must
apply to the commanding officer at Knoxville for provost-marshal.
Make report of surrender of prisoners to me.
By order of Brig. Gen. E. H. Hobson :
THOS. A. HOWES,
Lieutenant and Aide- de- Camp.
HEADQUARTERS SECOND BRIGADE, FOURTH DIVISION,
DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Knoxville. Tenn., April 30, 1865.
Col. W. Y. DILLARD,
Cumberland Gap, Tenn. :
You will remain at Cumberland Gap till the 300 rebels that you spoke
of in your telegram arrive. YTou will then immediately start to Knox-
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530 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
ville and bring tliein with yon, but yon will not remain there longer
than Wednesday morning. You will leave the guns of Battery M,
First Michigan Light Artillery, and bring the officers and men, but if
the other battery has no guns you will bring it and leave the Michigan
battery to garrison the post. You will comply with this order without
hesitation or delay or reference to any other authority except that of
Major-General Thomas, Lieutenant- General Grant, or the President of
the United States.
By command of Col. H. G. Gibson :
W. S. BRADFORD,
First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
CUMBERLAND GAP, April 30, 1865.
Brigadier- General HOBSON :
Captain Kurd's company, of Giltner's command, surrendered to me
this evening. This makes over 1,000 who have surrendered since the
28th. I expect 300 more in to-morrow.
W. Y. D1LLARD,
Colonel. &c.
GREENE VILLE, TENN., April 30, 1865.
Maj. G. M. BASCOM,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Knoxville, Tenn.:
Officers and soldiers of the rebel army, but not belonging to Lee's
army, are continually coming in. Are they to be held as prisoners of
war; or if not, what disposition will be made of them under the tele
graphic order from Major-General Stoneinan received yesterday"?
DAVIS TILLSON,
brigadier -General of Volunteers.
By W. W. DEANE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(In absence of general.)
MOBILE, ALA., April 30, 1865.
(Received 1.20 a, in. May 8.)
Lieutenant-General GRANT :
General Smith occupied Montgomery on the 25th instant, and General
Steele, Selma on the 27th. The following dispatches have just been
received from General Wilson.*
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major-General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala*, April 30, 1865. (Received 8.30 a. m. May 8.)
QUARTERMASTER- GENERAL,
Washington, D. C.:
Your dispatch of the 18th just received. The difficulty, delay, and
danger in the transportation of supplies from New Orleans to Mobile,
for the want of suitable transports, makes it equal to double shipments
* See Wilson to Canby, April 13 and 17, pp. 347, 383.
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from New York. I hope it may now be practicable to ship forage direct
from New York to Pensacola and Mobile, and that the requisitions pre
viously made for a number of light-draft steamers for service in the
Gulf between Cedar Keys and the Eio Grande can now be filled.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., April 30, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. E. TAYLOR, 0. S. Army,
Comdg. 'Dept. of Mississippi, Alabama, and East Louisiana:
SIR: I have the honor to state that since our conference of yesterday
I have received official notice that the suspension of hostilities agreed
upon between Generals Johnston and Sherman has been disapproved
by the President of the United States and annulled. I therefore send
Captain Perkins as the bearer of a flag and official notification of this
fact, and the suspension of hostilities agreed upon yesterday will termi
nate in forty-eight hours after this notification reaches you. I think it
proper, however, to submit for your consideration the following memo
randum which I am authorized by my instructions to propose to you,
and I say to you frankly what I would not say if I did not believe that
the circumstances of both armies were such that you may accept them
for your army without reproach from any quarter. They are essentially
the same as were offered to and accepted by General Lee. I need
scarcely add to this that it is my earnest wish that this war may be
terminated without any further effusion of blood or destruction of
property.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
[Memorandum.]
I. The officers and men to be paroled until duly exchanged or other
wise released from the obligations of their parole by the authority of
the Government of the United States. Duplicate rolls of all officers
and men surrendered to be made, one copy of which will be delivered
to the officer appointed by me and the other retained by the officer
appointed by Lieutenant-General Taylor; officers giving their individ
ual paroles, and commanders of regiments, batteries, companies, or
detachments, signing a like parole for the men of their respective
commands.
II. Artillery, small-arms, ammunition, and other property of the
Confederate Government to be turned over to the officers appointed for
that purpose on the part of the Government of the United States.
Duplicate inventories of the property surrendered to be prepared, one
copy to be retained by the officer delivering and the other by the officer
receiving it, for the information of their respective commanders.
III. The officers and men paroled under this agreement ^v ill be allowed
to return to their homes with the assurance that they will not be dis
turbed by the authorities of the United States so long as they continue
to observe the condition of their paroles and the laws in force where
they reside, except that persons residents of Northern States will not
be allowed to return without permission.
532 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
IV. The surrender of property will not include the side-arms or
private horses or baggage of officers.
Y. All horses which are in good faith the private property of enlisted
men will not be taken from them; the men will be permitted to take
such with them to their homes, to be used for private purposes only.
VI. The time and place of surrender will be fixed by the respective
commanders, and will be carried out by commissioners appointed by
them.
SPECIAL J HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 49. ) Mobile, Ala., April 30, 1865.
1. The commanding general Thirteenth Army Corps will cause one
regiment of infantry of Colonel Bertram's brigade, not less than 400
strong, to proceed to Fort Gaines, Ala., and report to the commanding
general District of South Alabama. The quartermaster's department
will furnish transportation by first opportunity.
2. The battalion of the Fourth Missouri Cavalry, now at Vicksburg,
Miss., will at once be relieved from duty there and ordered to report to
Maj. Gen. P. J. Osterhaus,.at New Orleans, and prepared and held in
readiness for immediate field service. The quartermaster's department
will furnish transportation.
3. The Third Maryland Cavalry is hereby relieved from duty in the
District of South Alabama, and will immediately be prepared for field
service and ordered to proceed to New Or leans, La., to report on arrival
there to Brig. Gen. J. B. West. All detachments of that regiment and
all officers and men individually absent 011 detached service will at once
be relieved and ordered to join the regiment at Fort Gaines, Ala., or
New Orleans, La. The quartermaster's department will furnish the
necessary transportation promptly.
4. The Fourteenth and Eighteenth Regiments New York Volunteer
Cavalry will at once be relieved from their present duties and ordered
to proceed to the city of New Orleans, to report to Brig. Gen. J. E.
West, with a view of being mounted, equipped, and otherwise fully pre
pared for immediate service in the field. All officers and men absent
on detached service will be relieved and ordered to join their respective
regiments. The quartermaster's department will furnish the necessary
transportation.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. K. S. Canby:
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., April 30, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. GRIERSON,
Eufaula, Ala. :
GENERAL : I have just heard of your arrival at Eufaula, and send
Major Williams, of my staff, to communicate with you. He will hand
you herewith copies of the latest dispatches from General Sherman,
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 533
from which you will see that the war is at least ended east of the Chat-
tahoochee. The dispatch of General Johnston evidently intends to
advise all commanders west of that river to arrange for similar terms.
I had intended to start a courier to General Canby, but you will know
how to find him more readily than any of my command. Please take
such action as you may think best calculated to spread the information,
and apprise General Canby of it. Major Williams will give you all the
news we have. Please reciprocate, particularly with newspapers from
the States.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DISTRICT OF FLORIDA,
Tallahassee, April 30, 1865.
COMMANDING OFFICER IT. S. FORCES AT OR NEAR EUFAULA:
I received yesterday an official announcement from Major-General
Sherman, through Major-General Gillinore, commanding at Hilton
Head, and Brigadier-General Vogdes, commanding at Jacksonville,
Fla., that a general suspension of hostilities had been agreed upon
pending the action in Washington on certain terms for a firmer and
lasting peace, and directing that all destruction of public and private
property should immediately cease and measures taken looking to a
peace. Our agreement of the armistice is that the respective armies
should occupy their then positions, and I am informed that a IT. S.
officer and eleven men passed through Eufaula on 22d instant, convey
ing that information to you from General Sherman. Under these cir
cumstances I am sure you will regard the presence of your command
at Eufaula as not in accordance with the armistice.
SAM. JONES,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS THIRD CAVALRY BRIGADE,
In the Field, Sixteen Miles west from Union Springs,
April 30, 1865 — 6 a. m.
Ma). S. L. WOODWARD,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Lieutenant Chapman arrived at these headquarters last evening at
9 o'clock, with dispatches, and I send by him this communication. In
obedience to instructions, I shall move forward this morning, encamp
ing to-night at some point to the right of Union Springs, where I desire
to refit and remount a portion of my command, after which I will march
to Eufaula direct, sending a courier forward announcing my approach to
the place.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
T. J. LUCAS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
534 KY., S, W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Abstract from the return of the Department of the Cumberland, Maj. Gen. George H.
Thomas, U. S. Army, commanding, for the month of April, 1865.
Command.
Present for
duty.
Aggregate present.
1
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I*
^
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Pieces of
artillery.
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c
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>>
1
W
2
"®
S
23
58
973
1,068
475
389
623
48
30
1
4
23
2,050
20, 578
31, 807
16, 756
13, 252
20, 261
1,581
1,397
83
36
23
2,441
31, 442
39, 200
21,266
15, 609
25, 461
1, 829
1, 573
97
126
1,614
16, 946
26, 248
14, 150
10,910
16, 637
1,441
1,067
81
32
Fourth Army Corps (Stanley)
16
146
52
48
119
52
District of Middle Tennessee (Rousseau)
48
District of East Tennessee (Stoneman) . . -
District of West Tennessee (Wash burn)
45
17
District of the Etowah (Steedman)
Artillery Reserve (Mendenhall)
TJnassigned in f'antry
TJnassigned artillery
4
1
Signal Corps (Hollopeter)
Total .
3,692
89. 126
107, 824
139, 067
114
434
Organization of troops in the Department of the Cumberland, commanded
by Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas, U. 8. Army, April 30, 1865.
HE A I) Q UARTERS TR 0 OPS.
9th Michigan, Lieut. Col. William Wilkinson.
Merrill (Missouri) Horse, Col. Lewis Merrill.
1st Ohio Cavalry, Company L," Lieut. Henry C. Reppert.
1st Battalion Ohio Sharpshooters, Capt. Charles A. Barton.
FOURTH ARMY CORPS.
Maj. Gen. DAVID S. STANLEY.
FIRST DIVISION.
Brig. Gen. NATHAN KIMBALL.
Second Brigade.
Col. JESSE II. MOORE.
First Brigade.
Col. ISAAC M. KIRBY.
21st Illinois, Lieut. Col. James E. Gal
loway.
38th Illinois, Lieut. Col. Edward Colyer.
31st Indiana, Lieut. Col. James R. Hal-
lowell.
81st Indiana, Lieut. Col. Oliver P. An
derson.
90th Ohio, Lieut. Col. Samuel N. Yeo
man.
101st Ohio, Lieut. Col. Bedan B. Mc-
Danald.
96th Illinois, Capt. John K. Pollock.
115th Illinois, Lieut. Col. George A. Po-
teet.
35th Indiana, Col. Augustus G. Tassiu.
21st Kentucky, Lieut. Col. William R.
Mil ward.
23d Kentucky, Lieut. Col. George W.
North up.
45th Ohio, Lieut. Col. John IT. Hum
phrey.
51st Ohio, Col. Charles H. Wood.
Third Brigade.
Col. Louis H. WTATERS.
75th Illinois, Col. John E. Bennett.
80th Illinois, Capt. James Cunningham.
84th Illinois, Lieut. Col. Charles H. Morton.
9th Indiana, Col. Isaac C. B. Suman.
30th Indiana (seven companies), Lieut. Col. Henry W. Lawton.
36th Indiana (one company), Lieut. Calvin C. McLain
84th Indiana, Lieut. Col. Martin B. Miller.
77th Pennsylvania, Col. Thomas E. Rose.
Escort.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION.
535
SECOND DIVISION.
Brig. Gen. WASHINGTON L. ELLIOTT.
First Brigade.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. EMERSON OPDYCKE.
36th Illinois, Capt. Benjamin F. Camp
bell.
44th Illinois, Lieut. Col. John Russell.
73d Illinois, Col. James F. Jaquess.
74th Illinois, Lieut. Col. Thomas J.
Bryan.
88th Illinois, Lieut. Col. George W.
Smith.
125th Ohio, Lieut. Col. Joseph Bruff.
24th Wisconsin,* Maj. Arthur MacAr-
thur, jr.
Second Brigade.
Brig. Gen. FERDINAND VAN DERVEER.
100th Illinois, Lieut. Col. Charles M.
Hammond.
40th Indiana, Lieut. Col. Henry Learn
ing.
57th Indiana, Capt. John S. Summers.
28th Kentucky, Lieut. Col. J. Rowan
Boone.
26th Ohio, Lieut. Col. William Clark.
97th Ohio, Col. John Q. Lane.
Third Brigade.
Col. JOSEPH CONRAD.
42d Illinois, Lieut. Col. Edgar D. Swain.
51st Illinois, Capt. Merritt B. Atwater.
79th Illinois, Col. Allen Buckner.
15th Missouri, Lieut. Col. Theodore Meumann.
64th Ohio, Lieut. Col. Samuel M. Wolff.
65th Ohio, Maj. Orlow Smith.
THIRD DIVISION.
Maj. Gen. THOMAS J. WOOD.
First Brigade.
Col. CHARLES T. HOTCHKISS.
89th Illinois, Lieut. Col. William D.
Williams,
51st Indiana, Maj. William N. Denny.
8th Kansas, Lieut. Col. John Couover.
15th Ohio, Lieut. Col. John McCleuahan.
49th Ohio, Lieut. Col. Joseph R. Bart-
lett.
Second Brigade.
Col. HENRY K. MCCONNELL.
59th Illinois, Lieut. Col. Clayton Hale.
41st Ohio, Lieut. Col. Ephraim S. Hol-
loway.
71st Ohio, Capt. John W. Moody.
93d Ohio, Lieut. Col. Daniel Bowman.
124th Ohio, Lieut. Col. James Pickands.
Third Brigade.
Brig. Gen. SAMUEL BEATTY.
79th Indiana, Col. Frederick Knefler.
86th Indiana, Col. George F. Dick.
3d Michigan, Col. Moses B. Houghton.
4th Michigan, Col. Jairus W. Hall.
13th Ohio (four companies), Maj. Joseph T. Snider.
19th Ohio, Lieut. Col. James M. Nash.
13th Wisconsin, Col. William P. Lyon.
ARTILLERY BRIGADE.
Maj. WILBUR F. GOODSPEED.
Kentucky Light, 1st Battery, Capt. Theodore S. Thomasson.
1st Ohio Light, Battery G, Capt. Alexander Marshall.
Ohio Light, 6th Battery, Capt. Aaron P. Baldwin.
Pennsylvania Light, Battery B, Capt. Jacob Ziegler.
Detachment 15th Wisconsin attached.
536 KY., S. W. VA.? TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE.
Maj. Gen. LOVELL H. ROUSSEAU.
POST FORCES, NASHVILLE, TENN.
*
Brig. Gen. JOHN F. MILLER.
First Brigade, First Division.
Col. EDWIN C. MASON.
142d Indiana, Col. John M. Comparet.
45th New York, Lieut. Col. Adolphus Dobke.
176th Ohio, Lieut. Col. William B. Nesbitt.
179th Ohio, Col. Harley H. Sage.
45th Wisconsin, Col. Henry F. Belitz.
Unbrigaded.
182d Ohio, Col. Lewis Butler.
78th Pennsylvania Col. Augustus B. Bonnaffon.
5th Tennessee, Lieut. Col. Nathaniel Witt.
17th U. S. Colored Troops, Col. William R. Shafter.
U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps, 2d Battalion (detachment), Capt. John H. Meyer.
Garrison Artillery.
Maj. JOHN J. ELY.
1st Illinois Light, Battery B, Capt. Lyman A. White.
Indiana Light, 2d Battery, Capt. James S. Whicher.
Indiana Light, 12th Battery, Lieut. James A. Dunwoody.
Iowa Light, 1st Battery, Lieut. Thomas A. Ijams.
1st Missouri Light, Battery C, Capt. John L. Matthaei.
2d U, S. Light, Battery A, Capt. Fielding P. Meigs.
FIRST SUB-DISTRICT.
Maj. Gen. ROBERT H. MILROY.
First Brigade.
Brig. Gen. HORATIO P. VAN CLEVE.
154th Illinois, Col. McLain F. Wood.
143d Indiana, Col. John F. Grill.
115th Ohio, Col. Thomas C. Boono.
188th Ohio, Col. Jacob E. Taylor.
75th Pennsylvania, Lieut. Col. Alviu
V. Matzdorff.
1st Tennessee Mounted Infantry (five
companies), Maj. Francis M. Mc-
Kee.
Indiana Light Artillery, 4th Battery,
Capt. Benjamin F.Johnson.
1st Michigan Light Artillery, Battery D,
Capt. Jesse B. Fuller.
Wisconsin Light Artillery, 8th Battery,
Capt. Henry E. Stiles.
Second Brigade.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. NATHAN A. M. DUDLEY.
148th Illinois, Col. Horace H. Willsie.
152d Illinois, Col. Ferdinand D. Stephen-
son.
153d Illinois, Col. Stephen Bronson.
155th Illinois, Col. Gustavus A. Smith.
151st Indiana, Lieut. Col. John E. Sweet.
42d Missouri (seven companies), Lieut.
Col. Thaddeus J. Stauber.
59th Ohio (two companies), Capt. Elbert
M. Sargent.
47th Wisconsin, Col. George C. Giuty.
New York Light Artillery, 13th Battery,
Capt. Henry Bundy.
Third Brigade,
Col. AMASA COBB.
29th Michigan, Col. Thomas Saylor.
43d Wisconsin, Lieut. Col. Byron Paine.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 537
SECOND SUB-DISTRICT.
Brig. Gen. RICHARD W. JOHNSON.
61st Illinois, Maj. Jerome B. Nulton.
148th Indiana, Col. Nicholas R. Ruckle.
175th Ohio, Lieut. Col. Daniel McCoy.
Indiana Light Artillery, 21st Battery, Capt. Abram P. Andrew.
THIRD SUB-DISTRICT.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. CHARLES R. THOMPSON.
173d Ohio, Lieut. Col. Calvin A. Shepard.
12th U. S. Colored Troops, Maj. Amasa J. Finch.
13th U. S. Colored Troops, Col. John A. Hotteustein.
100th U. S. Colored Troops, Lieut. Col. Henry Stone.
110th U. S. Colored Troops (one company), Capt. Edward H. Chase,
lllth U. S. Colored Troops, Col. Joel A. Dewey.
Artillery.
Maj. JOHN W. RABB.
2d Missouri Light, Battery A, Capt. Albert Wachsman.
2d Missouri Light, Battery F, Capt. Louis Voelkner.
2d Missouri Light, Battery I, Capt. Stephen H. Julian.
1st Tennessee Light, Battery C, Lieut. Joseph Grigsby.
FOURTH SUB-DISTRICT.
Col. JAMES GILFILLAN.
llth Minnesota, Lieut. Col. John Ball.
8th Tennessee Mounted Infantry (four companies), Lieut. Col. William J. Cleveland.
1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery A, Capt. Charles W. Scovill.
FIFTH SUB-DISTRICT.
Col. ARTHUR A. SMITH.
ClarksviUe.
Lieut. Col. HENRY G. DAVIS.
83d Illinois (eight companies), Maj. William G. Bond.
1st Illinois Light Artillery, Battery D, Capt. Edgar H. Cooper.
2d Illinois Light Artillery, Battery F, Lieut. George R. Richardson.
2d Illinois Light Artillery, Battery H, Lieut. Harry Gordon.
fort Donelson.
Lieut. Col. ELIJAH C. BROTT.
83d Illinois (two companies), Capt. James Moore.
2d Illinois Light Artillery, Battery C, Lieut. Napoleon Davis.
Ohio Light Artillery, 3d Battery, Capt. John Sullivan.
Springfield.
Lieut. Col. ALEXANDER M. YORK.
15th U. S. Colored Troops, Maj. George T. Armstrong.
538 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W, FLA.
DISTRICT OF NORTHERN ALABAMA.
Brig. Gen. ROBERT S. GRANGER.
Post of Decatur.
Col. WILLIAM H. FAIRBANKS.
149th Indiana, Lieut. Col. William D. Mull.
Indiana Light Artillery, 25th Battery, Lieut. Thomas P. Farley.
1st Michigan Light Artillery, Battery E, Lieut. George M. Wilson.
1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery F, Capt. William H. Pease.
First Brigade, First Division, Department of the Cumberland.
Col. WILLIAM GIVEN.
73d Indiana, Lieut. Col. Alfred B. Wade,
18th Michigan, Lieut. Col. John W. Homer.
102d Ohio, Lieut. Col. John Huston.
189th Ohio, Lieut. Col. James McD. Roe.
46th Wisconsin, Col. Frederick S, Lovell.
Post of Stevenson.
Col. WLADIMIR KRZYZANOWSKI.
58th New York, Maj. Michael Esembaux.
106th Ohio, Lieut. Col. Gustavus Tafel.
1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery K, Capt. Lewis Heckman.
2d U. S. Artillery, Battery I, Capt. Thomas Grey.
DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE STONEMAN.
FOURTH DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND.
Brig. Gen. DAVIS TILLSON.
First Brigade.
Col. CHAUNCEY G. HAWLEY.
2d North Carolina Mounted Infantry, Lieut. Col. William C. Bartlett.
3d North Carolina Mounted Infantry, Col. George W. Kirk.
4th Tennessee, Maj. Thomas H. Reeves.
10th Tennessee. Col. James W. Scully.
Indiana Light Artillery, Wilder Battery, Capt. HubbarrfT. Thomas.
1st Ohio Heavy Artillery, Lieut. Col. Fordyce M. Keith.
1st U, S, Colored Heavy Artillery, Lieut. Col. John E. McGowan.
Second Brigade.
Col. HORATIO G. GIBSON.
34th Kentucky,* Maj, Joseph B. Watkins.
1st Tennessee (two companies),* Lieut. Wiley M. Christian.
2d Tennessee,* Lieut. Elisha Harbour.
7th Tennessee Mounted Infantry, Lieut. Col. James J. Dail.
40th U. S. Colored Troops, Col. Frederick W. Lister.
Illinois Light Artillery, Colvin's Battery, Lieut Charles M. Judd.
Illinois Light Artillery, Henshaw's Battery, Capt. Edward C. Henshaw.
Indiana Light Artillery, 7th Battery, Capt. William Stokes.
1st Michigan Light Artillery, Battery K, Capt. John C. Schuet/.
1st Michigan Light Artillery, Battery L, Capt. Carlton Neal.
1st Michigan Light Artillery, Battery M,* Capt. Augustus H. Emery.
Minnesota Light Artillery, 2d Battery, Lieut. Lyman W. Ayer.
Ohio Light Artillery, 10th Battery, Capt. John R. Grain.
Ohio Light Artillery, 21st Battery, Lieut. William D. Mann.
Ohio Light Artillery, 22d Battery, Lieut. Harvey Burdell.
2d Ohio Heavy Artillery, Lieut. Col. Martin B. Ewing.
1st Tennessee Light Artillery, Battery B,* Capt. William O. Beebe.
1st Tennessee Light Artillery, Battery DT Capt. Samuel D. Leinart.
1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, Company C, Capt. John R. Davies.
Constituted the forces at Cumberland Gap under Col. William Y. Dillard.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION.
539
CAVALRY DIVISION.
Brig. Gen. ALVAN C. GILLEM.
First Brigade.
Col. WILLIAM J. PALMER.
10th Michigan, Maj. John H. Standish.
12th Ohio, Lieut. Col. Robert H. Bentley.
15th Pennsylvania, Lieut. Col. Charles M.
Betts.
Second Brigade.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. SIMEON B. BROWN.
llth Kentucky, Maj. Frederick Slater.
12th Kentucky, Maj. James B. Harrison,
llth Michigan, Lieut. Col. Charles E.
Smith.
Third Brigade.
Col. JOHN K. MILLER.
8th Tennessee, Col. Samuel K. N. Pattou.
9th Tennessee, Col. Joseph H. Parsons.
13th Tennessee, Lieut. Col. Brazilliah P. Stacy.
1st Tennessee Light Artillery, Battery E, Lieut. James M. Regan.
DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE.
Maj. Gen. CADWALLADER C. WASHBURN.
POST AND DEFENSES, MEMPHIS, TENN.
Brig. Gen. AUGUSTUS L. CHETLAIN.
FORT PICKERING.
Col. IGNATZ G. KAPPNER.
llth U. S. Colored Troops (new), Col. William D. Turner.
59th U. S. Colored Troops, Lieut. Col. Robert Cowden.
88th U. S. Colored Troops, Col. Edmund R. Wiley.
3d U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery, Maj. Emil Smith.
UNASSIGNED.
113th Illinois, Lieut. Col. George R. Clarke.
120th Illinois, Capt. Sample G. Parks.
63d U. S. Colored Troops (detachment),
69th U. S. Colored Troops (detachment),
T F w«tsoil
CAVALRY DIVISION.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. EMBURY D. OSBAND.
First Brigade.
Col. JOHN E. PHELPS.
2d Arkansas, Maj. Jeremiah Hackett.
5th Illinois, Capt. Lyman Clark.
7th Indiana, Maj. Samuel E. W. Simon-
son.
1st Mississippi Mounted Rifles, Lieut.
Col. Samuel O. Shorey.
Second Brigade.
Col. WILLIAM THOMPSON.
12th Illinois, Lieut. Col. Hamilton B
Dox.
1st Iowa, Maj. John McDermott.
llth New York, Capt. Joseph C. Hyatt.
Third Brigade.
Lieut. Col. OTTO FUNKE.
4th Illinois (five companies), Maj. Anthony T. Search,
llth Illinois, Maj. Dennis S. Sheppard.
3d U. S. Colored, Lieut. Col. Jeremiah B. Cook.
2d Wisconsin, Maj. Newton De Forest.
540 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
ARTILLERY.
Maj. RAPHAEL G. ROMBAUER.
1st Illinois Light, Battery G, Lieut. Richard Mollencott.
2d Illinois Light, Battery K, Capt. Thomas C. Barber.
1st Missouri Light, Battery M, Capt. John H. Tiemeyer.
Wisconsin Light, 7th Battery, Capt. Arthur B. Wheelock.
DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAH.
Maj. Gen. JAMES B. STEEDMAN.
First Brigade, First Separate Division.
Brig. Gen. JOHN H. KING.
15th United States, 2d Battalion, Capt. Peter T. Swaine.
15th United States, 3d Battalion, Maj. John D. Wilkins.
16th United States (ten companies), Capt. Robert E. A. Crofton.
18th United States, 2d Battalion, Capt. Alexander Chambers.
19th United States (eleven companies), Maj. Pinkney Lugenbeel.
1st Missouri Light Artillery, Battery G. Lieut. Lorenzo D. Immell.
Second Brigade, First Separate Division.
Col. JAMES F. CURTIS.
29th Indiana, Capt. Charles Ream.
32d Indiana, Lieut. Col. Hans Blume.
44th Indiana, Lieut. Col. Philip Grund.
68th Indiana, Lieut. Col. Harvey J. Espy.
18th Ohio, Maj. Robert B. Chappell.
First Brigade, Second Separate Division.
Brig. Gen. HENRY M. JUDAH.
1st Georgia Battalion, Capt. Alonzo M. Rogers.
147th Illinois, Col. Hiram F. Sickles.
151st Illinois, Col. French B. Woodall.
145th Indiana, Col. Will A. Adams.
187th Ohio, Col. Andrew R. Z. Dawson.
6th Tennessee Mounted Infantry (seven companies), Lieut. Col. George A.
Go win.
1st Ohio Light Artillery, Battery I, Capt. Hubert Dilger.
Second Brigade, Second Separate Division.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. FELIX PRINCE SALM.
149th Illinois, Col. William C. Kueffner.
150th Illinois, Col. George W. Keoner.
68th New York, Lieut. Col. Albert von Steinhausen.
186th Ohio, Lieut. Col. George Wilhelni.
Third Brigade, Second Separate Division.
Col. HEBER LE FAVOUR.
156th Illinois, Col. Alfred T. Smith,
llth Michigan, Lieut. Col. Patrick H. Keegan.
22d Michigan, Lieut. Col. Henry S. Dean.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 541
First Colored Brigade.
Col. LEWIS JOHNSON.
14th U. S. Colored Troops, Lieut. Col. Henry C. Corbin.
18th U. S. Colored Troops, Lieut. Col. John J. Sears.
42d U. S. Colored Troops, Lieirt. Col. Joseph R. Putnam.
44th U. S, Colored Troops, Lieut. Col. Joseph R, Webster.
Unbrigaded.
184th Ohio, Col. Henry S. Commager.
5th Tennessee Mounted Infantry, Col. Spencer B. Boyd.
16th U. S, Colored Troops, Col, William B. Gaw.
Garrison Artillery, Chattanooga.
Col. CHARLES S. COTTER.
1st Minnesota Heavy, Col. William Colvill, jr.
Ohio Light, 20th Battery, Capt. William Backus.
Garrison Artillery, Bridgeport, Ala.
Capt. HARRISON B. YORK.
1st Ohio Light, Battery B, Capt. Norman A. Baldwin.
Ohio Light, 9th Battery, Capt. Harrison B. York.
2d United States, Battery F, Lieut. Reziu G. Howell.
4th United States, Battery M, Lieut. Samuel Canby.
Garrison Artillery, Cleveland, Tenn.
1st Illinois Light, Battery M, Capt. George W. Spencer.
LIGHT ARTILLERY RESERVE.
Maj. JOHN MENDENHALL.
1st Illinois Light, Battery A, Lieut. Edward P. Wilcox.
1st Illinois Light, Battery E, Lieut. John Merrilies.
Indiana Light, 13th Battery, Lieut. Jesse Criill.
Indiana Light, 20th Battery, Lieut. William J. Allen.
Kansas Light, 1st Battery, Capt. Marcus D. Tenuey.
1st Michigan Light, Battery A, Capt. Almerick W. Wilbur.
1st Michigan Light, Battery H, Lieut. Benjamin Kinney.
1st Michigan Light, Battery I, Capt. Luther R. Smith.
1st Ohio Light, Battery E, Lieut. Ebeu P. Sturges.
Ohio Light, 12th Battery, Lieut. Alfred Noecker.
Ohio Light, 18th Battery, Capt. Charles C. Aleshire.
5th United States, Battery K, Lieut. David H. Kiuzie.
Wisconsin Light, 6th Battery, Capt, Thomas R. Hood.
UNA SSIGNED ARTILLER T.
Indiana Light, 10th Battery, Lieut. Jehu Ellis.
SIGNAL CORPS.
Lieut. JEHU L. HOLLOPETER.
542 KY., S. W. VA.} TENN., N. & C. GA.? MISS., ALA., &- W. FLA.
Abstract from return of the Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi, Bvt.
Maj. Gen. James H. Wilson^ U. S. Army, commanding, for the month of April, 1S65.
Command.
Present for
duty.
Aggregate present.
a
1
fcc
<1
Pieces of
artillery.
Headquarters.
Officers.
1
i
W
1
&
4
4
356
3,840
5,320
3,700
6,383
4,259
8
562
6,500
7,668
5,834
8,859
5,927
Macon, Ga.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Eastport, Mias.
Pulaski, Tenn.
Escort (O'Connell)
7
138
142
135
173
140
289
3,269
4,234
3,244
5,117
3,571
First Division (McCook)
' '.'.
4
4
4
4
4
Fourth Division (Upton)
Fifth Division (Hatch)
Sixth Division (Johnson)
Total
739
19, 724
23, 862
35, 358
20
Organization of troops in the Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the
Mississippi, commanded by Bvt. Maj. Gen. James H. Wilson, U. 8.
Army, April 30, 1865.
ESCORT.
4th U. S. Cavalry, Lieut. William O'Connell.
FIRST DIVISION.
Brig. Gen. EDWARD M. McCooK.
First Brigade.
Brig. Gen. JOHN T. CROXTON.
8th Iowa, Col. Joseph B. Dorr.
4th Kentucky Infantry (mounted), Col.
Robert M. Kelly.
6th Kentucky, Capt. Edmund Penn.
2d Michigan, Lieut. Col. Thomas W.
Johnston.
Second Brigade.
Col. OSCAR H. LA GRANGE.
2d Indiana (battalion), Capt. Roswell S.
Hill.
4th Indiana, Lieut. Col. Horace P. Lain-
son.
4th Kentucky, Col. Wickliffe Cooper.
7th Kentucky, Maj. Andrew S. Bloom.
1st Wisconsin, Lieut. Col. Henry Harn-
dcn.
Artillery.
Indiana Light, 18th Battery, Capt. Moses M. Beck.
SECOND DIVISION.
Col. ROBERT H. G. MINTY.
First Brigade.*
Lieut. Col. FRANK WHITE.
98th Illinois, Capt. William E. Hofman.
123d Illinois, Capt. Owen Wiley.
17th Indiana, Maj. John J. Weiler.
72d Indiana, Lieut. Col. Chester G.
Thomson.
Second Brigade.
Lieut. Col. HORACE N. ROWLAND.
4th Michigan, Lieut. Col. Benjamin D.
Pritchard.
3d Ohio, Maj. Darius E. Livermore.
4th Ohio, Capt. William W. Shoemaker.
7th Pennsylvania, Lieut. Col. James F.
Andress.
* Mounted infantry.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 543
Artillery.
Illinois Light, Chicago Board of Trade Battery, Capt. George I. Robinson.
FOURTH DIVISION.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. EMORY UPTON".
First Brigade.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. EDWARD F. WINSLOW.
3d Iowa, Col. John W. Noble.
4th Iowa, Lieut. Col. John II . Peters.
10th Missouri, Lieut. Col. Frederick W.
Second Brigade.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. ANDREW J. ALEXANDER.
5th Iowa, Col. J. Morris Young.
1st Ohio, Col. Beroth B. Eggleston.
7th Ohio, Col. Israel Garrard.
Benteen.
Artillery.
4th United States, Battery I, Lieut. George B. Rodney.
FIFTH DIVISION.
Brig. Gen. EDWARD HATCH.
First Brigade.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. GEORGE SPALDING.
3d Illinois, Col. Robert H. Carnahan.
llth Indiana, Lieut. Col. Abram Sharra.
12th Missouri, Col. Oliver Wells.
12th Tennessee, Lieut. Col. John S. Kir-
wan.
Second Brigade.
Col. DATUS E. COON.
6th Illinois, Col. John Lynch.
7th Illinois, Lieut. Col. Henry C. Forbes.
9th Illinois, Lieut. Col. Anthony R.
Mock.
2d Iowa, Maj. Gustavus Schnitzer.
Artillery.
1st Illinois Light, Battery I, Lieut. Joseph A. McCartney.
SIXTH DIVISION.
Brig. Gen. RICHARD W. JOHNSON.
First Brigade.
Col. THOMAS H. BUTLER.
14th Illinois, Col. Francis M. Davidson.
16th Illinois, Lieut. Col. Robert W.
Smith.
8th Michigan, Col. Elisha Mix.
6th Tennessee, Col. William J. Smith.
Second Brigade.
Lieut. Col. ORLANDO H.
5th Indiana, Maj. Moses D. Leeson.
6th Indiana, Maj. William W. Carter.
3d Tennessee (three companies), Maj.
Samuel W. Pickens.
Fayetteville, Tenn.
5th Tennessee, Capt. William O. Rickman.
Artillery.
1st Tennessee Light, Battery A, Capt. Albert F. Beach.
544 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Abstract from return of the Department of Kentucky, Maj. Gen. John M. Palmer, U.
Army, commanding, for the month of April, 1S65.
Command.
Present for
duty.
0
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1
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^
li
v£
13
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8
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artillery.
I
§
3
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2
'o
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7
196
108
25
64
10
1
6, 083
3,485
905
1,944
228
72
7
7,785
4, 195
1,075
2,426
234
81
first Division (Hobson)
5,042
3, 091
759
1,437
167
12
Second Division (Murray)
Post of Louisville Ky (Watkins)
District of Western Kentucky (Meredith)
Post of New Albany Ind '(Reynolds)
Total ...
411
10, 508
12, 724
15, 803
i
r
Organization of troops in the Department of Kentucky, commanded by
Maj. Gen. John M. Palmer, U. S. Army, April 30, 1865.
FIRST DIVISION.
Brig. Gen. EDWARD H. HOBSON.
JBurJcesville.
1st Kentucky Cavalry (three companies), Capt. Philip Roberts.
Camp Nelson.
Lieut. Col. L. HENRY CARPENTER.
53d Kentucky (seven companies — mounted), Lieut. Col. William C. Johnson.
74th Company U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion), Capt. Richard M. Voorhees.
5th U. S. Colored Cavalry (eight companies), Maj. Henry M. Kidder.
1st Kentucky Light Artillery, Battery E, Capt. Llewyllyn E. P. Bush.
Coving ton.
24th Kentucky (one company), Lieut. James H. Wilson.
55th Kentucky (mounted), Col. Weden O'Neal.
1st Ohio Heavy Artillery (two companies), Capt. William Carroll.
Eminence.
185th Ohio. Col. John E. Cummins.
Frankfort.
30th Wisconsin (three companies), Maj. John Clowney.
Lebanon.
23d TJ. S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Company B, Capt. William H. Horton.
Lexington.
46th Indiana, Col. Thomas H. Bringhnrst.
49th Indiana (six companies), Maj. James Leeper.
79th Company IT. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion), Lieut. David G. Falconer.
1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, Company B, Capt. Charles W. Hyde.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 545
Louisa.
Col. DAVID A. MIMS.
14th Kentucky (four companies), Capt. Henry G. Gardner.
39th Kentucky (mounted), Lieut. Col. Stephen M. Ferguson.
Mount Sterling.
1st Kentucky Light Artillery, Battery C, Lieut. Richard W. McReynolds.
Paris.
6th U. S. Colored Cavalry (detachment), Maj. Adna H. Bowen.
Shelbyville.
54th Kentucky (mounted), Col. Harvey M. Buckley.
SECOND DIVISION.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. ELI H. MURRAY.
Second Brigade.
120th U. S. Colored Troops, Lieut. Col. John Glenn.
17th Kentucky Cavalry, Lieut. Col. Samuel F. Johnson.
5th U. S. Colored Cavalry, 3d Battalion, Capt. Isaac Gray.
12th U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery, Col. Norman S. Andrews.
BusseUville.
153d Indiana, Lieut. Col. Charles S. Ellis.
POST OF LOUISVILLE, KY.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. Louis D. WATKINS.
Louisville, Ky.
9th Company U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion), Capt. Adolphus von
Dachenhauseu.
llth Company U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion), Lieut. Gottlob Hummel.
68th Company U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion), Lieut. Usher F. Kelly.
77th Company U. 8. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion), Lieut. Thomas Clark.
141st Company U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion), Lieut. Noah W. Yoder.
30th Wisconsin (detachment), Capt. Alexander A. Arnold.
Jeffersonville, Ind.
23d U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Company D, Lieut. George W. Kingsbury.
40th Company U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion), Capt. Patrick Dwyer.
67th Company U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion), ) T . , Fr , ^ p
157th Company U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion), ] **
83d Company U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion), > Lieut. Samuel H. Mor-
84th Company U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion), £ rison.
On duty at fortifications.
Indiana Light Artillery, 24th Battery, Capt. Alexander Hardy.
DISTRICT OF WESTERN KENTUCKY.
Brig. Gen. SOLOMON MEREDITH.
Paducah, Ey.
Col. JOSHUA J. GUPPEY.
49th Illinois, Lieut. Col. William P. Moore.
44th Wisconsin, Col. George G. Symes.
7th Tennessee Cavalry (four companies), Lieut. Col. Isaac R. Hawkins.
2d Illinois Light Artillery, Battery B, Lieut. James M. Pence.
35 R R — VOL XLIX. PT II
546 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Smithland, Ky.
13th U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery (four companies), Lieut. Col. Jacob T. Foster.
Columbus, Ky.
Col. STEPHEN G. HICKS.
4th U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery, Maj. William N. Lansing.
NEWPORT BARRACKS, KY.
Col. SIDNEY BURBANK.
2d United States, Col. Sidney Burbank.
13th United States, Lieut. Col. George L. Andrews.
General mounted service.
NEW ALBANY, IND.
Capt. JOHN P. REYNOLDS.
45th Company U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion), ) T . , T , p RA__T.
158th Company U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion), f ^
73d Company U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion), Capt. John P. Reynolds.
Abstract from return of the Northern Department, Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker, U. S. Army,
commanding, for the month of April, 1805.
Command.
Present for
duty.
Aggregate present.
~a
Pieces of
artillery.
Officers.
1
ctf
W
2
.2
General headquarters
14
14
959
114
43
495
1,785
185
3,289
5,865
1,276
373
14
1,019
128
48
552
1,986
209
3,702
7,355
1,553
492
20
4
5
24
38
9
88
186
38
24
627
83
33
313
1,174
124
2,368
4,246
952
265
Camp Thomas Ohio (Van Voast)
Camp Dennison, Ohio (Warner^
Cincinnati Ohio ("Willich)
Sandusky and Johnson's Island, Ohio (C. W. Hill)
Gallipoli's Ohio (Allen)
17
3
District of Illinois (Cook)
District of Michigan (B. H. Hill)
Draft and recruitui0" rendezvous (Cutler)
Total .
450
10, 185
14, 398
17,058 17
Organization of troops in the Northern Department, commanded by
Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker, U. S. Army, April 30, 1865.
CAMP CHASE, OHIO.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. WILLIAM P. RICHARDSON.
88th Ohio, Lieut. Col. Edwin L. Webber.
CAMP THOMAS, OHIO.
Maj. JAMES VAN VOAST.
18th United States (detachment), Maj. James Van Voast.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 547
CAMP DENNISON, OHIO.
Lieut. Col. DARIUS B. WARNER.
126th Company II. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion), Capt. Joseph O'Neil.
CINCINNATI, OHIO.
Brig. Gen. AUGUST WILLICH.
37th Iowa (detachment), Lieut. Col. George R. West.
192d Pennsylvania, Company A, Lieut. Samuel Y. Lackenback .
SANDUSKY AND JOHNSON'S ISLAND, OHIO.
Col. CHARLES W. HILL.
128th Ohio, Col. Charles W. Hill.
6th U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Lieut. Col. Frederic S. Palmer.
GALLIPOLIS, OHIO.
Maj. LYMAN ALLEN.
37th Iowa (detachment), Maj. Lyman Allen.
Trumbull (Ohio) Guards, Lieut. Thomas P. Gilman.
66th Company U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion), Lieut. Marcus S.
Hopkins.
DISTRICT OF INDIANA.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. ALVIN P. HOVEY.
Burnside Barracks.
Col. AMBROSE A. STEVENS.
43d Indiana. Lieut. Col. John C. Major.
5th U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Col. Ambrose A. Stevens.
21st U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Company G, Lieut. George Duff.
Camp Carrington.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. ALVIN P. HOVEY.
22d U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (detachment), Lieut. Col. Allan Rutherford.
Evansville.
25th, 92d, 106th, and 120th Companies U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion),
Capt. Edward Tombler.
Indianapolis.
17th U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Col. Adonirani J. Warner.
94th Company U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion), Lieut. Francis Otwell.
Madison.
20th, 91st, 93d, and 103d Companies U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion),
Lieut. Germain Dettweiler.
DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS.
Brig. Gen. JOHN COOK.
Provost Guard.
42d Wisconsin, Company B, Capt. Ransom J. Chase.
548 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Camp Butler.
Col. CHARLES M. PREVOST.
14th Iowa (detachment), Lieut. Joseph D. McClure.
24th Michigan, Maj. William Hutchinson.
Camp Douglas.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. BENJAMIN J. SWEET.
48th Missouri, Col. Wells H. Blodgett.
8th II. S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Lieut. Col. Lewis C. Skinner.
15th U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Lieut. Col. Martin Flood.
6th U. S. Volunteers, Col. Carroll II. Potter.
Ohio Light Artillery, 24th Battery, Capt. John L. Hill.
Cairo.
Col. EZRA T. SPRAGUE.
146th Illinois (detachment), Capt. George W. Maguire.
42d Wisconsin, Lieut. Col. William W. Botkiu.
Quincy.
98th Company U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion), Lieut. Stearns F. Cooper.
RocTc Island.
Col. ANDREW J. JOHNSON.
108th U. S. Colored Troops, Lieut. Col. John S. Bishop.
4th U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Maj. Benjamin F. Harris.
Springfield.
146th Illinois, Col. Henry H. Dean.
DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN.
Lieut. Col. BENNETT H. HILL.
30th Michigan, Col. Grover S. Wormer.
19th United States (detachment), Lieut. Col. De Lancey Floyd- Jones.
?d U. S. Veteran Reserve Corps, Lieut. Col. Fabian Brydolf.
137th Company U. S. A'eteran Reserve Corps (2d Battalion), Capt. Charles J. Hunt.
DRAFT RENDEZVOUS, JACKSON, MICH.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. LYSANDER CUTLER.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 1, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville :
On inquiry I find that your recommendation in respect to Lieutenant
Porter was laid over in the Adjutant- General's Office on account of the
pressure occasioned by the recent calamity, and not brought to my
notice. I have ordered his appointment as requested. In regard to
your request for General Steedinan to come here to present your views,
I would rather hear them from yourself, because I want to see and
know personally so good and great a soldier that has served his country
so well. I hope that before long the condition of affairs may permit
your absence. If this should not happen soon, leave will be given to
General Steedman.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War,
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 549
WASHINGTON CITY, May 1, 1865.
(Received 2d.)
Major-General THOMAS, Nashville, Tenn. :
Relieve General Meredith from command at Padncah and direct him
to report by letter to the Adjutant-General for orders, Name his suc
cessor yourself. It is not necessary that a general officer should take
his place.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 1, 1865 — 4 p. m. (Received 7.20 p. m.)
Lieutenant-General GRANT :
In accordance with your instructions of 1 p. ni. yesterday I have
directed all my local commanders to send, under Hag of truce, a summons
to all bands of armed men operating near their commands, or who may
be nearer to them than to any other Federal command, to come in and
surrender on the same terms made by Lee and Johnston. On the 27th
of April I directed Generals Stoneman, Wilson, and Steedman to send
out scouts and ascertain, if possible, the route Jeff. Davis had taken,
and be prepared to pursue him on the first information of his where
abouts, and use every exertion to capture him. I also gave the same
instructions to Generals Granger, Hatch, and Washburn on the 28th,
and informed Major-General Canby and Admiral Lee that it was
reported that Davis was endeavoring to escape across the Mississippi,
that they might make arrangements for his capture. General Stone
man had started his cavalry for South Carolina to scout down the east
side of the Savannah River as far, if possible, as Augusta, and had
given Colonel Palmer instructions to forward a copy of the orders he
received to General Wilson for his guidance. These instructions were
also forwarded to Major-General Wilson by Colonel Woodall via
Chattanooga. I think it will be impossible for Davis to escape across
the country between this and Ma con, Montgomery, or Vicksburg.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, May 1, 1865.
(Received 4.05 a. m. 2d.)
General D. C. McCALLUM:
The construction corps is now repairing the railroad between Knox-
ville and Bristol, and are within twenty-live miles of the Virginia line.
If the railroad is not to be opened through to Lynchburg I can have
most of the construction corps discharged at once. Please advise me.
A. ANDERSON.
[Indorsement.]
QUARTERMASTER-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
May 2, 1865.
Respectfully referred to Lieutenant-General Grant, with recommenda
tion that all expenditure for repair or extension of repair of the Vir
ginia and Tennessee road eastward be stopped by telegraphic orders to
Major-General Thomas, commanding.
Respectfully,
M. C. MEIGS,
Quartermaster- General.
550 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA , MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 198. 5 Washington, May 1, 1865.
*******
2. Bvt. Brig. Gen. George Spalding, TJ. S. Volunteers, will report
without delay to Major-General Thomas, U. S. Army, commanding
Department of the Cumberland, for assignment to duty.
By order of the President of the United States :
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Savannah, May 1, 1865.
General WILSON,
Macon :
Supplies sent you to Augusta by boat. Johnston finally surrendered
on the 27th [26th] all his troops extending to the Chattahoochee.
Amnesty orders sent you by land. After paroling prisoners, destroy
ing guns and war material, move to Decatur, Ala., and report to Gen
eral Thomas or myself for orders.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, Savannah, Ga., May 1, 1865.
Major-General WILSON,
Commanding Cavalry:
GENERAL : I have ordered General Gillmore to send a boat load of
provisions up to Augusta, to open up communication with you, when
you can call for anything you want. The first agreement made with
General Johnston did not meet with the approval of our Government,
when I gave the notice required, when General Johnston surrendered
his army, at Green sborough, on the 26th. Next day I sent, through Gen
eral Johnston, to you a copy of the agreement, with orders prescribing
the mode and manner of giving the parole, and authorizing you to
apply the terms to your prisoners in hand. The officer you sent in got
here yesterday, and passed on to Ealeigh, passing me at sea; but I
think you will have received my dispatches from Raleigh, of April 27,
which were full and specific. General Schofield remains in command
of North Carolina, and General Gillmore of this department, either of
whom will supply you, if you succeed in getting a route of supply.
I am, truly, yours,
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH,
Savannah, Ga., May 1, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Commanding Cavalry Corps, Macon, Ga. :
GENERAL : I have been directed by General Sherman to open up
communication with you by way of Augusta, and to send you such
supplies as you need. A small steamer load starts for Augusta this
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 551
morning with orders to return here. Please send word by her what
you want. A larger steamer will start for Augusta as soon as she can
be loaded.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Q. A. GILLMORE,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 1, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. C. GROVER, Savannah, Ga. :
GENERAL : This will be handed to you, together with estimates for
supplies, by Lieutenant Woodruff, acting commissary of subsistence.
I have chartered the steamer Comet, and will make similar terms with
another boat now on the Oconee. Until the Atlanta and Chattanooga
Railroad can be repaired I shall be compelled to depend upon Savannah
for small stores, camp and garrison equipage, and clothing. If you will
direct steamers to meet my boats at Darien with such cargoes as my
supply departments may require, a safe and expeditious line can be
opened. Lieutenant Woodruff will explain fully the whole matter, and
is authorized to act for both quartermaster's and commissary depart
ments. Please give him such assistance as he may need, and hurry
him back to this place. A number of wounded officers from my com
mand also take passage on the Comet. They are desirous of reaching
home as speedily as possible. Please assist them in getting North.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major -General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 1, 1865.
Brig. Gen. B. D. FRY, C. S. Army, Augusta, Ga.:
Brevet Major-General Upton, of my command, left here this morning
for Atlanta and Augusta, for the purpose of conferring with you. Have
you heard anything further of the officer from General Johnston with
dispatches for me?
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major -General.
AuausTA, May 1, 1865.
General J. H. WILSON :
Lieutenant-Colonel Henry, who was sent with dispatch to you, has
arrived. He found here order by telegraph to return. He was only
sent, it seems, in case of failure of telegraph and brought the same
order which you have received by telegraph.
B. D. FRY,
Brigadier- General.
GREENSBOROUGH, May 1, 1865.
IRA R. FOSTER,
Quartermaster -General of Georgia:
(Care General Fry, Augusta.)
Your dispatch received. General Sherman is not in North Carolina.
You had better make the request of General Wilson.
J. E. JOHNSTON.
552 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. CAV. CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, May 1, 1865.
Division commanders are directed to take additional precaution to
prevent marauding. The pickets must be strengthened, the vedette
line doubled, patrols continually kept moving, and roll-calls ordered.
Continual complaints from the citizens reach headquarters, and maraud
ing must be stopped at once by resorting to the severest measures that
division commanders may see fit to adopt.
By command of Brevet Major- General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
EASTPORT, Miss., [May] 1, 1865.
(Eeceived 2d.)
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Commanding Department of the Cumberland:
In formation received through rebel deserters and citizens going North
to live is as follows. I give it for what it is worth: They report that
Forrest's command of cavalry, with the exception of his own regiment,
was not in the fight at Selma; that Forrest, with the Mississippi State
militia, and what militia he can draw from Alabama, intends attacking
this place and then moving upon Memphis, Tenn. As the Secesh citi
zens inside my lines are very anxious to leave, there may be some truth
in the rumor. There are from 1,200 to 1,500 rebel troops at Baldwyn.
I have 500 men out watching for Jeff. Davis.
EDWARD HATCH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HUNTSVILLE, May 1, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE, Chief of Staff:
Your dispatch received at Decatur last evening. A number of
paroled rebel soldiers who live in North Alabama are arriving. Will
they be allowed to remain'?
R. S. GRANGER,
Brigadier- General.
NASHVILLE, May 1, 1865.
Brig. Gen. R. S. GRANGER,
Commanding Post of Huntsville:
Your dispatch just received. All paroled rebel soldiers who live in
North Alabama now arriving there will be permitted to remain.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier -General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 1, 1865 — 8 a. m.
Major-General STEEDMAN, Chattanooga:
Send a summons, under flag of truce, to all and every band of armed
men in your vicinity or which you may know of, who are operating nearer
to yours than any other command, and call upon them to surrender to
yon, or any other officer you may name for that purpose, upon the same
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 553
terms as Lee surrendered to General Grant. If they disregard your
summons and continue acts of hostility, they will hereafter be regarded
as outlaws, and be proceeded against, pursued, and, when captured,
treated as outlaws.
GEO. II. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
(Same to Major-General Stoneman, Knoxville; Major- General Wash-
burn, Memphis; Major-Geueral Eousseau, Nashville; Brig. Gen. Edward
Hatch, Eastport, Miss.; Brigadier-General Meredith, Paducah, Ky.;
Colonel Smith, Clarksville, Tenu.; Major-General Palmer, Louisville,
Ky.; Brigadier-General Granger, Huntsville, Ala.; Colonel Gilfillaii,
Gallatin, Tenn.)
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 1, 1865.
Brigadier-General STEEDMAN, Dalton, Ga. :
You are authorized to inform General Wofford that I will receive the
surrender of himself and command on the terms offered in my com
munication of April 18, forwarded through your headquarters. Please
send General Wofford an official copy of that communication, and again
demand his surrender. If any of bis command refuse to surrender,
but continue to commit acts of hostility, either against the troops or
loyal citizens of the United States or against the citizens of any of the
States recently in rebellion, they will be regarded as outlaws, and so
treated, whenever and wherever overtaken.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
EESACA, May 1, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE, Chief of Staff:
I find the road to be in good condition from Dalton to this place.
The ties, which are new, have not been disturbed. The telegraph poles
are all right, and the wire undisturbed except down in a few places.
The railroad from Eesaca to Cartersville is reported undisturbed.
JAMES B. STEEDMAN,
Major- General.
EESACA, May 1, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE, Chief of Staff:
Your dispatch received directing me to concentrate my forces at
Eesaca and await orders. Please telegraph me at Chattanooga how
much of my command the general desires me to concentrate at Dalton.
I have now ordered General Judah's, entire.
JAS. B. STEEDMAN,
Major- General.
NASHVILLE, May 1, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. B. STEEDMAN,
Chattanooga:
It was intended that you should concentrate only your movable col
umn with which you were to operate against Wofford at Eesaca. You
will now, however, take measures to compel Wofford's surrender in
accordance with terms of General Thomas' dispatch of this morning.
554 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. &, C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Should you think it necessary for the preservation of order to occupy
the country to the line of the Etowah, and, if you think you have suffi
cient force to do so, you are authorized to make such occupation,
stationing your troops, say, at Rome, Kingston, holding the fords of the
Etowah in that region and at Cartersville. You can use the regular
brigade for that purpose. Such occupation would be for the purpose of
assisting the county courts to get to work. If the country would remain
quiet without such force, it had better remain nearer Chattanooga.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, &c.
CHATTANOOGA, May l, 1865.
Brigadier-General WHIPPLE, Chief of Staff:
General Steedman has applied to me for a battery to accompany
General Judah's command from Daltou to Eesaca. Shall I send one?
JNO. MENDENHALL,
Major, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, May 1, 1865.
Maj. JOHN MENDENHALL, Chattanooga:
Send a battery with General Judah's command.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, &c.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAH,
Chattanooga, May 1, 1865.
Colonel LE FAVOUR,
Comdg. 3d Brig., 2d Separate Div., Army of the Cumberland :
COLONEL: The general directs that in addition to the regiment
ordered to relieve the troops of General Judah's command, on garrison
duty in block-houses between here and Daltou and at that place, you
relieve with a regiment of your command the troops of Brevet Briga
dier-General Balm's command from Block-House No. 8, on Chattanooga
and Atlanta Railroad, to Charleston, Tenn., including Chickainauga
Junction. Railroad transportation will be furnished to use in the exe
cution of this order.
I am, colonel, respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. B. MOE,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
No. 99. J Knoxville, Tenn., May 1, 1865.
##*###*
Y. Captain Cross' company, Seventh Tennessee Mounted Infantry,
will at once proceed to Clinton, Anderson County, for the purpose of
assisting the sheriff of that county in the execution of the civil laws.
# * # * # • * *
By command of Major-General Stoneman :
G. M. BASCOM,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 555
ASHEVILLE, N. C., May 1, 1865.
Maj. G. M. BASCOM,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Knoxville, Tenn.:
I arrived at this place yesterday afternoon, and received the follow
ing dispatch from Colonel Brown, dated four miles east of Henderson,
N. 0., April 29, 1865:
Brigadier-General TILLSON:
I have the honor to inform you that the Second and Third Brigades, Cavalry
Division, will march this morning for Anderson, S. C., via Jones' Gap and Pickeus-
ville. The distance to Anderson is about sixty-five miles. General Palmer was at
Ruth erf ordton last night, the 28th instant. I have sent a dispatch suggesting that
he join me at Anderson.
S. B. BROWN,
Brevet Brigadier-General, Commanding.
This shows that General Brown has received your dispatch of the
27th ultimo, which I sent him by courier on the same date from
Greeueville. Your dispatch of the 29th ultimo went forward this
morning in charge of Major Lawson, commanding 150 cavalry, a large
portion of which I have picked up on my way here. Major Lawson
also took the dispatch which the cavalry commander is directed to try
and deliver to General Wilson. This last dispatch reached me this
morning. Major Lawson will follow the route taken by General Brown.
The two North Carolina regiments reached this place this morning,
and Colonel Kirk, with his regiment, has moved on toward Saluda Gap,
which place he will reach to-morrow; distance, thirty-two miles. The
colored regiment, with the wagons, will not arrive at this place before
to-morrow, as the roads are very bad; made worse by recent rains.
We came what is known as the New Stock road by Allen's Stand,
somewhat nearer than the Warm Springs road, which is effectually
blockaded. I shall, if necessary, go forward to the gap in the Blue
Bidge, to be held by the infantry, to see that all arrangements are made
to carry into execution the orders of the major-general commanding,
and afterward return to Greeneville, unless I receive other instruc
tions. I have requested the commanding officer of the cavalry, in case
he could not hear of Jeff. Davis and return to borders of South Caro
lina, as indicated in the general's dispatch of the 27th ultimo, or in
case he found it necessary to cut loose altogether from his communica
tion with my force not to return that way, to give me early information
of the fact, as I take it foi granted the general commanding does not
desire to keep the infantry in or about the gaps longer than may be
absolutely necessary, on account of the difficulty of furnishing them
supplies.
Very respectfully,
DAVIS TILLSON,
Brigadier -General of Volunteers.
HDQRS. FOURTH DIVISION, DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
In the Field, Asheville, N. C., May 1, 1865.
Maj. G. M. BASCOM,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Knoxville, Tenn.:
I have just received a dispatch from Colonel Palmer, dated Moores-
ville, thirty-seven miles from Yorkville, on the road from Eutherford-
tou to Yorkville, April 29, 1865, acknowledging the receipt of General
Stoneman's dispatch of April 27. He had heard of the surrender of
Johnston's army on the 26th, but says it was reported that Hampton's
556 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
cavalry was not included in the surrender, and that they will try to
make their way out of the country. He states that a chaplain just
from Yorkville, in whose statements he places entire reliance, says
that Jeff. Davis with escort, DibrelFs division, two brigades of cavalry,
left Yorkville the morning of the 28th, taking the Union vi lie road.
They had a number of wagons reported to be loaded with specie.
Other accounts say that the specie left Charlotte on the 15th ultimo in
eleven wagons for Black Stocks with a guard of 200 infantry. Colonel
Palmer's informant saw Secretaries Breckinridge and Benjamin, and
says DibrelFs command was admirably mounted. Colonel Palmer
thinks Jeff. Davis and party will go either through Lawrenceville or
Abbeville, probably the former, to Belton, Anderson [Court-House],
and across the river to Carnesville, Ga., and then across through or
north of Atlanta to avoid Wilson's cavalry. Colonel Palmer states
that Dibrell's command numbers from 1,500 to 2,500, and that it is
possible they may be joined by Duke's and Ferguson's commands.
Colonel Palmer has moved his brigade by way of Island Ford, Broad
Eiver, and Greenville to Pendleton, S. C., and has given the necessary
directions to Colonel Brown to enable him to join his command.
Colonel Palmer states that if able to communicate with my force again
it will probably be by the way of Rabun Gap. He thinks Asheville
too far north for the headquarters of the infantry, and suggests that it
be made at Webster or Franklin. He also suggests that the gaps from
Hickory-Nut Gap to Saluda Gap included be blockaded and that the
gaps west of that, if any, be held by the infantry. The reason given
for blockading the first-mentioned gaps, to wit, to enable a few men
to pick up many stragglers from Johnston's army, who might become
guerrillas. I deem it insufficient, and shall not adopt. Colonel Kirk
informs me that the large body of the guerrillas remaining in this
country are now on the roads leading from this place to Waynesville,
Webster, and Franklin. He states that the country is rich in produce
of all kinds, and will furnish all needed supplies for the men and ani
mals of his command. For the double purpose of exterminating the
guerrillas and opening communication with the cavalry, I have decided
to send the two North Carolina regiments over this route with instruc
tions to hold Eabun Gap and the gaps adjacent to it, east and west.
The colored regiments will remain at Asheville until I can receive fur
ther instructions from the major-general commanding the district.
Very respectfully,
DAVIS TILLSON,
Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Commanding Division.
LEXINGTON, KY., May 1, 1865.
Capt. J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Mount Sterling, Ky.:
Inclosed dispatch received here at 10 a. m. :
GEORGETOWN, KYV May J, 1865.
Captain BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I am hero with my command. Will wait one hour, after which I will proceed to
Mount Sterling via Paris. Forty rebel scouts were in our advance. There are many
rebel scouts through the counties of Owen. Grant, and Harrison.
W. O'NEAL,
Colonel Fifty-fifth Kentucky Infantry.
W. A. BKOWN,
Lieut, and Asst. Commissary of Musters and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 557
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 113. ) Memphis , Tenn., May 1, 1865.
A guerrilla hunt will commence on the morning of the 3d day of May,
and will be prosecuted in the following manner: On Wednesday morn
ing Colonel Cameron will move 200 men to Holly Springs and capture
anything he can find there 5 he will take a telegraph operator with him
and endeavor to obtain rebel dispatches. On the morning of the 4th
at 4 o'clock the force at Holly Springs will move one column toward
Byhalia and one toward Cochrum's Cross-Eoads, and on the same morn
ing at 4 o'clock 200 men will leave La Fayette and move by different
roads to Byhalia, and on the same morning 200 men will leave Collier-
ville for Byhalia, moving so as to thoroughly scour the country north
of the Coldwater. The forces converging at Byhalia will thoroughly
scour the country south of the Coldwater as far south and west as
Senatobia, and as much farther as there is probability of catching a
guerrilla, and having accomplished all that is possible will return to
La Fayette and Collierville. One hundred men will leave Germantown
on the morning of the 4th at 4 o'clock and beat up the country thor
oughly as far as the Coldwater. From Olive Branch the command will
divide, one-half going to the Coldwater on the Byhalia road, and the
other to the crossing on the road to Cochrum's Cross-Roads; this com
mand will not cross Coldwater, but will return to Germantown. On
the morning of the 4th at 4 o'clock 100 men will leave Memphis on the
Pigeon Eoost road and beat up the country to Byhalia, and from there
will strike across, via Pleasant Hill, to Hernando; and at the same
hour in the morning another column of 100 men will leave Memphis on
the Hernando road and will spread out and scour the country to Her-
nando and the Coldwater. The troops will all take forty rounds of
ammunition; those from Memphis and Germantown will take three
days' rations, those from Collierville four days', and those from La
Fayette five days', and they will all take as much forage as they can
carry. There must be no straggling or plundering, and if forage or
subsistence has to be taken receipts will be given, and the parties
instructed to present their receipts during the month at Memphis for
settlement. People in the country will be kindly treated, but must be
informed that if they are known to harbor or encourage guerrillas here
after they shall be utterly destroyed. Should the murderers Fort and
Mat Luxton be caught they will be disposed of by a drumhead court-
martial, and if rebel soldiers are captured it will be reported whether
they are captured in arms or not.
By order of Maj. Gen. C. C. Washburn:
W. H. MOEGAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 1, 1865.
General DANA,
Commanding at Vicksbury :
Station troops at Eodney or in that vicinity at once, with cavalry to
patrol the river and prevent all rebels from crossing it. It is probable
Jeff. Davis and his cabinet will try to cross; if they do, it will be
between the mouth of Black Eiver and Natchez. Call upon the navy
to co-operate, and make every preparation to intercept him if he should.
Notify the commander at Baton Eouge to the same effect, and commu
nicate here to me.
U. S. GEANT,
Lieutenant- General.
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KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 1, 1865.
Mr. Allan Pinkerton, of the U. S. special service, and any person or
persons designated by him to act with him, or in his behalf, are hereby
permitted to pass anywhere within the limits of this military division
and beyond the lines for the purpose of capturing the murderer of
Abraham Lincoln and his associates, in case they should attempt to
conceal themselves in this portion of the country or endeavor to escape
across the Mississippi River. Mr. Pinkerton will also give his attention
to Jeff. Davis and the members of his cabinet and other noted rebel
leaders, should similar attempts be made by them. Commanding offi
cers within the limits of this command are instructed to furnish every
facility within their reach for the above-named purposes.
P. JOS. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 1, 1865.
Maj. Gen. N. J. T. DANA,
Commanding Department of Mississippi, Vicksburg, Miss. :
SIR : The suspension of hostilities existing between our own and the
rebel armies having been disapproved by the President, you will at once
give notice to the commander of the enemy's troops in your front east
of the Mississippi that forty-eight hours after the receipt of such notice
aggressive movements may commence again. General Steele is directed
to operate from Selrna against the remainder of Taylor's army, now tit
or near Meridian, and you are hereby ordered to cause such co-operative
movements as will endanger and, if possible, destroy the enemy's lines
of communication and force them to surrender. As it is feared that
Jeff. Davis and his cabinet will attempt, during the existing agreement
of truce, to escape into Mexico, via Texas, you will [take] such measures
as will enable you, so far as the means at your disposal allow, effectually
to control the Mississippi River and prevent the execution of this scheme.
You will also please to request the co-operation of the gun-boats on the
Mississippi and recommend increased zeal and vigilance in this perform
ance of their patrol duty. With the proper precautions and sleepless
vigilance it is believed that those archtraitors may be prevented from
escaping.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. JOS. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
(Same to Major-General Banks.)
MOBILE, ALA., May 1, 1865.
(Received 3 a. m. 8th.)
Lieutenant- General GRANT,
Commanding Armies of the United States:
At the request of Lieutenant-General Taylor, I had a personal con
ference with him in the neighborhood of this city on the 29th ultimo,
designing to offer him the same terms as were given the Army of
Northern Virginia. At the moment of starting I received from General
Wilson a copy of Sherman's order to suspend hostilities, and consented
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to the application of this arrangement to that part of this division east
of the Mississippi. Yesterday, the 30th, I received from the Secretary
of War information that the armistice had been disapproved by the
President, and immediately sent notice to General Taylor that hostili
ties would be resumed at the expiration of the forty-eight hours
required by Sherman's agreement. Wilson, Steele, and Smith had
previously received and acted upon Sherman's order. Fortunately this
action will involve no delay in operations, as the supplies for Smith's
and Wilson's commands will hardly reach them before the expiration
of this period. I will be able to gather transportation enough for the
movement upon Galveston by the 15th instant. The bulk of the expe
dition will sail from this place. I have proposed to General Taylor the
surrender of his army upon the conditions given by you to Lee, and
expect his answer on the 3d instant.
E. R. S. CAKBY,
Major- General.
MERIDIAN, May 1, 1865 — 3.40 p. m.
Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY,
Mobile, Ala.:
GENERAL : I have been here since 3.30 this a. m., waiting for a train
to arrive, but as yet none has come. General Taylor telegraphed me
this a. m. that a train would be sent for me as soon as possible. He
now sends the inclosed to me to be presented to you at once. I will
forward them by courier, and send General Taylor a dispatch stating
that my dispatches are in reference to the inclosed news and of an
important nature.
Yery respectfully,
A. A. PERKINS,
Captain and Aide- d e- Camp.
[Inclosure No. 1.]
MERIDIAN, May 1, 1865.
Col. P. B. SPENCE:
You will give the following to General Canby's staff officer with the
request that he will present the same without delay to Major-General
Canby.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, May 1, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY,
Commanding at Mobile:
I have just received the following by telegraph, dated at Grenada
this day, which I forward for your information :
The following dispatch was received from Richmond by Stanton, Secretary of
War, at Washington, April 27. *
Respectfully,
R. TAYLOR,
Lieutenant- General.
* See Halleck to Stanton, Vol. XLVII, Part III, p. 311. For inclosures Nos. 2 and 3,
see Beauregard to Cobb, Vol. XLVII, Part III, p. 814, and Anderson to Cobb, trans
mitting General Orders, No. 14, Vol. XLVII, Part III, p. 817.
560 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., &, W. FLA.
DEFENSES OF MOBILE AND VICINITY,
OFFICE CHIEF ENGINEER,
Mobile, Ala., May 1, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. M. D. MCALESTER,
Chief Engineer, Mil. Div. of West Mississippi, Mobile, Ala.:
MAJOR : I have the honor to report that after three days' effort to
procure laborers for work upon the fortifications of this post none are
forthcoming, and that therefore some more energetic measures than those
heretofore taken must be adopted if it be desired that the defenses
of the city be speedily completed. I would respectfully recommend,
therefore, that an order to the following effect be issued:
1. That all unemployed able bodied men, white or black, applying
for Government aid be directed to report at once to the engineer officer
charged with the duty of collecting laborers for the engineer depart
ment, who will employ them immediately upon the fortifications of the
city; and that no rations be issued to them or to their families, except
upon the certificate of the engineer officer in charge of the works for
the defense of the landings and U. S. property in this city that the man
is employed thereon, and then only for the time during which he has
actually worked, excepting three days' rations to be issued in advance
upon the certificate of said engineer officer that the man's name has
been entered upon the engineer rolls for employment.
2. That the provost guard be directed to arrest and turn over to the
engineer department for employment as above all unemployed able-
bodied men, white or black, found loitering about the streets without
any visible means of support for themselves and families.
3. The operation of the above paragraphs to cease upon a written
statement from the engineer officer in charge of the works for the
defense of the landings and U. S. property in this city that a sufficient
quantity of labor has been procured.
WALTER McFABLAND,
Captain of Engineers and Chief Engineer, Defenses of Mobile,
[Indorsement.]
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, May 2, 1865.
Eespectfully forwarded to Lieut. Col. 0. T. Ohristensen, assistant
adjutant- general, with my approval and recommendation that the per
son in charge of contrabands be ordered to turn over all contrabands
on his rolls, and which may be placed on them hereafter, till the num
ber of 500 be reached, to Capt. M. W. Morton, 36 Saint Michael street,
to be placed on his rolls for organization as laboring gangs and distri
bution to the different works as per direction of Captain McFarland,
chief engineer of defenses. Arrangements are made for issuing rations
to such men through the engineer department j if preferable, to issue
through the Freedinen's Bureau.
M. D. McALESTER,
Brevet Major and Chief Engineer.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES NORTHERN ALABAMA,
Montgomery, Ala., May 1, 1865.
Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Army and Div. of West Mississippi:
COLONEL: The fleet of transports and one tin-clad arrived here yes
terday afternoon. General Smith's command had been out of rations
for several days, but found plenty of corn and meat in the country.
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The boats brought between ten and fifteen days7 rations for the whole
command. As the water in the Alabama River is falling very rapidly,
I would advise that boats of sufficiently light draft be sent up with
supplies as fast as possible. The railroad from here to Tensas Station
could be put in order in ten days, or perhaps less time. There is but
very little damage done the road between here and Pollard. Please
inform me if the general commanding wishes the road repaired. Pen-
sacola would be our best depot, but the road from Pollard to that point
would require new ties and rails almost the entire distance. The coal
mine company of Selina wish to repair the railroads to the coal mines.
They offer to furnish the Government all the coal that may be required
if allowed to put the roads in order. It is very difficult to procure fuel
for transports and gun-boats, and is the cause of much delay. If hos
tilities should be resumed this difficulty will be greatly increased.
Everybody here appears to be under the impression that there is an
armistice which applies to all the armies in the field. I hope to hear
from headquarters on that subject soon. The first men in Alabama,
members of the State government included, are anxious to assemble
the Legislature for the purpose of calling a convention to annul the
ordinance of secession. They say that all parties are now united on
this subject, and that two-thirds of the people of the State will take up
arms to put down the rebels if allowed to do so. The following-named
prominent men called on me to-day and informed me that a petition on
this subject would bo presented to me this p. in. I shall refer it to the
general commanding: J. J. Seibels, J. C. Bradley, L. E. Parsons. I
send the steam-boats back to Mobile with guards from the divisions of
Hawkins and Andrews. I hope they will be ordered back immediately
with transports loaded with rations. Captain Harmony suggests the
propriety of asking the admiral to send up two or three light-draft gun
boats to act as convoys.
Very respectfully, colonel, your obedient servant,
F. STEELE,
Major- General, Commanding.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 3D Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 24. j Mclntosh Bluff, Ala., May 1, 1865.
The Second Brigade of this division and the Twenty-sixth New
York Battery will move at G a. m. to-morrow in light inarching order
and with four days' rations. Colonel Day will proceed with his com
mand to the Winston Settlement about twenty-five miles distant) and
return at the end of four days, bringing in all the stock and forage he
can gather up in the country through which he marches. He will take
with him all his wagons and as many as shall be sent him by the divis
ion quartermaster. Capt. D. K. Hall, commissary of subsistence, will
accompany the expedition and give memorandum receipts for the prop
erty taken appertaining to his department. Colonel Day will take with
him as a guide Mr. Yaughn, to be found in the Thirty-fifth Wisconsin
Volunteers. He will leave his pickets and guards and the officer in
charge of his picket-line. The fatigue detail heretofore ordered from
his brigade will not be made. All officers will be held to a strict
accountability for the discipline of their men on the march, and all
straggling and pillaging prevented.
By order of Brig. Gen. W. P. Benton:
J. D. EOUSE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
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562 KY., S. W. VA,, TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
GENERAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY FORCES,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Ko. 6. ) Eufaula, Ala., May 1, 1865.
For the maintenance of order in Eufaula during its occupation by
the Federal forces the following rules will be observed : First. The sol
diers of this command are forbidden to interfere with the persons or
property of citizens. Second. During the existing armistice Confeder
ate officers and soldiers will be permitted to pass to their homes unmo
lested. Third. Citizens will continue their legitimate business, but will
not be allowed to congregate upon the streets. Fourth. The patrol
heretofore organized by the civil authorities will confine themselves to
the government of citizens and Confederate soldiers, and will not inter
fere with the U. S. forces. Fifth. Capt. E. E. Thornton is announced
as provost-marshal, and a sufficient provost guard has been organized
to insure quiet and order.
By order of Brevet Major-General Grierson :
S. L. WOODWARD,
Major and Assistant Adjutant-General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY FORCES, MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Eu/aula, Ala., May 17 ISOS.
Brig. Gen. T. J. LUCAS,
Commanding Third Cavalry Brigade:
GENERAL: Your dispatches of the 30th of April have just been
received. I am also just in receipt of official copies of dispatches from
General Sherman announcing the termination of the war east of the
Chattahoochee River, copies of which are herewith inclosed.* If you
are in the vicinity of supplies when this reaches you, remain until
joined by this portion of the command; otherwise move by easy stages
toward Montgomery. We shall leave here on the 3d for that point. The
officer who brings this will proceed immediately to Montgomery with
dispatches.
By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. Grierson:
S. L. WOODWARD,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRD CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Near Union Springs, Ala., May 17 .7<%'o.
Maj. S. L. WOODWARD,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
An officer direct from Montgomery has just reported to my head
quarters, with verbal message from Major-General Smith. Upon my
arrival at Union Springs yesterday I found a number of wagons, con
stituting headquarters trains of several Confederate general officers,
which were being moved westward. These I have taken charge of, as
I think it may be a violation of the terms of the armistice to move them,
and I have not yet decided whether to release them or not. Generals
Buford and Robertson, C. S. Army, passed my right flank yesterday,
reported to be on their way home. I have met many Confederate sol
diers on the road, traveling west, who say their officers told them to go
home for twenty days. Most of these have belonged to General
Buford's command, which is a portion of General Taylor's army. Some
* See Wilson to Grierson, April 30, p. 532.
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of them are armed. These I parole and disarm. Brigadier-General
Pillow, 0. S. Army, just left my headquarters. He has no command at
present, and being near here, waiting the arrival of his daughter at
Union Springs, with whom he designs to go to the Tennessee Kiver, he
called upon me. Upon ascertaining he was traveling in a private
capacity and on no public business, I permitted him to go on. I shall
probably move forward by the way of Midway and Spring Hill to
morrow. The terms of the armistice are so vague that I am consider
ably interrupted in adjusting questions 1 meet to which it relates. I
will send a courier in advance of me.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
" T. J. LUCAS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 1, 18VZ.
Brig. Gen. J. F. KNIPE,
Commanding Cavalry Brigade, Baton Rouge, La. :
GENERAL : The major-general commanding directs that you enter at
once upon active operations with the force under your command. The
rebel troops under General Dick Taylor are very much reduced and
demoralized. The debris of General Maury's division is fast crumbling
away, the remnant (now in the vicinity of Meridian) not numbering
over 1,500; and it is stated that Forrest's cavalry, having grown
demoralized after the defeat at Selma, now utterly refuse to leave the
State of Mississippi. Further, there is cause to believe that Jeff. Davis
and the rebel cabinet will avail themselves of the opportunity afforded
by the armistice recently concluded between Sherman and Johnston,
and endeavor to escape into Texas and Mexico. This armistice having
been annulled by the President, you Avill at once break all lines of
communication within your reach, and scour the country effectually in
all directions, with the special view of preventing the above scheme
from being carried into effect. With the proper energy and rapidity of
movement, you will no doubt be able to accomplish the desired result.
Yerv respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. JOS. OSTBKHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
MoMle, Ala., May 1, 1865.
Brig. Gen. A. ASBOTH,
Commanding District of West Florida, Barrancas, Fla.:
SIR: In consequence of the recent surrender of General Lee and the
Army of Northern Virginia, it is surmised that the rest of the rebel
forces will soon follow the same course, and that there will be nothing
0 left ior Jeff'. Davis, the members of his cabinet, and other noted rebel
leaders than either to give themselves up to the authorities of the
United States, or make an effort to escape by way of the Mississippi
River, Texas, and Mexico, or from some point on the sea-coast. To
prevent the accomplishment of such a scheme at any point within your
control, you will please to have the country well scoured by patrols,
and take such other measures with the same view as the means at your
disposal will allow. Naval commanders in the waters adjoining your
564 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
district should be requested to co-operate to the fullest extent. It is
supposed that the murderer of the late President and his associates
may endeavor to elude justice by hiding themselves or trying to escape;
they also will receive due attention, should they come within your
reach.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. R, S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
(Same to Brig. Gen. John Newton, commanding District of Key West
and Tortugas, Key West, Fla.)
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 2, 1865 — 4 p. m. (Received G.45 p. m.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. :
I received your dispatch of 3 p. in. yesterday. The present condition
of the inhabitants of North Georgia and Alabama is extremely embar
rassing to them and they are reduced to the verge of despair. I have
this morning received a letter from a citizen of Einggold, Ga., asking
in the name of the people of North Georgia if the people of that sec
tion of the State properly petition the President -for the appointment
of a man chosen by the loyal voters of that section as military gov
ernor that their petition will be granted, and if so assured they request
authority to be given them to hold an election, not only to select their
military governor, but to provide for the election of county officers, so
as to be prepared to reorganize and re-establish civil law in the por
tion of the State north of the Etowah as soon as possible. As the
appointment of a military governor for a portion of, or for the whole
State, will not embarrass the Government in any future measures which
it might be deemed necessary to take for the organization of the civil
functions of the State, I earnestly recommend that military governors
be appointed for both Georgia and Alabama, as the people will be
thereby encouraged to exert themselves to restore the civil law, and that
the people of each county be authorized to hold elections for the proper
county officers, who, if approved of by the military governor, will enter
upon the discharge of their duties as soon as notified of such approval.
As I neither desired nor intended to ask to leave this department as long
as my services are needed here, I recommended that Major- General
Steedman might be permitted to go to Washington to explain fully the
present condition of affairs in those States, as he is well acquainted
with them.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 2, 1865. (Received 5 p. m.)
General U. S. GRANT:
I have detailed Col. C. H. Carltou, Eighty-ninth Ohio Volunteer
Infantry, and captain Fourth U. S. Infantry, to relieve Brigadier-
General Meredith in command of Paducah.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General,
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[MAY 2, 1865.— For Sherman to Grant, referring to Wilson's oper
ations in Georgia, see Yol. XL VII, Part III, p. 371.]
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, Savannah River, Ga., May 2, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Commanding Department of the Cumberland :
GENERAL : Captain Hosea is here en route for Nashville from General
Wilson, now at Macon. He got possession of that place just as he
learned of the suspension of hostilities that preceded the final sur
render of Johnston's army at Green sborongh. I have sent orders to
General Wilson to parole his prisoners there on the same terms as
prescribed to Johnston and Lee, and to return to the neighborhood of
Decatur, Ala., and then report to yon or me. I came to Savannah
from Ealeigh to send stores up to Augusta by boat for Wilson and
to take steps to occupy Augusta. I will have much to tell you
at some future time of the details of my negotiations with Johnston
which have been misconstrued by the people at the Xorth, but I can
afford to let them settle down before telling all the truth. At my first
interview with Johnston he admitted the Confederate cause was lost,
and that it would be murder for him to allow any more conflict, but he
asked me to help him all I could to prevent his army and people break
ing up into guerrilla bands. I deemed that so desirable that I did make
terms, subject to the approval of the President, which may be deemed
too liberal. But the more I reflect, the more satisfied I am that by
dealing with the people of the South magnanimously we will restore
four-fifths of them at once to the condition of good citizens, leaving us
only to deal with the remainder. But my terms were not approved and
Johnston's present surrender only applies to the troops in his present
command, viz, east of Chattahoochee. The boat is in motion and I
write with great difficulty, and will wait a more convenient season to
give you fuller details.
Truly, your friend,
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., May 2, 1865.
Brig. Gen. L. THOMAS,
Adjutant- General U. S. Army, Washington, D. C.:
GENERAL: I respectfully recommend the promotion of Brig. Gen.
R. W. Johnson, U. S. Volunteers, to the rank of major-general, U. S.
Volunteers, or, if there be no vacancy in the full grade, that he may
receive appointment to the brevet rank of major-general, U. S. Volun
teers, for long and gallant service in the field. Brigadier-General John
son was assigned to the command of a brigade in General Sherman's
(afterward General Buell's) army in October, 1861, and with it partici
pated in the battle of Shiloh and in the siege of Corinth, besides hav
ing, on many other occasions, sharp engagements with the enemy. In
July, 1862, he was assigned to the command of a body of cavalry and
sent in pursuit of Morgan, and in the following December, by order of
Major-General Rosecrans (then commanding Department of the Cum
berland), he took command of the Second Division (Eight Wing),
Fourteenth Army Corps, afterward Second Division, Twentieth Army
56*6 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Corps, bearing au active and conspicuous part in the battle of Stone's
River, December 31. Moving forward with the advance of the army
from Murfreesborough his troops under his command met and defeated
I the enemy in the engagements of June 24 and 25, 1863, at Liberty Gap,
for which the command was highly complimented by Major General
Rosecrans. Continuing with the army in its further advance he was
ordered, September 19, 1863, to report with his division to myself, and
he acted under my orders throughout the battle of Chickamauga, Sep
tember 19 and 20, 1863, capturing seven pieces of artillery and many pris
oners, and was subsequently favorably mentioned both by Major-Gen
eral Rosecrans and myself. In this bloody engagement his troops did
their whole duty and did it well. After the battle of Chickamauga, the
Twentieth Army Corps being broken up, General Johnson Avas assigned
to the command of the First Division, Fourteenth Army Corps, and
took part in the battle of Missionary Ridge and subsequent pursuit of
Bragg, capturing four pieces of artillery, horses and harness complete.
In the spring of 1864 General Johnson, with his command as a part of
the Army of the Cumberland, participated in the marches, skirmishes,
and engagements of the campaign against Atlanta, particularly at
Resaca and New Hope Church, at which latter place he was severely
wounded. By order of Major-General Sherman, August 23, 1864, Gen
eral Johnson was assigned to duty as chief of cavalry, Military Divis
ion of the Mississippi, and for the satisfactory performance of the
duties of this position received commendatory acknowledgment from
Major-General Sherman. Being relieved by orders from the War
Department, General Johnson was, in November, 1864, assigned to the
Sixth Cavalry Division, Military Division of the Mississippi, with which
command he rendered efficient and valuable service in the battles of
December 15 and 16 before Nashville, and the subsequent pursuit of
the fragments of Hood's army in their retreat, doing much toward [its]
further demoralization and capturing many prisoners. Since the break
ing out of the rebellion General Johnson has remained at the post of
duty, except when absent by reason of sickness or wounds, and for the
greater portion of the time has been at the extreme front. Faithful
and zealous he has done much toward the general success, and I there
fore recommend his appointment as a major-general of volunteers, or,
in case there be no vacancy, that he may be brevetted a major-general
of volunteers.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
By the President of the United States of America:
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas, it appears from evidence in the Bureau of Military Justice
that the atrocious murder of the late President Abraham Lincoln, and
the attempted assassination of the Hon. William H. Seward, Secre
tary of State, were incited, concerted, and procured by and between
Jefferson Davis, late of Richmond, Ya., and Jacob Thompson, Clement
C. Clay, Beverly Tucker, George N. Sanders, William C. Cleary, and
other rebels and traitors against the Government of the United States
harbored in Canada:
Now, therefore, to the end that justice may be done, I, Andrew John-
sou, President of the United States, do offer and promise for the arrest
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of said persons, or either of them, within the limits of the United States,
so that they can be brought to trial, the following rewards: $100,000
for the arrest of Jefferson Davis; $25,000 for the arrest of Clement C.
Clay; $25,000 for the arrest of Jacob Thompson, late of Mississippi;
$25,000 for the arrest of George N. Sanders; $25,000 for the arrest of
Beverly Tucker; $10,000 for the arrest of William C. Cleary, late clerk
of Clement C. Clay. The Provost-Marshal-Geueral of the United States
is directed to cause a description of said persons, with notice of the
above rewards, to be published.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
seal of the United States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington this 2d day of May, in the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-five, and of the Inde
pendence of the United States of America the eighty-ninth.
ANDKEW JOHNSON.
By the President :
W. HUNTER,
Acting Secretary of State.
SPECIAL ORDERS, J HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 201. ) Washington, May 2, 1865.
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4. Bvt. Maj. Gen. John E. Smith, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby assigned
to the command of the District of West Tennessee, this assignment to
take effect the 1st day of June, proximo.
By command of Lieutenant-Geueral Grant:
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- Genera I .
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 27. { Nashville, Tenn., May 2, 1S65.
I. Commanding officers within this department are forbidden to take
any measure or to make any order whereby any loyal citizen, or other
citizen of good personal character, shall be deprived of his or her per
sonal liberty on the complaint of any one seeking to collect a debt or
other claim of any kind, except in those cases where by the laws of the
State in which the complaint is made, and which were in force prior to
the rebellion, imprisonment is the penalty prescribed on judgment or
decree, obtained in a court of competent jurisdiction.
II. It is also ordered that in all cases of a criminal nature, except
ing military offenses, parties may be held on bond with sureties, before
trial, whenever in similar cases by the laws of the State in which the
case arises, and which were in force prior to the rebellion, bail was
allowed.
III. Military authority should sustain, not assume, the functions of
civil authority, except where the unsettled state of society requires
such assumption, as a last resource, to preserve peace and quiet.
IV. All orders heretofore made in this department inconsistent with
the foregoing are hereby revoked, and all persons affected thereby will
be released from arrest or imprisonment, in compliance with the con
ditions of the above order.
By command of Maj or- General Thomas:
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
568 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 115. ) Nashville, Tenn., May 2, 1865.
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III. Brig. Gen. S. Meredith, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby relieved from
the command of the District of Western Kentucky, and will report by
letter to the Adjutant-General of the Army for orders.
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VI. The One hundred and eighty-sixth Ohio Infantry is hereby trans
ferred from the Second Brigade, Second Separate Division, Army of
the Cumberland, to the Second Brigade, First Separate Division, Army
of the Cumberland.
VII. The Twenty- ninth Indiana Infantry is hereby transferred from
the Second Brigade, First Separate Division, Army of the Cumberland,
to the Second Brigade, Second Separate Division, Army of the Cum
berland.
* * * * * * *
X. Brig. Gen. L. P. Bradley, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby relieved
from duty as a member of general court-martial convened to meet
at this place by Special Field Orders, No. 42, paragraph 12, current
series, from these headquarters, and will report to Maj. Gen. D. S.
Stanley, commanding Fourth Army Corps.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, J HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 67. ) Macon, Ga., May 2, 1865.
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III. Under the provisions of the convention agreed upon between
Major-General Sherman and General Johnston on the 26th of April, Maj.
M. H. Williams is designated to receive the surrender of the Confed
erate troops at Milledgeville. He will proceed to the point without
delay for the purpose of carrying out the terms of the convention.
IV. Major McBuruey, ordnance officer, Cavalry Corps, Military Divis
ion of the Mississippi, will proceed to Milledgeville to receive the ord
nance, ordnance stores, and other stores at that place and direct their
transportation to Macon.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 2, 1865 — 12 m.
Brigadier-General HATCH,
Eastport:
Have received your dispatches of the 30th ultimo, making applica
tion for payment of your troops, and also reporting operations of Cap
tain Danley and his steamer. The Paymaster-General has telegraphed
me that he will have all the troops in the Department of the Cumber
land paid as soon as he gets the necessary funds, which he is expecting to
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receive daily. As military restrictions have been removed, by order of
the Secretary of War, on trade in Tennessee and North Alabama, except
in arms, ammunition, gray cloth, all articles from which ammunition is
manufactured, locomotives, cars, railroad iron, and machinery for oper
ating railroads, telegraph wires, insulators and instruments for operat
ing telegraph lines, which articles are contraband of war, and all trading
and importation thereof absolutely prohibited, it Avill not be necessary
for you to exercise any surveillance over Dan ley's boat, except to sat
isfy yourself that he has none of the above-mentioned articles or sub
stances aboard. Also see that he has no more on board than what he
can exhibit permits for, unless he be under convoy of a naval gun-boat,
in. which event you will not be expected to interfere, as the navy in that
event will doubtless have exercised the proper restrictions. Your tele
gram of May 1 also received. Send, under flag of truce, a summons to
Forrest to surrender upon the terms given by General Grant to Gen
erals Lee and Johnston. Inform him, at the same time, of the rumors
which have reached you, and that you are prepared for him, and if he
attempts such a reckless and bloodthirsty adventure he will be treated
thereafter as an outlaw, and the States of Mississippi and Alabama will
be so destroyed that they will not recover for fifty years.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major '-General^ U. S. Army, Commanding.
EESACA, May 2, 1865.
Major MOE :
General Wofford writes me that Gatewood, with 500 men, is about to
make a raid on the Knoxville railroad. You will direct Colonel Boyd
to send scouts in the direction of Broomtown Valley and McLemore's
Cove to get all the information possible. If you can learn of his mov
ing toward the railroad send the Colored Brigade by rail toward the
threatened point, disposing them so as to protect the road. Have
ordered scouts from Dalton in all directions, with instructions to com
municate to you by telegraph information of any movements.
JAS. B. STEEDMAN,
Major- General.
EESACA, May 2, 1865.
Maj. S. B. MOE:
Send special train with my car to be at Dalton at 8 o'clock in tbe
morning to convey Colonel Merrill to Nashville with the terms of sur
render of General Wofford and his forces.
JAMES B. STEEDMAN,
Major- General.
EESACA, GA., May 21 1865.
Brig. Gen. H. M. JUDAH,
Commanding U. 8. Forces, Resaca, Ga. :
GENERAL : I hereby surrender myself and the Confederate forces
under my command to you upon the terms under which General Lee,
C. S. Army, surrendered to Lieut. Gen. U. S. Grant, U. S. Army, a copy
of which is appended hereto.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. T. WOFFOED,
Brigadier- General.
570 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAH,
Chattanooga, Tenn., May 2, 1865.
COMMANDING OFFICER SECOND BRIGADE,
FIRST SEPARATE DIVISION, ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND :
COLONEL: You will" have your command in readiness to move with
five days7 rations on. the receipt of orders.
By command of Major-General Steedman:
S. B. MOE,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
TuLLAHOMA, May 2, 1865.
Maj. B. H. TOLK,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Nashville:
Your telegram received. Am I to understand that I am directed to
send flags of truce to all bauds of guerrillas, horse-thieves, and other
armed outlaws that may be within reach of my command? I have
eighteen of these cut-throats in my stockade under charges, awaiting
trial? Shall I make the proposition to them? They are not so bad as
some of the armed bands who are in toe brush. All will gladly go
through the motions of accepting the terms offered.
R. H. MILROY,
Major- General.
NASHVILLE, TENN., May 2, 1865.
Maj. Gen. R. H. MILROY,
Tullahoma :
Your dispatch in reference to the order sent you yesterday has been
submitted to Major-General Thomas, who says the order intends to
apply to all bands of armed men. The men already in your stockade
are not included. You will make it understood that all men who refuse
to cease their warfare against the Government or the citizens of the
country will be regarded and treated as outlaws.
By command of Major-General Rousseau :
B. H. POLK,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
KNOXVILLE, TENN., May 2, 1865 — 10.45 p. m.
(Received 3d.)
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
Dispatch just received from Colonel Palmer, dated half way from
Rutherfordton to Yorkville, April 28. He reports that he is reliably
informed that Davis, Breckinridge, Benjamin, and others, escorted by
DibrelPs division, about 2,000 strong, and having a number of wagons,
said to be loaded with specie, passed through Yorkville, S. C., on morn
ing of 28th. Colonel Palmer thinks Davis will pass through Lauren s
and Abbeville, as they left Yorkville on the Union Court-House road,
and he should move direct to Lauren s, from which he was the same dis
tance as from Laurens to there. Davis would be but one day the start
of him.
GEO. STONEMAK,
Major-General.
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GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS, DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
No. 30. j Knoxville, Tenn., May 2, 1865.
I. In compliance with paragraph XI, Special Orders, No. 103, current
series, from headquarters Department of the Cumberland, Maj. J. A.
Fitch, First Illinois Light Artillery, is hereby assigned to duty and
announced as chief of artillery of this district. He will be respected
and obeyed accordingly.
Bv command of Major-General Stoneman :
G. M. BASCOM,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
ASHEVILLE, N. 0., May 2, 1865— p. m.
Maj. G. M. BASCOM,
A ssistant A djutant- General .v
Three deserters from Johnston's army came in this p. m. They state
positively that they saw Jeff. Davis and party pass through Charlotte
Wednesday, the 26th ultimo. They had several wagons and were
guarded by DibrelPs command, of which Ferguson's cavalry forms a
part. They state that the whole force did not exceed 1,000, and that
the soldiers, especially those from the States of Kentucky and Tennes
see, were badly dispirited. 1 do not think it probable that any armed
force of the enemy will attempt to hold [any] pass through the gap in
the Blue Eidge north or east of Eabun Gap. I think it altogether
probable that if the cavalry return through the Blue Eidge it will be
at some gap southwest of [Eabun] Gap. From what I can learn I am
led to believe that the two North Carolina regiments will be sufficient
to clear the mountains of guerrillas, and that they will be able to sup
ply themselves from the country. I have fifteen days' supplies here for
the command now stationed at this point. I expect to start for Green
ville on the morning of the 4th instant.
D. TILLSON,
Brigadier- General, Commanding Division.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Louisville, Ky., May 2, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. M. PALMER,
Carlinville, III. :
General Meredith says he cannot give the number of Lyon's com
mand. His forces are scattered through the country. Orders have
been received from Major-General Thomas to send, by flag of truce, to
all bands of armed men in the State a summons to surrender on the
same terms as Lee surrendered. If not accepted, they shall then be
treated as outlaws. By General Hobson's order, I have instructed
Meredith and Murray accordingly.
J. BATES DICKSON,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
PADUCAH, May 3, 1865. ;
Capt. J. B. DICKSON:
The number of Lyon's command was not named. His forces are
scattered through the country.
S. MEEEDITH,
Brigadier- General.
572 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
PADTJCAH, May 2, 1865.
Capt. J. B. DICKSON:
A rebel force of 120 men crossed the Tennessee Elver near Fort
Heimaii Saturday evening. I sent out a scout to watch their move
ments and find they crossed Cumberland Kiver at Eddyville yesterday.
I have sent 150 cavalry on boat to land at Eddyville and pursue them,
and respectfully request that you send out a force to co-operate with
them.
S. MEREDITH,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WESTERN KENTUCKY,
Paducah, Ky., May 2, 1865.
Lieut. Col. WILLIAM P. MOORE,
Forty-ninth Illinois Infantry:
SIR: The general commanding directs that you assume command of
the expedition for the Cumberland Kiver, composed of detachments
of your own regiment and the Seventh Tennessee Cavalry; that you
proceed from here to Smithland on steamer Tacony, and after taking
on board a detachment of cavalry there awaiting your arrival you con
tinue up the Cumberland to Eddyville; there disembark your command
and pursue the rebels with your cavalry, holding your infantry in such
position as may seem to you most effective to prevent the enemy recross-
ing the river, or to capture them if they attempt it. If they succeed in
recrossing the river, have couriers in readiness to send information
immediately to these headquarters. Use every exertion to capture the
rebel force or drive them from the country.
By order of Brig. Gen. S. Meredith:
A. F. TAYLOR,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- Genera I.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Louisville, Ky., May 2, 1865.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. H. MURRAY,
Bowling Green, Ky. :
General Meredith reports a rebel force of 150 crossed the Tennessee
at Fort Heiman on Saturday and the Cumberland at Eddyville yester
day. He has sent cavalry from Eddyville to pursue them. In General
Palmer's absence you will please take proper action in the matter.
J. BATES DIOKSON,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 2, 1865.
Maj. Gen. N. J. T. DANA,
Commanding Department of Mississippi, Viclcsburg :
SIR: The major-general commanding directs that orders be issued to
commanders of troops within the limits of your department to cease all
offensive operations and destruction of property, except so far as they
might be necessary to counteract aggressive movements on the part of
the enemy. The troops will, however, continue to be kept well in hand
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for any purpose for which they might be required. No relaxation will
take place in your efforts for the capture of Jeff. Davis and company or
the murderer of Abraham Lincoln and his associates.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. J. OSTEEHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
(Same to Major -General Banks.)
MOBILE, ALA., May 2, 1865—10 p. m.
(Eeceived 11.30 p. m. 8th.)
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT,
Commanding Armies of the United States:
Lieutenaut-General Taylor surrenders on the terms I proposed to
him. I will meet him at Citronelle on the 4th instant, and will arrange
that the troops and property within the limit of General Thomas' com
mand be surrendered to officers designated by him.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
(Copy to Major-General Thomas.)
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 2, 1865.
Commodore J. S. PALMER,
U. S. Flag-ship Stockdale, off Mobile:
SIR : I have the honor to request that a convoy of one gun-boat may
be sent up the Alabama Eiver with a small fleet of transports that
will be in readiness in the course of to-day.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
WEST GULF SQUADRON, U. S. FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE,
Off Mobile, Ala., May 2, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY, U. S. Army,
Commanding Military Division of West Mississippi:
SIR : Your dispatch of this date has been received. I regret to state
that it is not in my power to furnish the gun-boat you desire.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. S. PALMEE,
Commodore, Commanding Naval Forces at Mobile.
GENERAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 33. ) Mobile, Ala., May 2, 1865.
All officers and men of the rebel army who enter the lines of this
military division, under the stipulation of the surrender of General
Lee to General Grant, are required to report without delay to the
respective post commander or provost-marshal. The latter officer will
574 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
register the names, rank, corps, &c., of all such persons, and furnish
them with passes to proceed to and remain at their homes without
molestation so long- as they observe the conditions of their paroles and
the regulations and laws in force at their places of residence.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ) HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 34. ) Mobile, Ala., Nay 3, 1865.
Capt. H. C. Hodges, assistant quartermaster, U. S. Volunteers, is
assigned to duty as assistant chief quartermaster of the Army and
Division of West Mississippi, and will until further orders be stationed
at Mobile, Ala. He will exercise an immediate supervision over the
officers of the quartermaster's department on duty at the depot estab
lished at Mobile, and is charged with the supplying of the troops now
operating on the Alabama and Tombigbee Rivers, as well as those on
and in the vicinity of Mobile Bay. Any reports or information called
for by him will be promptly furnished, and all orders given by him
under the authority of the commanding general will be respected.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
0. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- Genera I.
SPECIAL ~) HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 51. ) Mobile, Ala., May 2, 1865.
1. It is hereby directed that all ordnance and ordnance stores cap
tured from the rebels in and around Mobile Bay, not necessary for the
proper armament and equipment of such works as are in progress of
erection by the engineer department of this army, be sent to Forts
Morgan and Gaines, Ala., and Fort Pickens, Fla. On the arrival of
any vessel laden with the above-mentioned property at either of the
forts mentioned, the commanding officer thereof will immediately have
the ordnance and ordnance stores unloaded, the guns carefully packed
or laid upon skids to keep them from the ground, and the ammunition
will be carefully stored in the magazines of the work, or otherwise
securely covered. Captain Beebe, II. S. Ordnance Department, at pres
ent acting as depot ordnance officer at Mobile, or his successors, will
invoice the property sent upon each vessel to either of the above-
mentioned posts to the commanding officer thereof, and the command
ing officer of said fort will return his receipt to Captain Beebe or his
successors for the same, and account for the property as required by
Army Eegulations.
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4. The commanding general, Department of the Gulf, will cause one
four- gun battery of field artillery to be selected from the most efficient in
his command for immediate field service. The battery selected will be
fully equipped and organized as horse artillery, and as soon as thor
oughly prepared for the field will be turned over to Brig. Gen. J. E.
West, commanding cavalry forces designated for special field service,
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and now in process of organization in New Orleans. Such additional
horses as are required and necessary for the battery will be issued by
First Lieut. I. N. Mitchell, Sixteenth Ohio Battery, acting assistant
quartermaster artillery corps at New Orleans, upon requisition duly
approved by the general commanding Department of the Gulf.
5. All unemployed able-bodied men, white or black, applying for aid
will be instructed to report at once to the engineer officer charged with
the duty of collecting laborers for the engineer department, who will
immediately employ them upon the fortifications of this city. No
rations will be issued to them or their families except upon the certifi
cate of the engineer officer in charge of the works that they have been
employed thereon, and then only for the time they have actually
worked, except three days' rations, which may be issued in advance
upon the certificate of said engineer officer that the man's name has
been entered upon the engineer rolls for employment. The operation
of this order will cease upon a written statement from the engineer
officer in charge of the works for the defense of the landings and U. S.
property in this city that a sufficient quantity of labor has been
procured.
6. The officer in charge of contrabands in this city will cause all able-
bodied men now or hereafter carried on his rolls to be turned over to
Capt. M. W. Morton, No. 30 Saint Michael street, to be placed on his
rolls until the number of 500 has been reached for organization as
laboring gangs and distribution to the different works under the direc
tion of Captain McFarland, chief engineer of the defenses of Mobile.
These men will, while so employed, draw their rations through the engi
neer department.
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10. Brig. Gen. J. Bailey is hereby relieved from duty as commander
of the Engineer Brigade, and will assume command of the Third Mich
igan, Tenth Illinois, and Fourth Tennessee Kegiinents of Cavalry,
which are to form a part of Brig. Gen. J. R. West's command. He will
cause these regiments to be prepared and held in readiness for immediate
service in the field.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Can by:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 2, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. KICHARD TAYLOR,
Meridian, Miss. :
Will you oblige me by transmitting the following dispatch to Maj.
Gen. F. Steele, Selma, Ala., and Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith, Montgomery,
Ala.:
In consequence of new arrangements which are now progressing, you are instructed
to desist from further hostilities or destruction of property except so far as it may
l>e necessary to oppose any offensive movement on the part of the enemy. You will,
however, keep your troops well in hand for any purpose for which they may be
required.
P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Major-General and Chief of Staff.
E. II. S. CAN BY,
Major- Ucncral, Commanding.
576 KY., S. W. VA., TENK, N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., &. W. FLA.
HDQRS. U. S. FORCES IN NORTHERN ALABAMA,
Montgomery, Ala., May 2* 1865.
Col. 0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Army and Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL: General A. J. Smith manifests a spirit of insubordination
which I fear will compel me to arrest him. On my arrival here I asked
him if he would make a detail to assist in unloading the subsistence
stores, the greater part of which were for his corps. He objected to
furnish the detail and said that he would have them stored. He
claimed that all the stores were for his command. I did not wish to
have any difficulty with him, and as I had not assumed command over
him the detail was made from General Hawkins' command to unload
the stores. As General Hawkins had two regiments escorting supply
boats, I requested him to detail a regiment to go down with the boats
remaining here. He objected to it, and the detail was again made
from Hawkins' division. On the earnest request of General Smith, the
White Cloud was detained here until this morning. Yesterday even
ing I assumed command, pursuant to Special Field Orders, No. 35,
from your headquarters, and made a detail from his command to escort
the White Cloud and Polar Star to Mobile. General Smith positively
refused to make the detail, on the ground that he was not under my
command. I still forbear with him, and have just sent him an official
copy of Orders, No. 35, above alluded to. The detail for the boats has
again been made from Hawkins' division. I shall prevent this conduct
on the part of General Smith, if I can do so consistently, without
resorting to an arrest. I refer you to General Hawkins for coutirma-
tion of the facts above stated.
Very respectfully, colonel, your obedient servant,
F. STEELE,
Major- General, Commanding.
POST OF DEMOPOLIS, ALA., May 2, 1865.
Major-General STEELE,
Commanding Post, Sclma, Ala.:
GENERAL: Information has been received that a portion of cavalry
under your command struck the railroad yesterday morning at Har-
rell's Cross-Eoads, burned the depot with some freight, and tore up some
of the rails. This was said by them to be in retaliation for some of your
transports having been fired into on the Alabama Elver the day or
night previous. In eith'er case it was a violation of the armistice
agreed upon between Generals Canby and Taylor, a copy of which I
send you by Lieutenant Eobertson, adjutant of this post, who will also
hand you this communication and receive your reply. I beg to assure
you, general, that if any firing was done by any portion of our troops
on the Alabama Eiver or elsewhere, it was without the consent and
against the orders of Lieutenant-General Taylor, who has taken the
promptest measures to have all the troops of his command notified of
the existence of the armistice, and for that purpose I have sent couriers
in various directions from this point to scouts, pickets, and other troops.
I therefore beg to express a hope that no such occurrence will take
place again, and that the forces under your command will be fully
instructed on this subject. I am informed that the troops who com
mitted this depredation at Harrell's Cross-Eoads came from Cahawba,
and after burning the depot returned to that place, If so, I respect-
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fully ask that they may be withdrawn from that town, as their being
there is contrary to the spirit of the armistice, no troops being in the
occupancy of that place at the time of agreement to the armistice. A
communication from Colonel Royston, late commandant of the post of
Selina, will also be handed you, to which I beg to call your attention
and invite your action. Lieutenant-General Taylor informs me that it
was expressly agreed between himself and General Canby that the
repairs on the railroad between here and Selma should proceed, and
consequently the work on Cahawba bridge is continued. It is not
intended to nx that end of the road for military purposes.
I am. general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Selma, Ala., May 2, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Mobile:
COLONEL : I inclose for your information a copy of a communication
to General Steele; also copy of a circular I am about to issue in regard
to freed people. This latter subject is full of difficulties, and if further
instructions can be sent to me I shall be glad. It has occurred to me
it would be advisable to recommend the colored people to continue to
work on the plantations they now live upon, rather than run the risk
of moving a great distance in this hot weather on transports, and of
encountering unexpected privations in strange places. But I have
hesitated about saying anything on the general subject, and yet I
would be glad to do anything to save them from being ever again
reduced to slavery. As I am called on to get out coal for steamers
passing up and down, I would be glad that my quartermaster, Captain
Garcelon, might have authority to hire, say, fifty contraband laborers.
I do not like to work soldiers in hot weather on the levee in business
not connected with the command. I have no cavalry at all. Colonel
Spurling with his force could be of great benefit here. The superintend
ent of the Tennessee and Alabama Railroad leading to Talladega this
morning inquired if the railroad company could go on and repair the
road. I told him to wait further developments. The people are well
disposed and I hope peace is near.
I have the honor to be, respectfully and truly, yours,
C. C. ANDREWS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
[Inclosure K o. 1.]
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Selma, Ala., May 1, 1865—3 p. m.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE,
Commanding U. S. Forces, Montgomery, Ala.:
GENERAL : I will commence a letter now giving you an account of
matters that have occurred and will continue it as occasion requires
till a transport for Montgomery arrives. The citizens appear quite
friendly and express much satisfaction at the conduct of the troops. I
expect it will be necessary to feed some of the people; am endeavoring
to get a list of the dependent and hope it will be small. West of the
Cahawba River and for some distance on both sides of the railroad lead-
37 R R — VOL XLIX, PT II
578 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
ing to Deinopolis provisions and forage are said to be very abundant.
Some apply the term inexhaustible. East of the Alabama there is a rea
sonable supply, but north of here the country, after getting eight or ten
miles, is comparatively lean, gradually merging into the mineral region.
On Saturday, the 29th, I sent 150 men about seven miles toward the
Cahawba River for cattle and they were only able to get twenty, and they
were small. Yesterday a flag of truce came to my lines from Marion,
having been sent by Colonel Eoyston with a communication of which the
inclosed is a copy. The bearers consisted of four commissioned officers
and one enlisted man. Two of my staif officers were sent to receive it.
On reading the communication I rather surmised it was a sort of sub
terfuge. I did not reply to Colonel Eoyston, but wrote a note to my
senior staff officer to assure the bearer that I knew of no Federal force
committing depredations as complained of; that I should, so far as I
had any control, take nothing from the country unless it was absolutely
needed; that in regard to an armistice in operation here, I knew of
none, but hoped one might be agreed upon. The flag of truce was then
sent back. I afterward learned that the officers bearing it had special
business in town, which renders it more probable the flag of truce was
not really authorized. Colonel Eoyston has no troops under him at
Marion. I learn from a source which seems entitled to credit, that Jeff.
Davis has within a few days passed through Ceuterville on his way west
to the trans-Mississippi; also that Hood crossed the Cahawba near here
about three days ago, alone, going west. The rebels seem to think the
war is really at an end. I was agreeably surprised £his afternoon to be
waited upon by a committee of citizens with a copy of the proceedings'
of a respectable and rather large meeting of the people called by the
mayor, at which a resolution complimentary to the troops was passed,
and another in which they declare that they "will cheerfully abide by
the treaty of peace, of whatsoever kind it may be, to be agreed upon by
the constituted authorities of the late belligerent sections, and in the
meantime will use our best endeavors to hasten a cordiality of feel
ing," &c.
Tuesday, May 2, 1865. — The Tarascon, from Montgomery with Thirty-
seventh Illinois, reported here early this morning. A man who came
in this morning and who left Meridian Sunday night, reports that
Dick Taylor was there and that it was reported he had offered to sur
render his department to General Canby and that the offer was accepted.
He reports that Forrest, with 3,000 men, is at Gainesville, and that
Maury's forces, numbering about 4,000, are at Cuba Station. There
are rumors this morning of 5,000 rebels being at Marion Junction, but
I think they are without foundation.
I have the honor to be, yours, truly,
C. C. ANDEEWS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
[Stib-inclosure.]
MARION, ALA., April 29, ISO:").
Major-Gen era 1 WILSON, or
OFFICER COMMANDING FEDERAL FORCES AT SELMA, ALA. :
SIR: Lieutenant Matthews, the bearer of this flag of truce, goes to
Selma to inform you that reports reach here that a Federal force is
depredating the country south of the Alabama and Mississippi Eail-
road in Dallas and adjoining counties. I protest against this raid, as
it is contrary to the understanding, as I am informed, of the opposing
commanders of the departments, of the letter and spirit of the armis
tice recently agreed upon. If such is your construction of the recent
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579
dispatches on the subject of the armistice instructions should be given
to stop these raids on the part of the Federal forces. If, on the con
trary, offensive movements are to continue on the part of the Federal
forces it is proper and right our people should know it.
Eespectfully, your obedient servant,
Y. L. EOYSTON,
Colonelj Commanding Military Post of Selma, Ala.
CIRCULAR.]
[Inclosure No. 2.]
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Selma, Ala., May 2, 1865.
The following clause of General Orders, No. 13, from headquarters
Military Division of West Mississippi, New Orleans, La., February 1,
1865, is republished for the information of all parties concerned :
11. As the care and support of freedmen is devolved upon the Treasury Depart
ment by the law of July 2, 1864, all persons of that class now under the control of the
army, except such as are in the military service by enlistment, contract, or hire, and
all unemployed freedmen who may hereafter be found at or in the vicinity of any
military posts within the insurrectionary districts, will be turned over to the proper
agents of the Treasury Department.
From the foregoing it appears that all unemployed freedmen who
may be found at or in the vicinity of any military posts, &c., will be
turned over to the proper agents of the Treasury Department. In order
to ascertain who are employed, the following will be carried into effect:
The freed people at this post and vicinity who are employed by any
white person, either by contract or hire, are required within eight days
from the date hereof to bring and exhibit at this office a certificate in
writing by the employer, setting forth that they are employed, and the
rate of compensation. Such freed people as are unemployed by white
persons must bring a certificate in writing within the time prescribed,
signed or approved by a white person, setting forth. that the freed per
son therein named is engaged in some occupation and can sustain him
self or herself and family. Freed people who do not furnish certifi
cates that they are engaged in some employment can be sent to the
proper agent of the Treasury Department, so far as transportation is
available.
By order of Brig. Gen. 0. C. Andrews:
GEOEGE C. GAEEETSON,
Captain, Sixty-ninth Indiana Volunteers, Provost-Marshal.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala., May 2, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. P. BENTON, Commanding Third Division:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs me to inform you
that the tools will be sent you at once, and that General Canby is
anxious that the work be pushed forward as rapidly as possible. As soon
as the fort is in readiness the major-general commanding directs that
you designate a garrison of 1,000 men from your command to temporarily
occupy it, and notify him of the fact of completion and what troops
will constitute the garrison. Your troops are needed for other duty as
soon as the work can be completed, and the troops detached for garrison
duty will soon be enabled to rejoin you, as they will be relieved as early
as possible from another command.
Eespectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMEEY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
580 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Hacon, Ga., May 2, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. GRIERSON:
GENERAL: Since sending Major Williams to you I have received
various dispatches from the North, extracts from which I send you
herewith by Lieutenant Noyes, aide-de-camp. There is no longer a
doubt of the complete collapse of the so-called Confederacy. General
Johnston has surrendered everything under his command, including all
the troops east of the Georgia line. There remains nothing else to be
done except to capture the rebel chiefs and their treasure, and break
up the forces in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. From the extracts
you will see the importance of your joining General Can by as soon as
possible. On your route I would advise you to keep a sharp lookout
for Jeff. Davis. It is well understood that he is trying to reach the
trans-Mississippi. I have sent General Upton to receive the surrender
of the troops at Augusta and Atlanta, and shall start General McOook
to Tallahassee. Please forward copies of the inclosed documents to
General Canby.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY FORCES, MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Eufaula, Ala., May 2, 1865.
Maj. Gen. SAML. JONES, C. S. Army:
Your communication of this date is at hand.* I arrived at Eufaula
with my command before receiving official notice of the armistice. The
suspension of hostilities was between the armies of Generals Sherman
and Johnston, and related to the country east of the Chattahoochee.
As I am not under General Sherman's orders I do not consider that it
relates to me, but I have respected it as far as was in my power and
have protected private property, By the terms of convention between
Generals Sherman and Johnston, official copies of which I received
last night, the war has been ended east of the Chattahoochee. I will
furnish the operator with official copies of the dispatches. I have no
doubt that similar negotiations will take place between the armies west.
B. H. GRIEESOtf,
Brevet Major -General.
WASHINGTON, May o, 1865 — 12.30 p. m.
Lieu ten ant- General GRANT,
Philadelphia :
The railroad between Knoxville and Bristol is finished to within
twenty-five miles of the Yirginia State line. Shall the work be con
tinued? General Meigs recommends its discontinuance.
JNO. A. KAWLINS,
Brevet Major- General and Chief of Staff.
* See April 30, p. 533.
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PHILADELPHIA, May 3, 1865 — 7.30 p. m.
(Keceived 8.40 p. m.)
Brevet Major-General RAWLINS,
Chief of Staff:
Your telegram of 12.30 p. m. received. Please order the work stopped.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., May 3, 1865. (Keceived 7.50 p. in.)
Lieut. Gen. IT. S. GRANT,
Philadelphia :
Do you design opening the East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad
through to Lynchburg; or shall repairs be discontinued from this date?
The road is completed to Jonesborough, East Teuu.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, Commanding Department of the Cumberland.
NASHVILLE, May 3, 1865.
(Received 4.50 p. m.)
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT:
I forward the following dispatch just received from Major-General
Stoneman for your information.* As I have several days since directed
General Stoneman to use every means in his power to capture Davis, and
as he has Colonel Palmer after him, I have much hope of his success.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., May 3, 1865 — 4 p. m. (Received 7.50 p. m.)
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT:
Are paroled prisoners of war surrendered by Lee now to be permitted
to come to their former homes in Tennessee ? Many have come here with
orders granting them that privilege made from your headquarters in
the field in Virginia. Have I authority to release on parole prisoners
of war in prison and hospitals in this department upon their taking
the oath of allegiance? These prisoners were all captured in battle.
Among them are Brigadier-General Quarles, of Tennessee, andBrigadier-
General Sears, of Louisiana, both severely wounded.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, May 3, 1865.
AD JUT ANT- GENERAL,
Washington, D. C. :
I would like to be instructed as to the policy of the Government
regarding prisoners of war recently paroled and desiring to return to
the loyal States. One case is this : Clarence Prentice, son of the editor
* See Stoneman to Thomas, May 2, p. 570.
582 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Louisville Journal, and an officer of rank in rebel array, recently
paroled, is at Chattanooga, wishing to return to Louisville, Ms father's
home. I hold him at Chattanooga, according to published orders of
War Department, until I hear from you
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 3, 186X.
ASA SEWARD,
Ringgold, Ga. :
There will be no impropriety in the loyal citizens of Northern Geor
gia petitioning the President of the United States to appoint a mili
tary governor for that region of the State. You "can forward your
petition through General J. B. Steedman, commanding- District of the
Etowah. To assist and encourage the people in their efforts to secure
civil authority, I will act, until a military governor be appointed, upon
all such cases as require the action of the Governor by the laws of the
State which were in force before the rebellion (my action being subject
of course to the approval of the President or- my superiors in office).
You can, therefore, proceed to elect all the necessary civil officers where
there are vacancies in the several counties, under the authority given
in paragraph 3, of General Orders, No. 21, April 13, current series,
which officers (if in my judgment I deem them proper persons to fill the
office to which they have been elected) I will confirm and authorize
them to perform the functions of said office under the laws of the State
which were in force before the rebellion, except in such cases as may
have and bearing on the former status of the negro. In all civil pro
ceedings hereafter the negro must, whenever concerned, be regarded
and treated as a free man. I believe under the above instructions and
those contained in General Orders, No. 21, the people can, if they desire,
completely restore the civil law. I would advise that the people of
Georgia pursue the same course as that pursued by the people of Ten
nessee as the best to restore the State to its position in the Union.
My public duties, I fear, will not admit of my meeting the convention
of the people of North Georgia on the 9th proximo.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
May 3, 1865.
Major-General THOMAS :
Your dispatch of April 27 was received yesterday. All the forces
east of the Chattahoochee have capitulated under the terms of the
agreement between Sherman and Johnston. I have sent General Upton
to receive the surrender of Augusta and Atlanta and shall send McCook
to Tallahassee, Fin., keeping the troops here on lookout for Jeff'. Davis.
1 shall spare no effort to apprehend him. I don't think it practicable
for him to get through in any other way than as a fugitive. It is
reported that he has already slipped through, though J cannot trace
the report to any reliable source. He had time, traveling rapidly and
in disguise, to have done so since he was at Charlotte. Grierson had
reached Eufaula, Ala., day before yesterday. I have sent him iiistruc-
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tions to look out for rebel chief and to go at once, via Montgomery,
to Selrna and beyond. This country is absolutely subjugated. Shall
arrange for the surrender of the military to-morrow. Will write fully
by Colonel Woodall, who leaves to-morrow.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- Genera I.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 3, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Commanding Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn. :
GENERAL : Colonel WToodall, of General Judah's command, delivered
to me yesterday an official copy of your dispatch of April 26 in regard
to the resumption of hostilities and the terms of capitulation which I
might offer to the commanding generals of the rebel forces in Georgia,
Alabama, or Mississippi. I also received yesterday your dispatch of
12 in., April 27, in regard to military operations and the apprehension of
the rebel chiefs. General Sherman had also sent scouts to me with the
information that his action in arranging the armistice with General
Johnston had been disapproved, and orders to resume hostilities; but
prior to all of these I received, through telegraph, his order of April 27
declaring the capitulation of all the rebel troops east of the Chattahoo-
chee, and directing me to carry out terms of his convention with General
Johnston. As they are the same as those you authorize me to offer, there
being no resistance whatever to them on the part of any rebel forces in
this State or Florida, and no force able to offer successful resistance, I do
not suppose it to be the wish of the Secretary of War that I shall dis
regard them. In view of these facts I have designated Brevet Major-
General Upton to receive the surrender of the garrisons at Atlanta and
Augusta. He left here for that purpose on the 1st instant and
reached Augusta this morning. I am expecting to hear from him every
moment by telegraph. I have sent Majors Williams and McBurney, of
my staff, to Milledgeville to receive the surrender of troops there, and
to direct the transportation of the Confederate stores to this place. I
have also demanded of Governor Brown, commander-iii-chief of the
Georgia militia, the surrender of his troops and the military stores per
taining to them. He is to meet me in person at this place to-rnorrow
afternoon for the purpose of arranging the details of the capitulation.
I have already conferred with General H. C. Wayne, adjutant and
inspector general, who assures me that the terms prescribed will be
carried into effect. General McCook will start to-morrow with a small
force to Tallahassee, Fla., to receive the surrender of the troops under
the command of General Sam. Jones in that district. As you doubtless
know General Cobb surrendered this place with its garrison to me on
the 20th of April, immediately after the appearance of rny advance
before it. Since then he has put my officers in possession of all the
Confederate supplies within our reach by rail in Central and South
western Georgia. I can supply the command with bread and meat for
sixty days and forage for the same period, but must have funds at
once. After the expiration of that time if troops are retained here
supplies must be sent to us from the North. I fear that great suffer
ing will be inflicted upon some districts even then, as it will require all
the supplies now in the State to feed the people till the new crops can
be used. I have paroled the prisoners captured by my command since
leaving the Tennessee Elver, nearly 0,000 in all, including those taken
584 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
at this place. They have been deprived of their arms, and are going
to their homes in all directions. The men belonging to Lee's army
have been passing at the rate of nearly 1,000 a day for the past week.
Those surrendered by Johnston have begun to arrive. I had also taken
precautionary measures to prevent the escape of Jeff. Davis by sending
scouts and detectives to watch the line of the Savannah River and the
roads leading through North Georgia. I have ordered troops to Atlanta
and Newnaii to care for the public property and effectually watch and
guard the country to the north and eastward connecting with General
Judah's troops. I had also requested General Griersou, who arrived at
Eufaula day before yesterday, to move by the way of Union Springs,
Tuskegee, Montgomery, and Selma toward Mississippi. He will send
forward to put all the troops in Central Alabama on the alert. Mr.
Davis cannot possibly get through the country with wagons and a large
escort, but it will be quite difficult to apprehend him if he attempts it well
mounted with one or two attendants. I have already heard rumors,
but which I can trace to no reliable source, that he went through this
State between Atlanta and Marietta five or six days ago. As soon as
I hear from General Upton I shall increase the force now on the way to
Atlanta so as to make it sufficient to meet all contingencies. Colonel
Woodall, by whom I send this, will explain more fully the condition of
affairs in this section. I also send by him a summary of our operations
and copies of the original dispatches sent to you from time to time during
the campaign. As a matter of protection to the command, I have organ
ized, armed, and equipped three full regiments of colored infantry since
the capture of Selma. The men have all been carefully examined by
medical officers. They cannot be excelled for physical qualities accord
ing to the report of the surgeons, and as abundantly proved by the tact
that they have marched upon several occasions thirty-five miles per day.
What shall I do with them? If directed to perfect their organization
and discipline I can make them extremely useful as train guards, gar
risons, &c. Please send me the necessary authority, if it is the policy of
the Government to call into service any new regiments of this sort. If
they are to be disbanded, they can be used in repairing the Chattanooga
and Atlanta Railroad. In order to obtain small stores and clothing, I
have sent a steam-boat down the Ocmulgee and Altamaha to Darien
and Savannah. It will require about ten days for the round trip.
I think I can supply everything that we may need in that way till the
railroad is opened. My command is splendidly mounted, in most admir
able discipline, and in every way ready for any service that may be
assigned it. It has aided our cause as much by the influence of its dis
cipline and good behavior as by its gallantry and endurance, it may
not be improper to say before closing this letter that the present con
dition of affairs is accepted throughout Alabama and Georgia, as far as I
can learn, by all classes with becoming resignation, and in the hope that
they will soon enjoy the privileges of peace, commerce, and good law.
I am told by men of good judgment and unquestioned loyalty that
seven-eighths of the people are ready and anxious for a return to their
duties as citizens without slavery and under the laws of the land,
whatever they may be. They express some anxiety in regard to con
fiscation and sweeping proscriptions, but seem to have confidence in
the magnanimity of the Government. As a matter of course, from my
position, men of influence have inquired my views in regard to the civil
and political matters. While I have .endeavored as much as possible
to avoid such questions, declaring that I could not speak officially, I
have not hesitated to urge the civil officers of the peace to exert all of
their powers in preserving good order throughout the community, by
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requesting the good citizens to resume their usual avocations and com
pelling marauders and vagabonds to respect the new condition of affairs.
I have discountenanced everything like political. meetings and discus
sions, and counseled the people to defer all political action till the
excitement of the recent events has abated. I do not think a legisla
ture and State officers, composed of men elected for their avowed hos
tility to the Union, should be permitted at this time to exercise a
controlling influence in determining the future conduct of the State. I
shall therefore forbid any session of the Legislature or the assembly of
any State or county convention, under such auspices as those to which
I have alluded, until the proper authority shall have been obtained
from Washington, or till I shall have received definite instructions cov
ering such matters. I am sure that when the soreness necessarily felt
at defeat has been allayed, and the people have had time to think dis
passionately, there will be no difficulty in re-establishing the relations
of this State and Alabama with the balance of the country upon what
ever just and equitable basis the Government may designate.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. II. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY FORCES, MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Eufaula, Ala., May 3, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Comdg. Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi :
GENERAL : Your communication and dispatches per Lieutenant Noyes
have just been received. I will forward copies to Generals Ganby and
Smith immediately, though I presume the former has already received
copies by the Mississippi River. When I last heard from Montgomery
no boats had arrived from Mobile and General Smith was feeding his
command upon the country. We leave here at 6 a. in. to-morrow. I
shall spread out considerably in my march and if we get upon the
track of Davis he can consider himself caught. I have just received
dispatch from Colonel Cole, commanding post at Columbus, stating that
he is in need of a force to maintain order there and desiring me to send
a force there immediately until he could communicate with and receive
assistance from you. I have answered him that I could not garrison
the place.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. H. GRIERSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 3, 1865.
JOSEPH E. BROWN,
Commander -in- Chief of the Georgia Militia, Milled g eville :
SIR: In accordance with the terms of the convention between Gen
eral Sherman and General Johnston, C. S. Army, similar in all respects
to that between General Grant and General Lee, I have the honor to
request that you will take the necessary steps to surrender the troops
under your command, with all the arms and military stores pertaining
thereto. The terms of the convention are as follows:
First. Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. Wilson, II. S. Army, or such officer as he
may appoint, is designated to receive the surrender.
586 KY.. S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA..
Second. Rolls of all the officers and men to be made in duplicate, one
copy to be given to an officer designated by General Wilson, the other
to be retained by such Confederate officer as may be designated by the
Confederate commander at the time of the surrender.
Third. The officers to give their individual paroles not to take up
arms against the United States Government until properly exchanged,
and each company, battalion, or regimental commander to sign a like
parole for the men under his command.
Fourth. All arms and public property to be stored and packed and
turned over to an officer to be named by Brevet Major-General Wilson
to receive them. This will not embrace the side-arms of the officers
nor their private horses or baggage.
Fifth. This done, each officer and man will be allowed to return to
his home, not to be disturbed by the military authorities of the United
States, so long as they preserve their parole and obey the laws which
were in force previous to January 1, 1861, where they reside.
For the purpose of arranging the details, I will meet you on your
arrival at this place Thursday afternoon.
I am, sir. very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. l)iv. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 6', 1865 — 3 p. m.
Major-General McL/AWS,
Augusta, Ga.:
I have read your dispatch to General Cobb in regard to my order
announcing the terms of the convention between Sherman and John
ston. I have received the terms of that convention from other sources,
and regard them as applicable, by permission of the Government, to
any Confederate forces that choose to accept them. You need have no
fear that the construction put upon General Johnston's order by Gen
eral Cobb and myself will in any way prejudice the settlement of affairs.
I am ready to renew hostilities at any moment upon parties who may
not choose to avail themselves of the terms offered.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 68. ) Macon, Ga., May 5, 1865.
I. Under the provisions of the convention agreed upon between
Major-General Sherman and General Johnston on 26th of April, Col.
B. B. Eggleston, First Ohio Cavalry, is designated to receive the sur
render of the Confederate troops at Atlanta. He will proceed to that
point without delay for the purpose of carrying out the terms of the
convention.
II. Under the provisions of the convention agreed upon between
Major-General Sherman and General Johnston on 26th of April, Col.
B. M. Kelly, Fourth Kentucky Mouated Infantry, is designated to receive
the surrender of the Confederate troops at Newnan. He will proceed
to that point without delay for the purpose of carrying out the terme
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of the convention. Colonel Kelly will be careful that his operations
do not conflict with those of Colonel Eggleston, First Ohio Cavalry, in
command at Atlanta.
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By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) MACON, GA.,
No. 29. J May 3, 1865.
In pursuance of orders from the Secretary of War, a salute of 200
guns will be fired at noon to-morrow in honor of the victories gained
by the armies under the command of Lieutenant-General Grant and
the peace resulting to our country. Lieutenant Kodney, Fourth U. S.
Artillery, is charged with the execution of this order.
By command of Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 5', 1865 — 2.30 p. in.
Maj. Gen. E. UPTON. U. S. Army,
Augusta, Ga. :
Let me know as soon as you, can in regard to the navigation of the
Savannah Eiver, and also when the troops of Johnston's army will
begin to pass through Augusta, so that arrangements may be made at
Atlanta and Macon for their subsistence.
J. H. WILSON,
Breret Major- Genera /.
AUGUSTA, May 3. 1865.
Major-General WILSON,
Commanding Cavalry Corps:
I arrived this morning. Have sent torpedo operators who laid the
obstructions in the Savannah River down to remove them. Will take
them four to six days. Will send communications to General Grover
to-morrow morning by Captain Lamar, of General McLaws' staff.
Atlanta has rations enough, if the soldiers have not appropriated them,
to supply the paroled men of Lee's and Johnston's armies. The citizens
fear a disturbance should Wheeler's men pass this way, and it may be
necessary for their protection, as well as the vast amount of Govern
ment property here, to have a dismounted force sent by rail to garrison
the place while the troops are in transitu. Lee's army has mostly
passed through. Many of Johnston's are passing across the river
higher up in the direction of Washington Shall I order supplies to
this point from Savannah? There ought to be a sufficient amount
accumulated here, in the event of the river falling, to hold out till the
Central Railroad is repaired.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major -General, U. S. Volunteers.
588 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
AUGUSTA, May 3, 1865.
General J. H. WILSON :
General Fry lias been paroling men of various commands to go to
their homes and there remain undisturbed on condition of not taking
up arms against the United States, until properly relieved of the obli
gations of their paroles. He has kept a register of all men so paroled.
It was necessary to do this to get the soldiers out of the city, there
having been some depredations committed. There is a question as to
the validity of these paroles. Shall they cease to be issued or the form
be changed?
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General, U. S. Volunteers.
MACON, May 3, 1865. (Received 7 p. m.)
Brevet Major- General UPTON,
Augusta, Ga.:
Your telegrams received. How many men shall I send you, and from
what regiments? It might be well to make your own orders through
me to Winslow. The First Ohio marches to Atlanta this evening. I
will send Colonel Eggleston by cars to Atlanta to take charge. Open
communication with Savannah first, and we can then tell better about
supplies. General Gillmore, at Hilton Head, will know which way to
send those we require now. 1 don't know how long we may remain in
Georgia, and can therefore make no calculation about reserve supplies.
I will send you the forms of parole required by telegraph. Have them
printed at Augusta. The list of persons paroled by General Fry
should be retained by you. Communicate often.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 5, 1865 — 4 p. m.
Brevet Major-General UPTON,
Augusta, Ga. :
Colonel Eggleston has been designated to receive the surrender of
the Confederate troops at Atlanta and vicinity. Send him instructions
in accordance with the terms of the convention.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major -General.
AUGUSTA, May 5, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON:
I know of no other terms of the convention save those furnished me
from your headquarters. It is easier to communicate with Colonel
Eggleston from Macon than from here. Numbers of officers and men
belonging to both armies are reported as crossing the Chattahoochee,
without giving paroles, holding that they can still take up arms against
the United States. This should be stopped at Atlanta.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major -General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 589
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 3, 1805 — 8 p. m.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Augusta, Ga. :
Will order your division to Atlanta if you think it best; you can then
take such part of it as you may need to Augusta. Have sent Colonel
Eggleston by cars with some men. Terms of convention will be sent
immediately.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 37 1865.
Brevet Brigadier-General WINSLOW,
Commanding Fourth Division :
The brevet major-general commanding directs that you send a regi
ment by the most direct route to Atlanta to garrison that place and
take possession of all public stores surrendered in accordance with the
convention between Generals Sherman and Johnston. The regiment
will move at dark this evening.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
EASTPORT, Miss., May 5, 1865 — 1 p. m.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army,
Commanding Department of the Cumberland:
The following dispatch has just been received by flag of truce:
GAINESVILLE, ALA., May ;?, 1865.
Col. R. McCuLLOCH:
The following dispatch is received, which you will observe, and send copy by flag
of truce to General Hatch, commanding U. S. forces at Eastport.
"MERIDIAN, April 30, 1S65.
"Lieutenant-General FORREST :
"Lieutenant-General Taylor directs me to inform you as follows: That he has
arranged with General Canby for cessation of 'hostilities until resumed on forty -ei«jht
hours' notice by either party. No new movement or changes from disposition of
troops to be made until such notice. Notify immediately all subordinate com
manders that scouting outside our lines Avill cease. Details of the arrangements will
be published in orders. Send reliable officers under flag of truce to find General
Croxton and advise him of it; also of that between Generals Johnston and Sherman,
both of which are made with a view to a final settlement of difficulties. Under
these arrangements General Croxton cannot move, unless back to his former lines in
Tennessee Valley, nor forage on the country after receipt of this information. By
terms of General Sherman's agreement his supplies must be paid for.
"E. SURGET,
" Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General."
By order of Lieutenant-General Forrest :
J. T. STRANGE,
Assistan t Adjutant- G eneral.
Very respectfully,
ED WARD HATCH,
Br iyadier- Genera I.
590 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
EASTPORT, Miss., May 5, 1865.
(Via Johnson ville 4th.)
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army,
Commanding Department of the Cumberland:
The following dispatch has just been received per flag of truce:
MACON, Miss., May 1, 1SG5.
Col. ROBERT McCuLLOCH:
A truce has been agreed upon between Generals Canby and Taylor for the final
settlement of terms. All scouting beyond the lines must cease. Send copy of this
by Hag of truce to Federal commander.
F. C. ARMSTRONG,
Brigadier- General.
Very respectfully,
EDWARD HATCH,
Brigadier- General.
EASTPORT, Miss., May 3, 1865 — 1 p. m.
(Via Johnsonville 4th.)
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army,
Commanding Department of the Cumberland:
A citizen direct from Taylor's headquarters at Meridian arrived here
yesterday. He states that the rebels were expecting to cross the Mis
sissippi, but found river too strongly guarded. I shall await orders
from you in regard to the truce, as stated in the dispatches sent to-day.
Very respectfully,
EDWARD HATCH,
Brigadier- Genera I.
RESACA, May 5', 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM 1). WIIIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
General Woffbrd has surrendered on tbe terms prescribed by Major -
General Thomas. I send Colonel Merrill with the terms and full
explanation of all the circumstances and situation of the country.
JAS. B. STEEDMANj
Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAII,
No. 40. ) • Chattanooga, Tenn., May 5', 1865.
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IV. The Twenty-ninth Indiana Infantry Volunteers having been
transferred to the Second Brigade, Second Separate Division, Army of
the Cumberland, the regiment will join its brigade without delay at
Dal ton, or wherever it may be. Railroad transportation will be fur
nished to Dal ton.
By command of Major-General Steedman:
S. B. MOE,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. IST BRIO., 2o SEPARATE Div.,
ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 6. ) Resaea, Ga., Hay 5, 1865.
The general commanding announces to the command that Brigadier-
General Woiford, C. S. Army, surrendered himself and his command to
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 591
him on yesterday. Tlie formal surrender will be made at Kingston on
the 12th instant. While he regrets that no laurels are to be won by
his brigade on the battle-field, he expresses the hope that by no act of
oppression, wanton destruction of or depredation upon private prop-
ort}^, will his command, the II. S. Army, our Government, or its cause
be dishonored by any member of it. To the First Brigade is assigned
the honorable duty of protecting the defenseless, oppressed, and impov
erished citizens of Northern Georgia, and enforcing the laws of the
United States, or such laws as were in existence prior to January 1,
1861. It therefore becomes doubly dishonorable to depredate, maraud
upon, or oppress under the guise of protectors those we are sent to
protect. Let each individual officer and soldier feel that his honor and
reputation is compromised by such base conduct 011 the part of any of
his comrades, and not only discourage it, but promptly arrest the
offender and bring it to the notice of his superiors. As your command
ing general would confidently have intrusted to you upon the battle
field his life-long reputation as a soldier, so does he trust that he may
not be dishonored by a single act on the part of any member of his
command which would reflect discredit upon it.
By order of Brig. Gen. H. M. Judah:
HARVEY OFFICER,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
CLEVELAND, May 5, 1865.
Maj. S. B. MOE,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
The last troops of this command have left here. Commissary and
quartermaster will follow. The command reaches Dalton to-day.
FELIX PRINCE SALM,
Brevet Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. FIRST SUB-DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
Tullahoma, Tenn., May 3, 1865.
Brig. Gen. H. P. YAN CLEVE,
Comdg. First Brigade, &c., and Post of Murfreesborougli :
The following telegraphic order has just been received from head
quarters District of Middle Tennessee, viz:*
Brig. Gen. H. P. Van Cleve, commanding post at Murfreesborough,
Tenn., is hereby designated as the officer to treat with the classes
named in the foregoing order who may be nearest his post. All bands
or individuals taking the benefit of the foregoing order will be required
to report at the nearest military post immediately thereafter and take
the usual parole, and surrender their arms and everything they have
belonging to the so-called Confederate Government.
By command of Major General Milroy:
JNO. O. CRAVENS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
(An order similar to the foregoing has been forwarded Col. Arnasa
Cobb, commanding post of Decherd, Tenn. ; to Lieut. Col. T. J. Stauber,
commanding post of Shelby ville, Tenn., and to Capt. W. H. Lewis,
commanding Forty-second Missouri Infantry.)
* See Thomas to Steediiian, et al., May 1, p. 552.
592 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & 0. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
DECATUR, May 3, 1865.
Maj. B. H. POLK,
Assistant Adjutant-General :
I have just returned from Fletcher's Ferry. I had an interview with
Colonel Patterson, who accepts the terms of surrender. He requires
time to collect his forces. Will surrender all troops under his com
mand, and requires time for this purpose. Will see Roddey, and hope
to bring him in with all that is left of his command.
R. S. GRANGER.
(Same to General W. D. Whipple.)
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 3, 18 (i» — 2 p. in.
Major-General STONEMAN,
Knoxville :
I forward the following proclamation just received by telegraph from
Washington.*
Make every exertion to intercept and capture Davis. When last
heard from he was apparently endeavoring to pass across the country
to the north of Atlanta, so as to avoid Wilson's cavalry and the forces
at Daltou, Decatur in North Alabama, and at Eastport and Memphis.
He may attempt to cross between Memphis and Vicksburg if he can
reach the Mississippi. General Hatch will send a copy of this dispatch
and proclamation under flag to General Croxton, together with a copy
of the terms of surrender of Lee and Johnston, for Croxton's in forma
tion and guidance. Croxton will disregard the stipulations of the first
terms between Sherman and Johnston and require all organized Con
federate forces in his front to surrender upon the same terms as allowed
to Lee by General Grant. He will remain somewhere about Elyton,
Ala., or Columbus, Miss., as he may elect, after the receipt of this order,
if he can find subsistence and forage, and scout the country thoroughly
north and south for a distance of fifty miles each way, for the purpose
of intercepting and arresting Jeff. Davis. He will report as often as
possible to these headquarters, by way of Eastport or Decatur, which
ever place may be most convenient.
GEO. II. THOMAS,
Major-General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
(Same to Major-General Steedman, Resaca, Ga.; Brig. Gen. R. S.
Granger, Decatur, Ala.; Brig. Gen. E. Hatch, Eastport, Miss.; Major-
General Washburu, Memphis, Tenn.)
BOWLING GREEN, May 3. 1865.
Capt. J. BATES DICKSON,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Louisville, Ky. :
The force General Meredith reports is being attended to. About
fifty have crossed the Cumberland. The 100 are endeavoring to cross.
My men have been fighting them. Major Wolfley is pursuing them.
Colonel Sypert is the commander. He killed seven of our men after
surrendering.
E. H. MURRAY,
Brevet Brigadier- General, Commanding.
* See p. 566.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 593
MOBILE, ALA., May ,v, iHctrt — / p. m.
(Received 11. .30 p. in. 8th.)
Hon. E. M. ST ANTON,
Secretary of War:
Your dispatch dated April 20, 10.30 a. m., has just been received.
Im mediately upon the receipt of your previous dispatch I notified the
rebel commander in my front that the armistice concluded between ( len-
erals Sherman and Johnston had been disapproved by the President,
and instructed the commanders of my forces to resume vigorously offen
sive operations. On Sunday last I proposed to Dick Taylor terms of
surrender substantially the same as those offered by General Grant to
Lee, and I was notified last evening that they were accepted. I meet
General Taylor to morrow morning to complete the arrangements. I
am much embarrassed by the instructions received not to allow pris
oners of war who belong to the loyal States to return to their homes.
I shall have some 2,000 to 3,000 paroled Missouri troops, which I do not
know how to dispose of, and I respectfully ask that the necessary
instructions or authority may be given. If allowed to remain in this
portion of the country on parole, they will be an embarrassment both to
us and the people.
E. K. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
NASHVILLE, May 3, 1865 — 3.40 p. m.
(Received 10th.)
Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY:
Your dispatch of the 23d of April was received yesterday. I con
gratulate you most cordially upon your complete success. I have just
heard to day that Jeff. Davis with his treasure, supposed to be about
$0,000,000 or $8,000,000, was at Yorkville, S. 0., on the 28th of April,
and would, it was supposed, pass through Abbeville, S. C., on his way
to Georgia, from which State he would attempt to escape either into
Florida, with the view of eventually crossing into Cuba, or attempt to
run the gauntlet of your and my troops and get across the Mississippi.
I do not believe he can escape between Vicksburg and Memphis, nor
do I see how he can cross below. I, therefore, believe he will attempt
to escape into Florida, and from thence by the coast to Cuba. If you
can communicate with Wilson I will be under obligations if you will
send him this information. I have forwarded it to him by two other
routes overland. Davis was escorted by 2,000 picked cavalry under Dib-
rell, and accompanied by Breckinridge, Trenholm, and Wade Hampton.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
[Indorsement.]
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, May 12, 1865.
Respectfully furnished Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith, for his information and
action, and with request to furnish Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. Wilson, if he
is within easy reach.
By order, &c. :
C. T. CHRISTEKSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
38 B R — VOL XLIX, PT II
594 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 3, 1865.
Eear- Admiral H. K. THATCHER,
Comdy. West Gulf Squadron, II. S. Steamer Stockdale, off Mobile:
ADMIRAL : I have the honor to state for your information that Lieu-
tenant-General Taylor, commanding the Department of Alabama,
Mississippi, and East Louisiana, agrees to surrender his forces upon
the same conditions as were given to General Lee's army. The arrange
ment will probably be consummated to-morrow at Citronelle, where I
have agreed to meet General Taylor for the purpose. If not inconsist
ent with your engagements, I should be pleased to have you accompany
me to the place of conference.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 3, 1865.
Commodore J. S. PALMER,
Mobile, Ala.:
In taking leave of you I desire to express for myself and the officers
of this command our sincere regret at parting, and our high apprecia
tion of your services while in command or connected with the West
Gulf Blockading Squadron. The relations that have existed between
the two services for the past year have been of the most intimate and
cordial character, and have resulted in successes of which the friends
of both the Army and the Navy have reasons to be proud. In this no
one has been more active, zealous, and efficient than yourself, and the
kindly official and personal relations that have existed will always be
remembered with pleasure.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
GENERAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 35. ) Mobile, Ala., May 3, 1865.
For the purpose of police and discipline, all troops arriving in the
city and District of Mobile will report to commanding general of the
city and district, and will be subject to any police regulations that may
be established by him for the government of his command.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Oanby :
0. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant -Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General .
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, [• OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 52. ) Mobile, Ala., May 3, 1865.
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2. Col. J. C. Cobb, Ninety-sixth U. S. Colored Infantry, is hereby
assigned to the command of the Engineer Brigade, consisting of the
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 595
Ninety-sixth and Ninety-seventh Kegiments U. S. Colored Infantry,
and the Independent Company of Pontoniers. He will report direct to
these headquarters.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. II. 8. Canby:
C. T. CHBISTENSEKT,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. L>D Div., 13TH ARMY COUPS,
No. 11. } Selma, Ala., May 3, 1865.
Information of an official character has this evening been received by
flag of truce from Confederate military authorities that an armistice has
been agreed upon between Major-General Canby and Lieutenant-Gen era!
Taylor, under which military lines on both sides are to remain as at pres
ent, and no scouting beyond the present lines. Hostilities can be resumed
by either party on giving forty-eight hours' notice. The most scrupu
lous care will be taken by this command that no act is done tending in
the slightest degree to a violation of the letter and spirit of the armistice.
By order of Brig. Gen. C. C. Andrews:
GEORGE MONROE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mclntosh Bluff, Ala., May 3, 1865.
Maj. F. W. EMERY,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Thirteenth Army Corps:
I have the honor to report that a foraging party, which I sent out
yesterday morning, was met by a lieutenant of rebel cavalry under flag
of truce, who stated that an armistice had been agreed upon between
Major-General Canby and Lieutenant-General Taylor, and produced a
copy of an order from Lieutenant-General Taylor announcing the same
and saying its terms require the forces of both parties to remain within
their present lines. Please advise me if such an armistice has been
agreed upon, and if so, of the terms thereof, that I may act advisedly
in the premises. If such is the fact, shall I go on with the fort?
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. P. BENTON,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, May 3, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE,
Commanding Expeditionary Forces, Selma, Ala.:
The major-general in chief directs that you embark the troops of your
immediate command (Andrews7 and Hawkins' divisions) aboard the
steamers going down the river, and return with them to this place with
least possible delay. General Smith will be ordered to relieve your
troops at all points between Senna and Montgomery which it will be
deemed advisable to occupy
P. JOS. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
596 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
MERIDIAN, May 3, 1865.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE:
The following telegram has just been received.*
E. TAYLOE,
Lieutenant- Genera I.
[Indorsement.]
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, NORTHERN ALABAMA,
Montgomery, May 4, 1865.
Respectfully furnished Major-General Grierson, for his information.
This dispatch will be his guide until further orders.
By order of Maj. Gen. F. Steele:
JOSEPH LYMAN,
Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 3, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL: The general-in-chief directs that you at once relieve all
troops of General Steele's immediate command on the line from Mont
gomery and Selma, in order to enable them to return to this point.
You will at the same time assume command of all the infantry and
cavalry remaining after the departure of General Steele's column.
General Grierson will be ordered to report to you as soon as practica
ble. Lieutenant-General Taylor, 0. S. Army, having assented to sur
render his command under conditions offered by the general-in-chief,
and the agreement to be consummated at an interview of the generals
arranged for to-morrow (4th), you will at once desist from all aggressive
operations, unless attacked or threatened yourself by the enemy. You
will dispose your troops in such a way as to occupy all important mili
tary points from Selma t;> Montgomery, and farther to the right to
Opelika, making connection with the troops of Major-General Wilson,
on the Chattahoochee. All points in rear of the above line which it
will appear prudent to hold you of course garrison also. It will be
very important to impress on the commanding officers of all posts so
established to keep their troops wrell in hand, and at all times be fully
prepared for any immediate emergency. No relaxation in vigilance
must be indulged in, and the very strictest discipline must be enforced.
You will please order all points occupied to be intrenched and made
secure against any surprise. The gen eral-in -chief further directs that
you send a suitable officer and a sufficient cavalry force along the Ala
bama and Great Northern llailroad all the way from Montgomery to
Stockton. The officer will investigate the condition of the road and its
rolling-stock and report to these headquarters fully, so as to provide for
everything necessary to put the road in running order again. If there
is any of the directory at Montgomery, or within your reach, they
ought to be sent to these headquarters to confer with the general in
regard to the road.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. JOS. OSTEKHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
P. S. — Your dispatch of the 25th was received in due course.
0. T. 0.
*See Canby to Taylor, May 2, p. 575.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 597
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 3, 1863.
Brevet Major-General GRIERSON,
Commanding Cavalry Division:
SIR : Major-General Steele having been ordered to return to this city,
with the troops belonging to his immediate command, you will, until
otherwise advised, report for orders to Maj. Ger. A. J. Smith, com
manding Sixteenth Army Corps.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
0. T. CHRISTENSEK,
Lieutenant- Colon el and Assistant Adjutant- General.
COLUMBUS, GA., May 3, 1865.
General GRIERSON:
General Wilson promised, that if my forces were not sufficient to
suppress marauding parties in my vicinity during the present armis
tice, to furnish me a force to co-operate with him for that purpose. Can
you do the same immediately, until I can get a courier to him? A
strong force is necessary at this post to suppress riot and preserve
public stores as well as private.
J. C. COLE,
Colonel, Command -in ff Tost.
HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES,
Washington, I). C., May 4, 1805. "(Received 9.50 a. m.)
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn.:
You will order all work on the railroad between Knoxville and Bristol
discontinued.
By command of Lieutenant-General Grant:
JNO. A. RAWLINS,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS,
Nashville, May 4, 1865 — 12 m. (Received 6.45 p. m.)
Brig. Gen. JOHN A. RAWLINS,
Chief of Staff:
Telegraphic order to discontinue repairs on East Tennessee and Vir
ginia Railroad received and instructions issued accordingly.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Nashville, May 4, 1865 — 10 p. m. (Received 1 a. in. 5th.)
Lieu ten ant- General GRANT :
Do you think it advisable to repair the railroad to Atlanta f It may
prove useful in holding control over the country.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
598 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
[MAY 4, 1865. — For Sherman to Grant, Sehofield to Sherman, and
Sherman to Sehofield, referring to Wilson's operations in Georgia, see
Vol. XLYII, Part III, pp. 387, 393.]
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. DTV. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Ma-con ) Ga., May •/, 1865 — C) p. m.
Maj. Gen. W. T. SHERMAN,
Raleigh, N. C. :
(In. care of Major Gray, Savannah, Ga.)
Telegram of the 1st is just received. Have sent Upton to Atlanta
and Augusta; McCook goes to Tallahassee to-morrow to carry out
terms of convention. There is an immense amount of war material in
this country which should be collected at Macou or Atlanta and
guarded by infantry. Shall do all 1 can to get it together. The arse
nal here is very valuable. It will be impracticable to make the march
which, you direct; the country is utterly denuded of forage. I can buy
corn in Southwest Georgia to last four weeks longer; after that it will
have to come from Savannah. The only way 1 can get out of this
State is by Montgomery, or to accumulate forage at Atlanta and
Resaca, bridge the streams where they can't be forded, and then to
make a rapid march from one depot to the other. Northern Alabama
and Georgia are impassable by any other means. Please send me full
instructions. What shall I do with my three negro regiments?
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Go,., May J, W>;j. (Received Oth.)
COMMANDING^ OFFICER,
Richmond, Va. :
Please notify General Grant and Secretary of War that telegraphic
communication is open to this place and that I have a cipher operator
if they wish to send me orders. I am now engaged in receiving the
surrender of all the troops in Georgia and Florida, and meet with no
opposition. General Upton is at Augusta. General McCook has gone
to Tallahassee. I congratulate the armies recently operating against
Kichmond for their splendid success.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
May 4, 1.865.
Maj. Gen. J. II. WILSON:
It will be well to have 480 bales of [the] cotton you captured at
Atlanta to be sent here in the wagon train on its return. One hundred
and twenty wagons will compose the train. Have your quartermaster
invoice the cotton in such a manner as to insure proper responsibility
for its safe delivery to the quartermaster at this place. Do not abandon
any captured property, but in the event of having to leave for want of
supplies leave responsible officer with, a sufficient guard to protect the
property from ordinary theft or robbery, and inform the inhabitants of
Macon that they will be [held] responsible for its safety.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION, 599
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Citronelle, Ala., May 4, 1865. (Keceived Selma 5th.)
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON:
(Care of Major-Gen era! Smith, Montgomery, Ala.)
Lieutenant-General Taylor havS this day surrendered to me with the
forces under his command on substantially the same terms as those
accepted by General Lee. As the surrender of General Johnston to
General Sherman includes all the troops east of the Chattahoochee,
the surrender of General Taylor includes all of his troops west of that
river.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
MLLLEDGKEVILLE, May 4, 1865.
Maj or- General WILSON, II. S. Army,
Macon, Ga.:
The Governor is here, and will be in Macon to-morrow (Friday) after
noon by 5, and will be pleased to meet you. I remain here to-day.
Everything is quiet now.
HENRY O. WAYNE,
Major- General.
OFFICE CHIEF COMMISSARY OF SUBSISTENCE,
FIFTH PURCHASING DISTRICT,
Salisbury, N. (7., May 4, 1865.
Major- General McLAWS,
Augusta, Ga.:
Transmit a copy of the following order to commanding officer (Fed
eral) in Augusta; if there be none, to Federal officer commanding in
Georgia :
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF NORTH CAROLINA,
lialeigh, May 1, 1865.
COMMANDING OFFICER IN GEORGIA:
I have the honor to request that transportation and provisions be furnished the
troops of General Joseph E. Johnston's army during their passage through Georgia
to their homes, as far as practicable.
Verv respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- G en era I .
J. E. JOHNSTON,
General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH,
Hilton Head, S. (7., May 4, 1865.
Lieutenant WOODRUFF:
SIR : You will proceed with as little delay as possible and deliver to
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. Wilson, U. S. Volunteers, who is supposed to be
at or in the vicinity of Macon, Ga., the documents herewith inclosed,
viz:
First. Terms of a military convention between General Joseph E.
GOO KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Johnston, C. S. Army, and Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, IT. S. Army,
entered into on the UOtli day of April, 1865, near Durham's Station,
N. 0.*
Second. General Sherman's Special Field Orders, No. 65, announcing
a termination of the war east of the Chattahoochee River, dated April
27, at Raleigh, IsT. C.t
Third. Official copy of dispatch from Maj or- General Schofield, TJ. S.
Volunteers, to Major-General Sherman, U. S. Army, dated Raleigh,
N. C., April 29. |
Upon the delivery of these documents to General Wilson you will
return to your command.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Q. A. GILLMORE,
Major- G enera Z, Com man ding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 4, 1865.
Gol. J. G. COLE, C. S. Army,
Commanding Post, Columbus, Ga. :
The brevet major-general commanding directs that you control and
issue the commissary stores to the paroled prisoners passing through
Columbus at the rate of three days' rations per man. Send word to
the Federal commander on the other side of the river and request him
to desist from depredations, if his troops are committing any.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major-General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, J HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Xo. 69. ) Macon, Ga., May 4, 1865.
I. So much of Special Orders, No. 68, from these headquarters, as
refers to Col. R. M. Kelly, Fourth Kentucky Mounted Infantry, is
hereby rescinded.
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III. Brigadier- General McCook will proceed at once with a sufficient
force to Tallahassee, Fla., for the purpose of performing the duties
assigned him by Special Field Orders, No. 30, from these headquarters.
The quartermaster's department will furnish transportation.
IV. While at Atlanta Brigadier- General Winslow, commanding
Fourth Division, will take measures to establish an express line, by
wagon or mules, with sufficient escorts, for the purpose of carrying the
corps mails between that place and Daltou. Two trips per week should
be made both ways.
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By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
* See Vol. XL VII, Part III, p. 313.
tSee Vol. XLV1I, Part III, p. 322.
t See Vol. XLVII, 1'al-t III, p. 349.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 601
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
FIELD ORDERS, > MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 30. ) Maconj Ga., May 4, JW.-7.
To carry out the terms of convention agreed upon by Major- General
Sherman and General Johnston the following1 orders are issued:
I. Brevet Major-General Upton will receive the surrender of Con
federate and other troops at Augusta, Ga., and its vicinity, together
with all public stores.
II. Brigadier-General McCook will receive the surrender of Confed
erate and other troops at Tallahassee, Fla., and its vicinity, together
with all public stores.
III. Brigadier-General Croxton will receive the surrender of Con
federate and other troops at Macon, Ga., and its vicinity, together with
all public stores.
IV. Col. B. B. Eggleston, First Ohio Cavalry, will receive the sur
render of Confederate and other troops at Atlanta, Ga., and its vicinity,
together with all public stores.
Y. Majj. M. II. Williams, acting assistant inspector-general, Cavalry
Corps, will receive the surrender of Confederate and other troops at
Milled geville, Ga., and its vicinity, together with all public stores.
VI. All officers and civilians, including tax-gatherers in kind, holding-
offices under the Confederate States Government, having in charge
engineer, ordnance, quartermaster's, commissary, or medical stores are
hereby directed to report immediately to these headquarters the amount
of property on hand, and to guard it until it can be turned over to the
officers of the proper staff department.
VII. The Fourth Division will march without delay by the most
direct route to Atlanta, Ga. The quartermaster's and commissary
departments will make the necessary arrangements for supplying it at
the place and while on the march.
VIII. Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. F. Wiuslow, commanding Fourth Division,
will send to Augusta, Ga., by a special train a dismounted detachment
of 500 men from the Third and Fourth Iowa Regiments for the purpose
of guarding public property and preserving order at that place. The
troops will prepare three days' cooked rations before starting. The
quartermaster's department will provide transportation.
IX. A large amount of Spencer ammunition having been destroyed
in direct violation of existing orders by the First Ohio Cavalry on the
night of the 3d of May, 1865, by throwing cartridges in the fire, and
thereby endangering the lives of the men in the adjoining camps, it is
therefore ordered: First. That each commissioned officer of the First
Ohio Cavalry be charged $1.0 on the muster and pay rolls at the next
muster of the regiment, to pay for ammunition destroyed. Second.
That each enlisted man of the First Ohio Cavalry be charged $5 on
the muster and pay rolls at the next muster of the regiment, to pay for
ammunition destroyed. This order is found to be necessary to protect
the Government of the United States from losses on account of willful
destruction on the part of enlisted men and gross neglect on the part
of the officers.
By command of Brevet Maior-Geueral Wilson:
E. B. BEA.UMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
602 KY., S. W. VA., TENK, N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. 13iv. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 4, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. M. McCooic,
Commanding First Division, Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL : Upon your arrival at Tallahassee you will take all neces
sary steps to carry into effect the terms of the convention arranged by
General Sherman and General Johnston, and to restore the country to
peace and good order. You are specially charged with the apprehen
sion of all prominent agitators and rebels who are endeavoring to
evade the terms of the capitulation, and will take active measures to
disperse and take prisoners all detachments of Lee's or Johnston's
forces who have not yet been paroled. Compel all editors of news
papers to publish their papers in the interests of peace, good order,
and national unity under the Constitution and the laws. Exact a
parole to this effect or prohibit the publication. Encourage civil offi
cers of the peace to enforce good order by counseling the well-disposed
to resume their peaceful avocations, and compelling marauders, vaga
bonds, and turbulent citizens to obey the law and accept the present
condition of affairs with resignation. Discountenance public meetings
of all kinds in order that excitement may be allayed and dispassionate
reason may resume its sway. See that public property of every kind is
properly cared for.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- Genera L
MACON, May 4, 1865 — 8 a. m.
Major-General UPTON,
Augusta, Ga. :
Your telegram of last night is received. Will direct Winslow to
send the men you require as soon as they can be got ready, and to
march with the balance of the division to Atlanta. I can supply it as
easily there as here, and think it ought to be there to anticipate ex
igencies that may arise. You can make arrangements to have your
headquarters at Atlanta as soon as you get Augusta off your hands.
If General Grover will send a force of infantry from Savannah, turn
the city over to him. The certificate alluded to should be signed by
the U. S. officer administering the parole;, the parole itself by the com
manding officer of the organization for whom he pledges himself. Keep
yourself informed of the movements of all large parties of rebels who
are going home or elsewhere without complying with the terms of the
convention.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
AUGUSTA, May 4, 1865.
Major-General WILSON :
Important dispatches will be forwarded from here by train to-night.
Contain orders for disposition of all troops in General Sherman's com
mand. The dispatches passed through General Johnston's headquar
ters unsealed, and if you desire will telegraph you the orders relative
to Cavalry Corps. It will take thirty hours to send by rail. To carry
out your orders supplies will have to come through Augusta. The dis-
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 603
mounted men should be sent. This point is very important now, and
it' I am to remain you might let my staff come on cars, and lot my escort
with headquarters wagons come by land. Captain Bodgers can march
it in three days. I need the staff to parole the prisoners.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 4, 1865 — 9 a. m.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Augusta, Ga. :
If the orders which have arrived for the corps are such as can be
trusted to the telegraph you may send them, but not otherwise. Let
me know also if the movement of your division to Atlanta will interfere
with their execution.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
AUGUSTA, May 4, 1805.
Maj or- General WILSON :
Major Gray and Captain Barker, U. S. Army, have arrived with about
17,000 rations from Savannah and some clothing. Major Gray will go
back as soon as you can inform him what supplies you want. The dis
mounted men should now be sent, as every train bringing supplies will
have to be guarded. Molineux's brigade, Nineteenth Corps, is on the
way to garrison this place. The first regiment will arrive in three days.
When shall I return to Macon? I wait further orders.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 4, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Augusta, Ga. :
Am glad supplies have arrived. Will let Major Gray know what is
required as soon as I get the report. Sent a boat under charge of an
acting commissary of subsistence down Ocmulgee several days ago.
The officer ought to reach Savannah by the 7th. I wish him to bring
his supplies by way of Augusta.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
AUOUSTA, May 4, 1865.
General WILSON :
Have you .sent any dismounted men by rail to this point? The pow
der mill and Government works would be at the mercy of a mob, should
one occur. Much property belonging to the Government was taken
last Monday. The powder magazine has 60,000 pounds of powder in
it under a citizen guard. I have urgent need for every staff officer to
parole prisoners, also clerks. Lewis7 brigade which reports to Wheeler
will be at Washington on the 6th. Tie wants an officer to meet him at
604 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
that point to parole the men and receive arms. Three hundred men
will be sufficient instead of 500. Let them be sent at the earliest
moment.
E. TIPTOE,
Rrevet Major-General, U. 8. Volunteers.
P. S. — Will you send an officer to Washington?
E. TJ.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 4, 186$ — $.20 p. m.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Augusta, Ga. :
Remain at Augusta till somebody takes it off your hands. Your
staff will go through on first train.
J. H. WILSON",
Brevet Major- Genera].
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., Mai/ 4, 1805.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Commanding Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps :
GENERAL: Upon the arrival of your division at Atlanta you will
take all necessary steps to carry into effect the terms of the convention
arranged by General Sherman and General Johnston and to restore
the country to peace and good order. You are specially charged with
the apprehending of all prominent agitators and rebels who are endeav
oring to evade the terms of the capitulation, and will take active meas
ures to disperse and take prisoners all detachments of Lee's or John
ston's forces who have not yet been paroled. Compel all editors of
newspapers to publish their papers in the interests of peace, good order,
and national unity under the Constitution and the laws. Exact a
parole to this effect or prohibit the publication; Encourage civil offi
cers of the peace to enforce good order by counseling the well-disposed
to resume their peaceful avocations, and compelling marauders, vaga
bonds, and turbulent citizens to obey the law and accept the present
condition of affairs with resignation. Discountenance public meetings
of all kinds in order that excitement may be allayed and dispassionate
reason may assume its sway. Keep your forces well in hand and ready
for movement in any direction that circumstances may require. Inform
yourself of all public movements of the enemy, reporting promptly to
these headquarters. See that property of every kind is properly cared
for and gathered into Atlanta as rapidly as it can be transported to
that place.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major -General.
ATLANTA, May 4, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
General Upton directs me to send no further parties out. The com
mand will be here at noon. There are several rumors of Davis, but
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nothing in any way reliable. I have kept my command intact, so far
as was possible, and kept posted that I might act promptly on any
definite information.
Yours.
E. F. WINSLOW,
Brevet Brigadier -General. ,
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., May 4, 1865 — 2.10 p. m.
Brigadier-General HATCH,
Eastport :
Inform General F. C. Armstrong that the agreement between Lieu
tenant-General Taylor and Major-General Canby only aifects them and
their troops, but my troops will not be trammeled in their movements
by such arrangements, but will be required to obey such orders for a
continuance of operations as in my judgment may seem proper or
necessary; and as General Forrest has caused a copy of the agreement
between General Canby and General Taylor to be sent with a notice to
General Croxton that he cannot under said agreement move his com
mand except to leave the territory of Alabama, I shall expect and
require of him that a copy of this be forwarded to General Croxton
without delay.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 4, 1865.
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS,
U. 8. Army :
GENERAL: The following is a memorandum of the information con
veyed to you verbally this morning by myself:
The terms of surrender between Generals Judah and Wofford were
handed you, and an omission pointed out in the last article. The date
of the actual surrender was fixed for the 12th proximo, and the place
Kingston, in order to give General Wofford time to collect his forces.
These consist, nominally, of all the Confederate and State forces in
Northwestern Georgia, amounting, on paper, to about 10,000. General
Wofford did not expect to be able to collect more than about a third of
them ; but of those who will not be present, many are deserters from
the C. S. Army, who are quietly at home, and many others are men who
have avoided the rebel conscription and will remain quietly at homer
having never taken up arms. These two classes General Wofford con
siders will comprise by far the larger part of his absentees. The
remainder will be guerrillas of the Gatewood class, who have so far
successfully resisted General Woffbrd's efforts to compel them to sub
mit to his authority. These latter he thinks will number probably 500.
General Steedman desired me to express to you his high appreciation
of the personal character of General Wofford, and the belief that his
earnest efforts had been used, and would be under all circumstances
used, to restore peace and quiet submission to Federal authority in this
part of the State. He has full confidence in Wofford's sincerity and
purity of purpose, and believes that his influence is very large, and will
be judiciously used, and for the benefit of the Federal authority. In
606 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
this opinion of General Wofford both General Judah and myself, who
had better opportunities of seeing him than General Steedman, strongly
concur.
From my own personal observation in somewhat extended marches
through Northwestern Georgia, and from frequent conversation with
the people, I believe that it is the earnest desire of the people and the
Confederate soldiers to return quietly to their homes, and give all aid
they can to the Federal authorities in restoring the supremacy of
the Federal civil authority, and to reorganize their civil courts, and put
down with all their might all disturbers of the peace and violaters of
law.
General Steedman thinks it necessary that the country should be
occupied by our troops as soon as the surrender is completed, and pro
poses the following dispositions of his troops: General Judah, with his
headquarters, one regiment of infantry, and a battery of artillery, at
.Rome; with one infantry regiment at Adairsville, Kingston, and Car-
tersville each; with detachments of the nearest regiment at Calhoun,
Etowah bridge, Cassville, and Tilton. Salm's brigade to be moved to
Dalton, with a regiment at Spring Place and Suinmerville, and to be
replaced by troops from Chattanooga. A regiment from Dalton to
occupy Resaca. My own opinion is that the country would be better
without troops for the present, unless the guerrillas render the occupa
tion of it necessary.
The railroad is undisturbed, except the taking up of the rails, as far
as the Oostenaula. Here the bridge is destroyed, but can be readily
repaired. From the Oostenaula to Cartersville the road is entirely
undisturbed and in good condition, except, possibly, accidental dis
placements of rails.
The Sixth Tennessee and First Georgia are, in General Steedman's
opinion, utterly worthless. My own observation of the first named
confirms this opinion. They are simply cowardly thieves — useless,
except to keep a community embroiled and encourage guerrillas by
running from them whenever attacked. General Steedman urges that
they be turned over to the State authorities of Tennessee and replaced
by good cavalry. My own impression is that good infantry, by way
laying the roads and ambushing the guerrillas, will do more effective
service against guerrillas than cavalry. If the guerrillas fight the
cavalry must always dismount to fight them, and if they run they are
so much better mounted than the best of our cavalry that they cannot
be caught, and can only be suppressed by beating them at their own
game. Infantry can haunt roads for them which cavalry cannot
march, and while cavalry will leave a broad trail, which will inevitably
discover them, infantry can be marched so as to leave no track which
these fellows will notice.
The men who are employed about Chattanooga as scouts, guides, and
spies are, as a rule, thieves, and accompany troops who go out from
there simply for the chances to plunder. They have most of them been
residents of the country, and constantly mislead officers in regard to
the character of citizens with whom they are brought in contact by
allowing some private wrong or quarrel to influence their statements
in regard to them. A few good men who know the country, and are
used simply as guides, will answer the purpose much better than the
heterogeneous trash now going under .the name of department and
provost-marshal scouts and guides. The conduct of these men serves
only to embitter the people and prolong the continuance of guerrilla
practices. In this connection General Wofford mentioned to me par
ticularly the names of Colonel Woody and Captain Lillard, at or near
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Cleveland, and claiming to be acting under Federal authority, and who
had committed many outrages upon peaceable citizens in that vicinity.
I saw large numbers of prisoners paroled by General Wilson at
Macon, and who all concurred in the statement that General Wilson
was in occupation of the city when they left 5 that it had been surren
dered to him, with Howell Cobb and G. W. Smith as prisoners; that
Wilson was using the railroad from Macon to Savannah via Atlanta.
One of them, an engineer, stated that he run the engine of the train
which brought a number of Wilson's staff and escort from Macon to
Atlanta, and they were going thence to Savannah. General Woiford
informed me that the railroads from Atlanta to Savannah, and from
Atlanta to Macon, are in running order; and several of the prisoners
stated that General Wilson was engaged in repairing the direct road
from Macon to Savannah at the time they left.
Colonel Woodall, with dispatches for General Wilson, was promptly
and unhesitatingly forwarded by General Wofford, without even an
inquiry as to the object of his mission. I saw, also, six or seven deserters
from Dibrell's division, of Wade Hampton's cavalry corps. This divis
ion is escort to the President and cabinet of the Confederate States
and their train. They stated that they had left near Charlotte on the
22d (I think) from an apprehension that they would be taken along
west of the Mississippi ; that the understanding was that the whole con
cern was to cross the Mississippi to Texas; that certainly Davis,
Breckinridge, and Burnett, whom they knew personally, were with
them, and many others; that the escort, though nominally a division,
was only some 700 or 800 men strong, and part of it disaffected; that
the train consisted of some forty wagons, heavily loaded, and believed
to contain the archives of the Confederate Government. They know
nothing of any treasure being with it, though they stated that it was
rumored among the men that there was ; that there were several families
with the train, mentioning specially the family of General Rains, whom
they knew personally; the others they did not know.
The above is the substance of what I communicated, as I now remem
ber. If on any point I have omitted anything which your memory
recalls, I will be glad to add it.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
LEWIS MERRILL,
Colonel, U. 8. Volunteers.
DECATUR, ALA., May 4, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Mead refuses to surrender his guerrillas north of the river on Paint
Rock. Your order will be carried out, and they will at once be pro
ceeded against as outlaws.
R. S. GRANGER,
Brigadier- General.
DECATUR, ALA., May 4, 186~> — 1 p. m.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Colonel Norwood, from south side of river, sends communication
offering to surrender on terms of Lee. Officers sent to receive the
surrender.
R. S. GRANGER,
Brigadier- General.
608 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQES. FIRST SUB-DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
Tullahoma^ May 4, 1865.
Capt. W. O. RICKMAN,
Commanding Fifth Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry:
CAPTAIN: General Granger has offered to Mead, under flag of truce,
the terms upon which Lee surrendered to Grant. These terms Mead
has refused to accept. He and his band are therefore outlawed, and will
be treated accordingly. Major [Lieutenant-Colonel] Hornet [Homer],
of the Twenty-eighth [Eighteenth] Michigan, starts from Huntsville
to-night toward New Market, and asks that your command be directed
to co-operate witli him in capturing or exterminating Mead. You will
therefore collect all the effective force that you can spare and proceed
immediately to New Market and co-operate with Major Hornet [Lieuten
ant-Colonel llorner] against Mead. You will treat Mead and his baud
as outlaws and show them no quarter. Send messages after Captain
Mohler and recall him immediately, if possible.
By command of Major-General Milroy:
JNO. O. CRAYENS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
KNOXVILLE, May 4, 1865— 12.30 p. m.
Major-General THOMAS :
The following dispatch, May 2, just received from General Tillson.*
From other sources I learn that Davis passed through Concord, north
of Charlotte, on the 24th ; through Yorkville, south of Charlotte, on
the 28th. At his rate of travel he ought to-day to be on or near the
Savannah River, and if he has not yet crossed, my cavalry now under
Colonel Palmer, a very energetic and capable officer, ought to be up
with him. Davis has promised to every man on their arrival in Mexico
$'100 in gold. Davis himself is riding in an ambulance. Every man
splendidly mounted, but Dibrell's whole command is very much scat
tered and discouraged.
GEO. STONEMAN,
Major- General.
NASHVILLE, TENN., May 4, 1865.
(Received 1 a. m. 5th.)
His Excellency President JOHNSON:
I have just arrived from North Carolina. I hope in reducing the
number of brigadier-generals I will be retained as long as consistent
with the interests of the service. I rejoin my division immediately.
Patterson and Fowler were elected Senators to-day.
ALYAN C. GILLEM,
Brigadier- General.
STANFORD, May 4, 1865.
Brigadier-General HOBSON:
I left Mount Sterling on May 1, passed through the upper portion of
Montgomery County, through Powell, Wolfe, and Estill Counties.
Found everything quiet. A squad of guerrillas were captured by a
*See p. 571.
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company of State troops, and, while on the way to Lexington, were
shot while attempting to escape. I brought all my men in, but lost one
horse.
J. H. BEIDGEWATEE,
Major.
Memorandum of the conditions of the surrender of the forces, munitions
of ivar, &c., in the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East
Louisiana, commanded by Lieut. Gen. Richard Taylor, C. S. Army, to
Maj. Gen. Edicard R. 8. Canby, U. 8. Army, entered into on this 4th
day of May, 1865, at Citronelle, Ala.
I. The officers and men to be paroled until duly exchanged, or other
wise released from the obligations of their parole by the authority of
the Government of the United States. Duplicate rolls of all officers
and men surrendered to be made, one copy of which will be delivered to
the officer appointed by Major-General Canby and the other retained by
the officer appointed by Lieutenant-General Taylor ; officers giving their
individual paroles and commanders of regiments, batteries, companies, or
detachments signing a like parole for the men of their respective com
mands.
II. Artillery, small-arms, ammunition, and all other property of the
Confederate Government to be turned over to the officers appointed for
that purpose on the part of the Government of the United States.
Duplicate inventories of the property surrendered to be prepared, one
copy to be retained by the officer delivering and the other by the officer
receiving it, for the information of their respective commanders.
III. The officers and men paroled under this agreement will be allowed
to return to their homes, with the assurance that they will not be dis
turbed by the authorities of the United States so long as they continue
to observe the conditions of their paroles and the laws in force where
they reside, except that persons residents of Northern States will not
be allowed to return without permission.
IV. The surrender of property will not include the side arms or pri
vate horses or baggage of officers.
V. All horses which are, in good faith, the private property of enlisted
men will not be taken from them ; the men will be permitted to take
such with them to their homes, to be used for private purposes only.
VI. The time and place of surrender will be fixed by the respective
commanders, and will be carried out by the commissioners appointed
by them.
VII. The terms and conditions of the surrender to apply to officers
and men belonging to the armies lately commanded by Generals Lee and
Johnston, now in this department.
VIII. Transportation and subsistence to be furnished at public cost
lor the officers and men after surrender to the nearest practicable point
to their homes.
E. TAYLOE,
Lieutenant- General.
ED. B, S. CANBY,
Major- General.
39 R R — VOL XLIX, PT II
610 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
CITRONELLE, ALA., May 4, 1865 — 7.30 p. m.
(Received 0.20 p. m. 7tli.)
Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War :
Dick Taylor has surrendered to me with the forces under his com
mand, and the terms of agreement have just been signed. Can the
Missouri and Kentucky soldiers be permitted to return to their homes?
If they are obliged to remain here it will cause much embarrassment to
us as well as to the people in this region.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- Genera I, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Citronelle, Ala., May 4, 1865. (Received 15th.)
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS:
Lieutenant-General Taylor has this day surrendered to me with the
forces under his command on substantially the same terms as those
accepted by General Lee. There are no Confederate troops immedi
ately south of Tennessee River, in consequence of the scarcity of sup
plies in that region, and I recommend that for the present no troops be
sent there, except to garrison Corinth and Tuscumbia, which are the
present termini of the Mobile and Ohio and the Memphis and Charles
ton Railroads. I request to-day the commanding officer at Memphis
to prepare to garrison Grenada, Miss., as soon as General Taylor
apprises him that the present garrison is ready to be relieved. Be
pleased to establish telegraphic communication with Corinth as soon
as possible.
B. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ) HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 53. ) Mobile, Ala., May 4, 18C>~,.
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0. Capt. H. B. Goodrich, commissary of subsistence, IT. S. Volunteers,
will immediately report to Brig. Gen. J. Bailey, for assignment to duty
with the cavalry forces under his command.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- Genera I.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Selma, Ala., May 4, 1865—6.30 a. m,
Lieut. Gen. R. TAYLOR,
Commanding .Department, &c., Meridian, Miss.:
GENERAL: The following communication has just been received:
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, NORTHERN ALABAMA,
Montgomery, May 3, 1805
Brig. Gen. C. C. ANDREWS,
Commanding Post :
GI:XI:KAL: The major-general commanding directs me to say that dispatches have
been received from General Sherman and General Johnston showing that the war
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east of the Chattahoochee River lias ended. Communicate tins to General Taylor at
Meridian by telegram.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOSEPH LYMAN,
Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. C. ANDREWS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
MERIDIAN, May 4, 1865.
Brig. Gen. C. C. ANDREWS,
Commanding U. S. Forces:
GENERAL: The following dispatch received today is conveyed to
you by order of Lieu ten ant- General Taylor, who is now at Oitronelle,
awaiting by appointment an interview with General Canby, with
request that it be transmitted to the commander of U. S. forces at
Montgomery :
GRENADA, May 4, 1865.
Memphis Bulletin, 30th instant [ultimo], received; contains following:
" WAR DEPARTMENT,
" Washington, April 28.
"Major-General Dix:
"A dispatch from General Grant dated at Raleigh, 10 p. m. April 26, states 'Johnston
surrendered the forces in his command, embracing all from here to Chattahoochee,
to General Sherman, on the basis agreed upon between Lee and myself for the Army
of Northern Virginia.'
"E. M. STANTON,
"Secretary of War."
M. J. WEIGHT,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. 2o Div., IOTII ARMY CORPS, AND U. S. FORCES,
Selma, Ala., May 4, 1865.
Permission is hereby given the Alabama and Tennessee Kailroad Com
pany to repair their road from Selma to Blue Mountain without being
molested by the military authorities.
By order of Brig. Gen. C. C. Andrews :
GEOEGE MONEOE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. 2D Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS, AND U. S. FORCES,
Selma, Ala., May 4, 1865.
Permission is hereby granted to the Selma and Meridian Eailroad
Company to run its trains up to Valley Creek, near Selma, and to
rebuild its bridges over said creek without molestation from the military
authorities.
By order of Brig. Gen. C. C. Andrews:
GEOEGE MONROE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General,
612 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Citronelle, Ala., May 4, 1865.
Maj. Geu. A. J. SMITH,
Montgomery, Ala.:
Lieutenarit-General Taylor has this day surrendered to General
Canby with the forces under his command on substantially the same
terms as those accepted by General Lee. You will arrange your lines
and troops so that you can furnish garrisons to Cuba Station, Meridian,
and Demopolis as soon as the present garrisons can be relieved and
General Taylor informs you of that fact. You will at once send a cav
alry force under an energetic commander to Talladega, which, as well
as the garrisons referred to, will protect all public and private property
against depredations by jayhawkers and other evil-disposed characters.
You will also have the railroad put in running order to Talladega as
soon as practicable. The strictest discipline must be enforced among
your troops, and the people at all times treated with leniency.
P. JOS. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Mtmphis, Tenn., May 4, 1865.
Major DAVIS,
Commanding Detachment Eleventh Illinois Cavalry:
You will proceed this evening with a detachment of 100 men from
your regiment on board the steamer Marble City to Fulton, where you
will debark and march at 4 o'clock in the morning of the 5th from the
latter place for Brownsville via Ripley. You will endeavor to surprise
and capture any rebels or guerrillas there may be either at Brownsville
or Ripley. At Brownsville you will establish a military post and give
the people to understand that you have come there for their protection
and to aid them in organizing, so that they may protect themselves.
You will see that there is no marauding or plundering in the country,
and should it become necessary to procure provisions and forage in the
country, proper vouchers will be given for the same. Report to me
through Colonel Shanks as often as there is opportunity. Endeavor
by every means in your power to encourage the people to organize for
their own protection and defense, being strictly cautious not to allow
your men to straggle or to expose themselves to be captured or picked
off by bushwhackers. You will place two days' rations and ten days'
forage aboard the steamer Panola, in charge of two men of the detach
ment, who will also take aboard with them their own horses. You will
instruct those people in the country, to whom vouchers may be given,
to present them during the present month for settlement.
C. C. WASHBURN,
Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF W^EST FLORIDA,
No. 109. } Barrancas, May 4, 1865.
1. Information having been received that the citizens of Santa Rosa
County, Fla., are to meet this day at Milton to consider and act on the
President's amnesty proclamation, and as it is reported that some des
peradoes threaten to disturb the meeting, therefore Col. E. W. Wood
man, Second Maine Cavalry, will start at once with 200 of his men in
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the steamer Matamoras for Milton to prevent any disturbance and to
arrest all offenders. The men will take forty rounds of ammunition and
two days7 rations. Captain Kombauer, provost-marshal, will accom
pany the expedition, and take, in accordance with General Field Orders,
No. 2, current series, Army and Division of West Mississippi, the state
ments of those applying for amnesty, subject to the further orders of
the general commanding. Capt. B. F. Porter, assistant quartermaster,
will place the steamer Matamoras at the disposal of Colonel Woodman.
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By order of Brigadier-General Asboth:
FRANK ENO,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 5, 1865 — 11.55 a. m.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS:
Nashville, Tenn. :
The matters mentioned in your telegram of the 2d instant in relation
to the condition of the people of North Alabama and Georgia will be
considered by the Cabinet to-day and you will be informed of the Presi
dent's determination on the subject.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
•WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 5, 1865. (Sent 12.20 a. m. 6th.)
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville :
You can send General Steedman and one staff officer to Washington
to present your views referred to in your telegram.*
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 1865 — 3 p. m.
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
There is no use attempting to rebuild the road to Atlanta. A much
cheaper and easier way for supplying the country where General Wilson
is can be found from the sea-coast. It may not be necessary for us to
keep troops in the interior.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Nashville, May 5, 1865 — 4 p. m. (Received 7 p. m.)
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT:
The following dispatches received at these headquarters yesterday
are forwarded for your information.!
* See May 2, p. 564.
t See Tillson to Bascoiu, May 1, p. 555; Stoneman to Thomas, May 4, p. 608.
614 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
The following was also received to-day.*
Immediately upon the receipt of the foregoing telegrams from Gen
eral Hatch, I forwarded by telegraph the proclamation of May 3 [2],
offering reward for Jeff. Davis and others, to Major- General Stoneman,
Major-General Steedman, Brig. Gen. K. S. Granger, Brigadier-General
Hatch, Eastport, Miss., and Major-General Washburn, Memphis, Term.,
with the farther instructions to make every exertion to intercept and
capture Davis. When last heard from he was apparently endeavoring
to pass across the country to the north of Atlanta, so as to avoid Wil
son's cavalry and the forces at Dal ton, Decatur, in Kortli Alabama, and
Eastport and Memphis. He may attempt to cross between Memphis
and Vicksburg, if he can reach the Mississippi. General Hatch will
send a copy of this dispatch and proclamation under flag to General
Croxton, together with a copy of the terms of surrender of Lee and
Johnston, for General Croxton's information and guidance. General
Croxton will disregard the stipulations of the first terms between Sher
man and Johnston, and require all organized Confederate forces in his
front to surrender upon the same terms allowed to Lee by Lieutenant-
General Grant. He will remain somewhere about Elkton, Ala., or
Columbus, Miss., as he may elect after the receipt of this order, if he
can find subsistence and forage, and scout the country thoroughly north
and south for a distance of fifty miles each way for the purpose of
intercepting and arresting Jeff. Davis. He will report as soon as possi
ble to these headquarters by way of Eastport or Decatur, whichever
place may be most convenient.
The following telegram t was also forwarded to General Hatch yes
terday.
I am in hopes now that every precaution has been taken to insure
the capture of Davis, should he attempt to cross to the north of the
Mississippi River.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ^ HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 118. ] Nashville, Tenn., May 5, 186r>.
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VII. Brig. Gen. C. C. Doolittle, U. S. Volunteers, will report in per
son to Maj. Gen. D. S. Stanley, commanding Fourth Army Corps, for
assignment to duty.
* "* « # * * #• *
By command of Major-General Thomas:
SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- (General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF NORTH CAROLINA,
Raleigh, N. C., May 5, 1805.
General J. H. WILSON,
Comdg. Cavalry Corps, Mil. Div. of the Mississippi, Macon, Ga. :
General Sherman directs me to inform you that boats have gone to
Augusta with stores for you, and that his orders to you, which possibly
*Seo Wofford to Jmlali, May 2. p. 569; Granger to Whipplo, May 3, p. 592, and May
4 (two dispatches), p. 007, and Hatch to Thomas, May 3 (three dispatches), pp. 589,
590.
i See Thomas to Hatch, May 4, p. 605.
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you may not have received, were to parole all Confederate troops in
your neighborhood, break up the army and destroy munitions of war,
and then conduct your command to Decatur, Ala. General Sherman
is now at Beaufort, N. C. He has just returned from Savannah and is
going to City Point. The paroling of Johnston's army is completed.
Davis and his cabinet went south with a brigade of cavalry before
Johnston's surrender. Have you heard anything of them?
J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- Genera I.
HDQRS. CAVALRY Div., DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
Athens, Go,., May 5, 1865 — 4 p. m.
General WILSON,
Commanding Cavalry Corps, Macon:
My division (Stoneman's cavalry) has inarched here from North Caro
lina under orders from Secretary of War to intercept Jeiferson Davis
and cabinet, who, with six millions of Confederate specie, are endeavor
ing to get to the Trans-Mississippi Department. My orders are if I can
hear of Davis to follow him up to the ends of the earth if possible and
never give him up. General Stoneman states in his order that the
cavalry under him, as well as the other forces in the Department of
the Cumberland, will, by direction of the Secretary of War, obey no
orders unless emanating from General Grant or General Thomas. Also
that hostilities will not cease until the President of the United States
so proclaims to the world. I was informed of your whereabouts in
order that I might communicate if possible. I have had track of Davis
and his party all the way from Yorkville, S. C., where I was two days
in his rear. By reaching Athens I have thrown my division in front of
his cavalry escort, which consisted of Dibrell's two brigades, Fergu
son's brigade, Duke's brigade, and a portion of Butler's division of
Hampton's cavalry; in all, from 2,000 to 3,000 men. These forces are
all evading the terms of Johnston's surrender, and endeavoring as
armed organizations to reach the Trans-Mississippi Department, but
their men are dropping off every day, and at Abbeville, S. C., on
last Davis decided to drop his cavalry escort and push on to Wash
ington, Ga., there to take train by raiiroad to Atlanta or La Grange.
I have positive information to-day from one of his escort that he was
at Washington 011 Wednesday at 9 a. m., and was about to take train
for Atlanta with his cabinet and some generals. The specie was coming
on to Washington to go by the same route. I have sent a battalion of
Tenth Michigan to Madison, with directions to cut the railroad without
destroying any bridge, so as to intercept the specie and Davis, if possi
ble, and to communicate by courier with you at Macon. I would sug
gest that your forces in Alabama endeavor to intercept or pursue. I
am sending by courier a cipher dispatch to you from General Thomas.
Please let me hear from you.
WM. J. PALMEK,
Colonel and Brevet Brigadier -General. Commanding Division.
MILLEDGEVILLE, May 5, 1865.
General WILSON, Macon :
The Governor has left on the train for Macon. He will be there at
5 p. in. Will you say to Scott that I cannot come over.
HENRY C. WAYNE,
Major- General.
616 KY., S. W. VA , TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
SPECIAL ORDERS, J HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 79. ) Macon, Ga.y May 5 [15?], 1805.
# * * * * * *
II. Mr. J. H. E. Washington, a loyal citizen of Macon, will take pos
session of the Macon post-office with all its papers and fixtures, and
make immediate preparations for opening the office, reporting his action
to the Postmaster- General of the United States.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
ORDERS.] HDQRS. CAV. CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 5, 1865.
It having been reported to the brevet major-general commanding
that there is a large number of poor in Georgia suffering for want of
provisions, it is hereby ordered that the supplies of bacon and bread-
stuffs as has been gathered in tithe houses and elsewhere by the C. S.
authorities oft' the line of the railroad, and not necessary for the use of
this command, will be turned over by the persons now responsible for
them to Col. Ira K. Foster, quartermaster-general of Georgia, upon his
order, accompanied by .a copy of this. It is understood that these
stores will be disposed of for the benefit of the persons intended. The
chief quartermaster and commissary, Cavalry Corps, Military Division
of the Mississippi, will confer with Colonel Foster and designate the
distance from the railroad from which they will be able to draw sup
plies, and exterior to which the provisions of this order are applicable.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- Genera I.
MACON. May 5, 1865.
(Received 10.15 a. in.)
Brevet Major-General UPTON,
Augusta, Ga. :
Captain Glenn's party of C. S. Army engineers, under the immediate
charge of Captain Brooke or Captain Keushaw, are on the railroad
near Union Point, under orders to return here with valuable surveys
and maps. Please see that they are protected from marauders and
others by a sufficient guard, and sent through as soon as possible.
J. H. WILSON,
Bre vet Major- Genera I.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon ^ Ga., May 5, 18U5.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Augusta, Ga. :
Your telegram is received. Your staff left here this morning by
cars to join you. The train and escort marched with the division to
Atlanta. You need not remain at Augusta after the arrival of General
Molineux, if you can arrange with him to forward our supplies.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
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AUGUSTA, May 5, 1865.
Major-General WILSON :
Jeff. Davis, with six millions of specie in wagons and with an escort
reported from 2,000 to -4,000 strong, is making his way through North
Georgia, toward Trans-Mississippi. Yon are supposed to be co-operat
ing to intercept him. An officer from First Cavalry Division, Depart
ment of the Cumberland, is here. Infantry and cavalry are both on
track.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Maconj Ga.j May 5, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Augusta, Ga. :
Telegram received in regard to J. D. My real object in sending your
division to Atlanta was to assist in apprehending him. If you have
any real clue send it to Eggleston at once, and take measures accord
ingly. Our scouts have been out for several days. Win slow marched
from here early this morning 5 shall hurry him forward. If you have
any positive information in regard to the possible route send me word
to-night.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major -General.
AUGUSTA, May 5, 18V5.
Brevet Major-General WILSON:
Jeff. Davis left Washington, Ga., at 3 a. m. to-day. The march of
the Fourth Division might be hastened to the point you have ordered
it. The Leesburg with supplies is here at the dock. Its supplies might
be sent on at once to fill the pack train, and then operations com
menced. Its march would naturally be toward the point where the
corps is ordered. Your last dispatch I have not seen, but will in a few
minutes and will answer.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- Genera I.
AUGUSTA, GA., May ,-5, iva5.
Major-General WILSON,
Macon :
From several sources I learn that Jeff. Davis left Washington either
this morning or yesterday morning. Had 150 men when he entered;
left with six, so stated. Direction supposed to be Marietta, Talln-
dega. Palmer's cavalry division, Department of the Cumberland, is
at Athens, and scouts are in every direction; $100,000 in gold as a
reward for his apprehension and delivery to the U. S. military authori
ties, promptly distributed in North Georgia and Alabama, is the surest
means of securing his arrest. If you will issue it or allow me to do it
I can have it printed to-night and sent by rail to Eggleston by to-mor
row night; and if he has his horses at Atlanta, I will give instructions
that will secure its distribution over North Georgia and Alabama in
advance of Davis' passage through the country. The War Depart-
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inent lias offered $50,000 for the arrest of Booth. I'll take all respon
sibility if you give me orders to arrest Jeff. Davis. It will be of no use
to march the entire command after one individual. The bills also
should be circulated in Central Alabama, as he may sti ike between
Macon and Atlanta.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major-General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 5, 1865 — 11.30 p. m.
13vt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Augusta, Ga.:
Your two dispatches of this evening are received. Alexander has
men well out to the northeast trying to get a cine to the movements of
the fugitive. Egglestoii and Winslow have full instructions how to
act; neither of them expects to do anything effective with large parties.
You are authorized to take any steps you may think necessary to
accomplish the arrest, but I think the reward you propose would fail in
the object required, by giving J. I), warning. You can telegraph via
this place and Columbus to Atlanta, and use the division in any way
you think best. You may arrange for sending the Leesburg cargo to
Atlanta as soon as it can be properly guarded.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- Gen era I.
MACON, May -J, 18V 5.
(Keceived 4 a. in. Gtli )
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Augusta, Ga.:
If you publish the bills offering a reward for J. D. and his treasure,
word them so as to show that the reward will be taken from the booty.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
AUGUSTA. GA., May 5, mv>.
Major-General McLAWS, C. S. Army:
GENERAL: Your communication is received. I will see you at 10
a. m. to-morrow and will show you copies of all telegrams relating to
paroles and the convention. We can then come to an understanding
on the subject.
Yours, very respectfully,
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major -General, V. S. Volunteers.
ATLANTA, May 5, 1865.
(Received 8 a. m. Oth.)
Brevet Maj or -General UPTON,
Post Commander :
GENERAL: I arrived here last night. All is quiet now. Mob law
had prevailed. There are scarcely any supplies save meat at this post,
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and unless the paroled prisoners are supplied at points before arriving
here they must go without. Please acknowledge receipt of this.
I am. general, most respectfully, your obedient servant.
B. B. EGGLESTOff,
Colonel First Ohio Cavalry, Commanding Post.
ATLANTA, May r>, 1SG5.
Major- General WILSON:
Many citizens are passing through going home; having no money,
they cannot go farther. Negroes are here in some numbers, who wish
to go back home. Shall I furnish transportation for all those at Gov
ernment expense, or shall I cause the railroad to carry them gratis?
Yours, truly,
E. F. WINSLOW,
Brevet Brigadier- Genera I.
ATLANTA, May 5, 1805.
Major-General WILSON:
The records of Shelby County and City of Memphis, Tenn., are here.
One hundred sick leave here to-morrow morning for Chattanooga.
Fifty are Confederates. All belong North.
Your obedient servant,
E. F. WINSLOW,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. FIFTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI.
Eastport, Miss., May 5, 1865 — 6 p. m.
(Forwarded from Johnsonville, 7th. }
Major-General THOMAS :
I forward dispatches * received from Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby for
yourself and Secretary Stan ton. Have notified General Canby that I
would establish courier-line to Corinth. Will begin immediately to
repair the telegraph to Corinth if you send a strong battery, two
instruments, and two operators. The communication can be kept up
from luka to Mobile. With ten miles of wire and insulators it can be
run from here to luka.
EDWAKD HATCH,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Eastport, Miss., May 5, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. N. B. FORREST :
I am directed by the major-general commanding Department of the
Cumberland to demand the surrender of all Confederate forces under
your command on the same terms given to Generals Lee and Johnston
by General Grant, viz:
Rolls of all the officers and men to be made in duplicate, one copy to be given to an
officer designated by me, the other to be retained by such officer as you may desig-
* See Caiiby to Stauton and Thomas, May 4, p. 610.
620 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
nate, the officers to give their individual paroles not to take arms against the Gov
ernment of the United States until properly exchanged, and each company or
regimental commander sign a like parole for the men of their command ; the arms,
artillery, and public property to be parked and stacked, and turned over to the officer
appointed by me to receive them. This will not embrace the side-arms of the officers
or the private horses or baggage. This done, each officer and man will be allowed to
return to their homes, and not to be disturbed by the U. S. authorities KG long as
they observe their parole and the laws in force where they may reside.
If these terms are accepted, send an officer to Baldwyn or Eastport
to arrange final preliminaries. Answer by bearer of these dispatches.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
EDWARD HATCH,
Brigadier -Genera I. Commanding.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. FIFTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Eastport, 71/m., May o, 1865.
All irregular bands of armed men and Confederate soldiers in the
neighborhood of these lines will be allowed to May 15 to surrender upon
the same terms granted the armies of Lee and Johnston. Any persons
found in arms after this time in the neighborhood of this command
will be treated as outlaws and be proceeded against, pursued, and
treated as such whenever captured. The terms of Lee's and Johnston's
surrender are as follows:*
By order of Brig. Gen. Edward Hatch :
HERYEY A. COLYIN,
A ssistant A djutant- Genera L
PULASKI, Nay r>, 1865 — 11 p. m.
(Received 6th.)
General W. D. WHIPPLE :
General Granger reports that Mead is in the neighborhood of New
Market and refuses to surrender. I have cavalry closing in upon him
from this direction and also from Huntsville. I think he can't escape.
R. W. JOHNSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
PulasJiij Tenn.j May 5, 1865.
Maj. M. D. LEESON,
Commanding Fifth Indiana Cavalry:
General Johnson directs that at the earliest practicable moment you
move with your command by the most direct route to New Market, and
there, or in that neighborhood, open communication witli the detach
ment of the regiment which is operating there in connection with a
force of infantry under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Homer, for the
capture of the guerrilla Mead. You will when there be in command of
all the cavalry force, and will co-operate with the troops under Lieuten
ant-Colonel Homer, but you will take orders from no one. As soon as
your operations are completed you will at once return to this point. It
* Same as embodied in next, ante.
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is hoped that your absence need not exceed ten days at the furthest.
You will move without wagons. Take bread, sugar, coffee, and salt for
four days; meat and forage you must procure in the country. You can
probably procure an additional supply of rations on the railroad at
Paint Rock.
This by direction of Brigadier-General Johnson.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. T. WELLS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HUNTSVILLE, May 5, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I have sent scouts to Gadsden, Asheville, Ely ton, Blounfcsville, and
Talladega, who know the country and Union citizens in that section.
I believe they will give us early and reliable news of Davis7 move
ments. I have no cavalry to pursue the fugitives, but think I can give
reliable information to any command that may be sent in pursuit.
Very respectfully,
R. S. GRANGER,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 5, 1865.
Major-General STEEDMAN,
Chattanooga:
Please say to General Wofford that I am much gratified with the
report which Colonel Merrill made me yesterday of his (General
Woffbrd's) bearing on the occasion of their first interview, as well as
on the occasion of his formal surrender of himself and command to
General Judah, at Resaca, on the 2<1 instant. As it is very desirable
that civil authority should be re-established as soon as possible in all
Georgia, I have already issued an order authorizing the people to
re-elect the necessary judges and other civil county officers where
vacancies exist, who, if proper persons to administer the laws of Geor
gia which were in force up to January 1, 1801, will be recognized by
me and encouraged and sustained in the execution of the said laws in
force as above stated so far as they are empowered to administer them
by the constitution and laws of Georgia in force on the 1st day of Jan
uary, 1861, excepting always all such civil processes and proceedings
as do not recognize the negro as a free man and with the distinct
understanding that hereafter the negro will in all respects be consid
ered free, and relieved from the requirements of all laws heretofore
enacted in Georgia which held and considered him as a slave. I will
send by Colonel Merrill several copies of Department General Orders,
No. 21, which I desire you hand to General Wofford for his information.
Although this order relates only to North Georgia, inasmuch as General
Wilson occupies Macon, I consider more than half of the State under
my military control, and therefore have the right, in the absence of a
military governor duly appointed, to issue such an order. I wish him
(General Wofford) to be convinced that the people of all Georgia will
be encouraged and sustained in all honorable efforts to restore the civil
law and peace and confidence throughout the State. I do not deem it
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necessary for the present to move any of your forces farther south than
Besaca, unless you hear of guerrilla bands committing depredations.
Pursue and destroy all guerrillas and robbers who refuse the terms
offered them.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, IT. S. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Atlanta, Ga., May 5, 1865.
General JUDAH,
Commanding U. S. Forces, Kingston, Ga. :
GENERAL : In obedience to orders from corps headquarters, I have
the honor to report to you that I arrived at this point last evening.
My force is eighty men, dismounted. In obedience to orders from
Brevet Major-General Wilson, Colonel Glenn, post commandant at this
place, has turned over all munitions of war to me.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. B. EGGLESTON,
Colonel First Ohio Cavalry, Commanding Post.
HEADQUARTERS IT. S. FORCES,
Atlanta, Ga., May 5,
General JUDAH,
Commanding U. 8. Forces, Kingston, Ga. :
GENERAL: I have the honor to submit the following item of news
which I have just received from an intelligent U. S. soldier, who has
been for some time a prisoner. His name is Michael Lightner, Fifty-
fourth Pennsylvania Infantry. This soldier left Washington, Ga., day
before yesterday at 4 p. m., and arrived here at 12 in. to-day. He states
that Jefferson Davis Avas at Washington, Ga., on the 3d, and that he
(Davis) left that point at 12 in. of the same day. Said soldier fell in
with Davis and his cavalry at the Catawba Biver, N. 0., at the railroad
crossing, where Davis remained two days. He then marched in company
with them for three days, passing through Chesterville, Abbeville, and
thence to Washington. He represents Generals Bragg and Breckin-
ridge in company; also Wheeler's cavalry, 1,500 strong. The cavalry
refused to go farther unless paid, whereupon they were paid $30 each
in gold, with the promise of $100 each when they should cross the
Mississippi Biver. He is supposed to have $15,000,000 in coin, and
wagons, perhaps fifty. I have no mounted men here as yet, but will
have my regiment to-morrow evening.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. B. EGGLESTON,
Colonel First Ohio Cavalry, Commanding Post.
GREENE VILLE, May 5, 1865 — 4. p. m.
Maj. G. M. BASCOM,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
I have just arrived from Asheville, N. 0. Colonel Kirk failed to halt
his regiment and turn back for the Waynesville road until after it
reached Hendersonville. Finding he was so far out of the way, I
directed him to proceed by the most direct and practicable route across
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the country from where he then was. He sent back a courier inform
ing me lie would go by the way of Patton's Bridge and Oashers Valley
to Rabun Gap, distant from Hendersonville fifty-two miles 5 he will
reach the gap this evening or early to-morrow morning, place himself
in communication with Colonel Bartlett, and carry out instructions
already given. Colonel Bartlett's command moved down the Waynes-
ville, Webster, and Franklin road. The rebel Colonel Bradford, from
Vaughn's command, came to Asheville on the 3d instant, under a nag
of truce, with thirty-eight officers and men who wished to surrender
themselves and ascertain upon what terms the surrender of the remain
der of Vaughn's force who wished to come in would be accepted. I
directed Colonel Bradford to report to Strawberry Plains, Tenn., in
compliance with General Orders, No. 27, headquarters District of East
Tennessee, and also sent a copy of the order to General Vaughn, under
a flag of truce. Colonel Bradford reports that General Vaughn himself
is preparing a farm in Abbeville District, S. C., has sent for his wife
and family, and intends to make his home there.
I could hear of no armed bands of rebels in the country, but every
where officers and men of the rebel army expressed themselves as dis
gusted with the war, and as having a strong desire to return to peace
ful pursuits. The guerrilla bands in the mountains are reported as
being disbanded, the worst men leaving the country, and the others
returning to their homes. This may not be true. The obstructions on
the Warm Springs road have nearly all been removed. We shall be
able to pass wagons over it in a day or two. The road we have been
using is in a very bad condition.
Respectfully,
DAVIS TILLSON,
Brigadier- General of Volunteers.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 5, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE II. THOMAS,
Commanding, &c., Eastport :
GENERAL: I have authorized the president and directors of the
Mobile and Ohio Railroad to resume the occupation and working of this
road so far as it lies within the limits of my command, and I recommend
that they be authorized to continue their work to the Ohio River. If
put in order, it will be of great value to us, and will be an important
element in restoring order in the States through which it passes.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. R. S. CAKBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, May 5, 1865.
Lieut. Col. J. C. PALFREY,
Chief Engineer, Thirteenth Army Corps :
COLONEL: The major-general commanding directs that the fortifica
tions ordered at Mclntosh Bluff be not constructed. You will therefore
please order work upon them to be stopped.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
M. D. McALESTER,
Brevet Major and Chief Engineer.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 5, 1865.
The presidents and directors of the Mobile and Ohio, of the Mobile
and Great Northern, and of the Alabama and Florida Railroad Com
panies will be put in possession of the offices, depots, locomotives, roll
ing-stock, and all other material and property pertaining to said roads,
so far as they may be under the control of the IT. S. military authori
ties within the limits of this command; and are authorized to put the
said roads in working order, and to run under the regulations estab
lished by the said presidents and directory, on such conditions as may
be imposed by military authority; but this order will not be construed
as barring any questions of private interests that may be involved in
this property, or as barring or restraining any legal proceedings that
may hereafter be instituted against these companies.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
GENERAL ~} HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 30. ) Mobile, Ala., May 5, 1865.
The major-general commanding hereby announces to this army and
military division that Lieut. Gen. Eichard Taylor, commanding the
Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana, yesterday
surrendered the forces under his command, with all munitions of war,
and other property belonging to the Confederate Government now under
his control. All officers and men are to be i>aroled, officers giving their
individual paroles, and commanders of regiments, detachments, and
batteries signing the paroles for their men. All will be permitted to
return to and remain at their homes without being interfered with as
long as they comply with the conditions of their paroles and laws of the
country. Excepted from this privilege are all officers and men who are
residents of loyal States. The surrender of property does not include
the side-arms or buggage of officers, nor horses belonging to enlisted
men which are bona fide private property; such horses they will be
permitted to take with them to their homes to be used for private pur
poses only. Transportation and subsistence will be furnished at pub
lic cost for the paroled officers and men to the nearest practicable point
to their homes. The time and place of the surrender will be fixed by
the respective commanders and be carried out by commissioners
appointed by them. This surrender disposes of all that remains of the
Confederate forces east of the Mississippi, after the surrender of Lee's
and Johnston's armies, and offensive operations in that portion of this
command which lies east of the river will therefore cease, so long as the
inhabitants show proper observance of the laws and respect the right
ful authority of the United States. The troops will, however, be kept
well in hand and ready at all times for any service for which they may
be required. Whenever detachments are sent for the special protection
of the citizens against jayhawkers and other lawless characters, the
conduct of the officers and men must be such as to inspire the people
with confidence and respect, and no depredations, however slight, nor
interference with the citizens in their lawful pursuits, must be per
mitted. Commanders of forces stationed in the interior will at once
collect the necessary information to enable them to report to these
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headquarters to what extent supplies can be provided in the country
occupied by them without causing inconvenience to the inhabitants.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby:
C. T. CHBISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala.. May 5, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps, &c., Mobile, Ala. :
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that two com
panies of infantry be detached from General Veatch's command and
ordered to Citronelle, Ala., for the purpose of guarding the railroad
and telegraph line in and around that place, and other public and pri
vate property in that neighborhood. The headquarters of this com
mand will be near the house of Doctor Balden. You are also directed
to detail two companies of infantry from your corps, and one company
of the Second Illinois Cavalry, to proceed to East Pascagoula and pro
tect public and private property in that neighborhood, and particularly
the New Orleans telegraph line, which runs through East Pascagoula.
The men will be kept under the strictest discipline, and so far from any
encroachments upon the citizens being permitted, these troops are sent
thei e for protection against jayhawkers and other evil-doers, and to
enable the citizens to avail themselves of the privileges granted by
General Field Orders, No. 30, from these headquarters. These detach
ments will be sent as soon as possible, and their departure reported to
these headquarters. Be pleased to issue immediate orders relieving the
detachment of the Third Michigan Cavalry, now at Whistler, and
directing them to join their regiment at once.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala., May 5,
Brig. Gen. JAMES C. YEATCH,
Commanding Post and District of Mobile:
GENERAL : 1 am directed by the major-general commanding to notify
you that at 7 o'clock last evening Lieutenant General Taylor, of the
rebel army, surrendered the forces within his command to Major-
General Canby. The terms were substantially those of the surrender
of tiie Army of Northern Virginia to Lieutenant-General Grant. You
will, therefore, by direction of Major-General Granger, cease all acts of
hostility against the forces embraced within and complying with the
terms of the surrender, waging war only against marauders.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMEEY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Brigadier-General Ben ton, Third Division, and Col. H.
Bertram, First Brigade, Second Division,
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 5, 18(>».
Brig. Gen. J. C. VEATCH,
Commanding Post and District of Mobile:
GENERAL : I am instructed by the major-general commanding to say
that the company of Second. Illinois Cavalry which is to be sent to
East Pascagoula will have its headquarters at that place, and will be
ordered to scour the country well for miles around to clear it of jay-
hawkers, of which many complaints have lately been made. The
commanding officer will also see that the citizens are furnished facilities
for the privilege to which they are entitled by General Field Orders,
No. 30, current series, and see that the new telegraph line is not inter
fered with.
I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient
servant.
ALFRED FREDBERG,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 5, 18(15.
Mr. JOHN SCOTT,
Bidden Springs, Ala.:
At the suggestion of General Taylor I write to ask that you will
come to this city for the purpose of conference in relation to the affairs
of the department under your charge. Hearing from General Taylor
that you are an invalid, I have sent an ambulance for your use, and
have also sent an escort of an officer and ten men. Should you desire
to return after the conference I will provide the means of doing so as
safely and as comfortably as possible.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. R. S. GANBY,
Major • General, Command in g.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, May 5, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. P. BENTON,
Commanding Third Division :
GENERAL : You will move your command to this point without delay.
Fourteen steam-boats surrendered by the rebel authorities and now at
or near Demopolis are to be brought down the Tombigbee River to
this city as early as practicable.
If in your judgment it should seem advisable to avail yourself of
this means of transportation, you are authorized to do so. If, on the
contrary, you prefer it and think it more expeditious to march over
land, break camp and commence your march without delay. These
orders contemplate a complete evacuation of your present position.
You are authorized to avail yourself of any boats passing down the
river to transport your sick, supplies, baggage, artillery transportation,
&c., which you require in case you conclude to march overland.
By order of Major-General Granger.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 5, 1865.
Brig. Gen. JOSEPH BAILEY,
Commanding Cavalry Force, Mobile:
The general-in -chief directs that you take up the line of march on
Monday morning and proceed in rapid inarches, without injuring your
men and stock, to Baton Rouge. There you will procure water trans
portation and join General West, near New Orleans, as soon, as possi
ble. The bridge train accompanying your column is to be towed down
the river from Baton Rouge immediately after your arrival there, and
the officer who takes charge of it will, on his landing at New Orleans,
report to the headquarters Military Division of West Mississippi. The
strictest discipline must be enforced on this march. The men must
consider themselves the protectors of the people east of the Mississippi,
and desist from everything to excite them or molest them unnecessarily.
All unwarranted individual foraging must be peremptorily stopped,
and the officers made strictly responsible for the acts of their inferiors.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. JOS. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, TREASURY BUILDING,
Washington, May 6\ 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Commanding Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn. :
Citizens of Tennessee inform me that passes are still required from
Louisville to Nashville. Could they not be dispensed with!
ANDREW JOHNSON,
President of the United /States.
NASHVILLE, TENN., May 6, 1865.
(Received 11.10 p. in.)
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES:
Orders have been given no longer to require passes of persons Avish-
iug to come to Nashville from Louisville.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May (!, 1865 — 4 p. m.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
Please send such cavalry as you can spare, not exceeding a full bri
gade, to Maj. Gen. John Pope, commanding Military Division of the
Missouri.
By command of Lieu tenant-General Grant :
JNO. A. RAWLINS,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
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HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn.j May 6, 1865 — 10.30 p. m. (Eeceived 11.10 p. m.)
Brig. Gen. JOHN A. EAWLINS,
Chief of Staff:
I can send a brigade of Hatch's division to General Pope, but it will
be dismounted. All of my mounted cavalry is with General Wilson.
Hatch's division is at Eastport.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General.
MEMORANDUM.] HDQRS. FIRST Div., 4TH ARMY CORPS,
DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Camp HarJcer, Tenn., May 6', 1S65.
This division will move at 7 a. m. on Monday, 8th instant, in the fol
lowing order: First, Third Brigade; second, Second Brigade; third,
First Brigade.
1ST. G. FRANKLIN,
Captain and Acting Assistant Inspector -General.
MAO ON, GA., May 6? 1865 — 2 p. m.
(Eeceived 1 p. in. 7th.)
Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON,
Washington, D. C.:
Without my knowledge or consent Governor Brown has issued a call
for a meeting of the Georgia Legislature on the 22d. I do not think it
proper for either Governor Brown or his Legislature to exercise any influ
ence or control, directly or indirectly, in shaping policy or opinion in
regard to the re- establishment of the relations of Georgia with the
Union. 1 shall therefore not allow the Legislature to meet, unless
directed to do so by the Government at Washington. I can see no
necessity for conventions and public meetings in such times as these —
certainly none when controlled by prominent secessionists. Please
send me instructions in the case. Davis was at Washington, Ga., with
Bragg and Breckinridge on the night of the 3d and morning of the 4th.
He is reported to have been escorted by seven small brigades of cav
alry, commanded by Duke, Ferguson, Vaughn, Lewis, Dibrell, and
Williams, supposed to be between 2,000 and 3,000 men, many of the men
deserting and but few willing to go. I have authorized General Upton
to offer $100,000 reward, to be paid out of the booty to be captured, for
the apprehension of Davis. One of our scouts says Davis left Wash
ington with only six men. This I regard as probable. He can't possibly
get through the country with an escort. Upton's division will be ab
Atlanta to-morrow night; a part of it this afternoon. Our scouts are
already on every road in North Georgia; by to-night 1 will have a
complete watch in every part of the State as far down as Hawkmsville,
on the Ocmulgee. Once on the trail my orders are to follow to the
Mississippi Eiver. Grierson left Eufaula day before yesterday, travel
ing over a wide stretch of country via Montgomery toward Mississippi.
He is on the lookout also. Palmer's cavalry is at Athens, Ga., and
troops from the Carolinas following close upon Davis, so close as to
break up a council of his officers at Cokesbury, S. C., on the 2d.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
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HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, <7«., May 6, 1865 — 12 m.
Maj. Gen. J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Raleigh, ^T. C. :
Your telegram of 3 p. m. yesterday received. One boat load of sup
plies have reached Augusta. 1 am paroling all troops in the State,
including the Governor and militia, and gathering arms and stores here.
I am making every possible disposition to apprehend Jeff. Davis and
his cabinet. General Upton telegraphs that Davis left Washington,
G a., yesterday or day before yesterday morning, with six men. Had
150 when he arrived. My scouts from Greensborough send in a similar
report, and the country is full of rumors in regard to it. My own
impression is that we have yet no definite clue to his movements, and
therefore I am filling the country full of scouts and watching every
crossing and road from the mountains of Georgia to Hawkinsville, on
the Ocmulgee. If Mr. Davis is a fugitive and well mounted, it will be
exceedingly difficult to stop him, but I will spare no effort. I have
authorized General Upton, whose division is marching to Atlanta, to
offer a reward of $100,000, to be paid out of the booty if captured.
I have just learned from a very bright lad of Duke's brigade that at
noon of the 2d Mr. Davis, with Bragg and Breckinridge, escorted by
seven small brigades of cavalry, Duke's, Ferguson's, Vaughn's, Lewis'7,
Dibrell's, and Williams', were at Cokesbury, S. C., twenty miles north
of the Savannah River. They had about 300 wagons. Mr. Davis was
guarded by about seventy-five officers who had volunteered for that
purpose. The troops were supposed to number about 3,000, but were
deserting very rapidly. The leading officers were to have held a council
at Cokesbury, but the approach of our troops from the north broke it
up. I have put Grierson on his guard; he is moving to Montgomery
and Mississippi over a wide extent of country. Please say to General
Sherman I regard it impracticable to march from here to Decatur with as
large a command as mine. I know the country; a part of my command
has moved over it and report it entirely desolate. I can go out by follow
ing the line of the railroad to Dalton after establishing depots of forage
at Atlanta and Eesaca, by having pontoon bridges built on the streams
and marching rapidly from one depot to the other. It will take me
two weeks at least to dispose of all the troops in this State and Florida.
Is there any necessity of my hurrying or of going to Decatur direct,
rather than to Daltou first! My stock is in fine condition now and it
would be cruelty to destroy it by such a march as the one indicated
would be. There is a very large number of guns and many valuable
military stores which should not be destroyed. I am gathering them
to this point. One regiment of infantry sent here from Augusta would
save it all.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
MACON, May 6, 1865 — 1.30 p. m.
General J. M. SCHOFIELD:
Without my knowledge or consent Governor Brown has. issued a
call for a meeting of the Georgia Legislature for the 22d instant. I
don't think it proper for either Governor Brown or his Legislature to
exercise any control or influence in shaping opinion or policy in the
re-establishment of Georgia with the Union. I shall therefore not allow
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the Legislature to meet, unless directed to do so by the Government at
Washington. I see no necessity for conventions at best, and certainly
not when controlled by prominent secessionists. Please forward this
dispatch to proper authority for orders in the case.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
MAC ON, G-A., May tf, 1865.
His Excellency ANDREW JOHNSON,
President :
The complete collapse in the currency and the great destitution of
provisions among the poor makes it absolutely necessary that the Legis
lature meet to supply this deficiency, and with a view to the restoration
of peace and order by accepting the result which the fortunes of war
have imposed upon us, I have called the Legislature to meet 22d instant.
General Wilson informs me that he cannot permit the assemblage with
out instructions from the Government at Washington. Does he reflect
the views of the Government, or will you order that no force be used
to prevent the meeting of the Legislature?
JOS. E. BROWN,
Governor of Georgia.
[Indorsement.]
Approved, and will be sent.
J. II. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY Div., DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
Athens j Ga., May 6, 1865 — 9 a. m.
Major-General WILSON :
GENERAL: Jefferson Davis parted with the four brigades (Dibrell's
two brigades, Duke's, and Ferguson's) that were escorting him at Wash
ington on Wednesday or possibly as late as Thursday morning and
went on mounted with a party of about forty men. I have not yet been
able to learn which road he took from Washington, but I think his
object is to get around to the southward of Macon, although he may
possibly have got between your command and mine. The Tenth Mich
igan Regiment, which is at Madison and Eatontoii, should be able to
ascertain this, and it is ordered to send parties in pursuit, in the event
of its being necessary. The four brigades were disbanded or have sur
rendered at Washington to one of my regiments, excepting one organ
ized party of 500 men under Colonel Breckinridge, of Dibrell's command,
who left Washington yesterday morning, saying they were going to
Macon to surrender. This I think doubtful, since they were each paid
$35 In specie before leaving Macon, and their object is undoubtedly to
get off with it. What they have done with the balance of the specie I
have not yet ascertained, but expect to know to-day which route it has
taken. I have directed Colonel Stacy, who was marching on Washing
ton at the time, to pursue Colonel Breckinridge's party and the specie.
General Brown's brigade is guarding the cross-roads, fords, &c., from
this point to Knox's Bridge, on the Tugaloo River, via Danielsville and
Carnesville. The Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry is here, and I will
move with it at any moment in the direction that my information may
warrant. The Twelfth Ohio Cavalry (Colonel Bentley'i is starting for
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Monroe, with one battalion en route to Covingtor and another to Law-
renceville. He will be directed to communicate with Colonel Eggleston
at Atlanta if anything important is ascertained. I would respectfully
suggest that small parties be at once sent out from your command to
guard the fords, ferries, bridges, and cross-roads along the Ocmulgee
south from Macon as far, if possible, as Jacksonville. Also that the
same be done at once along Flint Kiver, if possible, from Jonesborough
south to Albany. And your force at Columbus, if there is any there,
might do the same along the Chattahoochee. Since writing the above
I have received a dispatch from Colonel Stacy stating that Dibrell's
command, &c., excepting those who made off with Breckinridge arid by
themselves, is marching here to be paroled. Also, that Davis went by
railroad from Washington to Union Point, and from there he believes
he went south toward Macon or to the south of it. I sent you a dispatch
and a cipher dispatch from General Thomas last evening.
I am, general, your obedient servant,
WM. J. PALMEE,
Brevet Brigadier -General, Commanding Division.
COLUMBUS, May 6, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
Are all Government stores included in the surrender of General
Johnston? Shall I control the commissary stores left at this post for
the benefit of paroled prisoners arriving, and the sick and wounded
belonging to both armies! If they are not controlled by some proper
authority they will be used by the rabble, and soldiers deprived of them.
J. C. COLE,
Colonel, Commanding Post.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, <7a., May 6', 1865.
Col. J. C. COLE, C. S. Army,
Commanding at Columbus, Ga. :
Your telegram is received. General Johnston has surrendered every
thing. You are required to protect and turn over to the proper officers
of my command all the stores in your possession. Please report by
telegraph what quantity of stores you have on hand, and orders will
be sent you.
J. H. WILSOX,
Brevet Major-General.
ORDERS.] HDQRS. CAV. CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga.. May 6, 1865.
Under the provisions of Special Field Orders, No. 65, from head
quarters Military Division of the Mississippi, dated April 27, 1865, all
C. S. mules, horses, harness, wagons, and leather not required for the
use of the Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi, will be
turned over to Col. Ira B. Foster, quartermaster-general of Georgia.
Colonel Foster will receive and distribute the above-mentioned animals
and other property among the poor of Georgia. This distribution of
horses, mules, harness, and wagons will be considered as a loan from
the United States, and will be held in readiness to be returned when
ever the proper U. S. authorities shall call for them. Col. Ira E. Foster
632 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C, GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
will receive and receipt for all C. S. mules, horses, harness, and wagons,
and make a return of the same, designating the disposition thereof, to
the Secretary of War of the United States. Mr. J. II. R. Washington,
on the part of the United States, is associated with Colonel Foster in
carrying out the details of the orders from these headquarters relative
to the distribution of C. S. supplies to the poor people of Georgia.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 6, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. M. MoCooK,
Commanding U. 8. Forces, Tallahassee, Fla. :
GENERAL: From information received this morning from Lieutenant
Yeoman, we learn that Davis was at Washington on the 3d or 4th
instant, and there paid off his escort in gold, and it is supposed that he
left there secretly. The general has taken steps to intercept him to the
north and west. He must pass south, east of the Oconee. You will
as far as you are able cover the country with trusty scouts and see that
he does not pass in your direction. General Croxton will send a bat
talion from here, crossing the Oconee near Dublin, to strike his trail.
We must get him; anyway not allow him to pass west of us.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Get., May 6, 1865.
General E. M. McCooic,
Commanding U. 8. Forces, Tallahassee:
GENERAL: The general commanding directs me to say that from
information received since yesterday there is great probability that Mr.
Davis may pass south of this place. You will therefore watch closely
all points in your vicinity. Leave a force at Albany arid move your
command down to Bainbridge and cover all crossings on the Flint River.
You can depart from your original instructions as far as in your judg
ment you think necessary for the carrying out of the object of these
movements. A regiment from the Second Division marched this even
ing to Abbeville, via Hawkinsville, for the purpose of covering the cross
ings of the Ocmulgee River. Forces have also been sent to Cuthbert
and Oglethorpe.
I am, general, your obedient servant,
M. H. WILLIAMS,
Major and Acting Assistant Inspector -General.
HDQRS. CAYALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 6, 1865.
Brigadier-General CROXTON,
Commanding First Division, Cavalry Corps :
GENERAL: The brevet major-general commanding directs that you
send small parties to watch the crossings of the Ocmulgee between this
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place and the mouth of the Towaliga Eiver above this place. Jeff.
Davis is reported by General Upton to have been at Washington, Ga.,
and left that place with six men out of 150 with which he arrived.
Every crossing between here and Towaliga River must be closely
watched to prevent the possibility of his escape. General Winslow
will watch the river above Towaliga to Atlanta, Colonel Minty below
Macon to Hawkinsville. The parties sent to watch the crossings must
not be recalled until orders are sent from these headquarters, and should
any get on Jeff. Davis' track they must not leave it until he is taken.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 6, 1865.
Col. R. II. G. MINTY,
Commanding Second Division, Cavalry Corps :
COLONEL: The brevet major-general commanding directs that you
send small parties to watch the river crossings between this place
and Hawkinsville to prevent the possibility of Jeff. Davis getting
across. General Upton reports that Jeff. Davis left Washington on
yesterday morning with six men out of 150 with which he arrived at
that place. His supposed route was toward Marietta and Talladega,
but as the country north of Macon is well watched, he may attempt to
cross the Ocmulgee below Macon. General Croxton will send parties to
watch the river from here to Graball, and General Winslow from there to
Atlanta. The parties to watch the river must not be recalled without
an order from these headquarters, and if any get on the track of Jeff.
Davis they must not leave it until he is taken.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
AUGUSTA, May 6, 1865—6.30 a. m.
Major-General WILSON:
A ruse de guerre is now justifiable; $500,000 is a cheap way to end
the war. The reward should be from E. M. S., and whether successful
or not ought to meet with approval. Davis will not travel blindly, but
will know his friends in advance of reaching them. Gold is in great
demand now and there are thousands who would interest themselves.
The booty might be held out as an additional incentive, for it is
improbable that we shall ever find it, and the distribution would
require four or five mounted companies to be at Atlanta when the
bills are received. Has Eggleston any mounted men there? If not,
when will they be there? I am sure that the most effectual way to
secure him is the one proposed. Your isolated position warrants any
means you may adopt. Say go ahead or not.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major -General.
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AUGUSTA, May 6, 1865.
Maj or- G en eral WILSON :
Will you stand by me in using the name of the Secretary of War?
I send this, as you may not have understood one paragraph in former
dispatch, and that you may be conversant of the whole matter.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General.
MACON, May 6, 1865.
Major-General UPTON,
Augusta, Ga. :
Don't use the Secretary's name at all, but yours or mine, and we will
take the consequences together.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- Genera I.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Mavon, Ga., May 6, 1865 — 9 a. m.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Augusta, Ga. :
Go ahead, but put no price upon his head; offer simply for his appre
hension and delivery and on the condition that the reward shall be paid
out of the treasure to be captured with the fugitive. Lieutenant Yeo
man, of Alexander's staff, has sent in from Greensborough substantially
the same information that you have obtained. Catch Jeff. Davis if
possible, and act as you think best.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 6, 1865 — 3.15 p. m.
Bvt, Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Augusta, Ga. :
There are 36,000 pounds of powder at Greensborough belonging to
State of Georgia. Have it removed to Augusta as soon as it can be
done, for storage.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY Div., DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
Athens, May 6, 1865 — 11 p. m.
Brevet Major-General UPTON,
Augusta:
GENERAL : I have the honor to send to you my acting assistant adju
tant-general, Captain McAllester, \vith a verbal communication from
myself in regard to the status of DibrelPs division of cavalry, which is
now lying at or near the pontoon bridge over the Savannah River at
Petersburg, having escorted Jefferson Davis with the Confederate specie
from Greensborough to that point. On reaching there, finding that my
command had intercepted them on their way to the Trans-Mississippi
Department, Dibrell concluded to surrender. His command, with some
detachments of Duke's and Vaughn's brigades left with them, had
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first been paid from $25 to $35 per private soldier in specie. I hardly
know what to do with them under the circumstances, and should like
to have the advice of General Wilson and yourself. What shall be
done with the armory at this point; a battalion of 250 workmen (mus
tered into the Confederate service and having their arms concealed);
also with the large number of Confederate officers here, including
several generals'?
I am, general, your obedient servant,
WM. J. PALMEK,
Brevet Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 6, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. F. WINSLOW,
Commanding Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL: The brevet major-general commanding directs that you
push on as rapidly as possible with the main body of your division,
throwing out small parties to watch the roads perpendicular to the line
of march and to the eastward. The general desires to have the country
thoroughly watched to prevent the possibility of escape of Jeff. Davis
between this place and Atlanta and north of the latter place. You
will find dispatches for you at Atlanta in the hands of Colonel Eggles-
ton, First Ohio Cavalry. If you find the trail the brevet major-general
wishes to have it followed until the game is caught.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 6, 1865.
Col. B. B. EGGLESTON,
Commanding First Ohio Cavalry, Atlanta, Ga. :
In carrying out orders previously sent, the brevet major-general com
manding wishes General Winslow to distribute his force so as to have one
brigade in reserve for movement in the proper direction. Send word to
him to this effect, and say that it would be well to send one regiment
by the way of Newnan and Carrollton toward Cedar town, in Pope
County, distributing it well between the extreme points mentioned.
If possible keep the commanding officer of this regiment informed by
courier of the exact movements of J. D., with instructions to concen
trate when you have discovered the true scent, and go for him with
the greatest rapidity.
By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. Wilson:
E. B. BEA.UMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- Genera I.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 6, 1865.
Colonel EGGLESTON,
Atlanta, Ga. :
Lieutenant Yeoman sends word from Green sborough, 5th, that Dib-
rell's division, after escorting him to Washington, was paid off in gold
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and disbanded on the 3d or 4th. He cannot learn anything of him since
that, but it is supposed that he has secretly left. The lieutenant goes
on to Washington. Have your men arrived yet?
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
ATLANTA, May 6, 1865.
(Received 12 in.)
General UPTON,
Augusta^ Ga. :
I have had information of Davis in substance the same as communi
cated by you to General Wilson and by him to me. I have with me
seventy dismounted men. Regiment at Jonesborough last night; will
be here to-night. Our scouts have been out for several days. Winslow
marched from here early this morning; shall hurry him forward. If
you have any positive information in regard to the probable route, send
me word. Will be on the alert. No rations here for my command
except meat.
B. B. EGGLESTON,
Colonel, Commanding Post.
ATLANTA, May 6, 186~>.
(Received 113 m.)
Major-General UPTON,
Augusta, Ga.:
Cars loaded with supplies can pass through Atlanta en route for
Macon without transshipment. George Yonge, superintendent of Geor
gia Railroad, who is now at Augusta, can best make necessary arrange
ments.
B. B. EGGLESTON.
Colonel, Commanding Post.
EASTPORT, May 6, 186.5.
(Via Johnsonville 7th.)
Maj. Gen. G. II. THOMAS:
The officer in command of flag of truce reports that Major-General
Steele is at Selnia, Ala. Federal gun-boats run up the river to that
point.
EDWARD HATCH,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERL/VND,
Nashville, Tenn., May 6, 1865.
Brig. Gen. EDWARD HATCH,
Commanding Fifth Cavalry Division, Eastport, Miss. :
In accordance with orders from the lieutenant-general commanding
the Armies of the United States, you will, as soon as transportation
arrives at Eastport, send one brigade of your command to Saint Louis
to report to Maj. Gen. John Pope, commanding Military Division of
Missouri, for duty. Steamers will start from this place to-night.
By command of Major-General Thomas:
W. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
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NASHVILLE, May 6', 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. W. JOHNSON,
Pulaski :
Yours received.* The general hopes you will kill Mead and his
party, not capture them.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, &c.
RESACA, May 6, 1865.
Maj. S. B. MOE,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
A sergeant and three men have just arrived from Atlanta. They
left there last night. Colonel Eggleston, First Ohio Cavalry, by order
of General Wilson, reports to me that he occupies the place with two
companies ; rest coming on. He also sends me a very interesting commu
nication, which I will forward by mail to-morrow, in which his inform
ant, an intelligent C. S. soldier, states that he traveled with Jeff. Davis
for three days, passing through Chester ville, Aberdeen, and thence to
Washington, Ga., where he was on the 3d. Generals Bragg and Breck-
inridge are with him. Wheeler, with 1,500 cavalry, was with him. They
refused to go farther unless paid. Davis gave them $30 each, with
promise of $100 more when they crossed Mississippi River. He is
supposed to have $15,000,000 with him, and about fifty wagons. My
information was therefore correct. I suppose Colonel Eggleston has
informed General Wilson of what he is acquainted with. I think
Davis must be overtaken unless he drops his specie. Colonel Eggleston
addressed at Kingston. General Wilson probably thinks he is now there.
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
RES AC A, May 6, 1865.
Major-General STEEDMAN,
Commanding :
Colonel Woodall has arrived with voluminous and important dis
patches open from General Wilson to General Thomas. I send him on
at once, and think he should go right on in a special train, as I have
read the dispatches and think General Thomas' plans in reference to a
farther advance may be changed by them. Will you telegraph Colonel
Woodall if you send special train.
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General.
KNOXVILLE, May 6, 1865.
Major-General THOMAS:
1 have just heard from, my cavalry. Two brigades passed through
Anderson, S. C., on the 2d instant, with the intention of crossing the
Savannah River and getting in front of Davis 5 the other brigade when
last heard from was in hot pursuit.
GEO. STONEMAN,
Major- General.
* See 5th, p. 620.
638 KY., R. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
No. .'U. ) Knoxville, Tenn., May 6', 1
I. Hereafter any person found within the limits of this command,
wearing or having about his person the badges, insignia, or uniform of
an officer of the late Confederate armies, will be considered as guilty
of an act of hostility toward the United States Government and will
subject himself to arrest and imprisonment.
By command of Major-General Stoneinan :
G. M. 1JASCOM,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
WASHING-TON, May a, IMS.
Maj. Gen. J. M. PALMER,
Headquarters Jjouisville :
George J). Prentice says that Lieutenant-Governor Jacob stated to
J. I). Osborne, of the Louisville Journal, that he, Jacob, knew that the
rebels contemplated something that would startle the nation, but that
he had no right to say anything further in regard to the matter. Please
examine Jacob under oath, requiring him to state what he really has
said to Osborne or to any other person on the subject, or what he meant
by it and from whom he received his information, and report the result.
By order of the Secretary of War:
0. A. DANA.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Louisville, Ky., May (>, J.H(j$.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War, Washington, J). C.:
SIR: A large number of rebel soldiers have returned to this depart
ment as paroled prisoners. Some came in as organized bodies, having
surrendered, and were paroled here. The presence of these persons
here as paroled prisoners is productive of much harm. So far as I am
aware they have not been guilty of outrages involving the public peace,
but are guilty of many acts of astonishing impudence. This could be
borne, but disavowing as they do all allegiance to the Government, they
seem to the people to be merely waiting for something favorable to their
cause that they may resume their arms. They are centers around
which the disloyal sentiment of the country organizes itself, and thus
they check the returning sense of loyalty and keep alive the idea of
future resistance. I beg to suggest that all these men be required to
take the amnesty or some other oath which strips them of their charac
ter as admitted representatives of the rebel Government, and in case
of refusal to take the oath prescribed they be required to leave the
State. They seem only mischievous when they return to their original
neighborhood. I would be glad to be authorized to issue such an order
for this department.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully,
JOHN M. PALMER,
Major- General, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HD^US. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 28. } Louisville, Ky., May 6, 1865.
The attention of all concerned is called to Circular No. 3, from these
headquarters, and especially to that portion of the circular which
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declares that there is DO organization in this department hostile to the
Government; which deserves to be characterized as military, and only
permits the personal surrender of individuals.
It is well known now that all of the robbers and murderers who have
so long harassed the people of Kentucky profess to belong to some
rebel command, and now that they are likely to meet the punishment
due their crimes, they attempt to escape justice and retain their ill-
gotten gains by seeking to be included in some surrender. They shall
not so escape. Every man now in arms in this department shall be
driven out, or he must yield himself up, to abide such scrutiny of his
conduct as will develop his true history. If he has been merely a sol
dier, governed by the rules of honorable warfare, he shall have honor
able terms. If he is a robber or murderer, if he has been engaged in
the assassination of Federal soldiers or attempting to destroy women
and children by throwing cars from the railroad track, ho shall be tried,
and if regularly convicted he shall be punished, and no commission,
real or forged, shall save him. While we have our muskets in our
hands the interests of justice and humanity alike demand that such
men be exterminated.
By command of Maj. Gen. J. M. Palmer:
J. BATES DICK SON,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
LEXINGTON, Kv., M«i/ a,
Col. C. J. TRITE,
Fifty-third Kentucky, Mount Sterling, Ky. :
Major Benjamin and two companies One hundred and eighty-fifth
Ohio are ordered to Cumberland (lap. When they leave assume com
mand, keeping one company of your regiment for duty at Mount Ster
ling and vicinity.
By order of Brigadier- General Ilobson:
THOS. A. HOWES,
Lieutenant, Aide-dc-Cani}), and Acting Assistant Adjutant- Gem r<i I.
LEXINGTON, Kv., May 6,1865.
Major BENJAMIN,
Mount Sterling, Ky. :
Move to-morrow morning with the two companies of One hundred
and eighty-fifth Ohio from Mount Sterling, via Richmond, Ky., to Cum
berland Gap. On your arrival at Richmond the company at that place
and one from Shelby ville will move with you to the gap. If your
health will not permit you to move with the command, direct the senior
officer of the four companies to assume command until you join them at
the gap. Provide your men with sufficient rations for the trip.
By order of Brigadier-General Ilobson:
THOS. A. HOWES,
Lieutenant, Aid c-de- Camp, and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
BOWLING GREEN, May 6, 1865.
Capt. J. BATES DICKSON,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Headquarters Louisville:
The force that crossed the Cumberland have been about annihilated.
They were mostly officers of the Army of Northern Virginia banded
640 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & 0. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
together to operate in Kentucky. Colonel Johnson killed seven; Major
Wolfley, with a detachment of the Eighty-third Illinois, is not in yet;
reported that he has finished them, which I think is true. An officer
before dying told Colonel Johnson there were several companies organ
izing near Paris, Term., to come over. Will attend to them. Colonel
Malone is to surrender to me on Monday next at Russellville.
E. H. MURRAY,
Brevet Brigadier -General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., May 6, 186:").
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Commanding Department of the Cumberland:
GENERAL : Your dispatch of the 4th is received. I had already taken
steps for the capture of Jeff. Davis. On the 29th instant I sent Brevet
Brigadier-General Osband, with the Third U. S. [colored] Cavalry, to
Vicksburg. A copy of my order I inclose, with a copy of my letter to
General Dana. I have now scouts out in all directions. On the 25th
day of April I received a communication from Brig. Gen. Marcus J.
Wright, C. S. Arm}-, of which I inclose a copy, and of my answer.
On the 1st instant I received another letter from General Wright, of
which I also inclose a copy, and of my answer.
I am, general, your obedient servant,
C. C. WASHBUEN,
Major- General.
[Inclosure No. 1.]
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 111. ) Memphis, Tcnn., April 2<>, 1865.
I. Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. D. Osband, with the Third U. S. [colored] Cav
alry, will proceed at once to Vicksburg and report to Maj. Gen. N. J. T.
Dana, commanding Department of Mississippi, for orders, with a view
of intercepting and capturing Jeff. Davis, his escort, and train. Having
accomplished the object contemplated, or being satisfied that he has
escaped, he will report back here. The quartermaster's department
will lurnish transportation.
By order of Maj. Gen. C. C. Washburn:
W. H. MORGAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant-General.
[Inclosure Xo. 2.]
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., April 20, 1863.
Maj. Gen. N. J. T. DANA,
Commanding Department of Mississippi :
GENERAL : In view of the probable fact that Jeff. Davis will attempt
to cross the Mississippi between Yicksburg and New Orleans, I send
you the Third U. S. Colored Cavalry, under Brevet Brigadier General
Osband. By reason of the overflowed condition of the country from
Vicksburg to this point, it seems rather improbable that he will attempt
to cross above Vicksburg, though it would not be strange if he should
run out of the Yazoo, as he could easily seize one or all of the numer-
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ous trading boats up there for that purpose. It looks to me as though
the most likely point of crossing would be between Yicksburg and
Natchez, probably in the neighborhood of Eodney.
C. C. WASHBURN,
Major- General.
p. s. — The steamer John Raine, which will take these troops down,
I wish you would order back as soon as possible, as she is much wanted
here.
[Inclosure No. 3.]
HDQRS. DTST. OF NORTH MISSISSIPPI AND WEST TENNESSEE,
Grenada, April 25, 1865.
Maj. Gen. C. 0. WASHBURN,
Commanding District of West Tennessee:
GENERAL : I have just received a dispatch from Lieutenant-General
Taylor, dated Meridian, April 24, which informs me that official infor
mation just received at his headquarters announces that a truce was
declared by Generals Johnston and Sherman on 18th instant for the
purpose of final settlement, and directing me to communicate the infor
mation to you. Capt. E. F. Lee, assistant inspector-general on my staff,
is charged with the delivery of this letter.
I am, general, respectfully, yours,
MAKOUS J. WRIGHT,
Brigadier- General.
[Inclosure No. 4.]
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., April 27, 1865.
Brigadier-General WRIGHT,
Commanding District of North Mississippi and
District of West Tennessee, Grenada, Miss. :
GENERAL : Your letter of the 25th instant, informing me that a truce
had been declared by Generals Sherman and Johnston, has this moment
been received. In answer I beg to say that if any such truce has
been entered into it was wholly unauthorized, and I understand it has
been disclaimed by the Government of the United States. There will
be no alteration in military movements in this district by reason of any
supposed truce. I regret that I could not comply with the request of
the officers bearing the flag to visit their friends in this city. Such
privilege is improper unless they first comply with the very liberal
terms which have heretofore been offered them, which you and they I
suppose understand.
I am, general, your obedient servant,
C. 0. WASHBURN,
Major- General.
[Inclosure No. 5.]
HDQRS. DIST. OF NORTH MISSISSIPPI AND WEST TENNESSEE,
Grenada, May 1, 1865.
Maj. Gen. C. C. WASHBURN,
Commanding District of West Tennessee:
GENERAL: I am directed by Lieutenant-General Taylor to inform
you that an armistice has been agreed upon between Major-General
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642 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Canby and himself, which applies to all troops under their respective
commands. Hostilities may be renewed by either party upon giving
forty-eight hours' notice. The present position of all troops will remain
unchanged until such notice shall be given or received, pickets to
continue at present stations, and no scouting to be allowed by either
party outside of his own picket-lines. General Canby informs General
Taylor that he will forward you a copy of the terms agreed upon. This
communication will be handed you by Maj. Lawrence L. Butler, my
acting assistant adjutant-general, who will receive any communication
you may have to make upon the subject of the agreement entered into
by Generals Taylor and Canby.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
MARCUS J. WEIGHT.
[Inclosure No. 6.]
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., May 5, 1865.
Brig. Gen. MARCUS J. WRIGHT,
Commanding Confederate Forces, Grenada, Miss. :
GENERAL : Your communication of the 1st instant has been received
informing me of an armistice having been entered into between Gen
erals Canby and Taylor. In answer I beg to inform you that I am not
under the orders of General Cauby, and his armistice will not be
regarded by me. I take the liberty of inclosing you a copy of a dispatch
just received from my immediate commander in which the same terms
are offered to tbose who surrender as were given Generals Lee and
Johnston, and notifying those who do not surrender that they will be
treated as outlaws.*
I am, general, your obedient servant,
C. C. WASHBURN,
Major- General.
GRENADA, Miss., May 6, 1865.
Maj. Gen. C. C. WASHBURN,
Memphis, Tenn. :
Lieutenant-General Taylor directs me to request that you send a gar
rison to this place at once as provided for in agreement between Canby
and Taylor. Notify me of probable time of the arrival of the garrison
and name of commanding officer.
Respectfully,
MARCUS J. WRIGHT,
Brigadier- General.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 6, 1865 — 1.23 p. m.
Major-General CANBY,
New Orleans, La. :
The Chief Engineer deems it indispensable that Captain McFarland
should return to Key West to take charge of the operations there. If
he can be spared please direct him to do so.
By command of Lieutenaut-General Grant:
JNO. A. RAWLINS,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
*See Thomas to Steedman, et al., p. 552.
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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF ALABAMA,
MISSISSIPPI, AND EAST LOUISIANA,
Meridian, May 6, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY,
Commanding U. 8. Forces, Mobile, Ala. :
GENERAL: I regret to inform you that C find a disposition existing
on the part of citizens to plunder the public property, and I have there
fore requested General A. J. Smith to send at once guards to Demop-
olis and Cuba Station. I have also directed Brigadier-General Wright,
at Grenada, to notify General Washburn that he is prepared to receive
the guard intended for that point, and Brigadier-Generals Tucker and
Humphreys, at Jackson and Brookhaven, to give the same notice to
General Dana. Columbus and Macon, Miss., are also points where
valuable stores are accumulated, but they are not embraced within the
purview of your orders. Should I find the guards now at these depots
inadequate to their protection, I will notify you of the necessity for a
further increase of force. Meanwhile, every effort will be made to
identify and arrest the instigators of these lawless proceedings, and if
arrested they will be turned over to the U. S. authorities for punishment.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
K. TAYLOR,
Lieutenant- General, C. S. Army.
MERIDIAN, May 6, 1865 — 9.30 p. m.
Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY, U. S. Army:
I have to request that you will at once send garrisons to Columbus
and Macon, Miss. Be pleased to telegraph me when they can reach
there, and from what point you will send them.
R. TAYLOR,
Lieutenant- General.
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 55. ) Mobile, Ala., May 6, 1865.
*******-
5. The detachments of the Fourth Tennessee and Third Michigan
Regiments of Cavalry now with the Third Division, Thirteenth Army
Corps, at Mclntosh Bluff, will be sent with their wagons and baggage
to Xew Orleans by sea, with orders to report on arrival there to Brig.
Gen. J. R. West. The quartermaster's department will furnish the
necessary transportation.
*******
9. The rules established by General Field Orders, No. 30, for the
government of trade in and with the city of Mobile will apply with
equal force to the District of West Florida. The trade with that dis
trict will be limited to the wants of the army and navy and the neces
sities of the inhabitants within the limits of military occupation. To
the extent of these necessities military permits and clearances may be
granted for supplies not prohibited by existing orders. The command
ing general of the district will determine the extent of the trade thus
authorized and establish the regulations necessary for controlling it.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Cauby :
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
644 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala., May 6, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL : I have the honor to report that the detachment of infantry
for duty at Citronelle left Whistler at 9.30 p. in. yesterday by rail, and
that the detachment of cavalry and infantry for East Pascagoula
marched from this point at 7.30 a. in. to-day.
Kespectfully, your obedient servant,
G. GRANGES,
Major -General.
By F. W. EMEKY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(General Granger being absent.)
HEADQUARTERS POST AND DISTRICT OF MOBILE,
Mobile, Ala., May 6, 1865.
Major-General OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff:
In compliance with your request I have the honor to submit the fol
lowing notes and suggestions in relation to the organization of the
courts in the city and county of Mobile : Daily applications are made
for the redress of wrongs and the enforcement of rights between the
citizens; the care and custody of the estates; of accidents; the protec
tion of the property of owners ; the ownership and possession of real
and personal property ; the collection of- — , and all questions which
occupy the time and attention of courts of law and equity are likely to be
crowded upon the military authorities. War has suspended or destroyed
the law of Alabama. The power and functions of her legislative, exec
utive, and judicial departments have ceased to exist by reason of her
attempted revolution. Military law alone exists within the State, and
military authority only can grant the relief and remedies sought for by
the citizens. The subject may be disposed of in either of the following
ways:
First. The major-general commanding the army may refuse to enter
tain this class of cases and let the citizens wait till peace is established
and civil institutions again have power to dispose of them.
Second. He may hear and decide these questions himself or direct
some officer of his command to do so.
Third. He may create new courts or tribunals for the hearing and
adjudication of all such matters.
Fourth. He may command the persons who lately exercised the
powers and duties of judges to open their courts and to perform the
duties properly belonging to them, subject to such limitations as he may
prescribe.
I have no doubts as to his right to dispose of these matters in either
of the ways mentioned. The choice in the modes is simply a matter of
discretion. There would seem to be serious practical difficulties in the
way of each of~ these methods except the last. To refuse a hearing in
case of wrong or injury produces discontent and begets disrespect and
hatred toward the Government. To require any officer in the military
service to hear and determine questions of this kind would occupy his
whole time in duties not properly belonging to his position and pro
fession. To appoint new tribunals or courts would cause much delay
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and uncertainty in establishing rules and modes of proceeding. I see
no objection to the last method. The officers composing the courts are
the public agents with whom the people are acquainted. They are
familiar with the duties, and have the confidence of the citizens. They
are the agents who can most conveniently carry out the will of the com
manding general. rlhere can be no question as to the right of the
military power to establish courts and appoint officers to perform all
the duties necessary for the peace and good order and welfare of the
community which it controls. The commander of an invading, occu
pying, or conquering army rules the invaded, occupied, or conquered
country with supreme power, limited only by the laws and customs of
war and the orders of the Government he represents. If any local
authority continues to exist it will be by his permission only, and with
power to do nothing but what he shall see fit to authorize. The judge
and officers of these courts should be required to take an oath of alle
giance to the Government. If any refuse to do so, let his place be
filled by appointment. The code of practice in these courts was the
law of Alabama before her attempted secession. It needs only to be
changed to meet the present state of aifairs and to conform to the laws
of Congress and the proclamations of the President. It may become
necessary to limit or direct the actions of these courts by orders from,
the commanding general. This can be done when the necessity shall
arise. I would most respectfully urge that an order be issued direct
ing the courts of the city and county of Mobile to be opened, and the
judge and officers be required to proceed with the business before them,
and to discharge tbe duties ^required of them. I inclose the note* of
Judge Chamberlain of the city court on the subject, and his memoran
dum of the title of the courts and names of the officers lately officiating
in said courts.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES C. YEATCH,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 6, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. R. TAYLOR, C. S. Army,
Meridian :
Be pleased to have the accompanying dispatch for General Smith
forwarded at once.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 6, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps, Montgomery:
Send immediately, and on the quickest route, one brigade of infantry, about 2,000
strong, to garrison Columbus and Macon, Miss., and report at once by courier and
telegraph to Lieutenant-General Taylor, at Meridian, when the troops can reach the
points, and whether you send them [from] Selma or Montgomery. You will also
report in full to these headquarters. Keep two other brigades ready to march to
Demopolis and Meridian at short notice. Acknowledge receipt of this telegram.
P. JOS. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff.
Respectfully,
E. E. S. CAKBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
* Not found.
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MERIDIAN, May 6, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Montgomery, Ala. :
I have the honor to request you will immediately furnish garrison for
the town of Demopolis as contemplated in my agreement with Major-
General Oanby dated 4th instant, of which you have already been
advised by that officer. As there are valuable public stores at other
points near to Demopolis, and not mentioned in General Canby's tele
gram to you, I request that you make the force sent sufficiently large
to afford detachments for the purpose of guarding the stores at the
points referred to. These points will be indicated to officer command
ing forces sent to Demopolis. I request that I may be advised of his
probable arrival there.
E. TAYLOK,
Lieutenant- General.
NASHVILLE, May 7, 1865.
(Eeceived 2.20 a, m. 8th.)
Lieuten ant-General GRANT:
I forward the following telegrams just received for your information.
Telegraphic communication can be opened in a few days with Mobile;
also with Montgomery and Selma, if you deem it advisable. I learn
from Lieutenant Hey wood that General Wilson captured 80,000 bales
of cotton in Macon, and then besides as much, if not more, in the hands
of citizens. I have directed him, if it becomes necessary to leave Macon
before the cotton can be sent off, to leave a responsible officer and a
small guard to protect the cotton from robbers and to make the citizens
of Macon responsible for its safety.*
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, Commanding.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 7, 1865 — 6 p. m.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Commanding, &c., Macon, Ga. :
The telegraphic communication of this day's date,t forwarded with
your sanction from Macon by Joseph E. Brown to the President of the
United States, has been considered by him, and he directs that you give
to Mr. Brown the following answer, to wit: First. That the collapse in
the currency and the great destitution of provisions among the poor of
the State of Georgia mentioned in his telegram have been caused by the
treason, insurrection, and rebellion against the authority, Constitution,
and laws of the United States, incited and carried on for the last four
years by Mr. Brown and his confederate rebels and traitors, who are
responsible for all the want and destitution now existing in that State.
Second. What Mr. Brown calls the result which the fortunes of war have
imposed upon the people of Georgia and all the misery, loss, and woe
they have suffered are chargeable upon Mr. Brown and his confederate
rebels, who usurped the authority of the State and, assuming to act as
its Governor and Legislature, waged treasonable war against the United
States, and by means of that usurped authority protracted the war to
* See Canby to Thomas, May 4, and Hatch to Thomas, May 6, pp. 610, 636.
t See 6th, p. 630.
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the last extremity, until compelled by superior force to lay down their
arms and accept the result which the fortunes of war have imposed upon
the people of Georgia as the just penalty of the crimes of treason and
rebellion. Third. That the restoration of peace and order cannot be
intrusted to rebels and traitors who destroyed the peace and trampled
down the order that had existed more than half a century and made
Georgia a great and prosperous State. The persons who incited this
war and carried it on at so great a sacrifice to the people of Georgia and
the people of all the United States will not be allowed to assemble at
the call of their accomplice to act again as a Legislature of the State
and usurp its authority and franchises. Men whose crimes have spilled
so much blood of their fellow- citizens, impoverished the people of
Georgia, destroyed the finances, currency, and credit of the State, and
reduced the poor to destitution, will not be allowed to usurp legislative
powers that might be employed to set on foot fresh acts of treason and
rebellion. In calling them together without permission of the Presi
dent, Mr. Brown perpetrated a fresh crime that will be dealt with accord
ingly. Fourth. You will further inform Mr. Brown that the President
of the United States will without delay exert all the lawful powers of
his office to relieve the people of Georgia from destitution by delivering
them from the bondage of military tyranny which armed rebels and
traitors have so long imposed alike upon poor and rich. The President
hopes that by restoring peace and order, giving security to life, liberty,
and property, by encouraging trade, arts, manufactures, and every
species of industry, so as to revive the financial credit of the State and
develop its great resources, the people will again soon be able to rejoice
under the Constitution and laws of the United States and of their own
State in the prosperity and happiness they once had, but were deprived
of by the treason and rebellion now overthrown. To all private persons
and good people who return to their allegiance to the United States and
devote themselves to peaceful pursuits liberal clemency will be exer
cised. You will communicate the foregoing answer to Mr. Brown, and
take prompt measures to prevent any assemblage of rebels as a Legis
lature or under any other pretext within your command. If any persons
shall presume to answer or acknowledge the call of Mr. Brown, men
tioned in his telegram to the President, you will immediately arrest and
imprison them, and report to this Department for further instructions.
By order of the President :
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 7, 1865 — 7 p. m.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Commanding, &c., Macon, Ga.:
The President directs that you immediately arrest Joseph E. Brown,
who pretends to act as Governor of Georgia, and send him in close cus
tody under sufficient and secure guard to Major-General Augur, at
Washington, and allow him to hold no communication, verbal or
written, with any person but the officer having him in charge after the
receipt of this order. You will acknowledge by telegraph the Uour at
which you received this order and report your action.
By order of the President of the United States :
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
648 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 7, 1865 — 7 p. m.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Macon, Ga. :
Instructions have been sent you in regard to Brown. Any other
prominent rebel who may take any steps toward reorganizing rebels
should be seized immediately and sent to Washington under guard.
Your action in respect to the reward for Davis is approved. The Presi
dent offered a reward of $100,000 for his arrest last week.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
/Secretary of War.
MACON, May 7, 1865 — 6 p. m.
Maj. Gen. J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Raleigh, N. C. :
Davis7 escort has been crowded so closely on all sides that it has been
disbanded. Three regiments have given themselves up to us here, and
many others are surrendering in Northern Georgia. Davis himself" and
a small party, variously reported from six to forty men, are supposed
to have turned south from Washington. I have the Ocmulgee picketed
from its head to Hawkinsville, and by G p. in. to-morrow will have it
closely watched from Hawkinsville to Jacksonville. I have a line of
stations along the railroad from Atlanta to Eufaula and Albany, and
have directed McCook, at Tallahassee, Fla., to send scouts to north and
eastward in all directions. Say to General Sherman my command is
suffering for long forage. I have 20,000 animals and 17,000 men to
feed. It is no small task to get supplies. Hay could be sent us from
Savannah by way of Augusta, and thence by rail. Please send me the
news by telegraph.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major -General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 7, 1865 — 6 p. m.
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
(Via Atlanta and Dal ton.)
Davis has disbanded his cavalry escort, having found it impossible to
get it through our lines, and he left Washington on the 4th with a small
party, estimated at from six to forty men, and is supposed to have
turned south. I have the Ocmulgee watched as far south as Hawkins
ville, and by 6 p. m. to-morrow shall have it well picketed to Jack
sonville. Besides, I have small parties at every station from Atlanta to
Albany, and have directed McCook, at Tallahassee, to send scouts to
the north and east in all directions. Palmer is also doing all in his
rwer. Davis can hardly escape except in disguise and by bold riding.
have arranged for the surrender of the Georgia militia, including
the cominander-in-chief. In the orders issued by General Sherman
after t^ie capitulation of Johnston, I am ordered to conduct my corps
back to Decatur. In view of the destitution in North Georgia and Ala
bama, and the fact that I have 21,000 animals, 14,000 white and 3,000
black soldiers to feed, I regard the execution of the order entirely im
practicable except by the following plan : If you will send forage and
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 649
supplies by rail as far below Dalton as possible, and direct General
Judah to lay a pontoon bridge over the Etowah, I will lay one on the
Chattahoochee and accumulate three days' grain at Atlanta, so that
when the bridges are all ready I will march rapidly from one depot to
the other. I can leave the State in no other way to the northward. If
the railroad bridge at Eesaca could be rebuilt the matter would be very
much simplified. I can live in this State from twenty to twenty-five
days longer. Please let me know your decision upon my suggestion.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
Colonel Eggleston will forward this to General Judah, to be tele
graphed from Dalton.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 7, 1865. (Received 12.30 a. in. 12th.)
Major-General WILSON,
Macon, Ga. :
(To be forwarded from Dalton by Lieutenant Heywood.)
I forwarded your report by Lieutenant Heywood to Lieu ten ant-Gen
eral Grant, who replied as follows :
There is no use attempting to rebuild the road. A much cheaper and easier way
for supplying the country where Wilson is can be found from the sea-coast. It may
not be necessary for us to keep troops in the interior.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant-General.
I have given directions for a train of supplies to be sent you under
escort as far as Atlanta, where Lieutenant Heywood informs me that they
can be received on cars and conveyed as far as Macon. If you find your
self cramped for subsistence and forage before you hear from me again
you can bring your command to the north side of the Etowah. I shall
have the Chattanooga and Atlanta Eailroad repaired as far as Eesaca,
to facilitate the carrying of supplies to the troops, which it may be nec
essary to post in that part of the State, and forage and subsistence can
be easily taken to your command at Eome, Kingston, and Carters ville.
You will, I think, find good grazing on the Etowah. It was fine there
last summer. In case you have to move without further orders from me,
send forward a messenger to enable the quartermaster to be prepared
with supplies for your command. The message should reach here at
least one week before you reach the Etowah. You must now put a stop
to all pillaging and straggling of the troops.
GEO. H. THOMAS.
EALEIGH, May 7, 1865 — 10 p. m.
Major-General SHERMAN:
I have received the following dispatch* from General Wilson and;
have advised him not to destroy public property until he hears from
you again.
J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.
* See Wilson to Schofield, May 6, 12m., p. 629.
650 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
KALEIGH, K. C., May 7, 1865 — 8 p. m.
Major-General WILSON,
Macon, Ga.:
I have received your cipher dispatch of the 6th, and will forward it
to General Sherman at City Point. Meanwhile I would advise you not
to destroy public stores until you hear from him again. I presume
there is no reason for haste in your movements. My belief is that
Davis will attempt to escape from the coast of Florida, while some of
his guard go west as a decoy.
J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH,
Hilton Head, S. C., May 7, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Comdg. Cavalry Corps, Div. of the Mississippi, Macon, Ga. :
GENERAL : Your dispatch to General Grover and requisition for sup
plies for your command were brought here by Lieutenant Woodruff.*
I have directed a temporary depot to be established at Darien, Ga.,for
your command. I have also ordered the river steam-boat Governor
Troup, recently captured on the Altamaha, to be sent back there to
assist in getting, supplies to you, via the Altamaha and the Ocmulgee,
from Darien. When you get through with her please order her to
Savannah to report to Major-General Grover.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Q. A. GILLMORE,
Major- General, Commanding.
[MAY 7, 1865. — For Gillmore to Adjutant-General of the Army, relat
ing to Wilson's operations in Georgia, see Yol. XLYII, Part III, p. 433.]
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY POST OF OPELIKA,
May 7, 1865.
Brevet Major-General WILSON,
Macon, Ga. :
Having just seen General Orders, No. 18, from General Johnston, and
also his instructions to Major-General McLaws and Brigadier-General
Fry, allowing all officers and men west of the Chattahoochee to take
advantage of the convention between himself and Maj. Gen. W. T.
Sherman, I have determined, after a consultation with my officers, to
take advantage of its terms. I am in General Taylor's department,
but am completely isolated and have no communication with him. 1
have on duty with me one major (commissary of subsistence), one cap
tain (assistant quartermaster), two captains of the line, and two lieu
tenants, and some fifteen men. Let me know if you will accept of the
surrender upon terms mentioned in General Johnston's order, and send
kan officer to accept of our paroles. Answer at once.
I am, general, respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. W. BUFOKD,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
* See May 1, p. 551.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 651
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 7, 1865.
Lieut. Col. J. W. BUFORD, C. S. Army,
Commanding Post at Opelika :
Brevet Major-General Wilson directs me to say that your surrender
will be accepted on the terms agreed upon between Generals Johnston
and Sherman. Take your command to Atlanta and report to General
Winslow or Colonel Eggieston at that point.
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
COLUMBUS, May 7, 1865.
General J. H. WILSON:
Send orders that will prevent Federal troops from taking Government
and private stores at this place until your officer arrives. I learn that
there is a detachment on the west side of the river taking possession of
everything, and am fearful they will cross to the Columbus side for the
same purpose.
J. C. COLE,
Colonel, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 7, 1865.
Brigadier-General CROXTON,
Commanding First Division, Cavalry Corps :
GENERAL: The brevet major-general commanding directs that you
send an officer to Forsyth at once to receive the surrender of the Fifth
Alabama Cavalry and Fifth Mississippi Cavalry. The commanding
officers of the regiments are at these headquarters, and the officer can
report here for instructions. Let him be sent at once.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 7, 1865.
Col. E. H. G. MINTY,
Commanding Second Division, Cavalry Corps:
COLONEL: The brevet major-general commanding directs that you
send 115 men by rail with horses to Oglethorpe, with instructions to
watch Flint Kiver crossings as well as it can possibly be with that
number of men. Send 150 men with horses to Cuthbert to watch the
roads in that vicinity. These two parties are to be held in readiness to
move at short notice in any direction required. Captain Brown, acting
chief quartermaster, will make arrangements for transportation. The
parties will go to-morrow. Direct Colonel Pritchard to investigate the
report concerning the thirty-five men and three wagons.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
652 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQKS. CAY ALKY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 7, 1865.
Col. R. H. G. MINTY,
Commanding Second Division :
COLONEL : Send 200 men and horses down to the depot to-night to be
loaded, as the train leaves at 5 a. m. to-morrow on schedule time.
Direct your quartermaster to send ten pounds of nails to nail slats
over the doors to give the animals air. There will be transportation
for 100 men and horses to-morrow at 12 m. Send them down by 10
o'clock to-morrow to have them loaded in time.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Maior and Assistant Adjutant- General.
AUGUSTA, May 7, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
A boat leaves for Savannah at noon to-day. Have you any commu
nication to send by her? The rebel troops now at Washington claim
all their horses as private property; say they have never belonged to
Confederate States. Shall they be turned over to war officers at
Washington ? There are 300 pairs of pants here under charge of C. S.
quartermaster. The troops at Washington are reported as greatly in
need of them. Shall they have them or not? Have received no answer
in regard to forwarding stores. To whom are the commissary supplies
to be invoiced ?
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major-General, U. S. Volunteers.
AUGUSTA, GA., May 7, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
Have you any telegraphic dispatches for Savannah ? The boat leaves
at 12. Will detain it till this dispatch is answered.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General.
MAC ON, May 7, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Augusta, Ga. :
Under the terms the troops at Washington have no right to retain
their horses. Only officers' horses and side-arms are exempted. You
may issue the clothing to them, but compel them to be in the houses.
Invoice the stores to Lieutenant Brown, acting chief commissary, but
retain them at Augusta till further orders, except such as your division
requires at Atlanta. Lieutenant Brown will send an officer with
instructions.
J. II. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 653
AUGUSTA, May 7, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
I send the following dispatch from General Palmer:
HEADQUARTERS OF CAVALRY, DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
May 6, 1865 — 11 p. m.
Dibrell's division of cavalry, which is now lying near the pontoon bridge over the
Savannah River at Petersburg, escorted Jeff. Davis with the Confederate specie from
Greensborough to that point. On reaching there, finding that my command had
intercepted them on their way to the Trans-Mississippi Department, Dibrell con
cluded to surrender his command with some detachments of Duke's and Vaughn's
brigades left with them. Had tirst been here paid $25 to $35 per private soldier in
specie. I hardly know what to do with them under the circumstances, and should
like to have the advice of General Wilson. What shall be done with the armory at
this point and battalion of 250 workmen (mustered into the Confederate service and
having their arms concealed) ; also with the large number of Confederate officers,
including several generals ?
WM. J. PALMER,
Brevet Brigadier-General, Commanding.
General Palmer should be advised to send the horses of the com
mand, as Captain Abraham has not enough men to take charge of the
animals. The general thinks the specie should be taken away from the
soldiers, as, per convention, it is the property of the United States. I
shall telegraph Eggleston to take all horses ridden by rebel privates
through Atlanta. Captain McAllester, of General Palmer's staff, is
waiting for your reply. He wishes to return by 6 a. m. train. Please
answer at once.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major -General, 17. M. Volunteers.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, May 7, 1865 — 9.40 p. m.
Major-General UPTON:
Your telegram of this evening is received, including questions from
General Palmer. Please send him word to disarm, dismount, and parole
all prisoners taken. The money paid them by Davis is also legiti
mate capture, but I suspect he will find difficulty in collecting it. The
armory should be destroyed, all valuable material put on the cars and
run to Augusta, the balance burned. The workmen are clearly under
the terms of the convention and should be treated accordingly. You
are right in the instructions to Colonel Eggleston. I have received two
dispatches from General Palmer by the hands of his officers. Tell him
his suggestions had already been acted upon. Every disposition is
made to arrest fugitives that the circumstances demand. It is quite
certain Dick Taylor has capitulated. Your orders to Eggleston are
correct.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major-General.
AUGUSTA, GA., May 7, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
The corps commissary should be sent to this place to-morrow to
receipt for subsistence stores. An officer from your staff should also
be sent to receipt for quartermaster's stores. How long will my divis
ion remain in Atlanta? Wish to make arrangements for headquarters.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major -General.
654 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
MACON, GA., May 7, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Augusta, Ga. :
Will send Lieutenant Brown and an acting quartermaster to receipt
for stores. Your division will remain at Atlanta till we are ready to
leave the State, unless it should get on the track of J. D., in which case
it will go for him to the Mississippi. You can change to Atlanta when
ever you think best. When you get there I want you to do your best
toward getting bridges over the rivers on the way to Dal ton. I will
send up a pontoon bridge for the Chattahoochee under direction of
Major Hubbard.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
MACON, May 7, 1865.
Brevet Major-General UPTON,
Augusta, Ga.:
GENERAL: The brevet major-general commanding directs that you
detail a good and efficient officer from your command to act as assist
ant quartermaster in receiving and forwarding all quartermaster's
stores and supplies for this command, receiving his instructions by let
ter from the chief quartermaster, Cavalry Corps.
I am. general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 7, 1865 — 7 p. m.
Brevet Brigadier-General PALMER,
Athens, Ga.:
(Via Atlanta, through Colonel Eggleston.)
Your dispatches are received. Please keep Colonel Eggleston
informed of everything important, and continue your operations south
ward. I will look out east, south, and west; every disposition is
already made. Mr. D. can't get off except as a fugitive. Please keep
me informed.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
(Via Columbus and Atlanta. Colonel Eggleston will send this by
rail.)
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 7, 1865. .
Col. B. B. EG-GTLESTON,
Atlanta, Ga.:
Have you any news of J. D. ? Watch every train closely; he might
try that way. When last heard from he had only eight or ten men.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 655
ATLANTA, May 7, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
I have sent Captain Siverd with three strong companies to Talla-
dega; Lieutenant Reece with two companies to Columbus 5 Captain
Krumdick with one company to General Judah; Lieutenant Brooks
with one company to communicate with Stoneman's cavalry; one com
pany patrolling between Sand town and this point; two companies
between this point and Pinckneyville, and one company on courier
duty. General Winslow will camp at Morrow's Station to-night and
arrive here to morrow; nothing will be left undone here. No move
ment of Davis has been ascertained later than your dispatches.
B. B. EGGLESTON,
Colonel, Commanding Post.
ATLANTA, May 7, 1865.
Brevet Major-General UPTON:
I have sent Captain Siverd with three strong companies to Talla-
dega; Lieutenant Eeece with two companies to Columbus; Captain
Krumdick with one company to General Judah; Lieutenant Brooks
with one company to communicate with Stonemau's cavalry; one com
pany between Sandtown and Atlanta, patrolling; two companies
between this place and Pinckneyville, and one company on courier
duty. The train with dispatches and bills arrived in due time. Gen
eral Winslow is at Morrow's Station to-night; will be here early
to-morrow. Nothing will be left undone here. No movements of
Davis have been discovered later than your dispatches. I had bills
printed and distributed before the arrival of the train. They are
being sent in every direction. Paper had gone to press before receipt
of your dispatch.
B. B. EGGLESTON,
Colonel^ Commanding Post.
MORROW'S STATION, May 7, 1865 — 7 p. m.
Brevet Major- General UPTON:
GENERAL: The command is here, just going into camp. I have
received at this point copy of dispatches from General Wilson, Macon,
and yourself, Augusta, both dated 6th instant. General Wilson thinks
I had better send one regiment to or toward Newnan, while your
advices indicate that it is or was at Powellton. If so, of course no
force should be sent to Newnan. I have had repeated orders till now to
push to Atlanta. Have obeyed them. I left one company at Griffin
and one at Jonesborough. Both have good officers and strict instruc
tions to keep a good watch and report. A company went also from
Griffin to McDonough, with orders to keep to the right and go to
Atlanta, informing me meantime of anything which may be of interest.
I wish for specific orders, for I do not see the way very clearly. Will
you send to-night? The country is very poor anid no supplies to be
found. At Griffin there are 5,000 bushels of corn, one- third damaged;
1,400 sacks included in this report. The assistant quartermaster says
it belongs to the State of Georgia. There are also 7,000 suits of clothes
and some medical supplies, &c., most of which are said to belong to
same party.
Yours, most respectfully,
E. F. WINSLOW,
Brevet Brigadier -General, Commanding.
656 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Drv. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 7, 1865.
Brevet Brigadier-General WINSLOW,
Commanding Fourth Division Cavalry, Atlanta^ Ga. :
The. general commanding directs that if, after consulting with Colonel
Eggleston, you do not think it necessary to send a force to Newnan
you need not do so. You can take any supplies you find which are
necessary for your command. From latest information the general
thinks he is attempting to pass south of this point.
M. H. WILLIAMS,
Major and Acting Assistant Inspector- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
In the Field, Bear CreeJc, May 7, 1865—10 a. m.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Cavalry Corps, Macon, Ga. :
MAJOR: Received near Griffin your dispatches sent by Captain
Siverd, First Ohio Cavalry. Have nothing new to send you. Left a
good company at Griffin with proper orders. I think the officer will
use vigilance and know what goes on near and in that vicinity. Will
leave another force at Jonesborough. Have parties well out to the
east. Shall encamp to-night beyond Jonesborough, perhaps fifteen
miles this side of Atlanta, where my column will arrive to-morrow a.m.
Your obedient servant,
E. F. WINSLOW,
Brevet Brigadier -General.
Nothing in the country like provisions or forage. Water on this
road and near the railroad very scarce.
W.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 7, 1865.
The OFFICER IN COMMAND OF FEDERAL TROOPS AT COLUMBUS:
The purposes for which you were sent up the river demand that you
should continue your march toward West Point and Talladega rapidly,
watching all roads from the east. Go to Opelika and will send you
further instructions at that place. Colonel Cole, C. S. Army, command
ing post at Columbus, will transmit this to you.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
EASTPORT, May 7, 1865.
(Eeceived 8th.)
Major-General THOMAS, U. S. Army:
Your dispatches of the 4th instant are received, copies of which, as
well as the dispatch in regard to the surrender of the forces under
command of General Taylor, have been sent to General Croxton by
various routes. I have ordered a portion of the train teams to be
turned over to regiments and shall send Bvt. Brig. Gen. George Spald-
ing, with 1,200 mounted men, in the direction of Elyton to-morrow
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 657
morning to intercept Davis and make a junction with Croxton if he
can be found in that portion of country. If necessary I can move
southwest with 3,000 dismounted men. I shall do this if I obtain
information that Davis is moving in such direction that I could inter
cept him, unless I receive orders to the contrary.
EDWD. HATCH,
Brigadier- General.
NASHVILLE, May 7, 1865.
Brigadier-General HATCH,
Eastport, Miss. :
I have directed Captain Yaii Duzer to send a construction party to
Eastport without delay to build the line from Eastport to luka, and
repair the line to Corinth.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General , 17. 8. Army.
CHATTANOOGA, May 7, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE:
There are large numbers of paroled men claiming homes in Tennes
see and Kentucky accumulating at Eesaca. They are without rations
and the country is destitute. Shall I force them outside of the lines
without rations! I respectfully ask full instructions in this matter.
Respectfully,
JAS. B. STEEDMAN,
Major -General.
NASHVILLE, May 7, 1865.
Major-General STEEDMAN :
Paroled prisoners surrendered by Lee and Johnston and others enter
ing into the same arrangements will be allowed to return to their homes
if within any of the States that seceded. If belonging to other States
they must take the oath first. Under the direction of the Attorney-
General, prisoners captured in battle are not to be allowed paroles nor
the privilege of the oath in any way, except by authority of the War
Department.
W. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff,
(Same to Major-General Stoneman.)
RESACA, May 7, 1865.
Maj. S. B. MOE.
Assistant Adjutant- General:
The bridge arrived during the night; is being laid. I shall go to
Calhoun to-morrow. Please give me definite instructions in reference
to paroled prisoners coming toward Tennessee as soon as Colonel
Woodall has communicated with the general. Ninety here collected
since your dispatch was received, and I have to feed them.
H. M. JIJDAH,
Brigadier- General,
42 R R — VOL XLIX, PT II
658 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & 0. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, DEPARTMENT or KENTUCKY,
Lexington, Ky., May 7, 1865.
Capt. J. H. SIFERS,
Comdg. Company E, 185th Oliio Vol. Infty., Lexington, Ky.:
Move with your company to Richmond, Ky., and at that place join
the two companies from Mount Sterling and the company now at Rich
mond and proceed to Cumberland Gap. If Major Benjamin is not in
condition to move with 1he command from Richmond the senior officer
will assume command of the four companies. Carry with you seven
days' rations of sugar, coffee, meat, and hard bread. Move to-day.
Very respectfully,
E. H. HOBSCW,
Brigadier -General, Comdg. First Div., Dept. of Kentucky.
BOWLING GREEN, May 7, 1865.
Capt. J. BATES DICKSON,
Assistant Adjutant-General, District of Kentucky :
Colonel Mai one is to surrender to me to-morrow. Several bands are
also to do so in the next three or four days. Have you any orders for
me in such cases? Shall 1 continue to hold intercourse in accordance
with General Thomas' instructions'? Answer to-night.
E. H. MURRAY,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 7, 1865. (Received 9 p. m. 15th.)
SECRETARY OF WAR, Washington, D. C. :
I am satisfied that, if permitted, the Legislature of the State of Ala
bama will at once call a convention, which, in twenty-four hours after
its organization, will undo all that has been done in the past four years,
and settle favorably and definitely all questions that conflict with the
supreme authority of the Government of the United States. I am not
yet so fully advised with regard to the State of Mississippi, but I believe
that the same conditions will control the action of that State. I have
answered all who have applied to me that I have no authority to deter
mine any questions affecting the political relations of the States to the
General Government, but have advised all civil officers to return to
their posts, with the archives and property in their charge; to report
themselves to the military authorities, and to wait the action of the
General Government. In my judgment it will be wise to use the policy
and the agencies which now control. If they move in the wrong direc
tion they can be guided, and if perverse can be stopped at any moment.
Please advise me by telegraph by way of Nashville, and duplicate by
the Mississippi River.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
MOBILE, ALA., May 7, 1865.
(Yia Cairo 14th. Received 1.30 p. m., 15th.)
Lieutenant- General GRANT,
Commanding Armies of the United States:
The terms of the surrender of Dick Taylor's forces includes all men
and material within the limits of his command. His troops will at
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once be collected at points from which, they can most conveniently be
paroled and sent to their homes. The depots of supplies, which appear
to be very large, will be guarded by his troops until the guards desig
nated by me can relieve them . A number of river transports, impressed
for the purpose of transporting the troops and supplies when the city
was evacuated, will be sent down the river. Four blockade-runners,
the property of the Quartermaster's Department, are included in the
surrender to the army, and will be very useful for coast service. The
chiefs of the property department of Dick Taylor's army have been
ordered by him to report to the chiefs of my own staff to account for
and turn over the property in their charge. The civil officers appear to
be disposed to account for and turn over in good faith the property
which they hold, and I expect in a few days to get accurate accounts of
all cotton belonging to the rebel Government within the States of Ala
bama and Mississippi. I shall keep the main body of the troops well
together and make such detachments only as may be necessary to guard
important points and the depots of supplies that will be turned over.
I will open the telegraph line to Corinth and have requested General
Thomas to open it from that place to Eastport. The Mobile and Ohio
and Mobile and Montgomery Eailroads can be put in running order in
a short time, and I will put them, so far as they are within the limits
of my command, under the control of the president and directors, as
the agents of the military authorities, until their legal status may be
determined. Both will be needed for military purposes, and in this
arrangement will be quite as much under our control as if worked by
ourselves. I will take immediate measures to garrison Apalachicola
and Saint Mark's to prevent their being used for any improper purposes.
The navy, 15 officers and about 400 men, with 2 gun-boats and 2 tugs,
were surrendered at the same time to Admiral Thatcher.
ED. E, S. GAKBY,
Major- General.
MERIDIAN, May 7, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. GANBY, U. S. Army,
Commanding, &c. :
GENERAL : By to-morrow my troops will all be in position to give
their paroles upon arrival of your commissioners. Upon my part I
name Brig. Gen. E. L. Gibson, Brig. Gen. William H. Jackson, Gol.
Thomas H. Taylor, commissioners, to act, respectively, at the following
places of rendezvous, to wit: Meridian, Gainesville, and Jackson. I
also name Col. William E. Miles to represent me here as commissioner
in paroling unattached officers and men. Be pleased to telegraph me
when your commissioners will probably arrive.
Eespectfully,
E. TAYLOE,
Lieutenant- General,
HDQRS ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 7, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. E. TAYLOR,
Meridian, Miss. :
Be pleased to forward the following dispatches :
Maj. Gen. N. J. T. DANA, VicJcsburg :
Select an officer with the rank of colonel as commissioner to receive the paroles
of Confederate officers and men collected at Jackson, Miss. Before entering upon
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his duties, lie will proceed to Meridian and receive detailed instructions from Brig.
Gen. G. L. Andrews, provost-marshal-general of this army, who will be there in
course of to-morrow (Monday). The commissioner will be accompanied by officers
of the quartermaster's, commissary, and ordnance departments, with the necessary
clerical force, who will receive and account for such surrendered property as may
be turned over to them by officers of General Taylor's staff.
P. JOS. OSTERHAUS,
Major-General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 7, 1865.
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS:
Brigadier-General Andrews, the provost-marshal-general of this army, goes to
Meridian to-morrow (Monday), to receive the surrender of officers and men belong
ing to the command of Lieut. Gen. R. Taylor. All paroled prisoners belonging to
Kentucky and Tennessee will be sent to Eastport, and I have to request that the
necessary transportation by river may be collected at that place to carry them to
the points nearest their homes. General Taylor or General Andrews will advise you
at the earliest possible moment of the exact number for whom such transportation
is required.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major-General, Commanding.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 7, 1865.
Brig. Gen. JAMES TOTTEN,
Chief of Ordnance and Arty., Army and Div. of West Mississippi:
SIR : You will detail an officer from your department, with sufficient
clerical force, to accompany General Andrews by railroad to-morrow
morning to Meridian, Miss., to receive all ordnance and ordnance stores,
commissary and quartermaster's stores, and property belonging to the
Confederate army. The officer will report to General Andrews, at
headquarters, to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby :
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Lieut. Col. C. B. Hinsdill, chief commissary of subsistence,
Army and Division of West Mississippi; Lieut. Col. C. G. Sawtelle,
chief quartermaster, Army and Division of West Mississippi.)
SPECIAL ) HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
EIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 56. ) Mobile, Ala., May 7, 1865.
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3. Brig. Gen. George L. Andrews, provost-marshal- general, Brig.
Gen. E. S. Dennis, and Col. H. Bertram are hereby appointed commis
sioners to proceed to-morrow morning to Meridian, Miss., for the purpose
of receiving the surrender of the army commanded by Lieut. Gen. R.
Taylor. They will provide themselves with a sufficient clerical force,
and assemble at the office of the provost-marshal-general on Monday,
May 8, at 9 a. m. precisely, and will be accompanied by officers of the
quartermaster's, commissary, and ordnance departments, who will
receive and account for all property surrendered to them by officers of
General Taylor's staff.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General,
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HDQBS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 7, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. C. VEATCH,
Commanding Post and District of Mobile:
SIR : You will detail 100 men, with a sufficient number of commis
sioned and non commissioned officers of the Sixteenth Army Corps, to
report at 8 a. in. to-morrow to Brig. Gen. G. L. Andrews, provost-mar
shal-general. The men will be provided with ten days' rations and the
necessary cooking utensils. They are destined to accompany General
Andrews to Meridian, where he will receive the paroles of General Tay
lor's command, and it is desirable that great care be taken to select an
energetic and discreet commanding officer and orderly men for this
detail. As soon as General Andrews can relieve the detail they will
report directly to their respective commands.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. J. OSTEEHAUS,
Chief of Staff.
GENERAL ORDERS, J HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., FIRST Div.,
THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 19. ) Spring Hill, May 7, 1865.
During the absence of the brigadier- general commanding, Lieut. Col.
J. A. McLaughlin, Forty-seventh Indiana Veteran Volunteers, will
command this brigade.
By order of Brig. Gen. J. E. Slack:
W. E. CHUECH,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. 2D Div., 13ra ARMY CORPS, AND U. S. FORCES,
Selma, Ala., May 7, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Mobile, Ala.:
There are about 175 Confederate soldiers at Marion (mostly in hospi
tal) who are anxious to be paroled. There are some here who wish to
be paroled.
C. C, AKDEEWS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., SECOND Div.,
THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 10. ) May 7, 1865.
1. The colonel commanding takes pleasure in announcing the receipt
of official notice at these headquarters of the surrender of Lieutenant-
Gen eral Taylor, of the rebel army, and the forces within his command
to Major-Gen eral Canby on the evening of the 5th [4th] instant, the terms
of surrender being substantially the same as those of the Army of North
ern Virginia to Lieutenant-General Grant. All acts of hostility by the
troops of this command will therefore cease upon the receipt of this
order against the forces embraced within and complying with the terms
of the surrender, war being only waged against the marauder. He
also wishes to express his hope and belief that this order will be carried
out in its true spirit and meaning by the troops of this command, and
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that no acts of petty marauding or hostility against an humbled foe or
the citizens within our lines will be allowed to tarnish the laurels
bravely won by nearly three years of arduous service, or weaken the
harmony now sought to be established amongst the citizens of a com
mon country.
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By order, of Col. Henry Bertram :
A. J. BOCKWELL,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, May 7, 1865. (Received 8th.)
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH:
Order the two brigades to march at once to Demopolis and Meridian,
one brigade to be stationed at each place, relieving all guards belong
ing to the command of Lieutenant-General Taylor. Answer by tele
graph.
P. J. OSTEBHAUS,
Chief of Staff.
POLLARD, May 7, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel HOUGH,
A ssistan t A djutant- Genera I :
The road is in running order to this place. The engine that I started
from Montgomery with was disabled twelve miles north of here and it
will take several days to repair it after it is taken to the machine-shop.
I am pushing the work as fast as I can under the circumstances. The
bridge over Big Escambia will be ready Monday evening ; then the only
work to be done will be near Tensas Station. I have relaid all the
track that was torn up at this place. 1 cannot move either way until
I get the engine now at Montgomery. I shall apply for tools and mate
rial to work the road at Mobile, unless I have orders to the contrary.
H. L. WHEELEB,
Capt. and Engineer ^ in charge of Mobile and Montgomery Railroad.
FORT MONROE, VA., May 8, 1865 — 12 midnight.
(Beceived 10 a. in. 9th.)
Lieut. 'Gen. IT. S. GRANT,
Washington :
I have full dispatches from Wilson of the 6th. One boat has arrived
at Augusta all right. He is after Jeif. Davis, who cannot escape save
in disguise. He is reported in Georgia, escorted by about seventy offi
cers as a special body guard and about 3,000 cavalry. Does the Secre
tary of War's newspaper order take Wilson from my command or shall
I continue to order him? If I have proven incompetent to manage my
own command let me know it.
W. T. SHEBMAN,
Major- General.
[MAY 8, 1865. — For Sherman to Schofield, relating to Wilson's oper
ations in Georgia, see Vol. XL VII, Part III, p. 441. J
CORKESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 663
MACON, GA., May 8, 1865.
Maj. Gen. WILLIAM T. SHERMAN:
MY DEAR GENERAL : Your letters from Baleigh and Savannah have
been received. Permit me to write you a few lines unofficially. I
believe that under the circumstances I have done everything you could
have required, and have kept you and others duly informed. For your
own information, however, I send you a copy of my summary of oper
ations, from which you will see that in thirty days we marched over 500
miles, took 6,300 prisoners, 23 colors, and 156 guns, defeating Forrest,
scattering the militia, destroying every railroad, iron establishment,
and factory in North Alabama and Georgia. From Montgomery to
this place, 220 miles, we marched in six days, resting one at Columbus
and West Point. I mention these things to show you that our cavalry
is cavalry at last. You may not have forgotten our conversations in
regard to the matter at Gaylesville, and your own remarks in regard
to it. I'll remind you of them some of these days. I have now 13,500
men for duty in the three divisions with me? thoroughly armed, well
mounted and equipped. I believe when you see them you will say with
me, it is nothing more than the truth, that they cannot be excelled. I
regard this corps to day as the model for modern cavalry in organiza
tion, armament, and discipline, and hazard nothing in saying that it
embodies more of the virtues of the three arms, without any sacrifice
of those of cavalry, than any similar number of men in the world. From
an undisciplined mob it has taken the most perfect discipline ; from frag
ments of every variety it has taken a most coherent organization. The
spirit of the men is magnificent, the officers are admirable, and think
their corps invincible. This is strong language, and may look like self-
gratulation, but it is simply for you, and should be your pride as well
as mine. Without your carte blanche and the admirable assistance of
General Thomas nothing could have been accomplished.
To put the test to my assertions, I would like to have the corps put
in camp at any point you may designate, and everybody, including
General Grant, who feels an interest in such matters, invited to review
and inspect it; if you don't agree with me I shall acknowledge myself
mistaken in my opinions.
I had previously disposed of my prisoners, including the generals, on
simple paroles. I yesterday received the surrender of the Georgia
State Line and Militia, including the commander-in-chief and General
Wayne. They are all to be paroled as soon as possible. Large num
bers of Wheeler's cavalry are giving themselves up also.
Davis, Breckinridge, and Bragg, with the remnants of six cavalry
brigades, were at Washington on the 4th, but were pressed so closely
by our troops as to be compelled to scatter. Most of the cavalry has
given itself up. Mr. D. is a fugitive, and my men looking for him in
all directions. The treasure was mostly dropped about Washington,
deposited with the citizens, and paid to the soldiers. I have directed
General Palmer to gather it up.
I have recommended Brevet Major-General Upton and Brigadier-
General Long for major-generals, Croxton and McCook for brevet major-
generals. Brevet Brigadier-Generals Alexander and Winslow for full
brigadiers; also Colonels Minty, Miller, and La Grange. With the
exception of McCook, I think the officers I have just mentioned are the
best cavalry officers I ever saw. They have richly earned their pro
motion, and I hope you will recommend General Grant to give it to
them.
Very respectfully, yours.
J. H. WILSOK.
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EALEIGH, May 8, 1865.
Major-General SHERMAN, City Point, Va.:
General Wilson telegraphs that his command is suffering for forage,
and asks that hay be sent to Augusta; says he has 20,000 animals and
17,000 men to feed. I have no means of communicating with General
Gillmore.
J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Major-General.
EALEIGH, May 8, 1865.
Major-General WILSON, Macon, Ga. :
Your cipher of yesterday is received, and I have telegraphed General
Sherman about the forage. There is no news of importance. I will
telegraph you whatever may come.
J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.
RALEIGH, May 8, 1865 — 8 p. m.
Major-General WILSON, Macon, Ga. :
Look out for Extra Billy Smith, rebel Governor of Virginia. A
reAvard of $25,000 is offered by the Secretary of War for his capture.*
I judge from your dispatch that you have a good chance to catch Jeff.
Davis.
J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Major-General.
HILTON HEAD, May £, 1865.
Maj. Gen. 0. GROVER:
General Wilson wants his supplies sent to Macon by way of Augusta.
You will therefore retain the steamer Governor Troup on the Savannah
Eiver for that purpose. Lieutenant Woodruff, of General Wilson's
staff, can carry a load of supplies by way of the Altamaha, if he thinks
best.
Q. A. GILLMOEE,
Major- Genera I, Comm an ding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 72. ) Macon, Ga., May 8, 1865.
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III. Lieut. Joseph Eendlebrock, Fourth U. S. Cavalry, with twenty
men, dismounted, will proceed to Andersonville to-morrow morning to
bring to this place all the records, &c., pertaining to the post and military
prison at that place. Lieutenant Eendlebrock will take with him two
clerks to complete the unfinished medical records at Andersonville.
The detail will take with them two days' rations and return to Macon,
Ga., May 10, 18G5.
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By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson .
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
*See Halleck to Schofield, Vol. XL VII, Part III, p. 441.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 665
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon. Ga.. May 8, 1865.
Col. E. H. G. MINTY,
Commanding Second Division, Cavalry Corps:
COLONEL : The brevet major-general commanding directs me to fur
nish you with copies of the President's proclamation,* and to say that
you may make such disposition of your command as you think best to
arrest Jeff. Davis. You can spread your command all along the banks
of the Ocinulgee and Altamaha. Please scatter this proclamation far
and wide, and leave no stone unturned to secure the " arch traitor."
Copies of the proclamation will be furnished as soon as they can be
printed.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SECOND DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Near Macon, Ga., May 87 1865.
Lieut. Col. H. N. ROWLAND,
Commanding Second Brigade:
COLONEL : You will move with your command in as light order as
possible to-morrow, the 9th instant, marching, via Hawkinsville, to
Spalding, Irwin County, at or near which place you will establish your
headquarters. You will leave one regiment at some point between
Folsom's Creek and Adams, and detach another regiment to a point at
or near the head of the Altamaha Eiver. You will have every ford
and ferry on the Ocmulgee and Altamaha Eiver s from Hawkiusville to
the Ohoopee Eiver well guarded, and make every endeavor to capture
or kill Jeff. Davis, the rebel ex-President, who is supposed to be
endeavoring to cross the Ocmulgee south of Macon. You will take
possession of and guard all Government property which you may find,
not interfering, however, with that turned over to the State authori
ties by the major-general commanding for the benefit of the poor. All
supplies needed for your command will be taken from the country, but
proper vouchers will invariably be given by your quartermaster or
commissary. Straggling, pillaging, or plundering must not be allowed
under any circumstances. You can take the following wagons: Two
for brigade headquarters, two ; one for each regiment, three; total, five.
Dismounted men and unserviceable horses will be left at this place
under proper officers. Further orders will be issued designating the
hour at which you will march.
By command of Col. E. H. G. Minty:
T. W. SCOTT,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
MACON, May 8, 1865 — 4.45 p. m.
Brevet Major-General UPTON,
Augusta, Ga.:
The President of the United States has issued his proclamation
announcing that the Bureau of Military Justice has reported upon
* See May 2, p. 566.
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indubitable evidence that Jeff. Davis, Clement C. Clay, Jacob Thomp
son, George N. Sanders, Beverly Tucker, and W. C. Cleary incited and
concerted the assassination of Mr. Lincoln and the attempted assassina
tion of Mr. Seward. He therefore offers for the arrest of Davis, Clay,
and Thompson $100,000 each; for Sanders and Tucker, $25,000 each;
and for Cleary, $10,000. Publish this in hand-bill; circulate every
where, and urge the greatest possible activity in the pursuit.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major -General.
(Same to Brevet Brigadier-General Winslow, Atlanta, care Colonel
Eggleston.)
HDQBS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May S, 1865.
Col. B. B. EGGLESTON,
Atlanta, Ga. :
Have published and circulate the President's proclamation offering a
reward for Jeff. Davis' arrest. Send me any news you may have, and
forward the following telegram to General Steedman at Eesaca:
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS, MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May S, 1865 — 4 p. m.
Maj. Gen. J. B. STEEDMAN,
Eesaca, Ga. .
(Via Atlanta, through Colonel Eggleston.)
Your letter of the 5th is just received. I can put 3,000 men to work on the rail
road in a few days, in addition to what the Georgia authorities can and will do. The
road can be repaired in about thirty days. A bridge is already framed for the Chat-
tahoochee River. I will do all in my power to meet you by getting out ties, laying
track, and building bridges. Tools will be needed, but how many, I don't know.
Everything is on the lookout for J. D. His cavalry escort is dissolved and he a
fugitive, but in what direction is not known. Please assist my people in bringing
a mail for the command.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
ATLANTA, May 8, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
Lieutenant Yeoman is here and reports that part of Davis' escort
was near Lawrenceburg yesterday (7th), but lost the trail before night.
Yeoman thinks he was trying to cross at Warsaw last night. Yeoman
will cross the river at Viuing's to-night.
B. B. EGGLESTON,
Colonel, Commanding Post.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. or THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 8, 1865 — 11 p. m.
Col. B. B. EGGLESTON,
Atlanta, Ga. :
Your dispatch received. Keep General Winslow well informed and
if you get on the trail follow it closely.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 667
MORROW'S STATION, May 8, 1865.
Major-General WILSON :
Lieutenant Yeoman sends word that DibrelPs division is with the
party we are looking for, south of Macon. Also Ferguson's division,
which is moving under flag of truce to Macon. I am in good position
and hope to hear something before going in any direction.
Yours, truly,
E. F. WINSLOW,
Brigadier- General.
MAY 8, 1865—8 a. m.
General WILSON:
( GENERAL : Lieutenant Yeoman says that Ferguson, with one division
cavalry, is en route for Macon under flag of truce ; that DibrelPs division
is following, but he don't know that the latter is going to Macon. Davis
and cabinet are following in rear, with 100 picked men as escort. Yeo
man is with one of the parties yet. He says that all passed through
Madison on the 6th instant, and he writes us from a point five miles from
that place under date of 6th instant. Now, Dibrell will either go on
the east of the Ocmulgee to or near Milledgeville, or cross it or its
headwaters and swing over to Griffin, Forsyth, or some other point.
I am waiting to hear further and think I am well situated to strike in any
direction from this place, Morrow's, or Jonesborough. Have my command
in hand. You had better look out to the east, northeast, and toward
Barnesville. I have nobody below Griffin. Hope to learn something
very soon. Send orders by telegraph to Atlanta or by rail to Jones-
borough or Atlanta.
WINSLOW.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. or THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 8, 1865 — 11 p. m.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. F. WINSLOW,
Morrow's Station, Ga. :
Your telegram is received. Colonel Eggleston telegraphs that Yeo
man reports Davis probably about Lawrenceville and Warsaw, north
east of Atlanta, last night. I think you ought to have a small force at
Carrollton. Look out sharply. Minty is operating well to south and
east.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major-General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 8, 1865.
Brevet Brigadier-General WINSLOW,
Commanding Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL : The brevet major-general commanding directs that you
send word to Colonel Palmer, or whoever may be in command at
Athens, Ga., to render every assistance to Capt. W. M. Brooke, C. S.
Army, for preserving the maps and other C. S. Army engineer property
recently captured by them near Athens. You will also send a detail
668 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
of one officer and twenty men to assist in their recovery, and see that
they are sent safely to this place.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
UMBER'S FERRY, ON LITTLE EIVER, GA.,
May 8, 1865.
Major STANDISH,
Commanding First Battalion, Tenth Michigan Cavalry :
MAJOR: I am picketing from Umbers Ferry, on the Little Eiver, to
Warren's Ferry, on the Oconee Eiver, according to instructions. I also
sent a small force to a ford three miles above ine on Little Eiver.
There is no news of importance. I have questioned citizens and negroes
alike, with no result. There is a good ferry that will cross fifteen
horses at one time at this point.
WM. E. CUMMINS,
First Lieutenant, Comdg. Detachment Tenth Michigan Cavalry .
PULASKI, May 8, 1S65.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIFFLE,
Chief of Staff:
My scouting parties have brought in Major Gilbert and five of his
men. Gilbert says he has never been called upon to surrender. Would
it be well to let him or one of his men go on parole to bring the others
in? He says he intended to come in as soon as he arranged his
business.
E. W. JOHNSON,
' Brigadier- General.
HUNTS VILLE, May 8, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIFFLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Colonel Patterson tells me that General Forrest was killed by a Ken
tucky captain of his command, whose son Forrest had caused to be
put to death.
E. S. GEANGEE.
NASHVILLE, May 87 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. S. GRANGER,
Huntsville :
Your dispatches, reporting scouts being sent to look after Jeff. Davis
and Forrest being killed, received.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
HUNTSVILLE, May 8, 1865.
Brigadier-General WHIFFLE,
Assistant A djutant- General :
There are a number of refugees applying for permission to go to their
homes in Saint Clair and other mountain counties in Alabama. Have I
authority to grant them passes ?
E. S. GEANGEE,
Brigadier- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 669
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAH,
No. 48. j Chattanooga, Tenn., May 8, 1865.
#*#*##*
Y. The One hundred and eighty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry hav
ing been transferred to the Second Brigade, First Separate Division,
Army of the Cumberland, will join its brigade without delay at Chatta
nooga, Tenn., or wherever it may be. Railroad transportation will be
furnished to Chattanooga.
By command of Major-General Steedman :
S. B. MOE,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
KNOXVILLE, M ay <9, 1865
General WHIPPLE:
Is Tennessee considered a seceded or loyal State! I have been under
the impression that Kentucky and Tennessee were both considered as
loyal States, but the provost-marshal-general, Department of the
Cumberland, terms and designates Tennessee as a seceded State, and
issues instructions accordingly.
GEO. STONEMAN,
Major- General.
NASHVILLE, May 8. 1865.
Brig. Gen. DAVIS TILLSON,
Greeneville :
You are authorized to come to Nashville.
W. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
KNOXVILLE, May 8, 1865.
Brigadier-General WHIPPLE :
The following telegram, just received, is forwarded for the informa
tion of the major-general commanding:
GREENEVILLE, May 8, 1865.
Maj. G. M. BASCOM:
The following dispatch has just been received from Colonel Hawley, per courier:
" HDQRS. IIRST BRIGADE, FOURTH DIVISION, DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
"Asheville, N. C., May 7, 1865.
"Capt. W. W. DEANE,
"Assistant Adjutant-General:
11 1 have the honor to report that General Martin, Colonel Thomas, and Lieutenant-
Colonel Love surrendered to Lieutenant-Colonel Bartlett their forces with Depart
ment of West North Carolina. The papers are being prepared at Waynesborough.
Colonel Bartlett had found enemy posted in a gap above Gainesville, but met a flag
of truce, the result of which was the surrender. General Martin urged the reten
tion of their arms, and Colonel Bartlett asks if I have not authority to get from the
general commanding. The arms were desired to be retained for the purpose of
putting down bandits and to be subject to our order. My orders were peremptory
that the arms could not be retained; that it was necessary to ask instructions.
Colonel Laird is to be apprised of the surrender, and has been ordered to proceed
to Rabun Gap and carry out his instructions. Colonel Bartlett, after completing
the details of surrender, will return here, believing the surrender of Thomns made
it unnecessary for him to proceed farther. The road by Paint Rock will be com
pleted to-day. The negro soldiers who committed the rape, except one witness.
670 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
four in number, were shot yesterday, before the whole regiment. Robberies and
depredations are ceasing. A citizen from interior reports that General Scho field is
military governor of North Carolina.
•"Respectfully, your obedient servant,
"C. G. HAWLEY,
" Colonel, Commanding."
The negroes above referred to were a party who stole out of camp on the march to
Asheville and committed a brutal rape on the person of a young white woman, after
nearly killing her uncle and aunt, two very old people, who tried to prevent the
outrage. I am much gratified that they have been found and shot. I respectfully
recommend that the supplies now at Asheville be turned over to Colonel Bartlett
and that Colonel Hawley and most of train be ordered back to this place to prevent
necessity of sending more supplies to Asheville. I do not think it necessary to keep
more than the two North Carolina regiments in that part of the country One or
both of these could be withdrawn very soon with advantage to the service and the
country. I very much fear they will deteriorate into thieves and robbers.
Respectfully, &c.,
DAVIS TILLSON,
Brigadier- General.
General Tillson has been directed to withdraw all his forces from the
mountains as soon as the interest of the service will allow. I have
informed him his instructions to Colonel Bartlett are approved.
GEO. STONE MAN,
Major- General.
NEW HAVEN, May 5, 1865.
General PALMER:
Work train ran into Bill Hughs with forty-one men about two miles
and a half from here. They said they were getting their horses shod.
Said they were waiting for Gould er. Train hands saw some more near
Wilson's Furnace this evening. From what I can find out they intend
to concentrate and attack this place to-night. Send re-enforcements
to-night if possible.
W. A. WATROUS,
Captain, Commanding.
LEBANON JUNCTION. May 5, 1865.
General PALMER:
No attack on New Haven yet. A scout has just come in there,
reporting the guerrillas within a mile of town. Attack expected to be
made in force from several points.
B. H. H. BROWERS,
Operator.
MEMPHIS, May <9, 1865.
(Received 9th.)
Major-General THOMAS:
Brig. Gen. Marcus J. Wright telegraphs me as follows.*
I shall send to-morrow morning a cavalry force of 500 men to occupy
that point.
0. C. WASHBURN,
Major-General.
* See Wright to Washburn, May 6, p. 642.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 671
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 52. } Memphis, Tenn., May 8, 1865.
For the information of whom it may concern, the following dispatch
from Maj. Gen. G. H. Thomas, commanding Department of the Cum
berland, is published :
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., May 6, 1865.
Maj. Gen. C. C. WASHBURN,
Memphis :
You are authorized to administer the amnesty oath to rel>el soldiers, "but not to
officers or citizens. It is now too late for them to be reaping the benefits of the
amnesty proclamation, after having maintained an attitude of hostility for four
years.
By command of Maj. Gen. G. H. Thomas:
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
Citizens who left our lines and sought refuge in rebeldom, and have
resisted all persuasions to return until the present moment, will not
be allowed to return to Memphis at present. Confederate officers
returning to this district paroled from the armies of Lee, Johnston,
and Taylor will not be allowed to wear their uniform or any badge
reminding of their treason. Paroled enlisted men, or those who have
taken the amnesty oath, will be required to divest themselves of their
rebel uniforms as soon as they can procure other clothing, and they are
given thirty days from the time of their coming into the district to do
this.
By order of Maj. Gen. C. C. Washburn:
WM. H. MORGAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 119. ) Memphis, Tenn., May 8, 1865.
I. The enrolled militia of Memphis are hereby disbanded. All offi
cers and enlisted men on detached service with this organization will
report forthwith to their respective commands for duty. All ordnance
and ordnance stores will be turned over to Capt. D. S. Pride, depot
ordnance officer. All regimental and company property, books, papers,
and money will be deposited at the headquarters of Brig. Gen. M. T.
Williamson, commanding, to await such disposition as may hereafter be
ordered. All quartermaster's property belonging to this organization
which has not been used will be returned to Col. R. E. Clary, deputy
quartermaster- general, and the money paid therefor be by him refunded
to Brig. Gen. M. T. Williamson.
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By order of Maj. Gen. C. C. Washburn:
W. H. MORGAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY DIVISION,
DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 73. ) Memphis, Tenn., May 8, 1865.
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II. Lieut. Col. Otto Funke, Eleventh Illinois Volunteer Cavalry,
commanding Third Brigade, Cavalry Division, District of West Ten-
672 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
nessee, will, with 500 men of his command, mounted, armed, and prop
erly officered, proceed to Grenada, Miss., taking command of that post
in accordance with instructions received from headquarters District of
West Tennessee. The command will be provided with several days7
rations in haversacks, thirty days7 rations of sugar, coffee, pepper, and
salt, 200 rounds of ammunition, five days' of forage, and the necessary
transportation to transport the same.
By order of Col. J. P. 0. Shanks:
E. J. MEYERS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 8, 1865.
Maj. Gen. N. J. T. DANA,
Vicksburg, Miss. :
Be pleased to take immediate measures to complete telegraphic com
munications between Vicksburg and this place.
P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
Will General Taylor be kind enough to cause this dispatch to be
forwarded?
E. R. S. CAKBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION or WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 8, 1865.
Maj. Gen. N. J. T. DANA,
Vicksburg :
The troops sent to garrison the posts in the interior, relieving troops
of Lieu tenant- General Taylors command, will be selected from those
that are best disciplined and under charge of intelligent and discreet
officers.
P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Major -General and Chief of Staff.
Will General Taylor kindly forward the above dispatch ?
E. R. S. CAXBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 8, 1865.
SECRETARY OF WAR,
Washington, D. C. :
I have the honor to recommend that the blockade of this port may be
so far removed as to open it to coastwise commerce, and that the neces
sary custom-house and Treasury officers be appointed and sent out as
soon as possible. An agent of the Post-Office Department for each of
the States of Mississippi and Alabama should also be sent out.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 673
MERIDIAN, May 8, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY,
Commanding, &c. :
I understand that a portion of General Dana's garrison at Jackson,
Brookhaven, &c., will be negro troops. I hope this can be avoided, for
the present at least.
Respectfully,
E. TAYLOR,
Lieutenant- General, C. $. Army.
HDQBS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 8, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. R. TAYLOR,
Meridian :
In regard to the garrisons sent to Jackson and Brookhaven, &c., by
General Dana, I would remark that he was instructed to make his selec
tion from the best disciplined of his troops, and place them under charge
of intelligent and discreet officers.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 8, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. R. TAYLOR :
I feel under obligations for your dispatch of this date. It was the
omission of the operator in not requesting that the cipher dispatch of
last evening might be forwarded. I have ordered a light, strong tug
to be sent up to tow the blockade steamers out.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 8, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. R. TAYLOR,
Meridian :
I will act upon your suggestions as contained in telegram of this
date, in regard to the Texas, North Louisiana, Virginia, and North
Carolina troops. General Andrews will be instructed accordingly.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Com man ding.
- HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 8, 1865.
General GEORGE L. ANDREWS,
Meridian :
General Taylor suggests that the Texas and North Louisiana troops
be sent as soon as paroled, via Vicksburg, to Alexandria, on the Red
River, and that a company of Virginians and a regiment of North Car
olinians be sent by sea from Mobile. The suggestions are approved by
General Canby.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistan t A djutant- Genera I.
43 R "R — VOL XLIX. IT ii •
674 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA,
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQKS, FIRST BRIO., SECOND Div.,
THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 11. ) May 8, 1865.
During the temporary absence of the colonel commanding I hereby
assume command of this brigade.
S. L. GLASGOW,
Colonel Twenty-third Iowa Volunteer Infantry, Commanding.
HD'QRS. THIRD DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mclntosh Bluff, Ala., May 8, 1865.
Col. CONRAD KREZ,
Commanding Third Brigade:
The brigadier-general commanding directs that you embark your bri
gade on the steam-boats Waverley, Baltic, Senator, and Sumter. You
will be in readiness at the landing at 5 a. in. to-morrow, and immedi
ately upon your arrival embark all your transportation, equipage, and
men, without further orders. As soon as your command is embarked
you will notify the general commanding.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, &c.,
J. D. EOUSE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 8, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Montgomery, Ala. :
Direct the commanding officer of the force destined for the occupa
tion of Meridian to order a medical officer of his command to report to
.Brig. Gen. George L. Andrews, our provost-marshal-general, who is also
chief commissioner for accepting the surrender of General Taylor's
army and the public property in his charge. General Andrews leaves
for Meridian this morning, and this medical officer should receive and
account for all hospital stores and other property pertaining to the medi
cal department which may be turned over to him by the proper officers
of General Taylor's staff.
P. J. OSTEKHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
Will General Taylor do me the favor to forward the above?
E. K. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 51. j Montgomery, Ala., May 8, 1865.
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VII. The First Division, Sixteenth Army Corps, Brig. Gen. J. Mc-
Arthur commanding, will move by land on the north side of the river
to Selma, Ala., leaving Montgomery at daylight on the 10th instant.
The troops will take all camp and garrison equipage, quartermaster's and
ordnance stores, and will be provided with rations and forage to include
the 13th instant.
By command of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith:
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General*
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 675
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Montgomery, Ala., May 8, 1865.
Col. W. L. McMiLLEN,
Commanding First Brigade:
COLONEL: The general commanding division directs that you have
your command in readiness to march on short notice supplied with
tour days' rations and four days' forage. The quartermaster has been
instructed to issue forthwith such articles of clothing as can be obtained
at this depot. You will please instruct your command to send in their
estimates as soon as possible.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. H. F. BAND ALL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Colonel Hubbard, commanding Second Brigade, and Colonel
Marshall, commanding Third Brigade.)
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION,
U. S. COLORED TROOPS,
No. 55. ) Montgomery, Ala., May 8, 1865.
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III. This command will march to Centerport or Portland to-morrow
morning at 5 o'clock. The troops will take five days' rations in haver
sacks. Sick officers and soldiers will be transported by steamers to
Mobile; also any surplus stores or baggage not required by the com
mand. Forage for three days will be taken for the animals.
By order of Brig. Gen. J. P. Hawkins:
SAML. B. FERGUSON,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY FORCES, MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Montgomery, Ala., May 8, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
COLONEL: I arrived here yesterday with my command from George
town, Ga. I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of the communica
tion ordering me to report to General A. J. Smith. In case the cavalry
here should be ordered west, I would prefer marching to Natchez or
any other point on the Mississippi to embarking it upon steamers here.
I respectfully request that the company of the Second New Jersey,
now at Blakely, as well as the detachments of General Lucas' brigade
which were at Pensacola, be ordered to join their respective regiments
immediately. While at Eufaula I received dispatches from the Secre
tary of War, through Generals G. H. Thomas and J. H. Wilson,
announcing the repudiation of the armistice by the War Department
and ordering all commanders to push the enemy in every direction. I
have furnished Major-Gen eral Steele with copies of these dispatches.
I suppose you have received them via New Orleans. The command is
in good condition and ready for operations.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. H. GRIEKSON,
Brevet Major- General.
676 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA.., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
MOBILE, ALA., May 8, 1865.
Capt. E. G. CURTIS,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
CAPTAIN : I have the honor to report that I left Mobile on the evening
of the 5th, pursuant to your instructions, with an escort of ten men and
an ambulance, per steamer Crawford; reached Mclntosh Bluff on the
morning of the Cth; left that point at 9 a. in. that date, and reached
Midway Landing at 9 p. m. of same date; proceeded inland to Bladen
Springs, a distance of four miles, and reported the communication of
General Canby to Mr. Scott. On the morning of the 7th, after consult
ing his physician, Mr. Scott deemed it inadvisable to attempt reaching
Mobile by laud, whereupon I immediately sent a detachment to the
landing with instructions to stop the hrst boat going down the river.
Stopped the Jeff. Davis, and reached Mobile on the evening of the 8th,
having left the Jeff. Davis in exchange for Confederate steamer Black
Diamond at Mclntosh Bluff, by order of General Benton, and escorted
Mr. Scott to his lodgings at the corner of Dearborn and Government
streets. Sent the ambulance and men to their former quarters.
I have the honor to be, your most obedient servant,
C. LINDEN,
Captain, /Second Neiv Jersey Cavalry.
EAST PASCAOOULA, Miss., May 8, 1865.
Captain CURTIS,
Assistant Adjutant- General, District of Mobile :
SIR : I have the honor to report I arrived here with my command
last evening. My men are quartered in a large abandoned hotel. The
road from Mobile to this place is in good order, except the bridge and
corduroy at Nine-Mile Creek, which I will repair soon as material can
be obtained.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. T. MOORE,
Captain, Second Illinois Cavalry, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., May 8, 1865.
Col. OTTO FUNKE :
COLONEL : You will proceed at 5 a. m, to-morrow with 500 cavalry,
well mounted, to Grenada, Miss., where you will establish a military
post. You will take five days' full rations and thirty days' rations of
coffee, sugar, and salt. You will also take two days' rations of forage,
but will send back your forage train from Senatobia, calling upon the
officer in charge for an escort of twenty men for the return train. You
will allow your command to depredate upon no one, nor will you take
anything from the citizens without proper vouchers. You will under
stand that you are to protect the people of the country, but you will
seize all Confederate property, in whosesoever hands it may be. I hope
to have the telegraph open to Grenada by the time you reach there. Let
the people understand that you are there to assist them in the organi
zation of civil government, and that they must organize so that they
can protect themselves. You will capture all rebel soldiers in arms and
hold as prisoners. Such as have been paroled from Lee's, Johnston's,
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 677
or Taylor's armies will not be disturbed as long as they behave them
selves, but you will put down guerrillas and jay hawkers with a strong
hand. You will keep the telegraph open as far north as the Talla-
hatchee Biver, and the force at La Grange will keep it open to that
point. You will take 100 rounds of ammunition. Beport daily as soon
as the telegraph is in operation.
I am, colonel, your obedient servant,
0. C. WASHBUBN,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn.j May #, 1863.
Col. OTTO FUNKE :
COLONEL: I send you some of President Johnson's proclamations,*
which you will have distributed in the country; and you will take all
proper steps to intercept Jeff, should he attempt to escape by passing
anywhere in that region. The various rewards that will be offered for
him will probably reach a very large sum, and you will use every per
suasion to induce the disgusted secesh to join in hunting him.
Your obedient servant,
C. C. WASHBUBN,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., May 8, 18(>5.
Lieut. Col. HUGH CAMERON,
Commanding Cavalry, Senatobia :
COLONEL: I send in the morning 500 cavalry under Colonel Funke
to establish a garrison at Grenada. If, when this reaches Senatobia,
you have not left with most of your command for La Fayette, you will
send 100 men and a' good officer to Holly Springs to establish a post
there for the purpose of protecting the people and preserving the peace.
You will leave 100 men at Senatobia, and with the rest of your com
mand return to La Fayette. Leave a good officer at Senatobia.
I am, colonel, your obedient servant,
C. C. WASHBUBN,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., May 8, 1863.
Brig. Gen. M. J. WRIGHT,
Grenada :
I send in the morning 500 cavalry under command of Col. Otto
Funke, to establish a garrison at Grenada. It is intended to afford
the people all necessary protection and to put down guerrillas and jay-
hawkers with a strong hand.
I am, general, your obedient servant,
C. C. WASHBUBN,
Major-General.
* See May 2, p. 566.
678 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
WASHINGTON, May 9, 1865 — 1.30 p. m.
Maj. Gen. W. T. SHERMAN,
Fort Monroe, Va. :
Your dispatch of yesterday received. I know of no order which
changes your command in any particular. General Wilson is in tele
graphic communication with Washington, whilst you have not been;
consequently instructions have been sent him direct.
U. S. GEANT,
Lieutenant- General.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, Manchester, Va., May 9, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT,
Commander -in- Chief :
GENERAL : I have joined my army at Manchester, opposite Eichmond,
and await your orders. General Wilson telegraphs through General
Schofield for hay and forage for 20,000 animals, to be sent up the Savan
nah Eiver to Augusta. Under Secretary Stan ton's newspaper orders,
taking Wilson substantially from my command, I wish you would give
the orders necessary for the case.
W. T. SHEEMAN,
Major- General, Commanding.
[Indorsement.]
WASHINGTON, D. 0., May 10, 1865.
Respectfully referred to the Quartermaster-General, with directions
that he send the forage called for in this dispatch.
U. S. GEANT,
Lieutenant- General.
NASHVILLE, TENN., May 9, 1865.
(Eeceived 1.30 a. m. 10th.)
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT:
Maj or- Gen era! Canby telegraphs me from Mobile May 2, received
to-day :
Lieutenant-General Taylor surrendered on the terms proposed to him. I will meet
him at Citronelle on the 4th instant, and will arrange with him that the troops and
property within your command be surrendered to officers designated by you.
I had already directed General Granger, at Decatur, to receive the
surrender of Eoddey and all others near Decatur; General Hatch to
receive the surrender of troops and property in Northeast Missis
sippi, and General Washburn the troops and property in Northwest
Mississippi.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
WASHINGTON, May 9, 1865.
General G. H. THOMAS :
Upon receipt hereof you are authorized to cause the immediate mus
ter out and discharge from service of all officers and soldiers of your
command whose terms of service will expire prior to May 31, 1865. In
discharging the said troops the following will be observed: First. The
musters out will be made in accordance with existing regulations by the
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 679
commissaries of musters of division, under the directions of commis
saries of musters of corps or departments. Second. Army and depart
ment commanders will forthwith ascertain the number of men within
their respective commands to be discharged and report the same direct
to the Paymaster-General of the Army, forwarding a duplicate of the
report to the Adjutant-General. Said report must specify the number
for each regiment, or company, if an independent one. Third. The
Paymaster- General will arrange to make immediate payment to the
men discharged, said payments to be made in the armies or depart
ments in which the men may be serving at date of muster out. Please
acknowledge receipt of this.
By order of the Secretary of War :
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
[Indorsement.]
Make an official copy of this for Captain Hough and return this
telegram to me immediately.
G. H. T.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 9, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. D. TOWNSEND,
Washington, D. C. :
Your telegram of this date, authorizing me to cause the immediate
muster out and discharge of all officers and soldiers of my command
whose term of service will expire prior to May 31, 1865, is received,
and will be immediately attended to.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, J HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
ADJUTANT- GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 218. ) Washington, May 9, 1865.
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6. Brig. Gen. A. Willich, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby relieved from
duty in the Northern Department, and will report in person without
delay to the commanding general Army of the Cumberland for assign
ment to duty.
By command of Lieutenant-General Grant :
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 122. ( Nashville, Tenn., May 9, 1865.
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II. Brig. Gen. Charles Cruft, U. S. Volunteers, will report to Major-
General Stoneman, commanding District of East Tennessee, for assign
ment to duty.
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By command of Major-General Thomas :
SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
680 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
In the Field, Manchester, Va., May 9, 1865.
General SCHOFIELD,
Raleigh :
Your dispatch is received.* Notify General Wilson that he must get
forage in Georgia for the present. I will notify General Grant of his
wants by telegraph and await his instructions.
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major- General.
MACON, GA., May 9, 1865 — 4.20 p. m.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Washington, J). C. :
Your telegram of 8 a. in. 1 7 p. m.], May 7, directing the arrest of Joseph
E. Brown, was received at 3.40 p. in. to-day. Captain Kueeland, of my
staff, is ordered to proceed at once by special train to Milledgeville to
make the arrest and seize his papers. In the capitulation of the Georgia
militia Brown, as commander-in-chief, was yesterday paroled, but his
parole in no way acknowledges him as Governor.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., May 9, 1865 — 6 p. m.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. II. WILSON:
You are right not to permit the Legislature of Georgia to assemble
under the call of Governor Brown. The President will doubtless soon
indicate what steps may be taken by the people to place the State of
Georgia in a proper relation with loyal States. In the meantime I
wish you to encourage the people in their efforts to re-establish civil
law in their respective counties in accordance with the Georgia code in
force prior to January, 1861, except that in all matters the negro must
be regarded a,s a free man.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 9, 1865 — 4.45 p. m.
Maj. Gen. J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Raleigh, N. C. :
Your telegram in regard to the Governor of Virginia is just received.!
I have had no definite information of Davis' movements since he left
Washington, but anticipating that he would go south I have sent a
strong force down the Altamaba to the mouth of the Ohoopee, with
directions to operate both north and south. I have also increased
McCook's force in the direction of Tallahassee. Upton is well posted
and active in Northern Georgia. Davis scattered the bulk of his gold
and silver amongst his men and the citizens about Washington. I have
directed it to be gathered up. I am collecting all military munitions,
destroying none.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
* See 8th, p. 664, t See 8th, p. 664.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 681
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 9, 1865.
JOSEPH E. BROWN,
MiUertyeviUe, Ga. :
SIR : lu pursuance of instructions received this day from Hon. E. M.
Stanton, Secretary of War, I have the honor to inform you that your
telegram of the 7th instant, forwarded by my sanction, has been laid
before the President of the United States, and the following is his reply
and orders.*
First. That the collapse in the currency and the great destitution
among the people of Georgia mentioned in your telegram have been
caused by rebellion, treason, and insurrection against the laws of the
United States, incited and carried on for the last four years by you and
your confederate rebels and traitors, who alone are responsible for the
waste, destitution, and want now existing in that State.
Second. That what you call the result which the fortunes of war have
imposed upon the people of Georgia, and all the loss and woe they
have suffered, are charged upon you and your confederate rebels, who
have usurped the authority of the State and assumed to act as its
Governor and Legislature, made acts treasonable to the United States,
and by means of that usurped authority provoked the war to ex
tremity, until compelled by superior numbers to lay down their arms
and accept the result which the fortunes of war have imposed upon
the people of Georgia as the just penalty of the crimes of treason and
rebellion.
Third. That the restoration of peace and order cannot be intrusted
to rebels and traitors who destroyed the peace and trampled down the
order which had existed more than half a century in Georgia, a great
and prosperous State. The persons who incited the war and carried it
on at so great a sacrifice to the people of Georgia, and to all the United
States, will not be allowed to assemble at the call of their accomplice
to act again as the Legislature of the State, and again usurp its author
ities and franchises. Men whose crimes have spilled so much blood of
their fellow-citizens, impressed so much woe upon the people, destroyed
the finances, currency, and credit of the State, and reduced the poor to
destitution, will not be allowed to usurp legislative power that might be
intended to set on foot fresh acts of treason and rebellion. In calling
them together without the permission of the President you have per
petrated a fresh crime that will be dealt with accordingly. I am further
directed to inform you that the President of the United States will
without delay exert all the lawful powers of his office to relieve the
people of Georgia from destitution by delivering them from the bond
age of rebel tyranny, which avowed rebels and traitors have imposed
alike upon poor and sick.
The President hopes that by restoring peace and order, giving
security to life, liberty, and propierty, by encouraging trade, arts,
manufactures, and every species of industry to revive the financial
credit of the State and to develop its great resources. The people
will again soon be able to rejoice under the Constitution and laws of
the United States and of their own State in the prosperity and hap
piness they once had. To all good people who return to their alle
giance, liberality will be exercised.
If any person shall presume to answer or acknowledge the call men
tioned in your telegram to the President, I am directed to cause his
* For version as sent by Secretary Stanton, see p. 646.
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immediate arrest and imprisonment, and hold him subject to the orders
of the War Department.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. II. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
COLUMBUS, May 9, 1S65.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON:
Shall I parole the Confederate officers and men at this place, or will
you send an officer for that purpose I Many are anxious to be paroled,
that they may go home in safety.
J. C. COLE.
HDQRS. CAVALRY COUPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 9, 1865.
Col. J. C. COLE, C. S. Army,
Commanding post at Columbus, Ga. :
An officer has been sent to Columbus. He will parole all officers and
men at that place. Show him this telegram.
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
ORDERS.) HDQRS. CAV. CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May P, 1805.
In pursuance of instructions from the President of the United States
notice is hereby given that neither the Legislature nor any other polit
ical body in Georgia will be permitted to assemble under the call of
the rebel State authorities. The people are earnestly counseled to
resume their peaceful pursuits throughout the State, and are assured
that the President of the United States will, without delay, exert all
the lawful powers of his office to relieve them from the bondage of rebel
tyranny and to restore them to the enjoyment of peace and order, with
security of life, liberty, and property under the Constitution and laws
of the United States and of their own State.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
ORDERS.] HDQRS. CAV. CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May .9, 1865.
All Confederate officers and soldiers in the States of Georgia and
Florida who have not been paroled in accordance with the terms of the
convention between Maj or- General Sherman and General Joseph E.
Johnston, agreed upon April 26, 1865, are hereby ordered to turn in
their arms, render an account for public stores in their possession, and
report to either of the folio wing- named officers before the 25th day of
May for the purpose of taking their paroles on pain of being consid-
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ered outlaws and treated accordingly : Brevet Major- General Upton, at
Augusta, Ga. ; Brigadier-General McCook, at Tallahassee, Fla. ; Briga
dier-General Croxton, at Macon, Ga.; Colonel Egglestou, First Ohio
Cavalry, at Atlanta, Ga.; Major Williams, acting assistant inspector-
general, at Miliedgeville, Ga.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, J HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 73. ) Macon, Ga., May 9, 1865.
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II. In pursuance of instructions received from the Secretary of War,
dated May 7, 1865, 8 a. m., Capt. G. H. Kneeland will proceed without
delay to arrest Joseph E. Brown, who pretends to act as Governor of
Georgia. When the arrest is made he will be kept under a close guard,
and will not be allowed to hold communication, verbal or written, with
any person except the officer having him in charge.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 9, 1865.
Brigadier-General McCooK,
Gomdg. First Div., Cavalry Corps, Mil. Div. of the Mississippi:
GENERAL : The brevet major-general commanding directs me to inform
you that another regiment has been sent to Albany to await your orders.
M ajor-Geueral Schotield telegraphs that in all probability Jeff. Davis will
attempt to reach the Florida coast in the hope of escaping. General
Wilson desires that you will use all your disposable force to intercept
and capture him. Our troops are scouring the whole State. The
President of the United States has offered $100,000 apiece for Jeff.
Davis, Clement C. Clay, and Jacob Thompson; $25,000 apiece for
George N. Sanders, Beverly Tucker, and Extra Billy Smith, rebel Gov
ernor of Virginia, and $10,000 for W. C. Cleary, late clerk of C. C.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEA.UMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
THOMASVILLE, GA., May 9, 1865.
Brigadier- General McCooK,
Commanding First Division Cavalry:
GENERAL : I have the honor herewith to make to you statements of
facts in relation to a raid of deserters and disbanded soldiers on the
Government stores at this place on the night of the 6th and also on
the 8th instant. First, on the 6th, there came up by train from the
Altamaha, about sixty-five in number, who made a raid on the Govern
ment teams, which resulted in the death of one of the raiding party and
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the loss of 89 mules and 7 horses. With this as a booty they went oft'
apparently satisfied, but returned on the night of the 8th, in numbers
about 400. The citizens met them and used every effort in their power
to quiet them, by promising them sixty days1 rations and all rights and
privileges would be granted them as soldiers, in obedience to orders
from General Sherman, through General Sam. Jones, to the officers at
this post. Still nothing would do — they commenced the work of
•destruction by breaking open the stores of private parties, from this
to the Government stores, commencing with the store of Capt. C. W.
West, issuing commissary; from thence to Capt. J. X. Williams, pur
chasing and depot commissary. In those two stores they destroyed
and carried away from 75,000 to 125,000 pounds of bacon, about 40
boxes of hard bread, &c. They also demolished all books, papers, and
office furniture they could find. Having completed this work they
attacked Capt. E. W. Davis, post quartermaster, when they carried
away about 4,000 bushels of corn, all stores being destroyed. They
then declared their intentions to burn the town. In the former raid
the citizens turned out in arms to resist them ; but thinking it contrary
to the surrender of General Johnston they did not when they returned
on the 8th, but tried to persuade them of their folly, and promised
them sixty days7 rations, as before stated — still nothing would do.
But the officers kept their stores closed and locked until after all the
stores were safely deposited on the train, when the engineers were
persuaded to remove some part of the machinery that would not be
discovered, and in case of a failure in this to burn a bridge just below
the town, so as to enable a dispatch to reach you, and if in your judg
ment it would be necessary to send a guard down it would allow you
ample time so to do. I beg to state that the men who are engaged in
the business are not men of nor friends of either army, but are enemies
to mankind — men of no morals or influence, still capable of doing a vast
deal of harm, and unless it be stopped there is no telling where it will
end, for with such lawless bands in our midst it will be utterly impos
sible for any stores to be collected, nor are they safe in the hands of
their owners.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. X. WILLIAMS.
Captain, Provisional Army, C. >S.
THOMASVILLE, GA., May 9, 1S65.
D. H. LAKE, Esq.,
Editor Thomas nUe Times :
SIR: I had desired a personal interview with you, but am compelled
to leave without enjoying that honor. You are of course aware of the
change which has lately taken place in the military and political rela
tions of the country, and recognize the necessity which now exists
with all good citizens for avoiding discussions which may excite or
irritate the public mind. For this reason I desire that you will give
your parole of honor that both the newspapers issued from your office
will in future be published in the interest of peace, good order, and
national unity, or that you suspend their publication until further
orders.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 685
AUOUSTA, May .'>, 1865.
Major-General WILSON :
I expect to leave for Atlanta by to-night's train. Will leave an
officer to take charge of paroling till General Molineux can relieve
him. Shall I send forward [those] now here, or shall they remain till
the balance arrives from Savannah ? 1 yesterday hoisted the Stars and
Stripes over the U. S. Arsenal at Augusta, delivering an appropriate
speech on the occasion ; much enthusiasm prevailed. How soon will
we be en route? Davis7 last hope of escape is now cut off, [unless]
he should get to a foreign country.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General, U. 8. Army.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga.j Mat/ #, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Augusta, Ga.:
Your telegram of this morning is received. 1 congratulate you upon
your efforts as an orator. I know they did credit to yourself and the
corps. You had better make arrangements to forward our supplies at
once. I have given Lieutenant Brown the nece. sary orders. We shall
probably not be en route for two weeks. General Steedman is repair
ing the road from Dalton to Atlanta, and wants all the assistance he
can get from this end. As soon as you get to Atlanta, see the super
intendent of the road, Doctor Philips, and have him put everybody to
work. A bridge is already framed for the Chattahoochee and will be
sent up soon. Captain Gleiiif, formerly C. S. Army, in charge of rail
roads, will take charge of the repairs as engineer. Do you know any
thing of J. D.?
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
AUGUSTA, May <), 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
The following dispatch was received from Captain Abraham at Wash
ington this morning:
It will be necessary for me to have a large force immediately. Generals Dibrell
and Vaughn have just arrived with about 2,000 men, mounted. I have paroled about
1,200 officers and men, including Generals Elzey, Williams, Lewis, Gilmer, and Law-
ton. A number of stragglers are awaiting to be paroled. I have about 600 muskets,
some mules and wagons. I had no instructions in regard to receiving property, and
let them keep all private property.
LOT ABRAHAM,
Captain and Acting Provost- Marshal.
What steps shall be taken to secure these horses and mules for the
United States'?
E. UPTON,
Major- Genera I.
MACON, May .9, 1865 — 12.30 p. m.
(Received 2 p. m.)
Maj. Gen. E. UPTON:
Your telegram in regard to the prisoners at Washington is received.
Send Captain Abraham as many men as he may need, with instructions
to parole, dismount, and disarm the men, but allow the officers to retain
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their side-arms and private horses. Send the arms to Augusta by rail.
Mules and wagons are to be turned over to the quartermaster- general
of Georgia as a loan to the poor. The horses you had better use in
replacing mules in your own command. Send to Washington the neces
sary paroles, and I think you had better stop there on your way to
Atlanta. I have just heard that Davis distributed his specie among
the citizens about Athens for safe-keeping. This is reliable. As a mat
ter of course, you will compel it all to be brought in.
J. H. WILSON,
Major- Genera I.
AUGUSTA, [May] 9, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
General Euggles requests that the same form of parole be adminis
tered to himself and staff as was administered to Generals Johnston and
Beauregard. Appended is the form of parole. Immediate answer.
GREENSBOROUGH, N. C., May 1, 1865.
In accordance with the terms of the military convention entered into on the 26th
day of April, 1865, between General Joseph E. Johnston, commanding the Confed
erate army, and Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, commanding the U. S. army, in North
Carolina, has given his solemn obligation not to take up arms against
the Government of the United States until properly released from this obligation,
and is permitted to return to his home, not to be disturbed by the U. S. authorities
so long as he observes this obligation and obeys the laws in force where ho may
reside.
G. T. BEAUREGARD,
General, C. S. Army, Commanding.
WM. HARTSUFF,
Bvt. Brig. Gen. and Asst. Insp. Gen., U. S. Army, Special Commissioner.
Some of the officers object to being swo'rn as contrary to the custom of
war, preferring to pledge their honor. Shall I have some paroles printed
for officers substituting "pledge my honor" for u solemnly swear?"
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General, U. 8. Volunteers.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 9, 1865 — 2 p. m.
Maj. Gen. E. UPTON, Augusta, Ga. :
Your telegram in regard to the case of General Euggles is received.
If you are satisfied the form of parole you give is correct, you may
administer it, inserting the words u solemnly pledge this my parole
of honor." The words " military authorities of the United States" can
not be changed.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 9, 1865 — 5 p. m.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON, Augusta:
Look out for Extra Billy Smith, of Virginia. The Secretary of War
offers $25,000 for his arrest. Schofield telegraphs that he thinks Jeff.
Davis will try to escape by the Florida coast. Have you any clue to
his route?
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major-General.
(Same to Bvt. Brig. Gen, E, F, Winslow, Atlanta.)
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 687
AUGrtJSTA, [May] 9, 1865.
General WILSON :
General Vaughn, commanding Dibrell's brigade and Williams', which
are now at Washington, is here to consult in regard to terms of sur
render. He assures me on his honor that he has been informed by reliable
officers in their army that all the cavalry which surrendered in North
Carolina were permitted to retain their horses, and requests the same
privilege. His command is all from Kentucky and Tennessee, and
he proposes, after being paroled, to march directly to East Tennessee
and there disband. General Vaughn received positive orders to escort
Jeff. Davis and his cabinet across the Mississippi, but uj)on learning of
the convention positively refused to go farther, and marched to Wash
ington to be paroled. He only objects to turning over his horses. I
suppose there is no doubt that his command would disperse if not
paroled on his terms, and as we have no means of preventing, I see no
reason why they should not be granted. The horses will go to a loyal
part of the country, and to grant his request would be in the spirit of
General Sherman's orders to loan horses and mules to the needy. I
expected to leave immediately; a train with my rations and horses is
waiting at the depot for me. Please reply immediately, as I wish to
leave for Atlanta by 10 p. m.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General, U. 8. Volunteers.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 9, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Augusta, Ga. :
The general commanding directs me to say that such of General
Vaughn's men as cannot go home by rail will be permitted to retain
their horses.
Yours, respectfully,
M. H. WILLIAMS,
Major and Acting Assistant Inspector- General.
ATLANTA, GA., May 9, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
General Alexander started toward Marietta as much to determine
something definite about Davis' route as with hope of catching him.
You have Lieutenant Yeoman's report, which seems to be somewhat
confirmed. Since it, however, doubtful whether Davis or his escort went
north of here; perhaps neither. If his escort did go north, or west, he
may have gone south. Our forces, Stoneman's included, are all over
Mie country — Athens, Covington, Madison, Warsaw, Lawrenceville, and
other places. 1 have the road guarded south to Griffin, north to War
saw, and scouts about Marietta, &c. General Alexander took 200 men
with him. If you wish to commence on the railroad at once, send for
ward the negroes, axes, and shovels. I will send to-morrow a report
of condition of railroad by first train.
Your obedient servant,
E. F. WINSLOW,
.Brevet Brigadier- General.
688 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
ATLANTA, May 9, 1865.
Major-Geueral WILSON :
If you send negroes to work on the railroad you had better send 700
spades and shovels and as many axes sent with [them]. There are
many ties to be got out. I think 3,000 men can put this railroad in run
ning order in two weeks. Shall send out parties northwest to-day.
Will write you and send to-morrow morning a short statement of the
condition of the railroad to Dal ton.
Your obedient servant,
E. F. WINSLOW,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
NASHVILLE, May 9, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. W. JOHNSON,
PulasJci :
Send a reliable force, say 100 men, to Florence to assist in re-estab
lishing civil government. Let them be men who will not pillage the
country or depredate upon the people.
WM. I). WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, &c.
HUNTSYILLE, May ,9, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
Men are continually coming in from Russell's, Roddey's, and For
rest's commands, who claim the same terms as were granted to General
Lee. Are they to be paroled here or sent to Nashville ?
R, S. GRANGER,
Brigadier- General.
NASHVILLE, May 9, 1865.
Brig. Gen. R. S. GRANGER,
Huntsville, A la. :
The general commanding directs that you cause all men who surren
der themselves and claim the same terms granted General Lee [to
report] to provost-marshal-general of this department on duplicate rolls
and separate from all other prisoners.
WM. L>. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May #, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. B. STEEDMAN,
Commanding District of the Etowah, Kingston, Ga. :
GENERAL : This will be handed you by John W. Glenn, whom I have
sent up to take charge of the railroad repairs northward from Atlanta.
He will explain his views and the means at his disposal, as well as
what assistance he will need from you. Funds and tools will be the
most essential means necessary at this end. It would be well to arrange
for disbursement through your own quartermaster, as I have no money
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whatever. Mr. Glenn you will find competent to take charge of any
part of the work in repair or of the road after it is in running order.
I am very anxious to have the road rebuilt, particularly to the Etowah,
and I hope the work will be pushed forward.
I am, genera1, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAH,
No. 49. ] Chattanooga, May 9, 1865.
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IV. Bvt. Maj. Gen. C. Craft, U. S. Volunteers, having reported to
the major-general commanding district for duty, is, subject to the ap
proval of the major-general commanding department, assigned to the
command of Second Separate Division, Army of the Cumberland.
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VI. Brig. Gen. H. M. Judah, U. S. Volunteers, commanding First
Brigade, Second Separate Division, Army of the Cumberland, is
assigned to command of the First Separate Division, Army of the
Cumberland. The commands constituting the division, together with
those temporarily attached, will make all reports and returns and for
ward all official communications through headquarters of the division.
By command of Major-General Steedman :
S. B. MOE,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 9, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN,
Knoxville :
Tennessee certainly seceded. The lieutenant-general in his orders
makes no exception in the case of this State. Did you receive copy of
dispatch concerning paroled prisoners going to their homes from him
sent you yesterday?
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- Genet al.
KNOXVILLE, May 9, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
Your telegram of yesterday and to-day both received.
GEORGE STONEMAN,
Major- General.
HDQRS. FOURTH DIVISION, DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Greeneville, Tenn., May 9, 1865.
Col. C. G. HAWLEY,
Comdg. 1st Brig., 4th Div., Dept. of the Cumberland, Asheville, N. C. :
Upon receipt of this you will send word to Colonel Kirk to come
back to Asheville with his regiment, by way of Franklin, Webster,
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and Waynesville. Direct him to summon all armed bands to surrender,
as previously directed in telegraph from Major-General Stoneman, and
to pursue, kill, or capture all who do not surrender. Order Second
North Carolina Mounted Infantry to Asheville immediately, and have
Lieutenant-Colonel Bartlett make his headquarters there until Colonel
Kirk arrives, when he will move here with his regiment, unless the
subsistence stores become exhausted, in which case he will move to
this place without waiting for Kirk. I would like to have Colonel
Kirk remain in Asheville a few days, if there are stores for his regi
ment, and gather up his command and all stragglers, and then return
to this place, with all troops, transportation, and stores remaining in
Asheville. You will order the First U. S. Colored Artillery (Heavy),
with transportation, supplies, and ammunition, to this place, leaving
ten teams of Quartermaster Brown's train, in addition to the regimen
tal train of Second North Carolina Mounted Infantry and Third North
Carolina Mounted Infantry, and guard sufficient to protect those and
the subsistence stores, which will be left behind for use of Second and
Third North Carolina Mounted Infantry. You will come yourself with
detachment of Tenth Michigan Cavalry, leaving the other cavalry to
report to Lieutenant-Colonel Bartlett on his arrival, and report to these
headquarters as soon as practicable.
By command of Brig. Gen. D. Tillson:
W. W. DEANE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
p. s. — in addition to the ten wagons left from Lieutenant Brown's
train you will leave four wagon loads of ammunition for Second and
Third North Carolina Mounted Infantry.
By command of Brigadier-General Tillson :
W. W. DEANE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 9, 1865.
Brevet Brigadier- General PALMER,
Commanding East Tennessee Division Cavalry:
GENERAL : Your letters have been received. I am very much obliged
to you for the information they contained. I have made the best possi
ble disposition of my force for the purpose of arresting Davis. He can
not get away with an escort, but may slip through as a fugitive. I have
the whole line of the Ocmulgee and Altamaha closely guarded, a force
in Florida, and forces at various important points in Western Georgia
and on the Chattahoochee. My scouts have not yet been able to get
upon a substantial trail since Davis left Washington. Please give Col
onel Eggleston any information you can get. I inclose herewith the
President's proclamation of a reward, &c., and can furnish you any
number of copies.* They ought to be scattered among the disbanded
rebels. Some of them may be found to undertake the arrest. I have
allowed one brigade of each of my divisions to organize parties of
twenty- five men each, under good officers, to go on the pursuit.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major-General.
* See May 2, p. 566.
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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Louisville, Ky., May 9, 1865.
COMMANDING OFFICER DETACHMENT,
New Haven :
Lose no time. Push after guerrillas and attack them. If more force
is needed report.
JOHN M. PALMEE,
Major- General, Commanding.
STANFORD, KY., May 9, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. H. HOBSON:
Guerrillas under Goulder are operating in lower edge of Washington.
Shall I take my mounted men and go for them? Please answer imme
diately.
J. II. BEIDGEWATEE,
Major.
HEADQUARTERS,
Paris, Tenn., May 9, 1865.
[General S. MEREDITH:]
GENERAL : I have the honor to inform you that on the 4th instant
all officers and soldiers in the Department of Western Kentucky were
surrendered by Colonel Chenoweth, commanding department, to Colonel
Hottenstein, of the II. S. Army. I herewith inclose you copies of terms
and agreement, also Special Orders, Ko. — , from Colonel Chenoweth,
requiring all officers and soldiers to report to me at this place. On the
5th instant I caused copies of the surrender to be posted in various
places, and in connection with Captain and Lieutenant James, notified
a large number of soldiers to report at Paris, as the order required.
During the evening (about 9 o'clock) whilst at Mr. McClannahau's,
where we had stopped for the night, we were set upon by a band of
bushwhackers or thieves, who succeeded in killing and wounding the
entire party (including the gentleman of the house) except myself; the
persons of the dead men stripped of their clothing; house robbed and
all the horses, &c., on the place carried away. These men have been
traced to Paducah, where they have gone to take the oath. It is my
opinion that the foul murder was committed by Captain Payne arid his
men, and respectfully ask that you will detain them until the return of
Col. G. G. Simms, who will have men with him who can recognize the
horses and saddles. If they have left your city I think it best that
they should not know that they are suspicioned. I dislike to trouble
you with these small matters, but I have no military power now to sup
press these crimes, and must hopefully trust to the magnanimity of
those whom we caused to be our foe for redress and security.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
FEANK P. GEACEY,
Captain, Artillery, C. S. Army.
[Inclosure No. 1.]
PARIS, TENN., May 4, 1865.
Articles of agreement between Colonel Hottenstein, U. S. Army, and
Colonel Chenoweth, C. S. Army, in regard to the surrender of all the
officers and soldiers in the Department of Western Kentucky.
Colonel Chenoweth on his part agrees to surrender all Confederate
officers and soldiers in this department, known as the Department of
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Western Kentucky, Colonel Hottenstein on his part pledging that
- they shall be received in all respects on the same conditions the com
mander of the U. S. Armies received the armies of Lee and Johnston.
Second. A great many soldiers of the C. S. Army being at this time
in this department as paroled prisoners and on furlough from proper
authorities, it is agreed that ten days shall be given to gather them in
camp. They will be received by Colonel Hottenstein at Paris Landing,
on the Tennessee Kiver, on Sunday, the 13th instant, and paroled as
in the case of the soldiers surrendered under this article of agreement.
J. Q, CHENOWETH,
Colonel, C. S. Army, Comdg. Department of Western Kentucky.
JOHN A. HOTTENSTEIN,
Colonel, U. S. Army,
[Inclosure No. 2.]
SPECIAL ORDER.] HDQRS. DEPT. OF WESTERN KENTUCKY,
Paris, May 4, 1865.
It is hereby announced that all officers and soldiers in this depart
ment have been surrendered to the U. S. forces under Colonel Hotten
stein. All officers and soldiers not having reported to me at this place
will report to Capt. Frank P. Gracey, commanding at Como, Term.
Those not reporting promptly within ten days will not have the benefit
of the terms agreed on between myself and Colonel Hottenstein, of the
U. S. Army.
By command: J. Q. CHENOWETH,
Colonel, Commanding Department.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 9, 1865.
Major-General WASHBURN,
Memphis, Tenn. :
Send a garrison to Grenada as soon as you learn that Lieutenant-
General Taylor is prepared to evacuate. I am having the telegraph
line repaired from Decatur to Corinth, and to connect with lines run
ning south. I wish you to have the line from Memphis to Corinth and
south to Grenada repaired.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 120. ] Memphis, Tenn., May 9, 1865.
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VI. No more refugees will be sent north at public expense. The
country is now quiet, and such as are here are advised to return home
and do something for themselves. Rations will no longer be issued,
except to the aged and helpless and young children. There is employ
ment for all in the country who are willing to work; it is not too late
in the season to make crops ; millions of acres are lying waste for lack
of labor; those that can work must work or starve, black or white.
The Government will not encourage thriftlessness or idleness by sup
porting those that are able to support themselves. Transportation to
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the country will be furnished those who wish to go, so far as the cars
run, and two days' rations to all who go. Orders for rations and
transportation from Lieutenant Finney, superintendent of refugees, will
be respected by the commissary and quartermaster.
By order of Maj. Gen. C. 0. Washburu :
W. H. MORGAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF MISSISSIPPI,
No. 153. $ Vicksburg, May 9, 1865.
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4. Section 3, paragraph 4, of Special Orders, No. 151, current series,
these headquarters, is so far amended as to designate the Ninth Indiana
Cavalry as the garrison to be held in readiness to be sent to Gallatin,
instead of the Fourth Missouri Cavalry, as therein named.
By order of Maj. Gen. N. J. T. Dana :
FEEDEEIC SPEED,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
YiCKSBURa, May 9, 1865.
(Via Jackson llth.)
Major-General OSTERHATJS,
Chief of Staff:
Unless some white infantry is sent me I shall be compelled to detail
colored troops at Brookhaven and Jackson. If this can be avoided it
is advisable to do so, and I therefore request that at least one white
regiment be reported to me at Jackson and another at Natchez or
Brookhaven, whenever I receive orders to send garrisons to those places.
N. J. T. DANA,
Major- General.
WEST GULF SQUADRON, U. S. FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE,
Off Mobile, Ala., May 9, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY,
Commanding Military Division of West Mississippi, Mobile :
SIR : I inclose herewith for your information copies of communications
from the Honorable Secretary of the Navy in relation to the rebel ram
Stonewall and Jeff. Davis and his cabinet, which have been received
this day. A gun-boat will leave this morning for Pensacola Bay and
will take any communications you may have to send to that place.
I have the honor to be, sir,
H. K. THATCHEE,
Acting Rear- Admiral.
[Inclosure No. 1.]
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Washington, April 28, 1865.
Acting Eear-Admiral H. K. THATCHER,
Comdg. West Gulf Blockading Squadron, New Orleans, La. :
SIR : Information has been received from the U. S. consul at Teneriffe
to the effect that the rebel ram Stonewall left that place, where she
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obtained a supply of coal, April .1 , at 6 p. m., and steamed away rapidly
to the south. Her destination is believed to be some point on our coast,
and every precaution should be taken by you to guard against surprise
and to prevent her inflicting serious injury, should she make her
appearance anywhere within the limits of your command, and the best
means in your power used to capture or destroy her.
Yery respectfully,
G. WELLES,
Secretary of the Navy.
[Inclosure No. 2.]
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Washington, April 28, 1865.
Acting Rear- Admiral H. K. THATCHER,
Commanding West Gulf Blockading Squadron, New Orleans :
SIR : Lieutenant-General Grant telegraphed to the War Department,
under date of the 26th instant, from Raleigh, N. 0., that Jeff. Davis with
his cabinet passed into South Carolina with the intention, no doubt, of
getting out of the country either via Cuba or across the Mississippi.
All the vigilance and available means at your command should be
brought to bear to prevent the escape of those leaders of the rebellion.
Yery respectfully, &c.,
GIDEON WELLES,
Secretary of the Navy.
WASHINGTON, May 9, 1865 — 11.45 p. m.
(Received 11.15 a. m. 15th.)
Major-General CANBY:
Dispatch of April 3 just received. Have ordered six steamers to be
sent to Mobile, to which place please send their orders. Four are
double-screw, built by United States for coast service. Two side-
wheels. Events since your dispatch will diminish consumption of for
age at Mobile and Pensacola. Presume that you will be able to supply-
Mobile from New Orleans much cheaper than I can transport forage
from Chicago, via New York, to that place. I have ordered some forage
shipped to Pensacola. You should use sail vessels in this coasting
business. Moving forage by steam at sea is very expensive.
M. C. ME1GS,
Quartermaster- General.
WASHINGTON, May 9, 1865.
(Received 11.15 a. m. loth.)
Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY:
Forage for Mobile can be supplied from Eastport. Have ordered
1,000 tons of hay and 100,000 bushels of oats to be shipped there.
What amount have you on hand, and how many animals to supply from
Mobile and Pensacola?
By order of the Quartermaster-General :
S. L. BROWN,
Colonel and Quartermaster.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile , Ala., May 9, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. KICHARD TAYLOR,
Meridian, Miss.:
Your dispatch iu relation to the officers of the Mobile and Ohio Rail
road has been received. The president left here two dnys ago and is
now at Shubuta. The vice-president is here and has been advised of
the contents of your dispatch. He goes up the road to-day.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
MoMle, Ala., May 9, 1865.
Brig. Gen. GEORGE L. ANDREWS,
Meridian, Miss.:
Your dispatch is received. Please inform General Smith, at Mont
gomery, of the delay and give any orders that may be necessary in the
name of General Caiiby. Impress upon him the necessity of moving
the detachments called for promptly.
P. J. OSTEBHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala., May 9, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. C. YEATCH,
Commanding Post and District of Mobile :
GENERAL : The major-general commanding directs me to say that he
desires that you have the detachments of First Brigade, Second Divis
ion, relieved as soon as possible, by troops of the First Division, from
garrison duty at Fort Tracy and the fort at Blakely. One company at
Fort Tracy and three companies, say, each fifty strong, at Blakely will
be sufficient. These commands will be embraced within the limits of
your district. He also directs me to say that you will please relieve
all troops of the Third Division now stationed at Whistler from the
First Division as soon as the Third Division arrives, and direct that
they report to their division commander without delay.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMEEY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 3D Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 25. J Mclntosh Bluff, Ala., May 9, 1865.
When the signal for starting is given, the flag-ship Cherokee will
take the advance, and the other boats conveying troops will move in
the order of brigades, right in front. They will be followed by the
pioneer company, hospital, and other boats, carrying stores, &c. The
Twenty-first New York Battery will immediately follow the First
Brigade, and the Twenty-sixth New York Battery the Second Brigade.
The signal for starting will be one gun, fired by the Twenty-first New
York Battery. The boats will keep well closed up, and maintain the
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places in line assigned them. Brigade and other commanders will be
held responsible that none of their commands are allowed to go on
shore at any landing made, or at Mobile, unless ordered by the general
commanding.
By order of Brigadier-General Ben ton :
J. D. ROUSE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES IN NORTHERN ALABAMA,
Montgomery, May 9, 18(ir>.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps, &c. :
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs me to inform you
that, in accordance with orders from headquarters Military Division of
West Mississippi, he relinquishes command of the U. S. forces in
Northern Alabama, with the exception of the divisions of Brig. Gen.
O. O. Andrews and Brig. Gen. J. P. Hawkins, and the battery of siege
artillery commanded by Capt. A. G. Mack. The garrison of Selina
will soon be withdrawn, and the troops intended to occupy that place
should be sent as soon as practicable.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN F. LACEY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Montgomery. Ala., May 9, 18(>:>.
Brig. Gen. J. MCARTHULI,
Commanding First Division, Sixteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL : The major-general commanding directs that on reaching
Selina, Ala., that one brigade of your command be placed on duty as
garrison and guards of that city, one brigade sent by rail to Demopolis,
and one brigade by rail to Meridian, Miss. It is important that the two
brigades be sent to Demopolis and Meridian as soon as practicable,
which brigades are to garrison those places, and relieve all guards of
Lieut. Gen. Richard Taylor, C. S. Army. The strictest discipline must
be enforced amongst your troops, and the people at all times treated
with discretion and respect. The military forces will take charge of all
Government property, and protect both public and private property
against depredations from evil-disposed persons. Foraging of all kinds
must be strictly prohibited. If it becomes necessary to take private
property lor the use of the army, proper receipts will in every case be
given. The major-general commanding trusts the minor details with
confidence to your discretion.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. IST DIVISION, 16TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 10. ) Near Montgomery, Ala., May 9, 1865.
This command will march to-morrow morning (May 10) at daylight
in the following order: First, pioneer corps; second, First Brigade;
third, Second Iowa Battery; fourth. Second Brigade; fifth, Third Indi-
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ana Battery; sixth, Third Brigade; seventh, ambulance corps and
division hospital; eighth, division train. The above order of march
will be observed from day to day until otherwise directed, except the
brigades and artillery alternating each day. The rear brigade will be
required to guard the train, and for this purpose will throw one or
more regiments in the rear of the train, as circumstances and necessity
may require. Regimental teams will follow their brigades. Regimental
and brigade commanders will see that all the existing orders, published
from headquarters Military Division of West Mississippi and from corps
headquarters relative to troops in the field and on the march, are
strictly complied with.
By command of Brig. (Ten. J. McArthur :
JAMES KILBOURNE,
Captain and Aide- de- Camp.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 52. } Montgomery, Ala., May 9, 1865.
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V. Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. Grierson, commanding cavalry, will cause
one regiment of his command to be in readiness to move to Talladega,
Ala., leaving Montgomery, Ala., early to-morrow morning. They will
be supplied with eight days7 rations and such forage as they can take.
Full instructions will be given the commanding officer of the regiment
leaving.
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IX. Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. Grierson, commanding cavalry, will cause
one regiment of his command to proceed to Selma., Ala., leaving here
at daylight to morrow morning, taking four days' rations. The com
manding officer of the regiment sent will report to Brig. Gen. 0. C.
Andrews, commanding detachment Thirteenth Army Corps at Selma,
Ala., and will, upon its being relinquished to him by that officer,
assume command of the post at Selma, Ala., take charge of all Govern
ment stores left there, and garrison the place until the arrival of Briga
dier-General McArthur, when he will turn over the command of the
post to such officer as he may designate.
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XII. Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. Grierson will send one section of artillery
(3-inch Rodman) with the forces sent to Talladega, prepared with eight
days' rations and their chests full of ammunition. The section should
report at the pontoon bridge at 7 a. in. to-morrow morning.
By order of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith:
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY FORCES,
FIELD ORDERS, > MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 4. ) Montgomery , Ala., May 9, 1865.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. M. H. Chrysler and the Second New York Veteran
Cavalry are hereby detached from the Third Brigade, Cavalry Forces,
and will be prepared for movement early to-morrow morning to Talla
dega, Ala. The regiment will immediately be supplied with eight
days' rations and as much forage as can be carried with the means of
transportation furnished.
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Brig. Gen. T. J. Lucas will cause the Second New York Veteran Cav
alry to be supplied with its share of the transportation in the brigade.
Brevet Brigadier General Chrysler will report in person at these head
quarters for further instructions.
By order of Bvt. Mai. Gen. B. H. Grierson:
S. L. WOODWARD,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Montgomery, Ala., May 9, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. GRIERSON,
Commanding Cavalry Forces:
GENERAL : The major-general commanding directs that the regiments
from your command sent to Selma and Talladega be instructed to take
charge of all Government property at either place, protect all public
and private property against depredations by evil-disposed persons.
All foraging must be prohibited, and in case it should become necessary
to take private property for the use of the army, in every case proper
receipts will be given. There is reason to suppose that Jeff. Davis is
attempting to escape to the Trans-Mississippi Department, via Ala
bama, with from $6,000,000 to $13,000.000 of specie. Every effort will be
made to capture him with his plunder. The regiment to Talladega
should be notified that it is the order of General Canby that the rail
road from Talladega to Selma be placed in running order, as soon as
practicable, and that anything that can be done to further this end will
meet the approval of the general commanding.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., May 10, 1865. (Received 11.50 p. m.)
PRESIDENT UNITED STATES:
The following dispatch just received through military channels from
Atlanta, 7th, by telegraph from Macon, 7th.*
Forwarded to Dalton by General Wilson.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 10, 1865 — 12 m. (Received 4.30 p. in.)
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT :
Many officers and soldiers of Johnston's army who were absent on
detached duty, on furloughs, and in hospitals at the time of his surren
der claim the right of parole under the terms of said surrender. Shall
I parole them or require them to take the oath of allegiance, or send
them north as prisoners of war?
GEO, H. THOMAS,
Major- General. •
* See Brown to President Johnson, May 6, p. 630.
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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
May 10, 1865.
Brig. Gen. L. THOMAS,
Adjutant- General U. 8. Army, Washington, D. C. :
GENERAL : I respectfully recommend the promotion of Brig. Gen.
W. L. Elliott, CJ. S. Volunteers, to the rank of major-general of volun
teers by brevet, for faithful and valuable services and for the decided
display of fine military ability in the handling and control of his
troops. Having served in various departments and different sections
of the country, Brigadier- General Elliott was, October 3, 1863, ordered
to duty in the Department of the Cumberland and commanded the
troops in the field at Mossy Creek, East Teim., December 29, 18G3,
gallantly repulsing the attacks of a superior force of the enemy, finally
following them until darkness put an end to the pursuit. Subsequently
as chief of the cavalry command of the Army of the Cumberland, Gen
eral Elliott participated in the campaign against Atlanta and the pur
suit of Hood's army down the Coosa Eiver, throughout which the
arduous and constant duty performed by this arm of the service in pro
tecting our own communications and raiding upon the communications
of the enemy attest the care and attention bestowed upon it by its
chief. Much credit is deserved and should be willingly accorded for
his intelligent direction of the cavalry operations during that long
campaign. By orders from the War Department consolidating the
cavalry commands of the armies of the Cumberland, Ohio, and the
Tennessee, General Elliott was relieved as chief of cavalry, Army of
the Cumberland, by Major-General Sherman, and was, December 2,
1864, assigned to the command of the Second Division, Fourth Army
Corps. In the then investment of Nashville by the rebel army under
General Hood, care both in the construction of and proper distribution
of his troops in the defensive works was evinced by General Elliott,
and in the ultimate and decisive battles of the 15th and 16th of Decem
ber his personal gallantry and skillful handling of his command (co-op
erating heartily with the other troops engaged) did much to inspire his
men and give to our arms the fruits of so decisive a victory. Pressing
the retreating and demoralized fragments of the rebel army until fur
ther pursuit was deemed hopeless of good results, the corps was halted
and an opportunity for rest afforded them. In consideration of these
services and as a fitting recognition of his military abilities, I would
strongly recommend that General Elliott be promoted to be major-gen
eral of volunteers by brevet.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major-General, II. S. Army, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 30. j Nashville, Tenn., May 10, 1865.
The general commanding the department takes pride in conveying to
the Fourth Army Corps the expression of his admiration, excited by
their brilliant and martial display at the review of yesterday.
As the battalions of your magnificent corps swept successively before
the eye the coldest heart must have warmed with interest in contem
plation of those men who had passed through the varied and shifting
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scenes of this great modern tragedy; who had stemmed with unyield
ing breasts the rebel tide threatening to engulf the landmarks of free-
dom, and who, bearing 011 their bronzed and furrowed brows the
ennobling marks of the years of hardship, suffering, and privation,
undergone in defense of freedom and the integrity of the Union, could
still preserve the light step and wear the cheerful expression of youth.
Though your gay and broidered banners, wrought by dear hands far
away, were all shred and war worn, were they not blazoned on every
stripe with words of glory — Shiloh, Spring Hill, Stone's River, Chick-
amauga, Atlanta, Franklin, Kashville, and many other glorious names
too numerous to be mentioned in an order like this?
By your prowess and fortitude you have ably done your part in
restoring the golden boon of peace and order to your once distracted
but now grateful country, and your commander is at length enabled to
give you a season of well-earned rest.
Bat, soldiers, while we exult at our victories let us not be forgetful
of those brave, devoted hearts which, pressing in advance, throbbed
their last amid the smoke and din of battle, nor withhold our sympathy
for the afflicted wife, child, and mother, consigned, far off at home, to
lasting, cruel grief.
By command of Major-General Thomas:
WM. D. WHIFFLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CROSS' Co., HARVEY'S BATTLN., FORREST'S SCOUTS,
Vernon, May 10,
Col. J. G. FARKHURST,
Provost-Marshal- General, Department of the Cumberland:
COLONEL : My command having received overtures from you through
Mr. Foster Brooks in regard to the surrender of the same on certain
conditions, specified by him as being the same as those under which
General Lee surrendered to Lieutenant-General Grant, I will take occa
sion to make the following statement: Mr. Brooks came to me to-day
with the propositions referred to above, and I immediately commenced
negotiations with him looking to the surrender and parole of my men.
After we had agreed upon arrangements, &c., to that effect, I received
a notice from Lieutenant-Colonel Stone summoning me to surrender my
command to him as the commanding officer of the One hundredth U. S.
Colored Infantry. Having already made the arrangements above
referred to with Mr. Brooks, I immediately requested him to state to
Lieutenant-Colonel Stone that I had complied with the order of Major-
General Thomas, or at least so much of it as is expressed in the following
quotation, to wit: a If they disregard your summons and continue acts
of hostility." You will see as much expressed in accompanying com
munications both to and from Colonel Stone and myself.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. II. CROSS,
Captain, Commanding, &c.
[Inclosure No. 1.]
MAY 10, 1865.
Lieutenant- Colon el STONE :
On the 7th of this month I received a communication from Captain Ev
erett, of the Twelfth U. S. Colored Infantry, stating that he would come
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to Yernon on the 10th instant for the purpose of receiving the surrender
of my command. He immediately left Vernon, not affording me an oppor
tunity to reply to the same. If he had done so I would have taken occa
sion to inform him that on the 4th of this month I, under the order from
General Thomas of the 3d instant, addressed a communication to Col
onel Parkhurst, provost-marshal-general, requesting permission to avail
myself of the parole ottered therein for the purpose of surrendering my
men. Colonel Parkhurst has sent Mr. Brooks in answer to my commu
nication with authority to make arrangements for the surrender of my
men. My men have agreed to the arrangements made by Colonel Park-
burst, through Mr. Brooks, and will meet the aforesaid authorized agent
for that purpose on Tuesday, 16th instant, when they will be ready to
surrender, as agreed between us. In this manner I have complied with
General Thomas' order, or so much of it at least as is expressed in the fol
lowing quotation from the name, viz : "If they disregard your summons
and continue acts of hostility, &c." Thus you will see that I have not
disregarded the summons sent me by Colonel Parkhurst through Mr.
Brooks, nor am I at this present time engaged in any acts of hostility
against the United States Government, and it is my purpose to continue
same, unless I am molested by any act of hostility, until I have duly
made my surrender of command to Colonel Parkhurst. If I am inter
fered with, the only course left me is to make resistance, which I will be
forced to do. Therefore, colonel, hoping that you will preserve the
present status of attairs; that is, a cessation of hostilities until the mat
ter between Colonel Parkhurst aud myself is settled, and wishing to hear
from you in regard to this matter,
I am, &c.,
A. H. CROSS,
Captain, Commanding.
[Inclosure K"o. 2.]
NEAR VERNON, May 10, 1865.
Capt. A. H. CROSS,
Comdg. Cross* Scouts, Harvey's Battalion, Forrest's Scouts :
CAPTAIN : I have just received yours of this date. As I had received
orders on the 3d instant to send a summons of surrender to any armed
bands of men near my command, I took it for granted that it included
your forces. I am not particular as to the officer to whom the surren
der is made and am desirous of having a final cessation of hostilities as
speedily as possible. I was not aware that Mr. Brooks had any author
ity in the case until the receipt of your note, nor have I yet seen any.
But as I am willing and ever glad to avail myself of any means which
promise to give peace to the citizens of this region and help in the res
toration of civil law, I do not care to avail myself of that technical
point. In order, therefore, to bring the matter to a definite conclusion
and understanding, I have communicated with General Thomas and
expect his answer to-morrow. Meantime, in accordance with your sug
gestion, I shall enter into no acts of hostility, unless compelled to do so
by your command, of which, of course, I shall give you due notice. As
Mr. Brooks states that you do not consider that you have received any
communication from me, I wish it understood that iny letter of 3d,
addressed to Major McNairy, is equally intended for you. It was ad
dressed to him because he claims the rank of major, and I supposed
him the chief in command in this region. I will also add that there is
702 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
a verbal error, caused in transmission of the order by telegraph, which
does not exist in the printed order as shown in the paper in possession
of Mr. Brooks. The printed order is correct.
I am, &c.,
HENRY STOKE,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding.
P. S. — I deem it proper to state that Captain Everett is here, and
under an understanding that he was to meet you to-day for the final
settlement of the matter.
H. S.
MACON, GA., May 10, 1865 — 7 a. m.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Washington, D. C. :
Lieut. William Bayard, Fourth U. S. Cavalry, with a guard from his
regiment, leaves here on the 8 o'clock train with Joseph E. Brown as a
prisoner. The arrest was made last night at Milledgeville. Lieuten
ant Bayard will reach Atlanta to-night and Dalton the night of the
12th. I am making every possible effort to arrest Jeff. Davis. My
troops are vigilant and well posted. He can only escape as a fugitive.
A part of his money has already been distributed to citizens and
soldiers in the neighborhood of Athens and Washington. I have
directed it to be gathered up, but can form no definite idea as to the
sum disposed of. I had forbidden Brown Legislature to meet before
telegraphing to you, and will see that the orders of the Government
are executed.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
MACON, GA., May 10, 1865 — 3 p. m.
(Received 1 p. m. 12th.)
Major-General SHERMAN :
(Through General Schofield.)
Captain Abraham, of General Upton's division, yesterday received the
surrender of two brigades of rebel cavalry 2,000 strong, at Washington,
Ga., including Generals Vaughn, Dibrell, Elzey, Williams, Lewis,
Gilmer, and Lawton. General Croxton is now engaged in paroling
Ferguson's brigade at Forsyth. The balance of the rebel cavalry which
started as Davis7 escort has either been paroled or gone home. Gen
eral Vaughn told Upton that he had received positive orders to escort
Davis to the Mississippi, but on his arrival at Washington determined
to go no farther. The money that Davis had with him — doubtless
overestimated— has been paid to his troops and scattered through the
country about Washington. Lieutenant Yeoman, a very energetic and
capable officer, reports that Davis, on night of the 7th, tried to cross
the Chattahoochee at Warsaw, but lost his trail. Yeoman himself
crossed the river at Vin ing's late same night; since then he has not
heard from him. General Winslow seems to think Lieutenant Yeo
man's report probable, though he favors the view that the fugitives
may have turned south. Alexander's brigade is in the neighborhood
of Marietta and will strike the trail if there is one. My troops and
Palmer's are all over North Georgia, at Covington, Athens, Madison,
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Warsaw, Lawrenceville, and other places, with scouts on every road.
The country southward, eastward, and westward is also thoroughly
patrolled.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
WASHINGTON, May 10, 1865 — 3 p. m.
General WILSON:
There is forage at Savannah and at Hilton Head to be had for your
immediate wants. Send to Savannah all river steamers and flats
suitable for the transportation which you may capture at Augusta.
Make requisition upon General Gillmore, commanding the department.
Further supplies afloat on the coast are ordered to Savannah.
M. C. MEIGS,
Quartermaster- General.
BALEian, [May] 10, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
General Sherman says you will have to get forage in Georgia for the
present, but he will telegraph to General Grant and see what can be
done.
J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.
AUGRJSTA, May 10, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
General Palmer has sent to me a large amount of specie, said to be
$188,000; also Confederate money and baggage, which he says is with
the request to put under guard, subject to your action or that of the
United States Government. It is claimed as private property. Will
you relieve me of it or shall I account to General Grover?
E. L. MOLLNEUX,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 74. ) Macon, Ga., May 10, 1865.
I. In pursuance of instructions from the Secretary of War, Second
Lieut. William Bayard, with a guard of one non-commissioned officer and
four men of the Fourth U. S. Cavalry, will proceed to Washington, D. C.,
in charge of Joseph E. Brown, assumed Governor of Georgia, and on
his arrival at that place he will deliver his prisoner to Major-General
Augur, U. S. Army. Lieutenant Bayard is charged with the safety of
his prisoner, and while en route will take all necessary measures to
prevent his escape, and will not permit him to hold communication,
verbal or written, with any person except the members of his guard.
Having performed this duty Lieutenant Bayard will rejoin his regiment
at these headquarters with his party without delay. The quartermas
ter's department will furnish transportation.
# # * # # # *
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., Hay 10, 1865.
Brigadier- General CROXTON,
Commanding First Division, Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL : I inclose herewith a copy of a dispatch just received.*
Please send word to everybody to be on the alert, and particularly in
the direction of Jonesborough. If not already done, you had better
extend your left in that direction sufficiently to connect with Upton, or
at least to communicate with him.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major -General.
HEADQUARTERS SECOND DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
May 10, 1865.
Major BEAUMONT, Assistant Adjutant-General, Cavalry Corps:
MAJOR : A man named Clarke, who lives some miles from here on
the Perry road, states positively that Jeff. Davis was at Americus on
Tuesday, the 2d of May. He asserts that he saw him; that he was
traveling in a close carriage with General Pillow, who made a speech
at Americus the evening before. Is it not possible that Jeff. Davis was
not with the force at Washington? The uncertainty about his move
ments since leaving that place makes it, I think, probable that the
movement in that direction was simply a blind to cover his escape.
Have you learned anything new of his whereabouts or movements?
Eespectfully, your obedient servant,
R. H. G. MINTY,
Colonel, Commanding Division.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 10, 1865 — 8 p. m.
General Palmer has just telegraphed that Jeff. Davis crossed the
Apalachee River at 11.30, 8th instant, near Salem, northeast of Cov-
ington, from thence to Fairplay, in Morgan County. The utmost vigi
lance is enjoined on officers and men of the division along the Ocmulgee
River, as from the information received he certainly has not as yet
crossed that river. Colonel Howlaud will at once send several parties,
of an officer and twenty-five men each, east of the river to patrol the
country well far and wide.
By command of Col. R. H. G. Minty :
T. W. SCOTT,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 10, 1865.
Brevet Major-General UPTON, or
Brigadier- General WINSLOW,
Atlanta, Ga.:
The following telegram has just been received, by the way of Augusta,
from General Palmer :
SIR: Please telegraph immediately to General Wilson, at Macon, that Colonel
Betts, of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, who has been on the track of Davis
* See dispatch embodied in Beaumont to Upton and Winslow. third, post.
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and his party, reported to me from a point near Salem, at 2 p. m. yesterday, that
Jefferson Davis crossed the Apalachee River six miles above Furlow's Bridge, at a
ford, about 11 p. m. of the 7th instant, and passed through Fairplay about 11 a. m.
yesterday, taking a southwesterly course from Fairplay. Davis had about 250 men
with him, and apparently intended to cross the Yellow River south of a battalion I
had at Covingtou. That battalion had previously been ordered to guard the fords,
ferries, and bridges of the Ulcofauhatchee and Yellow Rivers as far south as Planters
Factory. General Wilson's force, along Flint River from Jonesborough southward,
should be notified. The Fifteenth Pennsylvania is in pursuit.
E. L. MOLINEUX.
Direct everybody north from Jonesborough to be on the qui vive.
By order, &c. :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 10, 1865 — 11 a. m.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Atlanta, Ga. :
Your telegram is received. Lieutenant Brown will send the proper
orders in regard to the rations. Coine down as soon as you can, I wish
to confer with you. Bring all the Northern papers you can find.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 10, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Atlanta, Ga. :
I have been positively informed that J. D., with six men, staid at a
farm-house seven miles northeast of Atlanta on the night of the 7th.
This seems to confirm Yeoman's story. Please have it thoroughly
investigated. Report any further news you may have.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
ATLANTA, May 10, 1865.
Brevet Major-General WILSON:
Dispatch received. Colonel Garrard has been directed to send a
party to investigate the report. If true, he must now be in Alabama,
where a detachment was sent the morning of the 7th. If I can get a
train I will leave with the rations for Macon to-night. If not, will take
regular train in the morning.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major-General.
ATLANTA, May 10, 1865.
General WILSON:
Will send special train to-night to execute the order General Wins-
low delivered this p. in. by Lieutenant Bayard.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General.
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SPECIAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. 4TH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 64. ) Atlanta, Ga., May 10, 1865.
Brevet Brigadier-General Winslow, commanding First Brigade,
Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi,
is hereby detailed to take charge of the working parties assigned to
the construction of the Western and Atlantic .Railroad.
By order of Brevet Major-General Upton :
JAMES W. LATTA,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 10, 1865 — 7.30 a. m.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. F. WINSLOW,
Atlanta, Ga.:
The impression seems to be that J. D. has gone southward. If so, I
hope he will be fortunate enough to run into our hands yet. I will
start up a heavy force of negroes to-morrow, but don't know how many
axes and other implements can be had. Captain Glenn will be able to
tell you more than I can about that.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- Genera 1.
HDORS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 10, 18 65.
Brigadier-General WINSLOW,
Commanding Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps :
GENERAL: The brevet major-general commanding directs me to
inform you that Lieut. William Bayard, with a guard of one non
commissioned officer and four men, is directed to proceed to Washing
ton, D. C., in charge of Joseph E. Brown, rebel governor of Georgia.
You will furnish him with a strong escort and the necessary horses for
himself and party to Dalton. Please see that there is no delay, that
everything necessary is done to forward the lieutenant and his party
rapidly to his destination.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
IIUNTSVILLE, [May] 10, 1865.
Brigadier- General WHIPPLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
The following telegram has just been received:
DECATUR, May 10, 1865.
We had a splendid meeting at Conrtland yesterday, the proceedings of which I
send you by mail to-day. Major Warren surrendered his command without asking
Roddey. A Union meeting takes place at Moultou next Monday.
J. J. GIERS.
B. S. GRANGER,
Brigadier General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 707
HUNTSVILLE, [May] 10, 1865.
Brigadier-General WHIPPLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
The Confederate forces near Court-land, Ala-., under Major Warren,
surrendered yesterday to Colonel Fairbanks. Colonel Homer has
captured seventeen of the most noted bushwhackers on the north side
of the river 5 is hard after them.
B. S. GBANGEK,
Brigadier -General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMEMT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., May 10, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. B. STEEDMAN,
Commanding District of the Etowah:
GENERAL : It is proposed to create a separate or movable division
(Army of the Cumberland) within your geographical division (Depart
ment of the Cumberland) to be organized and reported to these head
quarters for confirmation. The First Division has already been formed,
to be commanded by Maj. Gen. E. H. Milroy, and comprises the follow
ing-named regiments and batteries: One hundred and fifteenth and
One hundred and eighty -eighth Ohio, One hundred and forty-third Indi
ana, One hundred and fifty-fourth Illinois, Seventy-fifth Pennsylvania,
First Tennessee Mounted Infantry, Battery D, First Michigan Artillery;
Fourth Indiana Battery, and Eighth Wisconsin Battery. The major-
general commanding directs that you forward to these headquarters
the numbers and designations of the commands which you wish to con
stitute the Second Movable Division of the Second Separate Division,
Army of the Cumberland, that the necessary order may be issued for
its organization.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS DISTRICI OF THE ETOWAH,
Chattanooga, May 10, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. C. Cruft, commanding Second Separate Division,
Army of the Cumberland, will assume command of the district during
the temporary absence of the undersigned.
J. B. STEEDMAN,
Major -General, U. 8. Volunteers.
CHATTANOOGA, May 10, 1865.
Brigadier-General WHIPPLE, Chief of Staff:
I have the honor to forward the following dispatch, just received:
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Calhoun, Ga., May 10, 1865.
Maj. S. B. MOE,
Assistant Adjutant-General :
A communication from General Wofford, just received, states his failure to procure
sufficient amount provisions to supply the officers and men who are to be there on
12th instant. The number will [be] from 3,000 to 4,000. I have arranged to have
the rolls ready on the 12th, so that there will be ns little delay as possible, and will
do what I can to keep them from starving until the surrender is completed.
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General.
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Just received also the following :
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Calhoun, May 10, 1865.
Maj. S. B. MOE,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I have the honor to forward the following dispatch just received :
" KINGSTON, GA., May 10, 1865.
"General J. B. STEEDMAN,
"Commanding District of the Etowali:
" GENERAL : I send my acting aide-de-camp, the Eev. Captain Howard, to ascertain
from you the assistance the authorities of the United States may be able to give the
civil officers of the State in the enforcement of the laws.
" Your obedient servant,
"WM. T. WOFFORD,
(t Brigadier- General, C. S.Army."
OHAS. CETJFT,
Brevet Maj or -General, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, May 10, 1865.
Brigadier-General JUDAH,
Chattanooga :
Yours of this date received; also the dispatch for the President.
General Steedman can probably get provisions to Calhoun to feed the
prisoners, can he not?
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
CHATTANOOGA, May 10, 1865.
Brigadier- General WHIPPLE :
Brigadier-General Judah advises ine that rebel Brig. Gen. B. J. Hill,
commanding forces in Northern Alabama, desires to surrender his
forces and that he has agreed to meet him on 20th instant. Shall
terms be the same granted to General Wofford?
CHAS. CKUFT,
Brevet Major-General, Commanding District.
NASHVILLE, May 10, 1865.
Brig. Gen. CHARLES CRTJFT,
Chattanooga :
General Judah is authorized to accept surrender of Bvt. Brig. Gen,
B. J. Hill on same terms granted General Wofford.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, &c.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Calhoun, Ga., May 10, 1865.
Maj. S. B. MOE,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Hdqrs. Dist. of the Etoivali:
MAJOR : I inclose herewith a communication from Brig. Gen. B. J.
Hill, C. S. Army, and my reply thereto.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 709
[Inclosui'e No. 1.]
HEADQUARTERS HILL'S BRIGADE,
Blue Mountain, Ala., May 6, 1865.
OFFICER COMMANDING POST, Dalton, Ga. :
I see from General Sherman's Special Orders, No. 65, dated Baleigk,
N. C., April 27, and General Joseph E. Johnston's General Orders, No. 18,
dated near Greensborough, N. C., that they, in a military convention,
have entered into agreement and armistice, so far as their departments
and commands are concerned, which resulted in General Johnston's
surrendering all of his arms, munitions of war of all kinds, and all
public property belonging to his army east of the Chattahoochee Kiver.
He is also to march his troops under their respective commanders, in
an organized condition, to the capitals of the States to which they
belong, and there to be disbanded and discharged, and sent to their
homes with their private and personal property, there to remain quiet
and not to take up arms against the United States until they are
honorably relieved of this obligation, or are exchanged.
The Federal Government, by this order of General Sherman, agrees
to protect them in carrying out this order and obligation.
I received authority from the Secretary of War of the Confederate
States, approved by the House of Representatives and Senate, to raise
a new brigade in North Alabama and North Georgia of mounted men.
I have made my headquarters at Blue Mountain and Jacksonville, Ala.,
for the past three months, and have succeeded in organizing two small
regiments, about one-half of whom were killed, captured, or deserted
during the two late raids of Generals Wilson and Croxton through
Alabama. I have two other regiments about half raised, but neither
organized or armed. I belong to the Army of Tennessee, under General
Johnston, and was ordered as soon as I completed my brigade to report
to him for duty. A portion of my command has crossed from the east to
the west side of the Chattahoochee since General Johnston surrendered
to General Sherman, in order to be with a regular command and to get
supplies. Now, if I rind that I can do no more good by fighting longer,
I wish to be informed if I can march my command to Dalton and turn
over my arms and what munitions I have in my possession, and can be
allowed to retain all my personal property, as also the side-arms of the
officers of my command? And can I have the full benefit of Generals
Johnston and Sherman's convention? I have not fired a gun, but have
kept the armistice of Generals Johnston and Sherman in good faith,
although temporarily in General Taylor's department. I am an old
soldier, and have been fighting in this revolution for four years, and
have always considered myself as a gentleman and soldier, and I wish
to do nothing but what is strictly honorable. I have no artillery, no
wagons, nor ambulances, and my command are rather poorly armed.
I address you because yours is the nearest military Federal post to me.
I see from General Sherman's order that all commandants of posts are
authorized to receive Confederate arms and public property, and to
carry out the Generals Sherman and Johnston order to the fullest
extent. I send this communication to you as a regular Confederate
commissioned officer by two of my staff and four privates. Major
Watkins, my inspector- general, and Captain Craighead, my brigade
ordnance officer, will confer with you fully and freely.
Hoping to hear from you officially soon, I am, very respectfully, your
obedient servant, B. J. HILL,
Brigadier- General, C. 8. Army.
P. S. — I see that General Johnston has authorized major-generals,
brigadier-generals, and colonels under his agreement with General
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Sherman to parole their men. Can I have the same privilege to parole
mine here, which would make it more convenient for them to go to their
homes, and I will vouch for their constancy1?
B. J. HILL,
Brigadier- General.
[Inclosure No. 2.]
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Calhoun, Go,., May 9, 1865.
Brig. Gen. B. J. HILL,
Commanding Confederate Forces, Blue Mountain, Ala.:
GENERAL: Your communication of 6th instant is received. In view
of the exhaustion of your supplies and the destitution of the country
between your position and Kingston, Ga., I regret that I cannot com
ply with your proposition to receive your surrender and that of your
forces through Major Watkins, and permit you to parole your men
(as I believe improperly done by Brig. Gen. B. D. Fry, C. S. Army, at
Augusta, Ga.). I have shown to Major Watkins an original dispatch
from General Thomas, commanding Department of the Cumberland,
announcing the disapproval of, and repudiation by the United States
Government of the articles of the first convention, agreed upon between
Generals Sherman and Johnston and forward you a copy of the only
terms upon which I am authorized to receive the surrender of organ
ized Confederate forces, and which are identical with those under which
the army under General Lee, C. S. Army, surrendered to that under
Lieutenant-General Grant, U. S. Army. I propose to receive your sur
render, and that of the forces under your command, upon the above
terms, at Yillanow, Ga., on the 20th instant, and unless timely notified
to the contrary will be prepared to meet you at that time and place.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. [FOURTH] SUB-DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
Gallatin, Tenn., May 10, 1865.
Maj. B. H. POLK,
Assistant Adjutant- General, District of Middle Tennessee:
MAJOR: I have the honor to report that on yesterday, in accordance
with a previously made arrangement, my provost-marshal went out six
miles with a flag of truce and met u Captains" Harper, Hancock, and
Emmerson, the chief guerrillas in this section ; received the surrender of
themselves and their men, and paroled them. They numbered twenty-
five in all.
JAMES GILFILLAE,
Colonel Eleventh Minnesota Infantry, Commanding,
By H. D. BBOWN,
First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
(The colonel being temporarily absent.)
NASHVILLE, TENN., May 10, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN, Knoxville, Tenn. :
Yours of 8th received. Your decision that arms of rebel command
ers surrendered to Colonel Bartlett should not be retained by them is
approved. Your disposition of the troops also approved.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. - UNION. 711
HAVEN, May 10, 1865.
Major- General PALMER,
Headquarters Louisville :
I have captured two guerrillas, Jewett and Davis, of Goulder's baud.
They say Goulder has gone to Hughs and Lee and is going south. Shall
I return to Louisville or pursue them farther? Think cannot accom
plish any more. Horses are very jaded. Answer immediately.
L. O. MARSHALL,
Captain, Thirtieth Wisconsin Detachment.
LEXINGTON, May 10, 1865.
Capt. J. BATES DICKSON,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Headquarters Louisville:
Major Bridgewater with 100 men has been ordered to hunt down
guerrillas under Goulder and other leaders in Wilson and adjoining
counties. Bridgewater left Stanford this morning.
E. H. HOBSO^,
Brigadier- General.
CUMBERLAND GAP, May 10, 1865.
General HOBSON:
I have just received the following telegram and desire to be relieved
from this embarrassment :
KNOXVILLE, May 9, 1865.
Col. W. Y. DILLARD:
You will obey the order to move your command, as previously directed, to this
post at once. You will start as soon as to-morrow morning or you will be placed in
arrest.
By command of Col. H. G. Gibson :
W. S. BRADFORD,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
Eespectfully,
W. Y. DILLARD,
Co lonel, Comm an ding.
LEXINGTON, KY., May 10, 1865.
Colonel DILLARD,
Cumberland Gap:
Troops leave Eichmond, Ky., this morning for Cumberland Gap to
relieve you. The order placing Cumberland Gap in this department
directs that troops serving at Cumberland Gap will remain there until
relieved by troops from Department of Kentucky. The above is all
the information I have on the subject.
E. H. HOBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Jackson, Tenn., May 10, 1865.
Brigadier-General MEREDITH,
Commanding, &c., Paducah, Ky. :
GENERAL: With reference to the surrender of West Tennessee,
which was demanded of me, I desire to make this communication in
712 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
order that, should that event occur, a full and perfect understanding*
can be had. I am here under orders from Lieutenant-Geueral Forrest
for the purpose of collecting the men absent from their commands, and
to take measures to break up all bauds of robbers and guerrillas, and
being the officer highest in rank in the country where my fields of labor
are I am in command of the same to a limited extent. As to the sur
render of the forces in West Tennessee, I am controlled and bound by
the orders and acts of Lieutenant- General Taylor, commanding depart
ment. His surrender, as a matter of course, includes myself and the
District of West Tennessee, and myself and command are bound by
that act. I am frank to say that whenever the department commander
makes a surrender I shall surrender the forces in West Tennessee
under my command. My mission here is more for the protection of the
citizens and to break up the bands of lawless men and robbers who
infest the country.
Knowing the condition of the people here, and that they need all the
protection in my power in order to enable them to live and save what
little had been left them, I have directed all my energies and time to
clearing the country of lawless and bad men. Jn behalf of the citizens
I ask that none of the men belonging to the command of Colonels
Hawkins and Hurst be sent here. The feeling that exists between
soldiers of these commands and the citizens is such that private malice
and private revenge might be more the result of such a policy than the
restoration of order. For the purpose of a full and perfect under
standing on these matters, I am ready to meet and confer with you at
such time and place as you will designate, and respectfully ask for such
a conference.
I have the honor to be, general, your obedient servant,
J. F. NEWSOM,
Colonel, Commanding.
GENERAL OKDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 47. 5 New Orleans, La., May 10, 1865.
The cotton belonging to the Confederate Government in East Loui
siana, Mississippi, Alabama, and W^esfc Florida having been surren
dered to the Government of the United States, its sale to private
individuals, or its transfer to any persons except the officers or agent
of that Government, is prohibited. This order applies to all cotton
procured by subscriptions to the cotton loan, by the sale of Confederate
bonds or notes, by the tax in kind, or by any other process by which
the title was vested in the Confederate Government, whether in the
possession of the agents of that Government or still in the hands of the
producer; and all persons in whose charge it may be will be held
accountable for its delivery to the agents of the United States. Com
manders of districts will be furnished with a transcript from the records
of the cotton agents, showing the quantity and location of the cotton
within the limits of their commands, and will give the agents of the
Treasury Department appointed to receive it such facilities as may be
necessary to enable them to secure it. Any sales of this property in
violation of this order will be treated as the embezzlement of public
property.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General.
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The cotton agents in East Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and West
Florida will be regarded as in the service of the United States until
relieved by agents of the U. S. Treasury Department.
Planters and other persons who may be in charge of Government
cotton will be compensated for their trouble in taking care of it and
for delivering it at points that may be designated by the agents of the
Treasury Department. The compensation will be determined by the
number of pounds delivered.
E. E. S. CANBY.
Major- General, Commanding.
GENERAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 38. ) Mobile, Ala., May 10, 1865.
Upon the representation that much sufleriug will be occasioned by a
rigid enforcement of General Field Orders, No. 30, in relation to the
property captured in this city, the order is so modified as to authorize
the appointment of a commission to examine the claims of persons own
ing small quantities acquired in legitimate trade before the occupation
of this city by the U. S. forces. The commission will consist of one
citizen, to be designated by the mayor of this city, and one officer of
the quartermaster's department, to be designated by the chief quarter
master of the division, and in case of disagreement an umpire, to be
chosen by the two. This exception is intended only as a measure of
relief to persons who are dependent upon the sale of this property for
immediate support. The recommendation of the commission will not
exceed for any one individual five bales of c'otton, or a proportional
quantity of naval stores or tobacco. If the recommendation is approved
the property exempted may be shipped to New Orleans, for sale to the
purchasing agent of the Treasury Department at that place, the ship
ment to be made in conformity with General Field Orders, No. 30.
By order of Maj, Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala., May 10, 1865.
Brig. Gen. JAMES C. VEATOH,
Commanding First Division and Post and District:
GENERAL : 1 am instructed by the major-general commanding to state
that you will please send by boat without delay one company of infan
try to Mount Vernon Arsenal to protect the property there and relieve
the Twenty-ninth Iowa Volunteers now stationed there. This regiment
will return by the boat which takes the company up, and will be
reported on its arrival by its commanding officer to the division com
mander. Twenty days' rations will be taken by the company.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMEEY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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MERIDIAN, May 10, 1865.
Brig. Gen. 0. C. ANDREWS :
When will the troops arrive here? Please inform General Smith
that they are greatly needed here now. Please notify me as soon as
the troops reach Selma. Can you not furnish some troops for guards
until Smith's troops can relieve you ! Please reply.
G. L. ANDREWS,
Brigadier- General and Provost-Marshal- General.
[Indorsement.]
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Selma, Ala., May 10, 1865.
Respectfully forwarded to headquarters Sixteenth Army Corps for
the information of the commanding general. I have informed General
AudreAYS that troops from Montgomery are expected here to-morrow.
C. C. ANDREWS,
Brigadier- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 53. > Montgomery, Ala., May 10, 1865.
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IV. Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. Griersou, commanding cavalry, will move
by the shortest practicable route with his command to Columbus, Miss.,
and from there send one brigade to Macon, Miss., as garrison and
guards. The command will leave here at an early hour to-morrow,
taking ten days' rations. On arriving at Columbus he will report by
telegraph and courier to Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby for orders and
instructions.
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By order of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith:
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Montgomery, Ala., May 10, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. GRIERSON,
Commanding Cavalry :
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that in the move
ments of your command to Columbus, Miss., and on its arrival there,
the strictest discipline must be observed and foraging prohibited,
except when positively necessary, and in case private property is taken
by your command that proper receipts be given on the spot. On
arriving at Columbus and Macon you will direct that all Government
stores be taken possession of, and both public and private property
protected. It is believed to be the intention of General Canby to open
communication with the North from Mobile, via the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad and telegraph. If so, you will render such assistance as is
in your power to the furtherance of this object. There is reason to
believe that Jeif. Davis is attempting to cross Alabama to the Trans-
Mississippi Department, with from $6,000,000 to $13,000,000 of specie.
If, during your march, or after arriving, you should learn of his being
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within striking distance, give every energy to his capture, and notify
adjacent military commanders of his locality. You will report your
arrival at Columbus by telegraph, if possible, to General Canby, at
Mobile, and General R. Taylor, at Meridian. The minor details are left
with confidence to your discretion.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY FORCES,
FIELD ORDERS, >• MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 5. ) Montgomery, Ala., May 10, 1865.
I. The Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry and Tenth Indiana Cavalry are
hereby transferred from the Second Brigade to the Third, and the com
manding officers of these two regiments will report for orders to Brig.
Gen. T. J. Lucas, commanding the Third Brigade.
II. In pursuance of Special Field Orders, No. 53, from headquarters
Sixteenth Army Corps, the troops of this command will move at 7
o'clock to-morrow morning, May 11. crossing the pontoon bridge at
this point and marching northwest on the Kingston road, halting for
further instructions at or near that point. Brig. Gen. T. J. Lucas'" bri
gade will take the advance; at least ten days' rations and one day's
forage will be taken. The most rigid discipline will be enforced and
no property of any description taken without instructions from these
headquarters.
By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. Grierson :
S. L. WOODWAED,
Major and Assistant Adjutant -General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 48. } Mobile, Ala., May 10, 1865.
1. The detachment Third Maryland Cavalry on duty at these head
quarters is hereby relieved, and will be reported by its commanding
officer, First Lieut. Otto Johnson, in New Orleans, without delay to the
regimental commander. The quartermaster's department will furnish
transportation without delay.
2. Company F, One hundred and sixty-first New York Volunteers,
is hereby detailed for duty at these headquarters. The camp of the
company will not be changed for the present.
By order of Major-General Granger:
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
No. 114. J Barrancas, May 10, 1865.
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3. Official information having been received relative to the approach
of the rebel ram Stonewall to assist in the escape of Jeff. Davis and his
cabinet, the commanding officers of Forts Pickens and Barrancas are
directed to use all precautions to prevent the entrance of the ram into
716 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
this harbor and also the exit of any private boat from the harbor with
out reporting at Fort Pickens. The commanding officer of Fort
Pickens will appoint an officer of his command to examine all such ves
sels. If any private boat attempts to pass the line between the wharves
of Pickens and Barrancas without indicating an intention to stop a
blank cartridge will be fired at her; if that fails to bring her to a shot
will be fired in front of her bows, and the officer on duty at Forts Pick-
ens and Barrancas will be justified in firing into any boat disregarding
a second challenge. The cornet, four fields red and white alternate,
commencing with the red on the hoist, hoisted at the mi/zen masthead
of the guard ship Potomac, will indicate a suspicious vessel off the port.
By order of Brigadier- General Asboth:
FEANK ENO,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR No. 9.] HDQRS. DISTRICT or WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, May 10,
Pensacola, the county seat of Escarnbia County, and Milton, the
county seat of Santa Eosa Countj^ are hereby declared military posts
occupied by Federal troops for the purpose of extending in that section
of the country proper protection to loyal people and their property, and
also of executing the intent and spirit of the act of Congress approved
March 12, 1864, which provides for the collection of abandoned rebel
property. First Lieut. W. L. Eichmond, Second Maine Cavalry, is
announced as provost-marshal at Pensacola, with Escarnbia County as
first precinct, and First Lieut. L. W. Eowley, First Florida Cavalry,
post provost-marshal at Milton, with Santa Eosa County and that por
tion of Walton County north and west of Shoal Elver as the second
precinct.
By order of Brigadier- General Asboth:
FEAKK ENO,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF KEY WEST AND TORTUGAS,
Key West, Fla., May 10, 1865.
Lieut. Col. 0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Mil. Div. of West Miss., New Orleans, La. :
COLONEL: I have to report that information was received here on
the 1st instant from General Gillmore leading to a suspicion that Jeff.
Davis and other prominent leaders of the rebellion might attempt an
escape through Florida. On the 2d I started for Cedar Keys, which
was reached on the 4th. Major Weeks, commanding that post, was
immediately ordered to picket the mouths of the Suwannee, Waca-
sassee and Crystal Eivers ; also at the mouth of the Withlacoochee and
at Bayport. While at Cedar Keys a citizen was brought in- who
reported a party of thirteen persons, three of whom he thought to be
general officers, as having brought a boat through the country on
wheels and landed the same at Crystal Eiver, and were to have started
for Bayport on the 2d. Immediately I started down the coast, hoping
to overhaul the party. I cruised beyond Cape Sable, narrowly inspect
ing the coast and searching all vessels, encountered. I am satisfied
that the boat has not escaped. 1 then picketed the reef from Key
West to Indian Key, the navy picketing from the latter place to Cape
Florida, where the East Gulf Blockading Squadron joins in this duty
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with the force of Admiral Dahlgren from the Atlantic side. Both navy
and army have been uniting in this duty, and we deserve success at
least. Arriving at Key West I find that General Sherman sent an
officer to arrange the surrender of the forces under Maj. Gen. Sam.
Jones, 0. S. A rmy , to General Yogdes, at Jacksonville. Properly speak
ing, I was entitled to the surrender of Saint Mark's and Tallahassee, but
notwithstanding, I think I have been attending to the more important
and arduous duties of picketing the coast.
I have the honor to be, your obedient servant,
JOHN NEWTON,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, May 11, 1865.
(deceived 10.10 a. m. 12th.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War :
General Wilson telegraphs me that he had organized, armed, and
equipped three regiments of negroes from the refugees in Mississippi,
Alabama, and Georgia, and asks instructions as to whether his action
will be sanctioned. He reports that they were all subjected to a rigid
medical examination before accepted by him, and none admitted into the
organization but those physically qualified to perform all the duties of
a soldier. Would recommend that they be retained and mustered in as
regiments, as they will be three-years' men.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General.
NASHVILLE, TENN., May 11, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT,
Commanding V. S. Armies :
I forward the following telegram just received from Major-General
Stoneman for your information:
KNOXVILLE, May 11, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIFFLE:
Dispatch from General Palmer, Athens, Ga., dated May 6, 1865. The substance of
the dispatch is that General Palmer, with the cavalry division, succeeded in crossing
the Savannah Eiver at Hattou's Ford, north of pontoon bridge at Petersburg, mouth
of Broad River, Ga., where Davis, Breckinridge, most of the cabinet, Governor
Harris, and a large number of gents crossed the same river. The party with Davis
finding that Palmer had got in advance of them, cutting them off from the Mis
sissippi, broke up into small detachments, and are scattered over the country. It is
supposed the specie or portion of it was distributed among the officers and men or
secreted. Breckinridge, with about 500 men, had gone toward Macon, it is said, to
surrender at that point. Dibrell, with a large portion of the cavalry, is still back
on the Savannah River waiting to surrender. Davis, when last heard from, had leffc
Washington by railroad with a small party for Atlanta, but finding Palmer had cut
the road at Union Point he went southwest on horseback. He has a small party of
about thirty-five men Avith him, and is traveling incognito. The men he started
south with are scattered over the country, and a large number of them have been
captured and informally paroled. Prisoners state that the treasure, before it crossed
the Savannah River, was contained in 100 boxes filled with gold and 60 kegs filled
with silver. Palmer has communicated with Wilson's cavalry, giving him all the
information he has, and hopes to prevent Davis from getting west of the Mississippi,
as his forces are well distributed, guarding all fords and main roads.
GEO. STONEMAN,
Major-General.
GEO. II. THOMAS,
Major- General.
718 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
WASHINGTON, May 11, 1805 — 3.20 p. m.
(Keceived 4.10 p. m.)
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn.:
Allow the officers and soldiers of Johnston's army, referred to in your
dispatch of 12 m. yesterday, the right of parole under the terms of the
surrender. Those whose homes are in Tennessee or were, at the time
of their enlistment, in States which have not been in rebellion, and who
are not excepted from the benefits of the President's amnesty procla
mation, will be allowed to return to those States on taking the oath
prescribed therein. Otherwise they will not.
By command of Lieutenant-General Grant :
JNO. A. BAWLINS,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
VERNON, May 11, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
By agreement with the leaders of guerrilla bands a meeting by nag
of truce was arranged for to-day to receive their surrender. They now
ask to postpone till Tuesday, but have no reasonable excuse. Does the
general desire any delay in the case? I have given them till 12 o'clock
on the llth. Please answer. I send direct, because General Thompson
is absent.
HENRY STONE,
Lieutenant- Colonel One hundredth U. S. Colored.
NASHVILLE, May 11, 1865.
Major-General THOMAS:
Just received following from Huutsville, llth:
Capt. J. C. VAN DUZER:
Major Johnston, of Colonel Mead's regiment, surrendered 200 men here to-day.
Colonel Homer pursued Mead, who escaped across river with one man.
F. S, VAN VALKENBURGH,
Operator.
JNO. C. VAN DUZEK,
Captain, &c.
[MAY 11, 1865.— For General Orders, No. 90, War Department,
Adjutant-General's Office, relating to the punishment of guerrillas, see
Vol. XL VI, Part III, p. 1134.]
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 11, 1865 — 1 p. m.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE II. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
(Via Washington, D. C.)
Your telegrams of the 7th and 9th are received. With the light-draft
boats now on the Savannah and one or two that may be got from the
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Altamaha, the supplies necessary for my command ought to be got to
Augusta ; from tliere I can bring them by rail. With money I could pur
chase forage for twenty or twenty-five days longer in Southwestern
Georgia. At present my command is distributed over a wide area of
country, stretching from theEtowah to Tallahassee, and, subsisting by
forced purchase upon the country, we may be able thereby to get a
few days' grain ahead. Provisions are already arriving from Savannah.
I have fifteen days' besides already here. Our horses are suffering for
want of hay. The grass of this region is very hurtful to them, and but
little corn fodder can be had. On the receipt of a letter from General
Steedinan, a few days ago, saying he had begun repairing the Chatta
nooga and Atlanta Bailroad, I began operations from this end. There
is a bridge already framed for the Ohattahoochee. I have 3,000 negro
troops who could be put to Avork, and General Winslow thinks the
whole road can be rebuilt in twenty days. It would do good to
the cause of pacification to rebuild the road. Shall I continue the
work ? The Savannah and Ocmulgee cannot be relied upon for a great
while. I can fill the wagon train with C. S. A. cotton. Besides that
tliere are 50,000 bales in warehouse here claimed by private citizens.
Shall I do anything with it? I have given the tithe stores not on the
railroad to the poor and loaned them the C. S. A. horses, mules, and
wagons. The quartermaster-general of the State and a prominent Union
man are charged with the distribution. No perfectly reliable news of Mr.
Davis' recent movements have been obtained. Colonel Betts, of the
Fifteenth Pennsylvania, reports that he went through Fairplay, in
Morgan County, on the 8th, 11 a. in. If this is true, he can scarcely
escape. A son of John C. Breckinridge and one of James B. Clay were
captured last night about eleven miles below here on the Ocmulgee.
They had a letter from J. C. B., directing them to go to Fort Valley and
remain there for a month. In the letter J. C. B. says to his friend, B. M.
Thompson, " Should my friends ever know my part in the occurrences
of the last three months, I venture to think it will give me an increased
claim on their confidence and regard." The rebel cavalry which started
with J. D. have all given themselves up ; about 4,000 have already been
paroled. Five thousand dollars of J. D.'s specie have been recovered
by Captain Abraham.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
MAOON, GA., May 11, 1865 — 8 p. m.
(Received 14th.)
Major-General THOMAS :
The sum of $5.000 in specie, which had been left by the rebels at
Washington, is in the hands of the Fourth Division provost-marshal.
Can it be used by the proper staff department for the purchase of
eatables for the command? What shall I do with my three negro regi
ments; will the Government have them mustered into service? Noth
ing new in regard to the movements of Davis. Everybody is watching
for him closely. I am quite certain the opening of the Chattanooga and
Atlanta Railroad would be a very potent assistant in the re-establish
ment of Georgia's relations with the loyal States. I shall continue the
work till I hear from you again.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major-General.
720 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
MACON, GA., May 11, 1865 — 1 p. m.
(Received 11 p. rn. 13th.)
Bvt, Maj. Gen. M. 0. MEIOS,
Quartermaster- General :
Your telegram of 3 p. m. yesterday is received. With the light-draft
boats now on the Savannah and one or two which can be got from the
Altamaha, there ought to be no difficulty in bringing everything we may
need to Augusta. If we had money to pay for it, corn for twenty or
thirty days longer could be bought in Southwestern Georgia, but our
stock is suffering greatly for long forage. The grass of this region kills
the horses very rapidly. Steedman telegraphed me few days ago that
he was repairing Chattanooga and Atlanta Railroad, whereupon I
immediately began work from this end. Eebels had already framed
bridge for the Chattahoochee, and have enough extra spans for the
Etowah. I have 3,000 negro troops whom I can put to work. Shall
J continue operations! Nothing that could be done would benefit
Georgia and the people more than the repair of that road. They need
all kinds of supplies, and have no other way to get them.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
RALEIGH, N. 0., Nay 11, 1865 — 12 m.
(Received 1 p. m. 12th.)
Maj. Gen. W. T. SHERMAN:
General W^ilson telegraphs that Jeff. Davis was so hard pressed that
nearly all his escort had surrendered. Jeff. Davis scattered his gold
and silver among his men and the people and fled with a small guard.
General Wilson has troops all over the country in pursuit of Davis, and
is collecting the scattered money.
J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Major- General.
MACON, GA., May 11, 1865 — 2.30 p. m.
Maj. Gen. J. M. SCHOFIELD:
Have just received dispatch from Gillmore expressing anxiety about
the rebel cavalry. It has all surrendered to my command, about 4,000
or 5,000 in number.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 11, 1865 — 3 p. m.
Brevet Brigadier-General MOLINEUX,
Augusta, Ga.:
How many steamers are there on the Savannah that can go up to
Augusta with cargoes ? The Quartermaster- General telegraphs me for
age will be sent from Savannah. He wishes all barges and floats that
will tow to be sent down the river.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
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AUG-USTA, May 11, 1865.
Brevet Major-General WILSON:
But two steamers, which, take from four to five days to come from
Savannah. Transportation is very scarce, and there are no flats. If
you will forward the order to quartermaster at Hilton Head, he may
seize boats there. The river is very low, three and one-half feet draft.
E. L. MOLINEUX,
Brevet Brigadier -General-
AUGUSTA, May 11, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON:
Hon. Joshua Hill and General Wayne desire to visit Washington,
probably via Savannah. Shall I grant as far as my power extends? I
am here without official instructions and have no immediate communi
cation with Savannah, and request your instructions in the meantime.
E. L. MOLINEUX,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 11, 1865.
Major-General WAYNE,
Milledgeville, Ga. :
General Croxton and myself will be at Milledgeville to-morrow on
the train. Please notify all Confederate officers and soldiers that have
not been paroled that I will be ready to parole them at your office
to-morrow.
Very respectfully,
M. H. WILLIAMS,
J\[ajor and Acting Assistant Inspector- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 75. ) Macon, Ga., May 11, 1865.
I. Private Adrian Walpot, Company K, First Wisconsin Cavalry,
will proceed to Anderson ville to make full and complete sketches of the
prison at that place and its surroundings. The quartermaster's depart
ment will furnish transportation.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH MICHIGAN CAVALRY,
Abbeville, Ga., May, 11, 1865.
Capt. T. W. SCOTT,
Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., 3d Div., Cav. Corps, Mil. Div. of the Miss.:
SIR : I have the honor to report that at daylight yesterday at Irwin-
ville I surprised and captured Jeff. Davis and family, together with his
wife's sister and brother, his postmaster-general (Reagan), his private
secretary (Colonel Harrison), Colonel Johnston, aide-de-camp 011 Jeff.'s
staff, Colonel Morris [?], Colonel Lubbock, Lieutenant Hathaway, also
several unimportant names and a train of 5 wagons and 3 ambulances,
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making a most perfect success had not a most painful mistake occurred
by which the Fourth Michigan and First Wisconsin collided, which
cost us 2 men killed and Lieutenant Boutelle wounded through the arm,
in the Fourth Michigan, and 3 men wounded in the First Wisconsin.
This occurred just at daylight, after we had captured the camp, by the
advance of the First Wisconsin not properly answering our challenge,
by which they were mistaken for the enemy. I returned to this point
last night. Shall move on to Macon without awaiting orders from you
as directed, feeling that the whole object of the expedition is accom
plished. It will take rne at least three days to reach Macon. We are
seventy-five miles out, and our stock much wearied. I hope to reach
Hawkinsville to-night.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. J). PRITCHAR1),
Lieutenant- Colonel Fourth Michigan Cavalry.
ATLANTA, May 1.1, 1865.
Brevet Major-General WILSON:
Brevet Major-General Upton started for Macon at 5.30 this a. in.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
THOMAS C. GILPIN,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQBS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 11, 1865 — 3 p. m.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. F. WINSLOW,
Atlanta, Ga. :
You are authorized and directed to take charge of the railroad repairs
northward. Captain Glenn will take charge of engineer operations.
Push the work rapidly.
el. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- Gener« I.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 11, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. F. WINSLOW,
Commanding U. S. Forces, Atlanta, Ga. :
You will immediately collect all the C. S. cotton within your reach, by
rail or otherwise, at Atlanta and have it ready for shipment. You will
report to these headquarters the amount now in your hands.
By order, &c. :
M. H. WILLIAMS,
Major and Acting Assistant Inspector '-General.
PULASKI, May 11, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
Various persons coming from south of river report that Forrest
recently had a man shot for desertion, and the brother of the murdered
man shot and killed Forrest.
R. W. JOHNSON,
Brigadier- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 723
PULASKI, May 11, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
How long, probably, should the party sent to Florence remain there?
E. W. JOHNSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 11, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. W. JOHNSON,
Pulaski, Tenn.:
Instruct the party going to Florence to remain a reasonable length of
time for the people to organize their courts. If they do not move in the
matter after a few days the force can return.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, &c.
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. 6TH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 94. ) PidasM, Tenn., May 11, 1865.
I. Lieutenant-Colonel Buck, Eighth Michigan Cavalry, will proceed
with a detachment of his brigade, to be furnished him, about 125 strong,
to Florence, Tenn., and there take post to remain for fifteen days,
unless otherwise ordered, for the purpose of hunting down the outlaws
who infest that neighborhood, restoring order, and assisting the inhab
itants in re establishing the authority of civil government. He will be
furnished with six wagons, with which he will transport the necessary
rations for his command for the period he is expected to stay, three or
four days' forage if practicable, and the camp and garrison equipage
which is absolutely necessary. Forage will be procured in that coun
try by impressment, receipts being given in all cases to loyal owners.
Special effort will be put forth by all officers of the detachment to pre
vent indiscriminate foraging of the men, which is certain to result in
pillage. The necessary preparations for the expedition will be made
to-morrow, and the march will be taken up at an early hour on the day
following. Lieutenant-Colonel Buck before starting will report in per
son or send an officer to these headquarters to receive dispatches which
he will see forwarded to the headquarters of the Cavalry Corps at
Eastport, Miss.
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By order of Brig. Gen. E. W. Johnson :
E. T. WELLS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
KINGSTON, May 11, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff.
I am in personal communication with General Wofford, and com
mence paroling his command in the morning. Twenty-two hundred
are already in, and the number will be considerably increased within
the ensuing two days, as General Wofford thinks from 3,000 to 4,000.
General Wofford has just informed me that through the occupation of
724 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Atlanta his subsistence is lost, and that he lias not a ration to issue to
his men. For to-morrow I am necessarily compelled to issue half
rations until the men are paroled and leave, which they will do imme
diately. I hope to get rid of most of the enlisted men to-morrow, hav
ing sent down rolls, &c., two days ago. Large numbers of Wofford's
men desire to work upon the railroad. What prospects of any employ
ment can I give them?
H. M. JIJDAH,
Brigadier- Genera I
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 11, 1865.
Brig. Gen. H. M. JUDAH,
Calhoun, Ga. :
You are authorized to issue rations to General Wofford's command
during the time you are necessarily engaged in receiving the surrender
and paroling the troops. Say to General Wofford that I will station a
force in North Georgia to assist the people in organizing their civil
authority, and have sent him. by Colonel Woodall, department General
Orders, Nos. 17, 21, and 27, for his information, and to be distributed for
the information of the people. You can give Brig. Gen. B. J. Hill the
same terms granted to General Wofford.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAH,
No. 50. ( Chattanooga, Tenn., May 11, 1865.
* * • * * # * *
III. Brevet Brigadier-General Salm, commanding Second Brigade,
Second Separate Division, Army of the Cumberland, is hereby ordered
to relieve the garrisons of the block-houses and stations on the Dalton
and Chattanooga Railroad from and including block-house No. 4 to
Dalton, now garrisoned by troops of Third Brigade, Second Separate
Division, Army of the Cumberland, Colonel Le Favour. The necessary
transportation will be furnished by rail. A schedule of the location of
each block-house and station and the numerical strength required at
each will be furnished with this order.
IY. Col. H. Le Favour, commanding Third Brigade, Second Separate
Division, Army of the Cumberland, upon the relieving of the garrisons
and stations on Chattanooga and Dalton Eailroad from and including
block-house No. 4 to Daltou, by troops from the Second Brigade, Bre
vet Brigadier-General Salm commanding, will order the troops relieved
to Cleveland, Tenn. The same railway transportation which brings the
relieving troops will be used to carry the troops to their new position.
By command of Brevet Mai or- General Cruft:
JNO. A. WEIGHT,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. IST SUB-DIST. OF MIDDLE TENN.,
No. 27. ) Tullahoma, Tenn., May 11, 1865.
I. The following regiments are hereby temporarily assigned to the
Second Brigade, First Sub-District of Middle Tennessee, and will
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report for duty to Brevet Brigadier-General Dudley, U. S. Volunteers,
commanding, viz: One hundred and forty-third Indiana Volunteer
Infantry, Col. John F. Grill commanding; One hundred and fifty-fourth
Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Col. M. F. Wood commanding; One hundred
and eighty-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Col. J. E. Taylor com
manding.
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By command of Major-General Milroy:
THOS. WOKTHIXGTON,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 11, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN, Knoxville :
Have received your telegram dispatching General Tillson's report of
the surrender of Martin and his instructions to Colonel Bartlett. Your
instructions to General Tillson in the premises are approved.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY DIVISION, DEPT. or EAST TENNESSEE,
Lawrenceville, Ga., May 11, 1865.
General MOLINEUX,
Commanding :
GENERAL: I have the honor to send to you, under guard, Major-
General Wheeler and staff, who were captured at Conyers' Station, on
the railroad near Atlanta, by a detachment of my command, while
endeavoring to make their escape westward, probably to the Trans-
Mississippi Department. General Wheeler had a forged parole on his
person and passed himself off on my men as Lieutenant Sharp. Under
the circumstances I have refused to parole the party and have stripped
them of their horses and side arms and now send them to you, request
ing that you will confine them until their case can be acted upon.
Wheeler now states that he was not making his way off, but admits
that he had the forged parole and prevaricates so outrageously that I
do not think any confidence can be placed in what he says.
I am, general, yours, respectfully,
WM. J. PALMER,
Brevet Brigadier- Genera L
[First indorsement.]
HEADQUARTERS POST OF AUGUSTA,
Augusta, Ga., May 13, 1865.
Respectfully referred to the commanding general of the district for
his information.
EDWAED L. MOLINEUX,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
[Second indorsement.]
SAVANNAH, GA., May 16, 1865.
Respectfully forwarded to headquarters Department of the South.
H. W. BIRGE,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
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[Third indorsement.]
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH MICHIGAN CAVALRY,
Fort Monroe, Va., May 21, 1865.
The within statement of General Palmer was referred to General
Gillmore in person, who directed verbally that General Wheeler and
staff should be taken to Washington; but, as none of the parties are to
be sent to Washington, I respectfully forward these documents to the
officer intrusted with their future custody.
B. D. PRITCHARD,
Lieutenant- Colonel Fourth Michigan Cavalry.
[Fourth indorsement.]
HEADQUARTERS,
Fort Delaicare, May 23, 1865.
Respectfully forwarded to Bvt. Brig. Gen. William Hoffman, Commis
sary-General of Prisoners.
A. SCHOEPF,
Brigadier- General.
[Fifth indorsement.]
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSARY- GENERAL OF PRISONERS,
Washington, I>. C., May 29, 1865.
Respectfully submitted for the information of the Secretary of War.
General Wheeler and staff are now in confinement at Fort Delaware.
W. HOFFMAN,
Bvt. Brig. Gen., IT. $. Army, and Com. General of Prisoners.
BURKE SVILLE, KY., May 11, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. H. HOBSON:
I have just received a letter from the guerrilla Bennett, who wishes
to surrender himself and command to me, and be released by me after
taking the oath. He wants full pardon for himself and men. Says he
is a commissioned officer. Shall I accept the surrender upon these
terms! If not what terms shall I propose to him*? Please answer soon
as possible.
J. T. McLAIK,
Captain Company B, First Kentucky Cavalry.
MEMPHIS, May 11, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIFFLE,
Chief of Staff:
Are officers and soldiers of Lee's army who were not personally
surrendered, but who were at home in Mississippi and Tennessee, and
who were on. furlough, to be regarded as paroled by the terms of sur
render to General Grant ?
C. C. WASHBURN,
Major- Gen era I.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 11, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS:
I have the honor to request that the necessary instructions be given
by you in conformity with the request contained in the following
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dispatch just received from Brig. Gen. G. L. Andrews, my provost-mar-
shal-general, chief commissioner for receiving the paroles of General
Eichard Taylor and his command, and now at Meridian, Miss. :
General Forrest reports to General Taylor that Roddey's command is in North
Alabama and cannot get them to Gainesville. I respectfully recommend that the
commanding officer IT. S. forces at Decatur, Ala., be appointed commissioner to
parole Roddey's command, and other troops in North Alabama, to report to me for
instructions, General Taylor will appoint General Roddey.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 00. ) Mobile, Ala., May 11, 1865.
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2. On the arrival of Brigadier-General Hawkins' division of colored
infantry at Mobile the Seventh Massachusetts and Eighteenth New
York Batteries will be relieved from duty with the same, the former
rejoining the First Division, Thirteenth Army Corps, the latter the
siege train, the commanding officer reporting to the chief of ordnance
and artillery of this army and division.
3. Company A, First Missouri Light Artillery, is hereby assigned to
the division of colored infantry commanded by Brig. Gen. John P.
Hawkins, and will be reported to him on his arrival in this city.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SELMA, May 11, 1865.
Col. 0. T. CHRISTENSEN :
A large and important meeting of the citizens of Dallas County
assembled here yesterday and passed a resolution requesting the Gov
ernor of Alabama to call the Legislature together with a view of the
State resuming her former position in the Union. Judge Byrd, an
influential citizen, made a short address, in which he said the war had
decided two questions, secession and slavery, and both adversely to
the South. He counseled conciliation and moderation, and said it
greatly depended on the generosity and magnanimity of the victors
whether conciliation and harmony would be permanent and substan
tial. These are the sentiments of the people generally hereabouts.
C. C. ANDREWS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
POST OF DEMOPOLIS, ALA., May 11, 1865.
OFFICER IN COMMAND OF U. S. FORCES AT SELMA, ALA. :
SIR: You will greatly oblige me and at the same time subserve the
public interests and enable me to fulfill the agreement entered into
between Generals Canby and Taylor if you will send to this place a
728 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
guard of 100 to 150 or 200 men, as you can best spare them, to take
charge of the public property. Let them come by first train if possi
ble, as I have but little means now at rny disposal to protect the pub
lic property to be surrendered.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Pout.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Selma, Ala., May 11, 18 (i 5.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Mobile:
COLONEL: I have the honor to inclose a copy of some remarks of
mine addressed to the freedmen. There was so much restlessness and
disquiet among them that I felt obliged to issue something of the kind.
The citizens think it will do good. This subject demands considerable
attention. As a system, it will be impossible for the freed people to
go off. There are too many of them. Neither do they wish to go if
they can remain free where they are. I have found that where the
masters have been candid, kind, and truthful men, the blacks continue
on in their duties quietly as a general thing.
I have the honor to be, yours, truly,
C. C. ANDREWS,
Brigadier- Genera /.
[Inclosure.]
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Selma, Ala., May 9, 1865.
To the Freedmen of Selma and Vicinity :
You have already been advised by authority superior to mine to con
tinue at work where you have employment, if the persons employing you
recognize your rights as freedmen and will pay you a compensation.
You have also been notified that such as have no employment are liable
to be sent to the agent of the Treasury Department. Quite a number of
freedmen have complained to me that they are offered only a support —
their board, clothes, &c. — for their labor. Others, it appears, are offered
a share of the crop which they make, and are contented to remain and
work. Planters have represented to me that the loss -they have suf
fered in stock and subsistence by the armies passing through the
country and the depreciation of their currency have cramped their
means to cultivate their plantations in an extensive and profitable
manner for this season, so that they cannot safely promise you much
compensation. This is true to a considerable extent. Your anxiety
to be sure of your freedom, and the condition of affairs at this peculiar
period, cause much uncertainty in your minds and in the minds of the
white people as to what is best to be done. It is because so many of
you are coming to town and appear misinformed of your real interests
that I now offer you my advice. You are free. I expect and certainly
hope you will never again be slaves. I do not believe you hazard your
liberty by remaining where you are and working for such compensa
tion as your employers are able to give. Those of you not employed
can be sent off on transports from time to time; but if you go you will
suffer hardships in camp and in traveling this hot weather, crowded
as you will be, and you will of course have to labor for a living when
you get to your journey's end.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 729
My advice to you, then, is that you remain. The rate of compensa
tion must be such as you and your employer can agree upon. Undoubt
edly, besides ordinary board and clothing, you should have some share
of the crop, if no pay in money is given you. This is for the interest
of the employer as well as your OAVII. Although no contract be agreed
upon, yet if you should perform valuable service on a plantation, with
the owner's consent, you would be entitled to a reasonable compensa
tion. But it is best that some terms be fixed. I am informed there
are upward of 20,000 freed people in this county. I have been here
twelve days, and not a single instance of violent or cruel conduct on
the part of any of your number has come to my knowledge. This
is greatly to your credit. People used to say you did not know how
to use freedom 5 that if freed you would be indolent, violent, and cruel.
It will greatly rejoice the hearts of your friends ail over the world if
you show that you are worthy of freedom. Be industrious, be charita
ble and kind in your feelings; be peaceable, forbearing, sober; cherish
no spite. You now have the sympathy of all humane and Christian
people. They often think of you and wonder what use you will make
of liberty. You desire, of course, to retain that sympathy. Would
you not also be glad to have their love and respect? I will tell you
how you can gain their love; also their respect. It is by good behav
ior. There is nothing makes people so beautiful, whether they are
white or black, as virtue. Adorn yourselves with that and you will
have the affection of the nation. You may then feel sure of having all
the rights you are entitled to. Liberty alone is not happiness. Self-
control and self-support are required to make it pleasant. I again
counsel you to be industrious, energetic, and orderly. Do no wrong to
any person. Do no injury to any property. In due time, no doubt,
your interests, which now seem to you unsettled, will be arranged in a
wise and humane manner.
0. C. ANDREWS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Selma, Ala., May 11, 1865.
Col. W. T. SPICELY,
Commanding Second Brigade:
COLONEL: You will proceed to embark your brigade as follows:
Twenty-fourth Indiana on Joab Lawrence, Seventy-sixth Illinois on
Peerless (on which also is a battery and the pioneer company), Xinety-
seventh Illinois and Sixty-ninth Indiana on Tarascou (on which also
is the Fifteenth Massachusetts Battery). You can have your head
quarters on either of these boats. It is advisable to have the baggage
and teams put aboard before the troops move down to embark.
By order of Brig. Gen. C. 0. Andrews :
JXO. B. MITCHEL,
First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Selma, Ala.. May 11. 1865 — 9.30 p. m.
Col. W. T. SPICELY,
Commanding Second Brigade:
COLONEL : You will move with the transports containing your bri
gade immediately, if the weather permits, and proceed down the river
730 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
to Mobile. These headquarters, with the rest of the command, will
probably start in the morning. If you should be in the advance into
Mobile, you will report on your arrival to Maj. Gen. F. Steele. Division
headquarters will be on the Osborn.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. 0. ANDREWS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Selma, Ala., May 11, 1865.
Col. F. W. MOORE,
Commanding Third Brigade:
COLONEL: You will proceed to embark your brigade as follows:
Thirty-fourth Iowa and One hundred and fourteenth Ohio on the Osborn
(on which also is the Second Connecticut Battery and division head
quarters), Thirty-seventh Illinois on the A. G. Brown, Eighty-third
Ohio and pioneer company on the Lockwood, which boats are expected
to-night. .
By order of Brig. Gen. C. C. Andrews:
JNO. B. MITGHEL,
First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 11, 1865.
Maj. Gen. K J. T. DANA,
Vicksburg, Miss. :
General A. J. Smith has been ordered to detach oiie regiment from
the Sixteenth Corps for temporary duty at Jackson. Another white
regiment will be sent from New Orleans to Brookhaveu via Natchez.
P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Major-General and Chief of Staff.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 11, 1865.
Maj. Gen. N. J. T. DANA, Vicltsburg :
Mr. J. W. Clapp, the Confederate cotton agent at Jackson, Miss.,
reports that various citizens and soldiers are attempting to purloin or
destroy papers and vouchers in his possession relating to the Govern
ment cotton, for which he is responsible. A guard should at once be
sent there to prevent these outrages until the permanent garrison has
arrived.
P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Major -General and Chief of Staff.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 11, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Montgomery, Ala. :
Please order one regiment at once to Jackson, Miss., for temporary
duty there, the commanding officer to report on arrival by letter to
Major-General Dana.
P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Major-General and Chief of Staff.
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HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, May 11, 1865.
Lieut. Col. 0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Military Division of West Mississippi :
COLONEL: I have the honor to report that having been informed on
the 5th instant that several hundred citizens of West Florida would
assemble at Milton with the intention of returning- to their allegiance,
and that some lawless parties had threatened to break up such meet
ing, I ordered Colonel Woodman and the district provost- marshal to
proceed with 200 men to that place, to prevent any disturbance and
take the statements prescribed in General Field Orders, No. 2, current
series, from headquarters Military Division of West Mississippi, of
those desiring to take the oath of amnesty. Upon a subsequent report
from Milton of the district provost-marshal that about 600 persons had
convened at that place from a distance of 50 to 100 miles, entirely
destitute of provisions, I directed the issne of five days' rations to these
people to satisfy their immediate wants. Beside these people a great
number of families are daily returning to Milton and Pensacola, with
a view to regain their former occupations. I issued Circular No. 6,
declaring the towns of Pensacola and Milton military posts, each place
to be guarded at present by sixty men and provided with a provost-
marshal, requesting at the same time Dr. E. T. Price, assistant super
vising Treasury agent here, to take possession of all rebel property
thus brought under the control of the U. S. military and Treasury
authorities and subject to seizure and confiscation according to the act
of Congress approved March 12, 1864, and according to standing mili
tary and Treasury regulations. I have the honor to inclose the pro
ceedings of the meeting at Milton above alluded to, also copies of my
respective orders, requesting the approval of the commanding general
and his instructions for my guidance relative to the new state of
affairs and especially in regard to the treatment of parties who have
always been hostile to our Government and who have not yet come
forward to take the oath.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
On the road, Concord Church, 25 Miles from Richmond, Va.,
May 12, 1865-4 p. m. (Eeceived 8.50 p. in.)
Lieutenant-General GRANT, Washington:
The following dispatch from General Wilson is just received and sent
for your information.*
W. T. SHEEMAK,
Major- Gen eral.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 12, 1865 — 12 m.
Lieut. Gen. IT. S. GRANT, Washington, D. C. :
I forward the following telegram, just received from Major- General
Stoneuian, for your information.!
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
* See Wilson to Sherman, May 10, 3 p. m., p. 702.
t See Stoneman to Whipple, ilth, p. 717.
732 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 12, 1865.
Lieut. Col. HENRY STONE,
Yemen via Sneedmlle :
Tell the leaders of guerrilla bands that no delay will be granted.
That unless they coine in at once and surrender their arms they will be
hunted and pursued like noxious beasts.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, cOc*.
[MAY 12, 1865. — For General Orders, No. 91, War Department,
Adjutant-General's Office, organizing Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen,
and Abandoned Lands, see Vol. XL VII, Part III, p. 468.1
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 224. ) Washington, May 12, 1865.
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67. By direction of the President, Maj. William H. Sinclair, assistant
adjutant-general, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby assigned to duty as assist
ant adjutant- general of the Fourth Army Corps, with rank and pay of
lieutenant-colonel, under act of July 17, 1862.
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By order of the Secretary of War :
E. D. TOWXSEKD,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 126. } Nashville, May 12, 1865.
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X. Pursuant to orders from the War Department, Col. C. H. Carl ton,
Eighty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, is hereby relieved from com
mand of the post of Chattanooga, and will repair to Paducah, Ky.,
and relieve Brig. Gen. S. Meredith from command of that post. Gen
eral Meredith upon being relieved will obey such orders as he may
have received from the War Department.
By command of Major-General Thomas :
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MACON, GA., May 12, 1865 — 11 a. m.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
I have the honor to report that at daylight of the 10th instant Colonel
Pritchard, commanding Fourth Michigan Cavalry, captured Jeff. Davis
and family; Reagan, Postmaster-General; Colonel Harrison, private
secretary; Colonel Johnston, aide-de-camp; Colonel Morris [ ?], Colonel
Lubbock, Lieutenant Hathaway, and others. Colonel Pritchard sur
prised their camp at Irwinville, in Irwiii County, Ga., seventy-five miles
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southeast of this place. The prisoners will be here to-morrow night,
and will be forwarded under strong guard without delay. I will send
further particulars at once.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major -General.
(Same to Lieut. Gen. U. S. Grant and Major-General Thomas, Nash
ville, Teim.)
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 12, 1865 — 11 a. m.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
The following dispatch, announcing capture of Jeff. Davis, has just
been handed me by Colonel Minty, commanding the Second Division.*
The First Wisconsin belongs to La Grange's brigade, of McCook's
division, and had been sent due east by General Croxton, via Dublin.
Colonel Minty had distributed his command all along the south bank of
the Ocmulgee and Altamaha. This accounts for the collision between
parts of the First and Second Divisions, and shows the zeal of the officers
and men in pursuit. I have directed increased vigilance on the part of
the command, in the hope of catching the other assassins. Our dispo
sitions are good, and so far none of the rebel chiefs have been able to
get through. Breckinridge's son was captured night before last eleven
miles south of here. I will send further details as soon as received.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- Genera I.
(Same to Generals Grant and Thomas).
MACON, GA., [May] 12, 1865 — 2 p. m.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War :
Clement C. Clay, jr., has given himself up to me at this place. He
reported first at Atlanta, and, accompanied by staff officer of General
Upton, has just arrived here. The following letter was handed me by
P. P. Phillips, who accompanied him:
LA GRANGE, GA., May 10, 1S65.
General WILSON,
Macon :
GENERAL: I have just seen a proclamation by the President of the United States
offering a reward of $100,000 for my arrest on a charge of having, with others therein
named, incited and concocted the murder of the late President. Conscious of my
innocence, unwilling even to seem to fly from justice, and confident of my entire vin
dication from so foul an imputation upon a full, fair, and impartial trial, which I
expect to receive, I shall go as soon as practicable to Macon to deliver myself up
to your custody.
I am, respectfully,
C. C. CLAY, JR.
I shall detain him here until the arrival of Jeff. Davis.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
* See Pritchard to Scott, May 11, p. 721.
734 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
Macon, [May] 12, 1865 — 9 p. m. (Received 15th.)
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS:
Clement C. Clay delivered himself a prisoner at this place to-day.
He asserts his innocence of the charge against [him] and says he scorns
to fly from investigation. General Upton reports the arrest of A. H.
Stephens yesterday. I shall place him and Mr. Clay with Davis.
J. H. WILSON.
BALEIGKH, May 12, 1865.
Major-General SHERMAN,
City Point :
General Wilson telegraphs that all the rebel cavalry, between 4,000
and 5,000, have surrendered.
J. M. SCIIOFIELD,
Major- General.
COLUMBUS, May 12, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
Order me to distribute some of the corn and commissary stores to the
poor. If I do not I am fearful my guard will be forced and all stores
seized by the mob. I can quiet them by giving them a small quantity
until your officers arrive here to take charge. Shall I furnish some pro
visions to the orphan asylum? They are entirely without.
J. C. COLE,
Colonel, Commanding Post.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 12, 1865.
Col. J. C. COLE,
Columbus, Ga. :
Issue a small quantity to the poor. Issue to orphan asylum.
By order, &c. :
[H. E. NOTES,]
Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp.
TALLAHASSEE, ELA., May 12, 1865.
COMMANDING OFFICER CAVALRY BEGIMENT,
Albany, Ga.:
I have been notified by Major Beaumont, assistant adjutant- general,
Cavalry Corps, that a regiment had arrived at Albany, Ga., and would
await further orders from these headquarters. You will, therefore, upon
receipt of this, march your regiment to Thomasville, Ga., and upon
arrival at that place report in writing to these headquarters. Before
leaving Albany notify the authorities at that place to reserve a sufficient
quantity of flour to issue to this command when called for, as it is very
scarce in this country. Take rations enough from Albany to last you
through, and whenever it becomes necessary to take forage give the
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citizens proper vouchers. Your attention is called to Special Field
Orders, No. 12, paragraph 2, from these headquarters, which is herewith
inclosed. It must be strictly complied with.
Very respectfully,
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 12, 186 o.
Col. 11. H. G. MINTY,
Commanding Second Division, Cavalry Corps :
COLONEL : I would like to have you arrange for the arrival of Davis
and his party at the railroad depot, so as to take a special train to-mor
row night before dark, if practicable. If not, then before 8 p. m. I
wish to avoid the excitement of a large crowd here. Direct Colonel
Pritchard, with 150 men of his regiment, to go as an escort. Colonel
Pritchard I intend to go all the way, the men only to Atlanta. Per
haps you had better see me to-morrow so that I can give you verbal
instructions.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
DECATUR, May 12, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
The telegram following has just been received :
HUNTS VILLE, May 12, 1865.
General GRANGER:
Major Johnston did keep his appointment and surrendered 100 men, officers, and
arms'; all are paroled. He will bring in more on Monday.
W. GIVEN,
Colonel One hundred and second Ohio.
R. S. GRANGEE,
Brigadier- General.
DECATUR, [May] 12, 1865.
Brigadier-General WHIPPLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Negotiations for the surrender of the Confederate forces in this sec
tion are progressing as favorably as could be desired, and I think by the
last of next week all the forces in the valley will have capitulated.
Major Gilbert surrendered one company at this place yesterday. There
seems to be a strong desire on the part of the privates to rush in and
give themselves up, but I would prefer they would come in regularly
with their officers, who are making every effort to collect them for this
purpose. The citizens also evidence a strong desire to return to their
allegiance to the United States. A large meeting for the purpose of
organization will be heJd at Somerville to-morrow, and probably one
at Guntersville. The people of the south side of river appear much
more sincere in their loyalty than on the north, particularly about
Huntsville.
E. S. GRANGER,
Brigadier- General.
736 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
NASHVILLE, May 12, 1865.
Brig-. Gen. E. S. GRANGER,
Huntsville, Ala.:
Your two dispatches of this date received.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Kingston, May 12, 1865.
Brigadier- General WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
Brevet Major-General Cruft, my junior in rank, is by General Steed-
inan's order exercising the command of the District of the Etowah. I
am confident that by law the assignment of the President of the United
States only can give effect to his brevet rank. At the same time I have
no desire to interfere with General Steedman's assignment, either by
raising the question or exercising temporary command of the District of
the Etowah. It can be avoided by communicating direct to department
headquarters. Am I or not correct in my position, and if the former
shall the difficulty be obviated as I propose?
H. M. JTJDAH,
Brigadier- Genera I.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 12, 186:1.
Brig. Gen. H. M. JUDAH,
Kingston :
On the 4th instant General Cruft was ordered to East Tennessee.
He will probably obey the order as soon as he receives it, which will
settle the question.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
KINGSTON, May 12, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS:
GENERAL : As it is important that a military force should remain
here for a time, I beg that General Judah be authorized to leave a
portion of his command until my messenger, now on his way to Nash
ville, will reach you, who will give my reasons for this request.
Very respectfully,
WM. T. WOFFOED,
Ex-General, C. S. Army.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., May 12, 1865.
Brig. Gen. H. M. JUDAH,
Kingston, Ga. :
Leave a military force at Kingston in accordance with request of
William T. Wofford.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, &c.
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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 12, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM T. WOFFORD,
Kingston, Ga. :
General Judah has been ordered to leave a force, as you request.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT 'OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 12, 18(15.
Brig, Gen. H. M. JUDAH,
Near Kingston, Ga.:
If Wofford's men will seek employment from the Western and
Atlantic Railroad Company they will probably be set to work between
Atlanta and the Etowah. The lieutenant-general commanding is not
in favor of the army doing more work on railroads.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- Genera 1.
TULLAHOMA, May 12, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS:
A guerrilla who on the night of the 6th instant murdered two of my
scouts, shot a number of loyal men, robbed them of everything they
had, even women's and children's clothes, ravished one loyal lady,
with fifteen of his gang, and made a similar attempt on an orphan
girl sixteen years of age in the same room with the corpse of her
cousin, whom they had killed, and who has taken the oath several
times, has sent in to know if he comes under your orders. I consider
him and his gang demons incarnate. Will forward testimony. Shall
I allow them to come in on your terms? Please answer soon. The
parties spoken of above had to borrow clothes to bury their dead, so
destitute were they left.
E. H. MILEOY,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 12, 1865.
Maj or- General MILROY,
Tullahoma :
Send word to the guerrilla you mention that he is an outlaw and will
not be permitted to come in under the order of General Thomas. Send
a man to follow this messenger secretly to ascertain where he is, and let
a party of sufficient strength to capture the gang follow the second man
and try to capture the outlaws.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
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KNOXVILLE, May 12, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
Colonel Wheeler, with 50 officers and 730 men, Confederate Tennes
see Cavalry, is at Strawberry Plains. Have come through under the
terms of surrender between Johnston and Sherman. They claim the
right to go in a body with their horses to Middle Tennessee, and there
disband according to instructions of Johnston. What should be done
with the officers and men, and what disposition be made of the horses?
Answer as soon as convenient.
GEOKGE STONEMAK,
Major- General.
GREENEVILLE, [May] 12, 1865 — 5.30 p. m.
Maj. G. M. BASCOM:
The following dispatch was just received :
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
Athens, Ga., [May] 7, 1865 — 12 noon,
GENERAL: Will you please forward the inclosed dispatch without delay to General
Stoneman.* It refers chiefly to the movements of Jeff. Davis, who abandoned his
cavalry escort at the Savannah River on finding that we had intercepted it, and
passed through Washington, Ga., in disguise with sixty men on the night of the
same day (May 4) that 1 reached Athens with rny division. Colonel Stacy was at
Lexington the same night, and his advance but a" short distance from Davis' party.
Secretary Breckinridge came very near being captured, and would have been had he
been recognized. I have two regiments guarding the fords, ferries, &c., on the Oco-
nee and Ulcofauhatcb.ee Rivers, and have communicated with General Wilson at
Macon, Ga., who is on the alert, and has a force at Atlanta. I would recommend that
Colonel Kirk be directed to blockade all the gaps from Rabun Gap to S waun, merely to
prevent straggling parties of disbanded soldiers from getting west to their homes or
the Trans-Mississippi Department with arms in their hands. These would be apt to
turn up as guerrillas. I am guarding all the roads, fords, &c., south from Rabun Gap
as far as Milledge ville. I should suppose there would be no further necessity for your
force remaining in the mountains. Everything has surrendered here, including
2,000 of Davis' escort under Dibrell, who we intercepted at Petersburg, on the
Savannah River.
W. J. PALMER,
Colonel and Brevet Brigadier-General, Commanding.
The dispatch is quite bulky. Shall I open and send by telegraph, or
by courier to-morrow!
DAVIS TILLSO^,
Brigadier- General, Commanding,
Per W. W. DEANE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MORRISTOWN, May 12, 1865.
Lieut. W. S. BRADFORD,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General:
Colonel Wheeler, 0. S. Army, p°ssed within eight miles of here last
night with 1,200 men. They robbed Allen Snodgrass, a loyal citizen,
saying the United States Government would pay for what they took.
* See inclosure, Upton to Wilson, May 7, p. 653,
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Says he is not going to report at the Plains, but going on to Middle
Tennessee, and if not treated right, going to bushwhacking. They are
all well mounted and still stealing horses.
J. S. PEBBLE,
Captain, First Ohio Heavy Artillery.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 54. j Memphis, Tenn., May 12, 1865.
On and after to-day no passes will be required to come to or depart
from Memphis, either by land or water. Persons will be allowed to
pass 'through the lines between the firing of the evening and morning
gun.
By order of Maj. Gen. C. C. Washburn:
WM. H. MORGAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, La., May 12, 1865.
SECRETARY OF WAR,
Washington, D. C.:
SIR : I have the honor to report that the quantity of cotton to be
turned over to the United States by the cotton agents in East Loui
siana, Mississippi, Alabama, and West Florida will probably reach
200,000 bales. The greater part of this, however, is still in the hands
of the planters, and they have already manifested a disposition to
appropriate it on the ground that the rebel bonds and notes have no
value. In this attempt they will be aided by the cotton speculators.
The records of the cotton agents appear to be very complete, and show
the location and quantity in their possession and still in the hands of
the planters. The tax-iu-kind cotton is all in the hands of the planters
and the greater part of it unginued. These records will be turned over
to the Treasury agents as soon as they are appointed, and will give them
every possible facility in collecting the cotton. The assistant Treasury
agent for the State of Alabama reported to me at Mobile yesterday and
turned over his records and funds, the greater part of the latter in
Confederate bonds and notes, with about $600 in coin and $7,000 in
sterling exchange. I think that the civil officers are disposed to act
in good faith and turn over all funds and property in their hands.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. K. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Eastport, Miss., May 12, 1865. (Received 12 in. 13th.)
Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY,
Commanding :
Your dispatches of the 7th and 8th, viz, two to the Honorable Secretary
of War, Washington, D. C., three to Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas, com
manding Department of the Cumberland, and two to Maj. T. T. Eckert,
740 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
"Washing-ton, D. C., have just been received and will be forwarded
without delay. I ani constructing a telegraph line from this place to
Tuka, and also repairing the line from lukato Corinth. I shall be able
to communicate by telegraph to Corinth on the 14th instant. The tel
egraph line is being repaired from this place to Nashville, Teun., via
luka, Tuscumbia, and Decatur, Ala. I expect communication by this
route will be open as early as the 15th instant.
Very respectfully,
EDWARD HATCH,
Brevet Major- General.
EVERGREEN, May 12, 1865.
Lieut. Col. J. HOUGH,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
The railroad is completed to Tensas Station, and steam-boats are on
the line from there to Mobile. Engines and cars are now being brought
on the road from Mobile. I am on the way with a train to Montgom
ery. Another train will start from Tensas Station during the day
for Montgomery.
H. L. WHEELER,
Captain and Engineer.
HEADQUARTERS THIRD CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Kingston, Ala., May 12, 1865.
Maj. S. L. WOODWARD,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Cavalry Forces:
The party with orders for the march has arrived at these headquar
ters. From the most reliable information I can obtain, I believe the
route by the way of Plantersville is the best I can take to secure a
supply of forage. I will therefore march to Centerville by that way.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
T. J. LUCAS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, La., May 12, 1865.
Maj. Gen. N. P. BANKS,
Commanding Department of the Gulf:
GENERAL: The terms of surrender disqualifies any one in the rebel
service west of the Chattahoochee River from service against the
United States until duly exchanged. General Taylor is to collect his
troops at the most convenient point for paroling them, and the work of
paroling to be completed by commissioners. The point of rendezvous
in East Louisiana has not yet been designated, but, if there is any dan
ger that they will disband themselves before being paroled, the com
manding officer at Clinton to act as commissioner on my part [is] to
act at once. General Taylor will be telegraphed to that effect.
Very respectfully,
ED. R, S. CAKBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
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SPECIAL ORDERS, | HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 129. j New Orleans, La., May 12, JfcSv;,-;.
1. Surg. Samuel Kneeland, II. S. Yolunteers, is hereby relieved from
duty in the Department of the Gulf and is assigned to the charge of
the general hospital at Mobile, Ala. Surgeon Kneeland will report to
Surg. E. H. Abadie, chief medical officer of the division, for instructions.
*******
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Cauby:
C. H. DYEE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
RICHMOND, May 13, 1865 — 6.30 p. m.
SECRETARY OF WAR:
The papers captured at Lynchburg have just come in and will be for
warded to-morrow morning. If Jeff. Davis was captured in his wife's
clothes I respectfully suggest that he be sent north in the same
habiliments.
H. W. HALLECK,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 13, 1865.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
I have reliable information that G. 0. Torbett, president, and John
A. Fisher, cashier, Bank of Tennessee, are now at Augusta, Ga., with
the books and assets of said bank deposited in the vaults of the Bank
of Augusta; also, that J. T. Dunlap, J. E. R. Ray, and Joel A. Battle,
are at Augusta, having in their possession the archives of the State of
Tennessee, carried off by order of ex-Governor Harris, and all the
locomotives and a large number of cars belonging to theXashville and
Chattanooga Railroad. I respectfully suggest orders be sent to the
officer in command afc Augusta to immediately arrest the above-named
parties and seize the property, books, funds, and railroad rolling-stock,
and hold subject to the requisition of the Governor of the State of
Tennessee.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, II. S. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 13, 1865.
L. H. ElCHOLTZ,
Chief Engineer, &c., Chattanooga :
How long will it take you to relay the road to Resaca with old rails ?
You may send a party at once to repair the road to Kingston.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General. U. S. Army, Commanding.
742 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEPT., AD.TT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 227. J Washington, May 13, 1865.
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78. Leave of absence for twenty days is hereby granted Bvt. Brig.
Gen. James F. Wade, U. S. Volunteers (Colonel Sixth U. S. Colored
Troops), at the expiration of which period he will report to Major-
General Palmer, commanding Department of Kentucky, to command
his brigade of colored troops.
By order of the Secretary of War :
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Nashville, Tenn.. May 13, 1865.
His Excellency ANDREW JOHNSON,
President of the United States :
I have the honor to address Your Excellency in behalf of Bvt. Brig.
Gen. E. Opdycke, colonel One hundred and twenty-fifth Ohio Volun
teers. This officer desires to remain in service, and I have the honor
to recommend him for the highest commission in the gift of the Gov
ernment up to his present rank of brigadier-general. A short sum
mary of this officer's service will best show his merits as a soldier. At
the battle of Shiloh he carried the flag of his regiment, the Forty-first
Ohio, in a charge; was twice wounded, but did not leave tlie field.
At the battle of Chickamauga he led his regiment, the One hundred and
twenty-fifth Ohio, in an important charge, which broke the enemy's
lines. His regiment maintained its ground during the two days7 fight
ing, losing one-third of their numbers killed and wounded. Com
manded five regiments at the storming of Missionary Ridge, November
25, 1863; captured six guns near Bragg' s headquarters, pursued the
enemy and captured another gun and 300 prisoners by moonlight.
May 8, severely and successfully engaged with the enemy on llocky
Face Mountain.
May 14, severely wounded in battle of Besaca; remained with his
command, and has commanded his brigade since August, 1864.
In the battle of Franklin, November 30, 1864, Colonel Opdycke led
his brigade in a charge which retook our line of works and restored
our center after being badly broken, capturing 400 prisoners and 10
battle-flags. The day after this battle I wrote a note to Maj. Gen.
George H. Thomas, commanding the department, stating that this gal
lant charge of Colonel Opdycke's brigade, which occurred immediately
under my eye, saved our army from most destructive defeat.
At the battle of Nashville Colonel Opdycke's brigade stormed the
enemy's works, capturing 1 battle-flag, 1 cannon, and 300 prisoners.
General Opdycke is in the prime of life, of good education, and unex
ceptionable in morals. He is well educated in military tactics and
regulations, and is perfectly competent to fill any position up to his
present rank.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
I). S. STANLEY,
Major- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 743
MAC ON, GA., May 13, 1865 — 9.30 a. m.
(Received 12.30 a. ni. 14th.)
Hoii. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War:
Lieutenaut-Colonel Harnden, commanding the First Wisconsin Cav
alry, has just arrived from Irwinville. He struck Davis' trail at Dublin,
Laurens County, on the evening of the 7th, and followed him closely
day and night through the pine wilderness of Alligator Creek and Gum
Swamp by Abbeville to Irwinville. At Abbeville Colonel Harnden met
Colonel Pritchard with 150 picked men and horses of the Fourth
Michigan. Colonel Harnden followed the trail directly south, while
Colonel Pritchard, having fresher horses, pushed down the Ocmulgee
toward Hopewell, and thence by House Creek to Irwinville, arriving
there midnight of the 9th. Davis had not arrived, but from the people
Colonel Pritchard learned that his party had camped two miles north
of the town. The colonel made his dispositions and surrounded the
camp before daylight. Harnden had camped at 9 o'clock within two
miles, as he afterward learned, from the camp, the trail being too indis
tinct to follow. He pushed on at 3 a. m., and had gone but little more
than a mile when his advance were fired upon by the men of the Fourth
Michigan. A sharp fight ensued, both, parties exhibiting the greatest
determination. Fifteen minutes elapsed before the mistake was discov
ered. The firing of this skirmish was the first warning that Davis
received. The captors report that he hastily put on one of Mrs. Davis'
dresses and started for the woods, closely pursued by our men, who at
first thought him a woman, but seeing his boots while running sus
pected his sex at once. The race was a short one, and the rebel Presi
dent was soon brought to bay. He brandished a bowie-knife of elegant
pattern, and showed signs of battle, but yielded promptly to the per
suasion of the Colt revolvers without compelling our men to fire. He
expressed great indignation at the energy with which he was pursued,
saying that he had believed our Government more magnanimous than
to hunt down women and children. Mrs. Davis remarked to Colonel
Harnden, after the excitement was all over, that "the men had better
not provoke the President or he might hurt some of them." Mr. Reagan
behaves himself with becoming dignity and resignation. The party were
evidently making for the coast. I look for them here by 3 p. m., and
shall send Davis, A. H. Stephens, and Clay forward by Savannah. A
boat is now waiting at Augusta. What must I do with the women and
children *?
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General
MACON, GA., May 13, 1865 — 2.30 p. m.
Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War :
Colonel Pritchard has arrived with Jeff. Davis and party. They will
leave on a special train at 5 p. m., and reach Augusta to-morrow at 6
p. m. A steamer is there in waiting to convey them to Savannah. I
shall direct Colonel Pritchard to sail thence to Fort Monroe, where he
had better be met with a steamer direct for Washington. Colonel
Pritchard will also take charge of Clay and Stephens. I shall permit
the ladies to accompany their husbands because I cannot care for them
here.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
744 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
MACON, May 13, 1865 — 11 a. m.
QUARTERMASTER-GENERAL :
General Molineux reports from Augusta only three feet six inches
water in the Savannah River. I fear there will be great difficulty in
supplying my command by that line, and would suggest, if we are to
remain in Georgia, that the Chattanooga and Atlanta road be opened.
I can put 3,000 men to work at once, and, with but a very slight expense
for labor, can soon have the road in running order. Aside from military
considerations, I know of nothing which would do more good in re-es
tablishing the relations of Georgia with the loyal States than the recon
struction of this important line of communication.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 13, 1865.
ADJUTANT-GENERAL U. S. ARMY,
Washington, J). C. :
I have the honor to recommend and request the appointment of Col.
E. H. G. Minty as brigadier-general for gallant and distinguished serv
ices. Colonel Minty has before been recommended, and his services
during the last campaign of the Cavalry Corps .fully entitle him to pro
motion.
I am, general very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 13, 1865.
Maj. Gen. Q. A. GILLMORE,
Comdg. Department of the South, Hilton Head or Savannah:
GENERAL : This will be handed you by Lieutenant- Colonel Pritchard,
Fourth Michigan Cavalry, who is the captor of Jefferson Davis, and is
now conducting him and other State prisoners to Washington. If the
admiral commanding South Atlantic Squadron has at hand a swift
light-draft man-of-war, it would be well to request him to place it at the
disposal of Colonel Pritchard for the purpose of carrying his prisoners
more safely and direct to Washington. Otherwise, please furnish a
proper steamer with as little delay as possible to carry them to Fortress
Monroe, where I have requested the Secretary of War to have a steamer
in waiting.
I am, general, respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
AUGUSTA, May 13, 1865.
Major-General WILSON :
Parties claiming the specie call upon me to deliver it up. Your
order addressed to Cavalry Corps commanders simply states effects.
As my provost-marshal has receipted for specie, will you send an order
to cover me, stating specie, or had it not better be sent under guard to
you, together with papers ?
E. L. MOLINEUX,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
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AUGUSTA, May 13, 1865.
Major-General WILSON :
Steamer is here and I will detain her until receive your orders.
Please let me know at once, as all boats are ordered back.
E. L. MOLINEUX,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 13, 1865 — 10 a. m.
Brig. Gen. E. L. MOLINEUX,
Augusta, Ga. :
Detain the steamer and report the number of men she can carry.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
AUGUSTA, May 13, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
The steamer Standish has been ordered by me three miles below,
over the bar, so as not to be detained by low water. She is ready and
can take sixty men.
E. L. MOLINEUX,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
AUGUSTA, May 13, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
Will the guard which arrives to-morrow at 6 p. in. go to Savannah
or must I furnish one1? Please state number of guards and also of the
other party, so that rations and every preparation can be made.
E. L. MOLINEUX,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
AUGUSTA, May 13, 1865.
Major-General WILSON :
May I ask your kindness to give an order to General Molineux to
forward under guard to Macon the effects of the Central Kailroad
Company and all other property captured with them, which was for
warded to Athens by General Palmer?
W. B. JOHNSTON.
[Indorsement.]
Approved.
E. L. MOLINEUX,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 13, 1865.
IVERSON L. HARRIS,
Judge of the Superior Court, Ocmulgee, Ga. :
SIR : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter .of
this date, addressed to General Wayne and forwarded by him. In
746 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
reply, permit ine to say that without assuming to decide any question
of legality in the courts of Georgia, it is my desire that they should
proceed to the enforcement of the law and the punishment of crime
according to the penal code of the State as it existed on the 1st of
January, 1801, except in all cases involving the negro; he must be con
sidered a free man. No obstructions will be thrown in the way of your
holding your sessions or in the enforcement of your sentences. It is
hoped that all good citizens will lend their assistance and counsel to
the restoration of peace, order, and the enjoyment of life, liberty, and
property under the laws.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, *} HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 77. ) Macon, Ga., May 13, 1865.
I. Lieut. Col. B. D. Pritchard, Fourth Michigan Cavalry, with a
guard of three officers and twenty men, will proceed without delay, via
Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah, to Washington City, in charge of
Jefferson Davis and such other prisoners as may be intrusted to his
care. On his arrival at Washington Colonel Pritchard will report to
the Secretary of War for further orders. While en route he will take
every precaution to prevent the escape of his prisoners, and will see
that they are not permitted to communicate, verbally or in writing,
with any one except a member of the guard. One officer should be on
duty at all times with the guard. The quartermaster's department will
furnish the necessary transportation.
II. Brevet Major-General Upton will direct the provost-marshal of
his division to turn over to Colonel Pritchard $500, for the purpose of
defraying incidental expenses.
III. Brevet Maj. Gen. E. Upton, commanding Fourth Division, Avill
take the necessary measures to insure the safety of the prisoners under
charge of Col. B. D. Pritchard, Fourth Michigan Cavalry, while en route
from Atlanta to Savannah.
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By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Tallahassee, Fla., May 13, 1865.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I found but few stores at Tliomasville. The morning previous to my
arrival an organized and partially armed band of about 300 citizens and
paroled soldiers seized a train and carried off all the bacon and corn.
I sent a train in pursuit ; they recovered some corn and arrested some
of the ringleaders. The bacon had already been distributed. I have
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these offenders iii jail at Thomasville, and with the approval of the
general commanding will turn them over to the civil authorities for trial.
The authorities have made this request and I am satisfied will deal with
them severely. I want to keep one and have him shot by military law,
if possible. On yesterday one of my officers received the surrender of
the fort (Fort Ward) at Saint Mark's, and at 12 m. the U. S. flag was
raised over it and a national salute fired. It is a strong fortification
with an armament of eight heavy guns, and well supplied with ammu
nition. A small 'gun-boat, the Spray, was lying in the harbor. I
paroled the officers and crew and left the boat in charge of a marine
guard from the squadron lying outside. The only supplies in the
country consist of meat, meal, and salt; no flour. I will have no diffi
culty in procuring these, but forage will be scarce. I am collecting the
supplies at this point, and also having all artillery, arms, horses, &c.,
brought here. There will be a very large amount. I have the honor to
request instructions as to the future disposition to be made of this
G overnm ent property. It will take some time yet to collect it all together,
and to parole all the troops in General Jones' district. After this is
accomplished do my duties end, and shall I withdraw all troops and
return to headquarters of the corps ? In this event instruct me how to
dispose of the property. I will furnish at an early day schedules of the
property surrendered to me. The cattle in vicinity of Thomasville are
scattered through the country grazing. I ordered the officer I left in
command at that point to ascertain their whereabouts and report
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
ED. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Tallahassee, Fla., May 13, 1865.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I have the honor to request instructions on the following points:
The Governor of the State has issued a proclamation calling the Legis
lature together on the 5th of June. It was done without my knowl
edge, and before I had an interview with him. Shall I permit the
Legislature to meet, or request him to withdraw the call? In this con
nection I will state that Governor Allison and Mr. Yulee, as well as
other prominent citizens I have conversed Avith, accept the present
termination of affairs with apparent cheerfulness, and are exceedingly
gratified with the policy the general commanding has marked out for
me to pursue, and which I shall follow strictly. As this is a contin
gency unprovided for, and may involve important results, I ask instruc
tions. These people I refer to all seem anxious to get back into the
Union again as quickly as possible. What disposition is to be made
of runaway negroes who come into my camp? I have nothing to feed
them with, and must either drive them away from camp or send them
to Macoii for you to take care of.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
748 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Tallahassee, May 13, 1865.
Brig. Geii. E. M. McCoOK,
Commanding U. 8. Forces, Tallahassee, Fla.:
GENERAL: I Lave appointed D. L. Ynlee, J. Wayles Baker, M. D.
Papy, E. C. Live, and J. L. G. Baker as commissioners to proceed to
Washington for the purpose of making known to the executive author
ities of the United States the steps in progress for. harmonizing the
government of this State with the Constitution of the United States
and of conferring generally with the public authorities of the Federal
Government concerning our affairs. You will oblige me by furnishing
passports for these commissioners and such facilities as may be indis
pensable for passing them along the military lines. If your powers are
not sufficient, as I apprehend they may not be, I have to request that
you would obtain from the proper authorities at Washington the
required permission. It is proper for me to say in this connection that
the people of this State recognize with entire unanimity the duty which
circumstances impose of conforming to the political requirements of the
Constitution of the United States and that they resume tLe duties and
privileges created by that instrument in a spirit of perfect good faith,
with the purpose to abide therein.
Yery respectfully,
A. K. ALLISON,
Governor of Florida.
STATE OF GEORGIA, THOMAS COUNTY,
INFERIOR COURT IN CHAMBERS,
Thomasville, May 13, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. M. McCoOK:
DEAR SIR : There was a public meeting to-day of the citizens of this
county, held at the request of the court, to adopt some general plan to
feed the destitute. The generous spirit evinced by the order of General
Sherman, and so cordially adopted by you, has had a happy effect upon
the whole people of our State, and will convince them that you and your
colaborers have a humane and Christian feeling for them, which will be
properly appreciated. There are a great number of beef-cattle in this
county purchased for the Confederate armies and now running at large
in the woods, and at present quite poor and not fit for beef, but in a
few months will be fat. It would give you an immense deal of labor
to collect them, especially as your men would not be able to desig
nate them, and they are pastured entirely in the woods— almost in a
wilderness country — which they would and could only traverse by hav
ing guides. Many lawless persons have commenced to gather and carry
them off, and unless herded and guarded they will soon be all stolen.
We do not wish to do anything in the premises without your full
sanction and knowledge, and therefore ask you to give us an order or
your permission to gather them to feed the poor and needy. There is
also a lot of wool, some 7,000 or 8,000 pounds, turned over to your offi
cers here. If this was also distributed among the poor it would pro
vide them in a great measure with warm clothing in this coming
winter, and without which they will suffer greatly. These things can
be well spared by the Government without loss to it, and confer great
humanity and generosity upon a poor, destitute people, and do more to
create harmony and good feelings among the masses than anything else.
People never forget friends in adversity.
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Hoping that you will favorably consider our application and assist
us in promoting peace, quiet, and good will among our people, and that
you will answer this at your earliest convenience, we are, yours,
respectfully,
K. II. HARDAWAY,
Judge Inferior Court.
ANSEL DEKLB,
Judge Inferior Court.
P. E. LOVE,
Judge Inferior Court.
p. g. — There is also a small lot of salt here, that is exceedingly
scarce with us, and would be of no value to you, which we would also
ask for to distribute to the needy.
HEADQUARTERS SECOND DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Near Macon, Ga., May 13, 1865 — 8 p. m.
Lieutenant-Colonel HOWLAND,
Commanding Second Brigade:
COLONEL : The colonel commanding the division directs me to say
you will send an additional detail (to one ordered heretofore) of men,
say three or four parties of twenty-five men each, across the river east,
scouring the country well in direction of Milledgeville and let them
join the command at this point. He further directs that you return to
this place with what may be left of your brigade after sending out these
details as above directed. Jeff', and party left for Washington at 5 p. m.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
T. W. SCOTT,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH MICHIGAN CAVALRY,
Twelve Miles south of Macon, May 13, 1865 — 9.30 a. m.
[Colonel MINTY:]
COLONEL: I have just received your order and inquiry, and in reply
would say that I am now twelve miles out of town. It will take me
about four hours to march there, so that I will be able to reach there
between 2 and 3 p. m., including halts. I will execute the order as
directed.
Very truly, yours, &c.,
B. D. PBITCHAKD,
Lieutenant- Colonel Fourth Michigan Cavalry.
ATLANTA, May 13, 1865.
Major- Gen era! WILSON :
Have you heard from Molineux, and have you decided which route
shall be taken? If by Dalton, Alexander's brigade ^jiould commence
crossing the Chattahoochee to-night. If by Augusta, the details should
report as soon as I hear from you, to be ready when the party arrives.
Mr. Stephens] is in delicate health and should go by Augusta. Mr.
Scott behaved toward me in a most ungentleinanly manner, leaving
750 KY., 8. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
myself and staff in a portion of the car with his servants, himself and
family occupying an elegant apartment. I abused him roundly through
his friends, and declined to give the guard he was to have from here to
Augusta, directed with his battalion [sic],
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General.
COLUMBUS, May 13, 1865.
Major-General WILSON :
Alexander H. Stephens is here in a very feeble state of health. I
would suggest that he be sent by way of Augusta and Savannah, as
he expresses a desire not to travel with the other party. ll[obert]
T[oombs] could not be found at his residence.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Go,., May 13, 1865 — 3 p. m.
Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Atlanta, Ga.:
Your telegram in regard to Mr. Stephens is received. The other
party is now at my headquarters ; will leave here at 5 p. in. on special
train, in charge of Colonel Pritchard. A steamer is in waiting at
Augusta. You will see that all necessary arrangements are made to
secure safe transmittal of the entire party, including Clay and Stephens,
by that route. They need not be brought together till they get on
board the steamer. Send them through on separate trains. Make the
arrangements as suggested.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 13, 1865 — 4 p. m.
Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Atlanta, Ga.:
Your telegram of this morning is just received. I have decided the
gentlemen shall all go via Augusta. Colonel Pritchard will leave here
at 5.30 p. m. with a special train, followed by another. Have two special
trains with necessary guards ready; also $500 to turn over to Colonel
Pritchard. Have refreshments ready. A boat is waiting at Augusta.
Why didn't you throw the Union man off the train?
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
ATLANTA, May 13, 1S65.
Major-General WILSON:
I will send 300 men as a guard. Will let Mr. Stephens and 100 men
leave here at 9 p. m., to proceed as far as Crawfordville, and will take
the balance on second train. Will take the same cars the party arrive
in from Macon through to Augusta to avoid inconvenience. Molineux's
brigade will be in Augusta by to-morrow night. I will take a stronger
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guard, if you think necessary; but with ten men no one can escape.
Whatever may happen. Molineux says he is prepared. Answer.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General.
ATLANTA, May 13, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
Everything will be in readiness. How many are there in the party,
and at what time may we expect them ? Has the train the road to
itself? If so, it should arrive at 1 a. m. General Alexander reports
that Wofford is turning over some line horses at Kesaca or Kingston.
Cannot something be done to secure them for the division? We have
no money here, but can get it at Augusta. I think the public interests
demand that I shall go. I will not return demoralized.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major -General.
HDQRS. CAV. CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
OFFICE PROVOST-MARSHAL,
Macon, Ga., May 13, 1865.
Col. W. COOPER,
Fourth Kentucky Cavalry, Commanding Post of Albany :
COLONEL : I have the honor to send herewith a number of paroles
(blanks) for officers and men belonging to Johnston's and Lee's armies.
The general commanding directs that you appoint an officer to act as
provost-marshal, with the authority to sign and issue paroles. Paroles
will be made out in single copies and a register kept giving name, rank,
regiment, State, and branch of service, which will be sent to this office.
Jeff'. Davis and family were captured by Colonel Pritchard, Fourth
Michigan Cavalry, seventy miles southeast of this place, at daybreak
on the 10th. They arrived at this place 4 o'clock this p. m., and took
their departure for Washington this evening.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. II. KNEELAND,
Captain and Provost- Marshal.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
Eastport, [May] 13, 1865. (Via Johnsonville 15th.)
Major-General THOMAS:
I send dispatches to-day from General Canby. Shall have telegraphic
communication with Corinth this evening, and shall continue to repair
the wires south toward Mobile until 1 meet the repairers of General
Canby; also send a party east toward Decatur until I meet the work
men from Decatur. Many bands are surrendering here under your
order, among them one of the worst, Burt Hayes. I learn a Mr. Chand
ler, calling himself a captain, a brother-in-law of Fielding Hurst, is
levying contributions upon the citizens of McNairy County, Tenii.,
amounting to $50,000. Hurst has already taken about $100,000 out of
West Tennessee in blackmail when colonel of the Sixth [Tennessee]
Cavalry (Union). What shall I do with Chandler, if he reports to me
as ordered? If he does not report, shall I treat him as an outlaw?
EDWD. HATCH,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
752 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
EASTPORT, Miss., May 13, 1865.
(Via Jolmsonville 15th.)
Major-General THOMAS:
Regiments of Roddey's and Forrest's command wish to surrender at
luka and Corinth. Shall I parole them or send them to Meridian for
this purpose1? Most of the guerrilla bands of this vicinity are coming
in. I have the telegraph wire up to Corinth this evening. The battery
sent here is a light field, and I do not think will work toward Mobile
far enough to make the connection.
EDWI). HATCH,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Uastport) Miss., May 13, 1865.
Lieutenant- Colonel WISDOM,
Nineteenth Tennessee Cavalry:
COLONEL: In reply to your request to make an arrangement for the
surrender of your command, and the Confederate soldiers of McJSairy
County, Term, you can assemble your command and those soldiers at
Corinth, Miss., for parole under the agreement of Major- General Thomas,
commanding Department of the Cumberland, whose terms are the same
as those agreed upon between Generals Lee, Johnston, and Taylor, and
Generals Grant and Cauby, and which I am instructed to carry out by
the major-general commanding department. You can say to all irreg
ular bands operating upon either the Confederate or Union side, with
out authority, they will be received upon the same terms, failing to
accept which, they will be treated as outlaws. Rations will be fur
nished for your soldiers and irregular commands during the time
required to consummate this arrangement. You will, on returning
these men to their homes, say to them that they will be allowed to
organize the civil authority of their county. Captain Rumple, of my
staff, is designated as the proper officer to carry this agreement into
effect,
EDWARD HATCH,
Brevet Major- General.
CHATTANOOGA, May 13. 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
To whom shall I turn over command of District of the Etowah?
Where will telegraphic dispatch reach General Stoneman?
CHARLES CRUFT,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 13, 1865.
Maj. Gen. CHARLES CRUFT,
Chattanooga :
Turn over command of District of the Etowah to General Judah.
Telegraphic dispatches will reach General Stoneman at Knoxville.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigcidier- General.
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CHATTANOOGA, May 13, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
General Salrn telegraphs me from Dalton that General Wilson has
sent Lieutenant Bayard in charge of Governor Brown, of Georgia, a
prisoner, under orders to report him to Secretary of War at Washing
ton, and that they have arrived at Dalton. Shall they be forwarded
here and on to Nashville, and in what manner ?
OHAS. CRUFT,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, May 13, 1865.
Maj. Gen. CHARLES CRUFT,
Chattanooga :
Forward Governor Brown, of Georgia, as a prisoner, under guard, to
this place, thence on to Washington ; the same guard to be sent through,
probably.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
CHATTANOOGA, May 13, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
Thirty- seven paroled prisoners crossed railroad near Ooltewah to-day,
intending to cross Tennessee at Harrison. They were mounted on horses
stolen since paroled. They say they are on way to Kentucky.
CHAELES CRUFT,
Brevet Major- General.
NASHVILLE, May .13, 1865.
Major-General CRUFT,
Chattanooga :
Stop that band of paroled rebels and take their stolen horses from
them if possible. General Rousseau will receive orders to the same
effect. They can be permitted to walk home, provided they take the
oath of allegiance ; otherwise not.
WM. D. WfflpPLE>
Brigadier- General, &c.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
May 13, 1865.
Maj. Gen. L. H. ROUSSEAU:
GENERAL: The above* is a copy of a dispatch received, and is fur
nished for the information ot Major-General Rousseau, who will endeavor
to capture this party and take their horses from them. The men, more
over, have no right to enter Kentucky without taking the oath of alle
giance. General Cruft has been directed to stop them if possible.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier-General and Chief of Staff.
* See Cruft to Whipple, second, ante.
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754 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 13, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE STONEMAN,
Knoxmlle :
Colonel Wheeler, with his command, will not be permitted to go in a
body into Middle Tennessee. It is not understood here that any such
agreement was entered into between Generals Johnston and Sherman
which was ratified. Moreover, the horses upon which the soldiers are
mounted are supposed to have belonged to the Confederate Govern
ment, and of course now belong to the United States. You will exam
ine their papers and parole such as do not bear with them evidence of
having been paroled, and compel them to disband before coming far
ther into this State. Keep lists of such as you parole, and forward
them to provost-marshal-general, Department of the Cumberland, at
this place.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, &c.
KNOXVILLE, May 13, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
Your telegram received. I am glad to say that I had already given
orders in accordance with your instructions.
GEOliGE STONEMAN,
Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION,
DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 32. ) Greeneville, Tenn., May 13, 1865.
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II. Battery E, First Tennessee Light Artillery, is hereby assigned
to the First Brigade, Fourth Division, Department of the Cumberland.
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By command of Brigadier-General Tillson :
W. W. DEANE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Asheville, N. C., May 13, 1865.
Capt. W. W. DEANE,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
CAPTAIN : I am this moment in receipt of your communication of the
12th instant stating that Colonel Hawley reports that in the surrender
of the troops of General Martin's command Colonel Thomas was
allowed upon some pretext to exempt one battalion from said surren
der. Colonel Hawley is mistaken in the facts of the case. General
Martin's command consisted of Thomas' Legion only, which comprised
one regiment and two battalions, one of which battalions was an Indian
one. These were surrendered to me and have been paroled. The arms
are now being collected. General Martin and Colonel Thomas both
informed me that this battalion of Indians was the only one which was
or had been in the employ of the so-called Confederate States Govern
ment for more than a year.
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There were Indians and still are in the country between Waynesville
and Knoxville who, having arms of their own, have been using them
against robbers who infest in bands that mountain country, but who
have not fired on Federal soldiers. These were the parties referred to
in my conversation with Colonel Hawley and against whom I did not
deem it my duty to do anything. Colonel Thomas assured me that
these men would not use their arms against any troops belonging to
the United States Government, and that the arms in their possession
were not the property of the Confederate Government. Instead of
their being in number equal to a battalion I do not think they number
100. These men are also scattered through the whole mountain country
of "Western North Carolina and are at their homes attending to their
farms. I endeavored to make the surrender of General Martin's com
mand comprise his whole command, and beg to refer you to General
Martin's letter for explanation of terms, &c. I know of no organiza
tion in this country at present, except Teague's scouts, Keith's detail,
Lewis7 scouts, and a band under a man named Lane, against all of
whom my men are now actively engaged. I have details of from
twenty -five to forty men each in different parts of the country in pur
suit of these outlaws at the present moment. At the time of General
Martin's surrender Colonel Thomas had with him what he styled his
Life Guard, about twenty men, Indians, whom he said were constantly
with him as protection to his person against robbers. They were not,
however, in the employ of the Confederate Government.
I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. C. BAETLETT,
Lieut. Col. Second North Carolina Mounted Infantry, Comdg. Post.
P. S. — General Martin's agreement with me was to turn over all Con
federate States Government arms in his entire department.
STRAWBERRY PLAINS, May 13, 1865.
Maj. G. M. BASCOM,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
Wheeler turned in thirty-four carbines and thirty revolvers. He says
that his officers have no clothing except their uniform. I stated to him
that General Orders, No. 31, would be enforced. They murmured a
little last night about turning in their arms. I presume as many were
thrown into the river as were turned in.
I. C. SMITH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Acting Assistant Inspector -General.
NEW ORLEANS, May 13, 1865.
(Eeceived 2.55 p. m. 18th.)
General J. A. EAWLINS,
Chief of Staff:
Your dispatch of the 6th instant has been received, and Captain
McFarland has been ordered to return to his station at Key West.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
756 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
OFFICE OF THE SUPERIOR CIVIL GOVERNMENT
OF THE EVER FAITHFUL ISLAND OF CUBA,
Havana, May 13, 1865.
His Excellency Mr. STRIBLING,
Rear-Admiral, Commanding East Gulf U. 8. Squadron:
EXCELLENT SIR : I have received a communication signed by your
excellency and Mr. John Newton, brigadier-general of the IT. S. Army,
commanding the District of Key West and Tortugas, in which you
state that in consequence of the arrival in this port of the ram Stone
wall that if this vessel is permitted to proceed to sea that the Spanish
Government will be held responsible for tolerating piracy, as the Con
federate Government has no representative, either civil or military.
Through the newspapers of the United States I have learned that the
Confederate troops commanded by General Lee and others have sur
rendered; but having no new instructions from my Government I have
to confine myself to those in existence, which date from June and
December, 1861, in which I am directed to observe the strictest neu
trality in the contest between the Federal States of the Union and the
Confederate States of the South. This neutrality has never been
infringed since that period, and I will continue to observe it until new
orders to the contrary are received, and your excellencies will permit
me to say that such communications of the class to which I reply are
only proper and permitted from one nation to another through its legit
imate representatives, ad hoc, which neither your excellencies nor
myself are. The ram Stonewall entered this port on the llth instant
with damage to her steam machinery, which is now being repaired. As
soon as she is ready I will cause her to leave this port, under conditions
prescribed in the royal decree of my Government, dated 17th of June,
1861, unless some unforeseen occurrence should give occasion for longer
detention, of which I will inform your excellencies. I am very desirous
that the good relations existing between my Government and that of
the United States should continue, and I am satisfied that I will not
be the cause of any interruption of the same, as the Government of the
Union will understand by the just explanations contained in this com
munication. God preserve your excellencies many years.
DOMINGO DULCE.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTH ALABAMA,
Fort Gaines, Ala., May 13, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. K. S. CANBY,
Comdg. Army and Div. of West Mississippi, New Orleans:
GENERAL : At the earnest request of General Liddell, of the late
rebel army, I forward his communication to you herewith inclosed.
With the highest respect, I have the honor to be, your obedient
servant,
THOS. KILBY SMITH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
[Inclosure.]
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTH ALABAMA,
Fort Gaines, Ala., May 13, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY,
Commanding :
GENERAL: Seeing nothing to be gained to the Confederates by pro
tracting the struggle in Texas when it has ceased elsewhere, I offer my
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services to go on a peace mission to Shreveport, La., to present your
terms to General E. Kirby Smith (to whom I am well known, as also to
General Buckner and Governor Halm, of Louisiana), with the view of
representing without reserve my own impressions as to the exact status
of affairs with us, and the necessity for a final cessation of hostilities.
If you think any good might come of it I am ready to go and to return
as a prisoner of war, or paroled, as you prefer, subject still to the usual
restrictions imposed.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ST. JOHN K. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Provisional Army, C. S.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Montgomery, May 13, 1865. (Received 14th.)
Maj. Gen. P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff, Military Division of West Mississippi :
GENERAL: I have the honor to report that in compliance with
instructions received I sent the First Division of my corps, Brig. Gen.
J. McArthur commanding, to Selma, Ala., and directed him to send
from his command one brigade to Demopolis and one brigade to Merid
ian by the shortest practicable route without delay. From the brigade
for Meridian one regiment has been ordered to proceed to Jackson,
Miss., for temporary duty, in accordance with your telegram received last
night. My other two divisions are here. Brigadier-General McArthur's
headquarters will be at Selma, where one brigade of his command
remains. I have also sent General Grierson's command by the shortest
route to Columbus, Miss., with instructions to detach one brigade for
Macon, Miss., immediately on his arrival, and to report to you his arrival
and for instructions. Brevet Brigadier-General Chrysler, with the
Second New York Cavalry, about 900 effective men, has been ordered
to occupy Talladega, Ala. These commands left this place for the
points designated as follows: First Division for Selma, Ala., May 10;
Second New York for Talladega, May 10; cavalry for Columbus and
Macon, May 11. Your telegrams directing these movements were
turned over to me on the 8th instant at 11 p. m. by Maj. Gen. F. Steele,
and troops have been sent as rapidly as possible. The commands at
Selma and Talladega were directed to commence at each end of the rail
road and repair it between those two points. I understand that there
is no railroad communication at present from Selma to Demopolis; con
sequently the commands at Demopolis, Meridian, Columbus, and Macon
will have to be supplied with subsistence stores, &c., from Mobile
direct. The railroad and telegraph from here to Tensas Station have
been repaired and are in working order. I have also received informa
tion that the telegraph line east has been repaired to within twenty-
three miles of this place, and that four days will complete it so that we
will be in direct communication with all parts of the North via Rich
mond, Ya.
I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
758 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISvS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Montgomery, Ala., May 13, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. McARTHUR,
Selma, Ala.:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding desires that the railroad
from Selma to Talladega be placed in running order as soon as possible.
Instructions to that effect have been sent also to General Chrysler, at
Talladega, that work may be commenced at both ends. Please report
the condition of the railroads to Talladega, and also to Demopolis, to
these headquarters as soon as you can obtain the information. The
road is completed from here to Tensas Station.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Montgomery, Ala., May 13, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. McARTHUR,
Commanding First Division:
GENERAL : The major-general commanding directs that you send one
regiment of infantry, by the nearest practicable route, to Jackson,
Miss., for temporary duty, directing the commanding officer of the regi
ment to report by letter to Maj. Gen. N. J. T. Dana, at Vicksburg, on
his arrival at Jackson. The regiment can be detailed from the brigade
that goes to Demopolis or Meridian.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH.
Assistant Adjutant- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 13, 1865 — 10 p. m.
Major-General Dix,
New York:
The following dispatch,* just received from General Wilson, announces
the surprise and capture of Jefferson Davis and his staff by Colonel
Pritchard and the Michigan cavalry, on the morning of the 10th instant,
at Irwinville, in Irwin County, Ga.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 130. J New Orleans, La., May 13, 1865.
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5. In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 5, Special Field
Orders, No. 34, dated headquarters Army and Division of West Mis
sissippi, Mobile, Ala., April 15, 18G5, Capt. E. H. Newton is relieved
from duty on the staff' of Maj. Gen. F. Steele, and will immediately
return to Barrancas, Fla., and resume his former duties as engineer in
charge. Captain Newton will collect all engineer property in the
vicinity and provide for its security.
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* See Wilson to Stanton, May 12, 11 a. m., p. 732.
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7. Bvt. Capt. C. J. Allen, Corps of Engineers, is relieved from special
duty on the staff of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith, commanding Sixteenth Army
Corps, and will immediately proceed to Mobile, Ala., and relieve Capt.
Walter McFarland, chief engineer defenses at Mobile.
8. Capt. Walter McFarland, Corps of Engineers, chief engineer
defenses at Mobile, will, after being relieved of his present duties
by Captain Allen, in accordance with instructions of Lieutenant-
General Grant, return to Key West, Ela., and resume his former
duties on permanent works.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. H. DYER,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
EICHMOND, May 14, 1865 — 12 m.
General GRANT:
Would it not be well to order General Wilson to send Jeff. Davis and
party to some point on the coast and thence by steamer North? There
will be disturbances, if they pass through the country by land.
H. W. HALLECK,
Major- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 14, 1865 — 7.30 p. m.
Maj or- General HALLECK,
Richmond :
Wilson sends Davis and his rebel crew, including his family and
Clem. Clay, to Savannah and thence by steamer to Fortress Monroe,
bound for Washington. I do not mean that he shall come here, but
want you quietly to have bonib-proofs prepared in Fortress Monroe,
where he can be confined until tried, which will be immediately after his
arrival. His trial and punishment, if there be any, shall be in Virginia.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
NASHVILLE, TENN., May 14, 1865 — 10 a. m.
(Eeceived 7.30 p. in.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
The following* from General Wilson is forwarded for your informa
tion, and I respectfully request that you telegraph him directly your
orders on the several questions he asks. I find it necessary to repair
the railroad from Dalton to Cartersville, on the Etowah, to be able to
send supplies to the troops which it will be necessary to station in that
region until perfect quiet is established among the people there, per
fectly helpless to maintain themselves against lawless men who have
belonged to the rebel army.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General.
* See Wilson to Thomas, 8 p. m. llth, p. 719.
760 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 14, 1865 — 3 p. m. (Eeceived 12.20 a. m. 15th.)
Lieut. Gen. II. S. GRANT,
Washington, I). G. :
General Wilson reports to me the capture of Jeff. Davis, his family,
Mr. Eeagan, Postmaster- General; Colonel Harrison, private secretary,
and Colonel Johnston, aide-de-camp, at Irwinville, Ga., at daylight on
the morning of the 10th instant. He has forwarded the prisoners under
strong guard direct to me. I understand that Governor Brown, ot
Georgia, has also been arrested and is on the way to this place. To be
prepared to forward the prisoners promptly and quietly I respectfully
ask where it is intended that they shall be confined. I respectfully
suggest some prison North as presenting the greatest security and free
dom from excitement. I expect their arrival at this place by Wednesday
next.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 14, 1865.
Brig. Gen. EGBERT ALLEN,
Louisville ;
General Wilson telegraphs me that he has captured Jeff. Davis and
family, Mr. Eeagau, Postmaster-General Southern Confederacy, Colonel
Harrison, private secretary, and Colonel Johnston, aide-de-camp, and
that they are on their way here under a strong guard. They will be
forwarded from here as soon as practicable, when you will be tele
graphed, but I wish you to be prepared to forward them from Louis
ville without delay and with perfect security alike from escape as well
as from insult and the annoyance of curiosity hunters. Acknowledge
receipt, stating what you can do.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. IS. Army, Commanding.
P. S. — You had better send them from Louisville to Cincinnati in a
special steamer; one of the small class like the Lady Pike.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. S. Army.
MACON, GA., May 14, 1865 — 10.30 a. m.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Washington, D. C. :
Colonel Pritchard arrived safely at Atlanta with Davis, Clay, Eeagan,
and party. They left there at 4.30 this morning under escort of Gen
eral Upton. Stephens was sent on in a separate train. The entire
party will reach Augusta by 7 p. m. General Molineux will have car
riages and guard ready to convey them to a steamer lying three miles
below the city. The device adopted by Davis to escape on the morning
of his capture was even more ignoble than I reported it at first. Col
onel Pritchard will give you full particulars. I can hear nothing of
Breckinriclge's movements, though I suspect he has either gone farther
east, or possibly slipped through Northern Georgia, notwithstanding
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the vigilance of my men. Brevet Brigadier-General Palmer captured
in wagons and sent to Augusta nearly $200,000 in gold and silver
claimed by the Georgia Central Railroad and Banking Company. They
have requested its restoration. General Molineux has asked me for
orders in tho, case. I have advised him not to release it without proof
of ownership and loyalty. Please send me instructions.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 14, 1865 — 11.20 a. m.
Brevet Major-General WILSON,
Macon, Ga.:
Your three dispatches, one of 11 a. in. of the 12th and two of 9.30
a. in. and 2.30 p. in. of the 13th, have been received. You will please
accept the thanks of this Department for your vigilance and energy in
pursuit and capture of Davis. You will also give the thanks of the
Department to the gallant officers and men by whom the capture was
made. Please report the names of the officers and men in order that
they may receive appropriate medals and also the reward to which they
are justly entitled.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 14, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Commanding in the State of Georgia, Headquarters Macon :
This Department has received the iollowing telegram, from General
Thomas, which is communicated to you with instructions to take the
measures recommended therein by General Thomas.* If Augusta is not
within the range of your command, and the officer there does not report
to you, the President directs that you take command for the purpose of
executing this order, and report to this Department.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 14, 1865 — 7 p. m.
Major-General WILSON,
Macon :
I hope you have taken every precaution to secure Davis and prevent
rescue or escape. Admiral Dahlgren might be called on to furnish con
voy from Savannah.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary cf War.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 14, 1865 — 7.30 p. m.
Lieutenant- Colonel PRITCHARD,
Augusta :
The President diiects you to take every precaution to secure your
prisoner and prevent rescue or escape. For that purpose he must be
* See Thomas to Stanton, May 13, p. 741. '
762 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
treated as any other criminal. Call on the naval commander at Savan
nah for convoy if yon need it, and upon all military commanders for
force. Eeport your arrival from point to point.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 14, 1865 — 7 a. m. (Eeceived 4 p. m. 15th.)
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. A. EAWLINS,
Chief of Staff, Washington, I). C. :
The question of forage is becoming a very serious one for my com
mand, and, unless vigorous measures are adopted at once to supply us
from the North, we shall suffer greatly. I have 20,000 horses and mules ;
can get corn on the line of the railroad for ten or fifteen days yet, but
the people have not the means of hauling it to the railroads from a dis
tance at this time of year. My quartermasters are also embarrassed for
the want of money. The Savannah Kiver has now only three feet and a
half of water and falling. The Ocmulgee is no better. There are only
two boats on the former stream that can ascend to Augusta. General
Thomas advises grazing, but I have no idea that this can be done any
where in Georgia with so large a command. The Chattanooga and
Atlanta Eailroad should be rebuilt at once. I can put 3,000 men to
work from this end. The work would also be very beneficial in restoring
the good feeling and preventing suffering among the people. I am col
lecting everything of value at this place, and as Mr. Davis is captured,
can move toward the north quite soon, if so directed. A careful and
discreet officer with complete instructions from the President in regard
to the administration of civil affairs should be sent here at once. Gen
eral Steedman, now at Kingston, would be available. He should have
a sufficient guard of infantry to protect the public property. If I am
to remain here much longer, I should be furnished with orders in regard
to policy as soon as possible.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
NASHVILLE, TENN., May 14, 1865 — 12 m.
Brevet Major-Geueral WILSON,
Macon, Ga. :
Your telegram of the llth acknowledging receipt of mine of the 7th
and 9th just received. If you can get the steamers you speak of do so,
to supply your command until orders for its final disposition is received
from General Grant. Orders have been asked for. Fifty thousand
dollars have been turned over to Carling to pay for your purchases. If
this is not enough, he has been instructed to give proper vouchers for
what he has not the funds to pay. I have applied for instructions as to
the disposition to be made of the $5,000 captured in Washington, Ga.;
also as to what shall be done with the cotton clearly belonging to citi
zens. I have as yet received no instructions regarding the three negro
regiments you have organized. Keep them as they are at present until
orders can be received, as you will have them under proper control by
that means, and can make them useful. While you have to remain in
Georgia, it will be as well to repair the railroad toward Cartersville as
far as possible. In the meantime I am storing forage and subsistence
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for your command along the route from Carter sville to Chattanooga, if
you should receive orders to come back that far. I know your animals
must suffer until the grass gets sufficiently matured not to physic
them, but I hope the men will take sufficient interest in them to avoid
disease as much as possible. In the absence of instructions from
Washington, I authorize you to repair the railroad between Atlanta
and Etowah bridge, believing that it will have a strong tendency to
encourage the people to return to peaceful pursuits, and will also warn
them that the Government is not only willing to aid them in their
extremity, but prepared to suppress at the outset any further insubor
dination to the supreme authority of the United States. I have issued
instructions to forward a train of wagons with clothing, £c., as asked
for by you, as far as Atlanta, after which, should the railroad not be
finished, it can be continued for the shipment of such supplies as you
will not be able to get from Savannah. Your telegram of the 12th
reporting the capture of Jeff. Davis, &c., was received this morning.
I take this occasion to express to you, and wish you to convey to your
whole command, my entire satisfaction with its operations from the
time of its first concentration at this place, on the 2d of November last,
to the present time. They have the proud satisfaction of knowing that
they have eminently done their part toward the suppression of this
gigantic rebellion and that their deeds will be recorded among the
honorable and glorious in the history of their country.
GEO. IT. THOMAS,
Major -General Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 14, 1865.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. L. MOLINEUX,
Augusta, Ga.:
I decline giving any orders in regard to the specie turned over to you
by General Palmer. You should not deliver it to any citizen upon
mere assertion of ownership. I have no doubt the parties claiming it
did own it once, but they should be required to go through all the for
malities of proving their property and loyalty. The permit I gave them
was simply to bring it here upon the assumption that it was still in their
hands. If you choose to send it to my provost-marshal he will give
the necessary receipts and I will make such disposition of the funds as
the Secretary of War may direct. Let a proper guard come with them.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 14, 1865 — 8 a. m.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. L. MOLINEUX,
Augusta, Ga.:
The guard with our friends will be sufficient, but it might be well to
have 100 infantry escort the party to the boat. Colonel Pritchard has
three officers and twenty men, besides about twenty in the party and
forty men sent from General Upton's command. Refreshments should
be ready on the boat and carriages waiting at the depot to carry them
to it. Notify me of the arrival and safe departure.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
764 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 14, 1865 — 9 a. m.
Brevet Brigadier-General MOLINEUX,
Augusta, Ga.:
Please send a messenger to notify General Palmer of our success, so
that he may gather up his command and put a stop to impressments.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
AUGUSTA, May 14, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON:
The party arrived about 7 p. in. and have safely passed through the
city, all quiet, under a strong guard. They are now near the boat
below the bar. Will telegraph in the morning.
E. L. MOLINEUX,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 14, 1865.
Col. J. G. VAIL,
Commanding Post, Macon, Ga. :
COLONEL: The brevet major-general commanding directs that you
have the C. S. cotton accounted for by Mr. Adam Griffin brought to
Macon as soon as possible. The chief quartermaster of the corps will
give the necessary orders for transportation.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
[MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 78. ) Macon, Ga., May 14, 1865,
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II. Capt. J. C. Lanison, Seventeenth Indiana (mounted) Infantry, will
proceed to Columbus, Ga., for the purpose of taking charge and
forwarding to Macon all quartermaster's, commissary, and other Con
federate stores, and is authorized to use the steam-boats on the
Chattahoochee for that purpose. Captain Lainson will also parole all
C. S. and States soldiers at Columbus and vicinity.
III. The commanding officer of the troops of the Cavalry Corps,
Military Division of the Mississippi, at Cuthbert Station, will furnish
Captain Lamson with 200 men to assist him in the discharge of the
duties assigned him.
IV. Lieutenant Suttou, Seventeenth Indiana (mounted) Infantry, will
report to Captain Lamson with his detachment for duty.
By command of Brevel Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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ORDERS.] HDQRS. OAV. CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 14, 1865.
Orders dated May 5, 1865, from these headquarters, authorizing the
quartermaster general of the State of Georgia to obtain supplies of
bacon, breadstuff, and other commissary stores for the benefit of the
poor of Georgia, is amended to include Georgia State authorities in
addition to 0. 8. authorities. Orders dated May 6, 1865, from these
headquarters, authorizing the quartermaster- general of Georgia to loan
C. S. horses, mules, wagons, and harness, is hereby amended to include
Georgia State horses, mules, wagons, and harness.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 14, 1865.
Brigadier-General McCooK,
Commanding First Division :
GENERAL: We have succeeded in capturing Jefferson Davis, his
family, and several other important characters. Clement C. Clay came
in and gave himself up. Alex. H. Stephens was taken at home. All
are now en route for Washington. Davis left here last night at dark
and passed through Atlanta at half-past 4 this morning. Breckin-
ridge is still at large, and General Wilson is of the opinion that he has
passed down between the Oconee and Ohoopee Eivers to reach Florida.
The general desires that you will keep a sharp lookout for Breckin-
ridge. Dispose of your duties at Tallahassee soon as possible and
return to Macon, as it is probable the corps will move northward very
soon. Scarcity of forage is threatening us, and we shall soon be com
pelled to leave this part of Georgia. It is impossible to give you
orders at this distance, and everything is left to your own discretion as
regards the disposition of prisoners, property, &c.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 14, 1865—8.30 a. m.
Brevet Major-General UPTON,
Atlanta, Ga. :
Your dispatches were not received till this morning. Your dispo
sitions are approved. Notify me of the safe arrival of the party at
Augusta and their safe departure.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
ATLANTA, May 147 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
GENERAL: Your dispatch of yesterday received, General Upton
left with the party at 4.30 a. m. I have sent him, by telegraph to
Augusta, relative to sixty men.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES W. LATTA,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
766 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 14, 1865.
Brevet Major-General UPTON,
Commanding Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps, Atlanta:
General Wilson directs that you send parties along the north bank
of the Etowah River to ascertain whether there is enough good grazing
for the airimals of the corps and for how long a time.
By order, &c. :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
ATLANTA, May 14, 1865.
Col. L. S. TROWBRIDGE:
Colonel Egglestou is absent. There is no doubt of Jeff.'s capture.
He passed through here this morning. I do not know any of the par
ticulars.
Respectfully,
J. F. YOUNG,
Captain, Commanding Provost Guard.
HEADQUARTERS TENTH MICHIGAN CAVALRY,
Newnan, Ga., May 14, 1865 — 10 a. m.
Capt. H. MCALLESTER, Jr.,
Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Cav. Div., Dist. of East Tennessee:
CAPTAIN : I have stopped here for a few hours to get some rations
that are on the way for me from Atlanta. Mr. Wickham has just
received a dispatch from Atlanta stating that Jeff. Davis was captured
on the llth [10th] instant at Irwinville by Colonel Pritchard, and that
he passed through Atlanta this morning for Augusta under guard. I
shall start for Eranklin as soon as I can get my rations, and will be
there this evening.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
L. S. TROWBRIDGE,
Colonel Tenth Michigan Cavalry.
P. S. — I send herewith a dispatch just received from Atlanta.*
L. S. TROWBRIDGE.
DEOATUR, [May] 14, 1865 — 11 p. m.
(Received 15th.)
Brigadier-General WHIPPLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Roddey has returned to Moulton with the remnant of his command
and has signified his willingness to surrender as soon as his forces can
be concentrated and brought to this post. A number surrendered at
Huntsville yesterday and at this place to-day. They have very little
public property and many are without arms.
R. S. GRANGER.
See next, ante.
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767
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 14, 1865.
COMMANDING OFFICER,
Chattanooga :
When Governor Brown, of Georgia, and Jeff. Davis, Southern Confed
eracy, reach Chattanooga, a strong guard will be placed over the cars to
prevent any communication whatever with the prisoners, except in case
of sickness, when Surgeon Jones will attend them in person. Their
meals, if they desire any from the hotel, must be taken by some trusty
member of the guard which accompanied them from Georgia. They will
be placed in a passenger car provided with privy arrangements, and
sentinels so posted that none of the party can possibly escape, and
they are to be treated with the utmost courtesy consistent with
perfect security, and protected alike from insult and the annoyance of
curiosity hunters. Telegraph me when they leave Chattanooga. Gov
ernor Brown will not be detained to await the arrival of Jeff. Davis,
but will be forwarded by the first passenger train that leaves after his
arrival. Jeff. Davis will be forwarded by a special train sufficient to
accommodate the guard and prisoners only, and no person whatever
will be allowed on the train except the guard and prisoners. Acknowl
edge receipt.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, May 14, 1865.
COMMANDING OFFICER,
Chattanooga, Tenn. :
If Governor Brown has not left Chattanooga for this place, see that
he has a strong and efficient guard when he does leave.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major-General. U. S. Army, Commanding.
CHATTANOOGA, May 14, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. W^HIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
Ex-Governor Joseph Brown left for Nashville on the train at 1.30
p. m. to-day, in charge of Lieutenant Bayard.
CHAS. CBUFT,
Brevet Major- General.
CHATTANOOGA, May 11, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
General Thomas' dispatch just received. Governor Brown left here
at 1.30 p. m. to-day in charge of a guard provided by Brevet Major-
General Wilson. He goes to Washington, by order of Secretary of
War, according to recital of General Wilson's orders. He went in .the
cars with other passengers in charge of Lieutenant Bayard, Fourth
U. S. Cavalry. I ordered the train guard strengthened, and telegraphed
you at 2 p. m. of his departure. The instructions in regard to divis
ions will be carried out strictly, or left for my successor.
CHAS. CKUFT,
Brevet Major- General.
768 KY.3 S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 14, 1865.
Brig. Gen. H. M. JUDAH,
Kingston, Ga. :
I have directed Colonel Mackay, chief quartermaster, Army of the
Cumberland, to have four days7 forage for Wilson's command placed
at each of the following points: Eesaca, Kingston, and Cartersville.
I desire you to post troops at each of those places, to give encourage
ment to the people and maintain peace and order until they (the people)
can re-establish the civil authority. Give strict order forbidding all m an-
ner of depredations by the troops, and assure each commanding officer
that he will be held to a strict accountability for any lawlessness
committed by his men or the men of any other command found
straggling in his vicinity. All stragglers must be promptly arrested
and held secure for trial. You had better receive the surrender of
General Hill as near his old headquarters as possible, say Home
or Kingston, that we may get rid of them the sooner, and that they may
have the shortest" distance to travel to go home. You may say to
General Woffbrd that being convinced of his sincerity and honorable
conduct I have asked to be permitted to administer the President's
amnesty oath to him, thereby enabling him to use his full influence to
bring his people to a state of peace and quiet at the earliest moment.
Should I fail, however, he must not be discouraged, but by his future
acts show that he is worthy of such an act of clemency on the part
of the Executive, and I have no doubt but that the amnesty will even
tually be granted him.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, May 14, 1865.
Brig. Gen. H. M. JUDAH,
Kingston, Ga. :
Arrange the surrender of B. J. Hill's forces as you proposed at Vil-
lanow. The major-general commanding proposed Borne or Kingston,
supposing there was nothing to prevent.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
D ALTON, GA., May 14, 1865.
Capt. JOHN A. WRIGHT,
Assistant Adjutant- General, District of the JStowah :
Judge A. M. Curren, of this place, in concert with several prominent
citizen§, Union men, is trying to re-establish civil authority in this
county. Had sent notice to Spring Place to nominate delegates for
that purpose, to meet atRinggold on the 27th instant. The people at
Spring Place took down the notice and declared that they did not
want or would not have any law under the Federal Government. I
am waiting your orders and instructions in this regard.
FELIX PRINCE SALM,
Brevet Brigadier- General, Commanding.
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HDQRS. MOUNTED FORCES, 12TH U. S. COLORED INFTY.,
Kingston Springs, Tenn., May 14, 1865.
Lieut. JOHN D. RIELLY,
Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Third Sub-Dist. of Middle Tennessee:
LIEUTENANT: In conformance with the request of the lieutenant-
colonel commanding I have the honor to submit the following statement
of the facts relative to the atrocious murder of some twenty-six men
belonging to General Cooper's command during the month of Novem
ber last: Mr. Lawson Nunnely, a citizen residing near Yernon, Tenn.,
states that when General Cooper passed through that neighborhood on
his way to Centerville a number of his men, from fatigue and sore feet,
straggled some distance in rear of his command, were overpowered,
and after surrendering were murdered in cold blood and robbed by the
guerrillas. Mr. Nunnery said the colored men employed on his plan
tation buried eighteen men who had been murdered in that manner. He
also stated that a soldier, being unable to march from sore feet, took
refuge in his (Nunnely's) house. The guerrillas drove the man from
the house and shot him. Another citizen stated he had helped to bury
eleven men murdered in the manner above mentioned. The citizens on
Piney Eiver, in the vicinity of Yernon, all corroborate the above facts.
They all agree that there were at least twenty-six men shot. They say
the murders were committed by Captain Cross' gang of guerrillas ; that
Captain Cross and his officers were personally cognizant of the above
circumstances. Captain Cross acknowledged to me that Lieut. W. L.
Clark, assistant inspector defenses Nashville and Northwestern Kail-
road, who was captured November 21, 1864, was shot, after surrender
ing, by a man named Kingston 5 belonged to his (Cross') command.
I am. lieutenant, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. M. EYERETT,
Captain, Twelfth U. S. Colored Infantry.
[First indorsement.]
HEADQUARTERS TWELFTPI U. S. COLORED INFANTRY,
Kingston Springs, Tenn., May 14, 1865.
Eespectfully forwarded approved.
A. J. FINCH,
Major, Commanding Regiment.
[Second indorsement.]
HDQRS. THIRD SUB-DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
Kingston Springs, May 14, 1865.
Respectfully forwarded to headquarters District of Middle Tennessee,
with the request that the facts herein mentioned be laid before the
major-general commanding Department of the Cumberland for such
action as may be deemed advisable. I have myself received evidence
to the same effect from citizens living near Yernon. These men were
murdered after they had surrendered.
HENRY STONE,
Lieutenant- Colonel 100th U. S. Colored Infantry, Commanding.
[Third indorsement.]
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, May 16, 1865.
Respectfully forwarded, calling attention to the indorsement of Lieu
tenant-Colonel Stone.
LOYELL H. ROUSSEAU,
Major- General, Commanding.
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770 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
PADUCAH, May 14, 1865.
15 rig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
The party sent out with flag of truce has just returned, bringing in
the rebel Colonel Hughey, and several other [officers] and men.
1 desire to administer the amnesty oath to Colonel Hughey and several
others whom I consider worthy. Shall I do it? Colonel Hughey ren
dered valuable aid, encouraging others to surrender, and greatly
desires to take the oath. He is a good man.
S. MEREDITH,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., l\!ay 14, 1865.
Maj. A. J. DAVIS,
Commanding IT. S. Troops, Brownsville, Tcnn. :
MAJOR: I have your communication of the llth instant, forwarding
communication from Colonel Newsom. You will recognize no truce
said to have been entered into between General Meredith and Colonel
Newsom. You will notify Colonel Newsoin, and send him a copy of
the inclosed order from Brig. Gen. Marcus J. Wright, C. S. Army.
Confederate soldiers reporting to you will be paroled and allowed to go
home, and such as desire to take the oath of amnesty will be allowed
to do so. I send some blanks. You will keep a record of all such and
report to the provost-marshal here. Officers and citizens will not be
allowed to take the amnesty oath without first obtaining permission
of the department commander. Officers reporting here will be paroled
upon the terms agreed upon by the terms of the surrender of General
Dick Taylor. I am glad to know that matters are progressing so satis
factorily at Brownsville.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. C. WASHBTJEN,
Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 14, 1805.
Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY:
(Care of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith, Montgomery, Ala.)
Your telegram of the 4th instant from Citronelle has been received.
Colonel Pritchard, commanding Fourth Michigan Cavalry, captured
Jefferson Davis, staff, and family, including Postmaster-General Rea-
fan, at daylight of the 10th at Irwinville, Irwin County, Ga., seventy-
ve miles south by east from this place. Clement C. Clay gave himself
up to me day before yesterday. Mr. Stephens was arrested at home.
Davis was sent on from here last night on a special train. Breckin-
ridge is at large yet, and 1 suspect is traveling by a line north of this.
His son was captured near Fort Valley.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON",
Brevet Major -General.
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MERIDIAN, May 14, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
From what I can learn, the number of officers in General Taylor's com
mand paroled will exceed 2,000, and the number of men paroled will
exceed 25,000. Of course this number includes many absentees and
some men from Johnston's command.
G. L. ANDREWS,
Brigadier- General and Provost- Marshal- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 14, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Montgomery, Ala. :
Your dispatch of the 13th instant is received and is highly satis
factory. Report has just been received from the officer of the commis
sary department sent to receive surrendered commissary property from
Dick Taylor. He says there are 2,000 head of fine cattle at Bolivar,
Gainesville, and Livingston, which we stand in risk of losing for want
of proper protection. Please order small Cavalry detachments to be
sent to those places until the cattle can be rem'oved.
By order :
0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 14. ) Montgomery, Ala., May 14, 1865.
The organization of the staff of the major-general commanding Six
teenth Army Corps is hereby reannouneed as follows : Lieut. Col. John
Hough, U. S. Volunteers, assistant adjutant-general; Lieut. Col. J. J.
Lyon, Twenty-first Missouri Volunteer Infantry, acting assistant
inspector-general; Lieut. Col. George W. Baker, U. S. Volunteers, com
missary of subsistence; Maj. W. H. Thome, U. S. Volunteers, medical
director ; Maj. Ross Wilkinson, aide-de-camp and provost-marshal ; Capt.
C. K. Drew, U. S. Volunteers, quartermaster; Capt. J. A. Sexton,
Seventy-second Illinois Volunteers, assistant provost-marshal; Capt.
J. B. Pannes, aide de-camp and acting ordnance officer; Capt. Charles II.
Hurt, Eighth Illinois Volunteers, signal officer; Capt. John W. Lowell,
Battery G, Second Illinois Light Artillery, chief of artillery; First
Lieut. F. Van Vliet, Third U. S. Cavalry, mustering officer; First Lieut.
Charles J. Allen, U. S. Army, engineer officer; First Lieut. James B.
Comstock, Twenty- first Missouri Volunteers, acting assistant adjutant-
general; First Lieut. W. G. Mead, Seventy-second Illinois Volunteers,
acting assistant inspector- general; First Lieut. A. K. Demint, Forty-
ninth Illinois Volunteers, acting assistant quartermaster; First Lieut.
J. S. Baker, chief of escort and orderlies.
By command of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith :
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- Genera I.
772 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Selma, Ala., May 14, 1S65.
Lieut. Col. J. HOUGH,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Sixteenth Army Corps:
COLONEL : I have tlie honor to report the arrival of my command at
this place all right. Will send to-day at 12 m. two regiments to De-
mopolis and Meridian, one to each, and the balance of the command as
fast as transportation can be obtained. I expect to have one regiment
(as directed in your letter just received) at Jackson, Miss., on Tuesday
night. Information on the other points you require I will forward as
soon as obtained. Meantime I find the urgent necessity of having my
pioneer corps here as soon as possible. Will you please send it along.
I am. very respectfully, your obedient servant.
J. McAETHUli,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Selma, Ala., May 14, 1865.
Col. W. L. McMiLLEN,
Commanding First Brigade :
COLONEL: The general commanding directs that you proceed with
your command to Meridian, Miss., as soon as transportation by rail
road can be obtained. You will garrison that place and relieve all
guards of Lieut. Gen. R. Taylor, C. S. Army. The strictest discipline
must be enforced amongst your troops, and the people at all times
treated with discretion and respect. The military forces will take
charge of all Government property and protect both public and private
property against depredations from evil-disposed persons. Foraging
of all kinds must be strictly prohibited. If it becomes necessary to
take private property for the use of the army proper receipts will in
every case be given. The general commanding trusts the minor details
to your discretion.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES KILBOUENE,
Captain and Aide-de-Camp.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 14, 1865 — 11 a. m.
Major-General Dix,
New York :
The following details of the capture of Jefferson Davis while
attempting to make his escape in his wife's clothes have been received
from Major- General Wilson.*
EDWIN M. STANTOK
RICHMOND, VA., May 15, 1865—8.30 p. m.
(Received 10 p. m.)
Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
Casemates at Fort Monroe are being prepared. It would be well
to send from Washington some one acquainted with preparations at
* See Wilson to Staiiton, May 13, 9.30 a. m., p. 743.
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arsenal penitentiary to superintend details; also a special commander
for Fort Monroe. The present one is a faithful officer, but not sharp
enough to take charge of Jeff. Davis and his crew. What shall I do
with his wife and children? I should not like to confine them, while at
the same time it is not desirable to have them about.
H. W. HALLECK,
Major- General.
EICHMOND, VA., May 15, 1865 — 2 p. m.
(Keceived 3.30 p. in.)
General DELAFIELD:
By direction of the Secretary of War I have ordered Colonel Brew-
erton to immediately prepare ten or twelve casemates at Fort Monroe
as secure prisons for important prisoners. To avoid all misunderstand
ings on his part please telegraph him to carry out these instructions.
H. W. HALLECK,
Major- General.
EICHMOND, May 15, 1865 — 1.30 p. m.
Colonel BREWERTON:
The Secretary of War directs that some ten or twelve casemates be
quickly prepared as prisons for important State prisoners. They should
be made so secure as to prevent any possibility of escape. The work
should be done immediately. Orders to this effect will probably be
given by General Delatield, but do not wait for them. Answer when
and how many vou can have prepared.
H. W. HALLECK,
Major- General.
FORT MONROE, May 15, 1865—4.30 p. m.
General HALLECK:
Ten casemates at Fort Monroe will be prepared without delay.
HENEY BEEWEETON,
Colonel, Corps of Engineers.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
May 15, 1865.
Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. :
SIR : I have the honor to request and recommend that the following-
named general officers now on duty in this department be promoted in
the regular service of the United States by brevet in the same grade as
now held by them in the U. S. Volunteers : Maj. Gen. George Stoneman,
to be major-general by brevet; Maj. Gen. D. S. Stanley, to be major-
general by brevet; Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Wood, to be major-general by
brevet; Bvt. Maj. Gen. John M. Brannan, to be brigadier general; Brig.
Gen. Z. B. Tower, to be brigadier- gen era! by brevet; Brig. Gen. H. M.
Judah, to be brigadier- general by brevet; Brig. Gen. W. L. Elliott, to
be brigadier- general by brevet; Brig. Gen. E. S. Granger, to be briga
dier-general by brevet; Brig. Gen. John H. King, to be brigadier-
general by brevet; Brig. Gen. W. D. Whipple, to be brigadier-general
774 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
by brevet ; Brig Gen. Alvan C. Gillem, to be brigadier-general by brevet.
Having served faithfully during almost the entire war as general offi
cers, it would be unjust to them to reduce them to their original posi
tions in the army at the close of the war, especially when they have won
their present positions by service in the field.
Hoping this may receive your favorable attention, I am, very respect
fully, your obedient servant,
GEO. II. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., May 15, 1865 — 3 p. m. (Received 4 p. m.)
Lieutenant- General GRANT:
Wishing to forward Jeff. Davis and party without delay and having
received no instructions to govern me, I have directed that he be placed
on board a steamer at this place, forwarded to Parkersburg, Va., and
thence by railroad to Washington, to be turned over to the Provost-
Marshal-General, U. S. Army. This arrangement appears to me to be
not only the safest, but most expeditious. He will be under an ample
and efficient guard.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General.
MOUND CITY, May 15, 18(>5.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, TJ. S. Army:
Please telegraph me immediately on receipt of official or authentic
intelligence of Jeff. Davis' capture. Have you such information now ?
S. P. LEE,
Rear -Admiral.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 15, 18(15.
Admiral S. P. LEE,
Mound City, III. :
General Wilson has reported to me officially that Jeff. Davis and
family; Reagan, Postmaster-General Confederate States, and Colonel
Harrison, private secretary ; Colonel Johnston, aide-de-camp, and others
of Davis' personal staff, were captured at Irwinville, Ga., on the morn
ing of the 10th, at daylight. Clement C. Clay delivered himself to
Wilson on the 12th, at Macon, and A. H. Stephens was arrested by
General Upton on the llth, at Augusta. Governor Brown, of Georgia,
was also arrested by Wilson on the 4th instant. So it seems the
Southern Confederacy and Georgia are done for.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army.
NASHVILLE, May 15, 1865.
Brig. Gen. ROBERT ALLEN,
Louisville, Ky. :
Jeff. Davis and guard will leave here on Wednesday next on the
steamer Shamrock; will reach Parkersburg, Va., on Friday, at which
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place I wish you to have a special train of six passenger cars awaiting
their arrival, with arrangements with the railroad authorities for the
right of way for this special train through to Washington City. Keep
quiet the object of engaging the special train, but it must be at Park-
ersburg on Friday next to await the arrival of Captain La Motte, Thir
teenth IT. S. Infantry, who will give further orders to the conductor.
Acknowledge receipt.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General^ V. S. Army, Commanding.
LOUISVILLE, May 15, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army:
Can arrange to put the party through by special train if twelve hours'
notice is given. General Palmer thinks you should communicate with
him. Will you send through escort from Nashville?
E. ALLEN,
Brigadier- General.
LOUISVILLE, May 15, 1865..
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army:
Second dispatch received. Will prepare transportation by the way
of Parkersburg in due season.
EOBT. ALLEN,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
May 15, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. L. DONALDSON,
Chief Quartermaster, Department of the Cumberland :
GENERAL: Information has just been received thatGovan's brigade,
Johnston's army, will arrive at Green eville to-morrow on its way to
Arkansas and Texas. The command has been ordered to halt at
Greeneville until notice is sent from here that a steam- boat is ready to
take them from here to Arkansas. The major-general commanding
directs that you provide a steam-boat for this purpose. I have not
been informed of the strength of the brigade, but have asked. When
I learn this, I will inform you.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier -General and Chief of Staff.
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF FORTIFICATIONS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Nashville, Tenn., May 15, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Comdg. Mil. Div. of the Miss. West of Alleghany Mountains:
I have the honor to submit the following inspection report of the
Defenses of Nashville :
DEFENSES OF NASHVILLE.
Nashville was first occupied by the CT. S. army in March, 1862. Gen
eral Morton, then captain, II. S. Corps of Engineers, commenced forti-
776 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
fying the position soon after its occupation. His plan was to hold
Morton and Houston Hills and that on which Fort Negley stands by
three large works controlling Casino Hill by a block-house and the fire
of the two forts in rear. He also built defenses around the capitol,
which is situated on a high hill within the city. It is presumed that
these works were to be connected by an intrenched line when the
necessity should arise. Forts Morton and Houston were designed as
very large works, the double bastions of Choumara with a demilune,
and were to be built in a permanent manner, with detached stone
scarps. I have been informed that he expected these works to hold
out after the city had been taken, and therefore devised them with
interior capacity for the defensive materials and provisions for resist
ing a siege in the event the lines around the city could not be main
tained. The magnitude of these works prevented the carrying out of
his views. They would have required more labor than building all the
necessary redoubts to completely inclose the city.
Fort Negley (now called Fort Harder}. — This large work was nearly
completed by General Morton, assisted by Captain Burroughs, Corps of
Engineers. It is a complex fort. Within stands a square stockade
twelve feet high, with flanking projections on each face. It is sur
rounded by a redoubt essentially square, with redan projections on the
east and west sides. Its parapets are heavy, and the scarps were
Availed with dry stone, over which, however, the earth of the embank
ment falls, so as to give a continuous slope. On the south are two
bastions, the flanks of which join to the south face of the main work,
as a curtain, thus forming a bastion front. Each bastion has two
interior intrenchments rising in stages, which are themselves small
bastion fronts, the bastions being small bomb-proofs loop-holed, flank
ing the interior ditch, and with infantry and artillery fire to the exte
rior. These small bomb-proofs are surrounded nearly to the height of
the loop-holes by a parapet with low, dry stone scarps. Immediately
below the main parapet to the east and west are outer parapets about
nine feet thick, apparently for infantry, with sharp salients and dry
stone scarps. They connect on the north side with the main work and
on the south with the bastion front. Near the entrance in one of the
salients is a bomb-proof, loop-holed, which flanks the gateway front,
serves as a guard-house, and as a keep to the east star- shaped outwork.
The main work connects with each of the outworks by two open pas
sages without gates, wide enough for artillery. Within this work are
two casemates of timber, covered on the slope toward the enemy with
railroad iron and made bomb-proof with earth. The other guns, four
in number, are en barbette. No embrasures were prepared either in
the upper or lower parapets. A strong work against assault, its power
to resist siege is weakened by uncovered dry stone walls and exposed
wood-work. In some measure it throws away the advantages of a
simple earthen redoubt in an effort to gain security against coup de
main. It is, however, a very imposing fort, and its appearance alone
would keep an enemy at a good distanced Its offensive power would
be much increased by excavating the interior of the east outwork and
placing guns there in embrasure. The terre-plein of the western out
work is sufficiently low 5 guns could be placed in embrasure there also,
as well as in the main work. If Casino Hill were strongly held, Fort
Negley could only be attacked from much lower ground than its own
site, and the emplacements for the attacking batteries would be dis
tant. The hill slope is too rocky for the construction of trenches.
Nothing has been done to this work under my direction further than
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the arrangement of the lower parapets on the western front for placing
two guns in embrasure. The accompanying drawing explains this com
plex work.
Casino Hill is half a mile distant from Fort Negley and one- third
mile from Morton and is ten feet higher than this last fort. Gen
eral Morton placed on this hill a single-cased block-house in the form
of a cross, relying upon the combined fire of Morton and Negley to
drive an enemy from the position should he attempt to build batteries
there. Had Fort Morton been finished of the magnitude originally
intended, its powerful armament might have accomplished that object
by deluging the hill by its fire. I designed for this position a simple
battery, with a deep ditch and eight-foot rock scarps. The two faces
were directed upon Morton and Negley, so as to expose the hill to the
fire of these forts. The gorge line, simply a stockade closing on the
block-house, leaves the interior open to fire from the works in the rear,
so that no enemy could hold the battery, should he succeed in carrying
it. Lack of men and the urgent necessity for forwarding more exposed
points on the defensive line prevented the commencement of this bat
tery. The hill is limestone rock with scarcely any soil, and steep on
the line of approach.
Fort Morton. — This work had made some progress, according to the
original plans, when Colonel Merrill (captain, Engineer Corps), foresee
ing that it would never be finished, directed its abandonment and the
substitution therefor of a polygonal redoubt, with guns en barbette and
an interior block-house. When I assumed general direction of the
Defenses of Nashville this fort was not half finished. I modified it
slightly by increasing the number of guns and placing them in embra
sure, diminishing the parapets unnecessarily thick, introducing two
service magazines, which would serve also as traverses, and reducing
the block-house from 120 to 80 feet length. It was my intention also
to build a glacis around the work, revet the scarps with dry stone, and
put flanks in the redan, so as to sweep the ditches of the fronts of
attack; this has in part been done. The accompanying sketch shows
these arrangements. The rocky character of the site of Fort Morton,
its position on a high hill, the necessity for blasting the terre-plein and
for the magazines, and for hauling earth from a much lower level, and
the large keep have made this work expensive and retarded its prog
ress. Fort Morton is nearly finished.
Fort Houston (now called Fort Dan McCooJc). — More labor has been
expended on this fort than would have been required to build a large
bastion work. In November, 1864, it was in a very unfinished condi
tion. It progressed very rapidly for the period of three weeks, by the
aid of a large number of workmen, mostly from the quartermaster's
department. It was made ready for twenty-six guns at the time of
the battles of Nashville, though the polygons were not inclosed. A
small force has been employed upon Fort Houston since December
last. Nearly all the gabion embrasures have been constructed, and
entrances walled, and the works inclosed. Much labor is required to
finish it. Its dimensious are so great that a small number of workmen
make slow progress upon it. When completed it will mount thirty-five
guns for direct fire and ten flanking guns. The original design wa«
very costly, involving independent scarp walls, an immense traverse,
and bomb-proof store-houses. All these structures have been omitted
in the modified plans. The north polygon, not being inclosed, was
reduced in size, to avoid heavy embankments, and the reference of
the interior crest dropped. The accompanying sketch will show the
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magnitude and character of this fortification. The almost unprece
dented rains of December, January, February, and March have
greatly retarded progress upon all the forts about Nashville.
Capitol Hill. — General Morton built some earth parapets and stock
ades around the capitol building large enough to mount fifteen guns
and to give room for a regiment of infantry. The position has a good
command over the country around, and, thus strengthened, was a
good keep for the north portion of the city. No longer needed, the
stockade is being removed at the request of the Legislature and by
direction of the commanding general. General Morton's line of defense
successfully resisted Morgan's and Forrest's attacks during Buell's
inarch into Kentucky. Afterward Nashville became a great depot, and
public buildings, as hospitals, store-houses, and corrals, extended fur
beyond the limits of the city and necessitated a much longer defensive
line.
Fort Gillem (noiv called Fort Sill). — General Gillem, while in com
mand of the Tenth Tennessee Regiment, built this fort. It was a
redoubt about 120 feet square, with narrow ditches, walled with dry
stone, six feet high, having emplacements for eight guns in barbette, but
without magazines or bomb-proof, and not defiladed from hill (ref. 210)
looking into it. It was neatly constructed and was a good redoubt.
I modified its interior arrangements with a view to increased strength
and protection to its defenders. The parapet toward hill (210) has
been raised two feet for defilement; two service magazines, which also
serve as traverses, constructed on the faces, which would naturally be
subject to richochet from attacking batteries; thirteen embrasures,
finished mostly with gabions, and a block-house keep set up. This
structure has not been covered for lack of timber. Much blasting
was required for the magazines, the drains, and of the terre-plein to
prepare the site of the block-house. It is proposed to finish tins
block-house, set up a gate at the entrance, and build a suitable bridge
across the ditch. When thus completed the work will be ready for a
small garrison and should be kept in repair.
Hyde Ferry, Fort Garesche. — As Fort Gillem is nearly one mile and
three-quarters distant from the Cumberland River, it became necessary
to close this space by one strong redoubt, at least. Having therefore
obtained from the commanding general the aid of the One hundred and
eighty-second Ohio Volunteers November last, they were set at work
building a strong redoubt on the knoll crossed by the Hyde Ferry road
about three-quarters of a mile distant from the ferry and one mile north
of Fort Gillem. This position had a good command over the approaches
in every direction. Rapid progress was made, so that the fort was pre
pared to mount a battery at the time of the battles of Nashville. The
regiment was called upon to do military duty after the battles, resum
ing labor upon the work in strength about the middle of January. The
ditches and parapet have been finished, and the latter mostly sodded;
three magazines, serving as traverses, completed and also sodded.
Gabion embrasures have been formed for fourteen guns and twelve
platforms laid. The large block-house keep with flanking redans is set
up and covered with timber. This covering, after being made water
proof, will be loaded with its parapet. The gateway has yet to be
completed. This fort when finished will be very strong and a good
specimen of polygonal redoubts. Its angles are made open so that the
guns of the faces fire parallel to the capitals. It should be garrisoned
and preserved. Were the scarps revetted it would be easily kept in
order.
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Redoubt Donaldson (now called W. D. W hippie) is situated midway
between Hyde Ferry Fort and Gillem. It is a small battery with seven
exterior and two interior embrasures. On the gorge, closed by a stock
ade, is a little octagonal block-house of ten feet sides, made bomb-proof.
This small redoubt, intended for a six-gun field battery, covers the ground
between Gillem and Hyde Ferry Fort, and is supported by infantry
intrenchments on either side. I devised it for a model battery. The
faces form angles of 144 degrees, while the embrasures open 40 degrees,
so that the guns on each face can fire parallel to the contiguous capi
tals. By this arrangement there are no sectors without fire; in fact,
the fire on the bisecting line of the angles is equal to that in any other
direction. Such batteries, placed at intervals of COO yards along infan
try intreuchinents, constitute a good defensive line for inclosing a city.
Key points should be occupied by redoubts as large as Hyde Ferry Fort.
Within this inclosing line should be built one or more strong redoubts
to serve as citadels or keeps to the outer line, and arranged to fire into
the gorges of the batteries, which, being simple stockades, would not
shelter the enemy should he succeed in acquiring temporary possession.
Battery Donaldson, commenced while Hood's army was approaching
Nashville, is completed. For its preservation the exterior slopes have
been sodded by the soldiers of the field battery stationed near.
Defenses north bank of Cumberland River. — At my request the Thir
teenth U. S. Infantry, Captain La Motte commanding, commenced an
octagonal redoubt about three-quarters of a rniie from the railroad
bridge, at bend of track, where there is usually a large collection of cars.
The work would cover approaches to the bridge. The ditch was exca
vated, parapet raised and revetted with openings left for embrasures.
Little has been done to this work since the battles. It is not necessary
to complete it.
Hill 210 is situated half a mile west and beyond Fort Gillem and
is higher than that redoubt. From its crest an enemy could fire at
long range into the suburbs of the city and could make Cumberland
Hospital and the large store-houses on the Northwestern Railroad
untenable. I therefore planned a redoubt in October last to hold this
hill. It was not commenced for the lack of means. When, however,
Hood commenced his movement 011 Nashville, a large battery of two
bastion fronts for fifteen guns, supported on either side by rifle-pits,
was built, by the aid of employes from the quartermaster's department.
The 30th of November, by my request, the commanding general directed
large forces of the quartermaster and railroad departments to report to
me for constructing an infantry line around the city. This line was
built before the battles. It commenced at the reservoir and passed
over Cemetery Hill to the railroad track, and was continued thence by
General Schofield to Casino Hill. From Fort Morton it passed around
the Taylor barn, and thence north in rear of the Ellison house, to Hill
210. Most of the line from Hill 210 to the Cumberland Elver, touching
at Gillem, Donaldson, and Hyde Ferry Forts, was a rifle-pit. This line
was supported by twenty batteries, constructed with embrasures. The
intrenchment is seven miles long; no shorter line, however, would
inclose the store-houses and hospitals. The high range of hills, distant
about three miles from the city, was intrenched by the army occupy
ing them while General Steedman threw up lines in front of the south
suburbs of the city. Thus Nashville was doubly intrenched. The
line of the hills was the best army line. It in part rested on Forts
Negley, Morton, and Casino Hill, but received no support from Houston,
Gillem, Donaldson, and Hyde Ferry Forts, and could not, therefore, be
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lield except by an army. The interior line, while serving as a reserve
to the exterior, would enable the usual garrison of Nashville, aided by
the quartermaster employes, to hold the city against ordinary attacks
from large raiding parties, under such generals as Forrest and Wheeler.
Had. the war continued it was my intention to put a redoubt on
Hill 210 and support the two batteries to the left by block-houses.
The battery at the Taylor barn would have been converted into a
redoubt with a block-house keep. One small block-house between
Morton and the Taylor house, and two between Negley and the res
ervoir would have completed the line of defense, and made it amply
secure. These block-houses have all been prepared by a detachment
of the One hundred and eighty-second Ohio Volunteers from timber cut
down in the vicinity of Johusonville. The spring floods destroyed the
bridges on the Northwestern Road, and prevented the transportation
of this material to the city. It is useless now to build these structures.
As Nashville will probably have a garrison for one year at least, if not
for a much longer period, I propose to complete Forts Morton, Houston,
Gillem, and Hyde Ferry, almost finished, by the aid of soldiers. Negley
and Donaldson are finished. Captain Burroughs, U. S. Corps of Engi
neers, up to October, 18C4, had charge of the works around Nashville,
mostly under the direction of General Morton. Major Willett, then
lieutenant, also assisted General Morton, and built the magazine.
Colonel Merrill gave little attention to the defenses of this depot, being
principally occupied with those at Chattanooga. For so important a
place, held so long by our troops, the Nashville defenses certainly were
not pushed forward as much as they should have been. Little aid is
given by commanding officers of posts when those posts are not in the
front or constantly exposed. In such positions building redoubts is
the first operation, while far back on the line of communication it is
very difficult to get a detail to throw up lines. Every other labor takes
precedence. Captain Barlow took immediate charge of the works
around Nashville the 13th of November, under my direction, and has
performed his duties faithfully and intelligently. Captain Jenney gave
rne much assistance, superintending at Forts Houston and Gillem and
upon the lines. Majors Dickson, Powell, and Willett assisted in the
construction of the intrenchments around the city, which were mostly
executed the first week in December, 1864, by the quartermaster and
railroad employes. These departments also assisted at the same time
on Forts Morton and Houston, and furnished lumber for gun platforms.
In reviewing the works of the Department of the Cumberland it is due
to General Morton, of the Corps of Engineers, who was chief engineer
for a long period with the army, to say that his work is visible along
the Louisville road at this place, at Murfreesborough, Elk River,
Bridgeport, and Chattanooga. His constructions are generally very
well executed. He used the block -house in the form of a cross for
interior keeps, and built some of the same model to defend bridges.
( lolonel Merrill, of the Corps of Engineers, has doubtless the merit of
applying the double-cased block-house for bridge defenses. He has
given much attention to the study of this defensive structure. The
railroad defenses of this department certainly deserve notice and com
mendation, and I doubt if in any other department such lines have
been so thoroughly guarded against surprise or raiding parties. They
do credit to Colonel Merrill and Major Willett, and the other officers
of the regiments engaged upon them. The posts of the Department of
the Cumberland have been fortified principally by the labor of the
soldiers.
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I inclose drawings of Forts Negley, Morton, Houston, Gillem, Don
aldson, and Hyde Ferry, and plans of redoubts on north bank of Cum
berland, and for Hill (210); also of battery for Casino Hill and of tbe
defenses inclosing the capitol. A general plan of the city and vicinity
shows the defensive line and the position of the forts and batteries.
There are eleven drawings accompanying this report.*
Since writing the above some names of forts have been changed, as
indicated in red ink.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Z. B. TOWBK,
Brig. Gen. and Insp. Gen. of Fortifications, Mil. Div. of the Mian.
[MAY 15, 1865. — For General Orders, No. 94, War Department, Adju
tant-General's Office, announcing regulations for the muster out of
troops, see Vol. XL VI, Part III, p. 1153.]
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 128. J Nashville, Tenn., May 15, 1865.
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VI. The First Alabama Cavalry will proceed at once to Huntsville,
Ala., and report for duty to Brig. Gen. B. S. Granger, commanding
District of Northern Alabama.
***** * *
By command of Major-General Thomas :
SOUTHABD HOFFMAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 14. ] Nashville, Tenn., May 15, 1865.
By Special Orders, No. 180, paragraph 22, War Department, Adj utant-
General's Office, Lieut. Col. J. S. Fullerton, assistant adjutant-general
and chief staff officer of this corps, is relieved from duty with this com
mand and directed to report to the headquarters Army of the Ten
nessee. The commanding general desires to express his regret to
Colonel Fullerton that the pleasant associations which have existed
between them since the organization of the corps are ended, and believes
that he can also speak for the officers and men of the corps in saying
they are sincerely sorry to see him leave them. Colonel Fuller ton "will
carry with him many thanks for his uniform fidelity to duty, his
courtesy as well as gallantry on many fields, and many wishes for his
success in his new field of labor.
By command of Major-General Stanley:
WM. H. SINCLAIR,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
* See Plate CXII, map 4 ; Plate CXIII, maps 3. 4, 5. 6. 7. 8. and 9 : and Plate
CXIV, maps 1, 2, and 3 of the Atlas.
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 102. J Nashville, Tenn., 'May 15, 1865.
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II. Brig. Gen. 0. 0. Doolittle having reported in person at these
headquarters for assignment to duty, in accordance with Special Field
Orders, No. 118, dated headquarters Department of the Cumberland,
Nashville, Tenn., May 5, 1865, is hereby assigned to duty as com
mander of the First Brigade, Third Division, Fourth Army Corps.
By command of Major- General Stanley:
WM. H. SINCLAIR,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 15, 1865 — 9 a. m. (Received 9.15 p. in.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON, Washington, D. C. :
Dispatches 11.20 and 11.30 a. m. of yesterday are received.- General
Upton reports the safe embarkation of the prisoners under charge of
Colonel Pritchard, at Augusta, last night. I cannot give the names of
the men who made the capture of Davis and his party. Lieutenant-
Colonel PritcLard, who commanded the Fourth Michigan, had with him
about 130 officers and men at the time, and is directed to make a detailed
report to you in person. In justice to the corps, I take pleasure in
saying that neither Colonel Pritchard nor his men knew that there had
been a reward offered for the party whom they wrere pursuing. The
credit due the First Wisconsin, Lieutenant-Colonel Ilarnden command
ing, is scarcely less than, that to the actual captors. I will forward
detailed reports as soon as they can be made out. Augusta is not in
my command, but I have issued the necessary orders for carrying out
your instructions. Brevet Major-General Upton having conducted
Davis to that place will assume command and proceed to make the
necessary arrests and seizures.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
MACON, GA., May 15, 1865—10.30 a. m.
(Eeceived 0.10 p. m.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON.
Washington, I). C. :
Your telegrams of 7 and 7.30 p. m. yesterday are received. You
may assure the President that every necessary precaution has been
taken to secure Jefferson Davis and to prevent rescue. I will answer
for his safe delivery at Washington. It is impossible for him to escape
alive. Colonel Pritchard is a most excellent officer and has with him
three officers and twenty men of his own regiment besides sixty from
Upton's division. All safely embarked on the Savannah Kiver last
night. Colonel Pritchard has written instructions for hirf government,
and is directed to report to you in person with his prisoners. I have
requested General Gillmore to give him every possible assistance, and
to furnish a transport in case the admiral of the South Atlantic Squad
ron cannot send a light draft gun- boat to convey the party direct to
Washington. I do not think there are 100 men in Georgia who desire
the release of Davis or would risk anything in trying to rescue him.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
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HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 15, 1865 — 5 p. m.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War, Washington, Z>. C. :
I have the houor to respectfully suggest that the reward offered for
the arrest of Davis, or a part of it, be so disposed of as to provide for
the families of the men killed in the affair between the two regiments
engaged in the pursuit. I am sure this will meet with the approbation
of Colonel Pritchard.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major -General.
MACON, May 15, 1805.
Major- General THOMAS,
Nashville :
I wish to send an officer to Washington with the flags captured by
the corps during the recent campaign, and also the records of the
Anderson ville prison. Am I authorized to send him direct, or must he
go via Nashville u?
J. H. WILSON.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 15, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff and Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Deptoftlie Cumberland:
GENERAL: I have the honor to transmit herewith, for the informa
tion of Major-General Thomas and the War Department, the inclosed
communication from Howell Cobb.* Without regard to the antece
dents of the author, his present or future status, and without question
ing his motives, I respectfully invite attention to the following points
of this communication as specially worthy of consideration :
First. From my observation General Cobb states the condition and
feelings of the people fairly. They are completely subjugated and sub
missive, and only desire to know the will of the Government to execute
it. It would be improper to assert that there is any general sentiment
of true loyalty prevailing, or that the affections of the people are
directed toward the North and the legitimate Government of the land;
but, on the other hand, there is no manifestation of hatred or a desire
for further opposition. From, the contempt they feel toward Davis7
government, the disgrace of its termination, as well as its tyranny
while in force, they feel a sentiment of relief at the restoration of
national authority and from the principle of self-interest, if from no
other, they will give prompt and willing acquiescence to whatever
policy the Government sees fit to inaugurate for the re-establishment
of their relations with the loyal States and the support of:' the civil
order. All that part of Georgia south of the line of General Sherman's
operations and mine is in a prosperous condition, and in a short time,
under a good system of government, will surpass its original progress.
But the country north of the line indicated could not possibly be in a
worse condition. In view of these facts, there is a great necessity for
prompt and immediate action in the reorganization of the State govern
ment, so that the poor may be provided for, and civil officers be
appointed at once to administer justice.
* Not found.
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Second. In regard to slavery and the influence of that institution
over the laws of the State, there are several important points to be con
sidered. The people express an external submission to its abolition,
but there is an evident desire on the part of some to get the matter
within their control after the reorganization of the State. Others are
anxious to substitute a gradual system of emancipation, or a modified
condition of slavery similar to peonage, and still others seem to doubt
that the President's proclamation of freedom and the laws of Congress
have been final in disposing of the slavery question. There must be no
hesitation on any of these points either by military or civil authorities.
The whole system of slavery and slave labor must be effectually de
stroyed and the freedmen protected from the injustice of evil men before
the people of Georgia get the State government under their own con
trol. If a single particle of life is left in the institution, or the original
guardians of it are allowed any influence in the reorganization of the
State, they will resuscitate and perpetuate its iniquities if possible.
In this regard the exceptions to the President's amnesty are exceed
ingly judicious, and should not be removed under any circumstances,
except in special cases, until the new order of things has been estab
lished and the affairs of the State are thoroughly under the control of
men who have not been inimical to the United States or opposed to
the policy of the Executive. From the fact that the State of Georgia
has been under the control of three separate commanders, and no ter
ritorial limits assigned to my control, I have issued but few formal
orders touching these matters, but through, my subordinates and in
person have availed myself of every opportunity to impress upon the
people everywhere the fact that slavery no longer exists in the land,
and can never hereafter be restored. I have urged original masters
to make agreements with freedmen for the continuance of their labor
and to remunerate them therefor at stated rates, either in money or the
products of the soil, and subject to such alteration hereafter as may be
required by the orders of the Freedmen's Bureau. In no case have I
countenanced idleness and sloth, holding it to be no kindness to the
negro to allow his mistaken notions of freedom to cause a failure of the
crops by untimely and injudicious exercise of liberty to cease from
labor. It is due to the freedmen to say that they have as a general
thing behaved with greater sagacity and subordination than might
have been reasonably expected. The prospect for a full crop of
grain in Central and Southern Georgia is very fair. But in the matter
of enforcing law amongst the negroes there are peculiar difficulties to
be overcome. In the words of General Cobb's communication, "so
completely has this institution (slavery) been interwoven with the
whole framework of society, that its abolition involves a revision
and modification of almost every page of the statute books of the
States where it has existed." It is absolutely necessary that this work
should not be delayed. I have already referred the case of a free man
of color to department headquarters, with an indorsement touching upon
some of the difficulties involved. I have specially called attention to
the fact that " a free man of color" under the statute is punished for
offense against the laws exactly as a slave. The provisions of General
Orders, So. 21, current series, directing the restoration of civil law, are
inadequate to meet the necessities of every case. The prohibitions to
the acceptance of the President's amnesty exclude a very important
class of officers of the civil law, the judges of the superior courts corre
sponding in other States to the circuit judges. This fact, coupled with
the more important one that there is no justice in the laws existing in
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tlie State touching1 "free men of color," renders it exceedingly difficult
for the most intelligent to dispense justice and leaves the justices of
the peace and superior courts, too frequently ignorant and full of preju
dices, no guide whatever. The only solution I can possibly see for the
present is the issuance of an order, from proper authority, allowing all
officers of the superior and inferior courts, all ordinaries, justices of the
peace, sheriffs, and constables to take the oath of allegiance, resume
the performance of their several duties, and continue in the same till
new elections can be held, under the auspices of a provisional governor,
to fill all offices now existing. The order should also specify that all men
of whatever color should have the same rights of trial and be punished,
upon legal conviction of crime, exactly as though they were white, con
sidering in every case the intelligence of the accused and the degree of
culpability that should be in justice attached to his or her violation of
the law. Although this would in many cases result in greater punish
ment to the negro than the execution of the law specially applicable to
his case, yet it is practicable, and I believe more advantageous and
humane thanno law at all, or than thepresent barbaric code of the statute
books. It may not be improper in this connection to call attention to the
dehumanizing and vicious tendencies of the present communal system
of labor practiced by slave holders throughout the South. I believe
it is susceptible of proof that nearly all of the crime and debasementof
the freedmen in their present condition is attributable to the fact that
they are crowded together in villages offering every inducement and
opportunity for promiscuous propagation and allowing nothing like
absolute protection for the family. Every individual of the community
is made thereby subordinate to the brutalizing influence of the mas
ter's ignorance, cupidity, and selfishness. I am convinced that the first
step toward the civilization and elevation of the negro, by which he is
to be made a useful and self-sustaining member of society, is to establish
the family of every worthy man upon such a basis as will insure it all
the advantages of industry, good management, and virtuous aspira
tions. Practically every landed proprietor who has freedmen upon
his estate should be compelled to give every respectable and trust
worthy man a life lease upon as much land as he and his family could
cultivate, to build or allow the removal of houses and iuclosures to the
land, and require the lessee to live upon his own possessions and pay
ing a fair rate of rent either in money or in kind to the proprietor.
Having extended to all the protection of the law and the privilege of
free schools, with compulsory attendance of the children, this system
would tend to the development of independence, respectability, and
healthy morals. The idle and lazy might be worked as at present
by the planters and receive compensation daily or weekly and in
accordance with the industry and fidelity with which they discharged
their obligations, and always having before them the privilege by indus
try and good morals of becoming lessees or owners of land. I have
given some thought to the rates of compensation to be established for
i Veedmen's labor. The people in Korth and Central Georgia claim that
they cannot afford to pay as much for such labor as those of South and
Southwestern Georgia can, because in the former region the lands are
not so good, will not yield so much to the cultivator, and in many
cases have been swept by the march of contending armies of their
implements, fences, and stock. It seems to me these points are worthy
of consideration.
Third. General Cobb alludes to the difficulties anticipated by the
people in the matter of taxation. From conversations with intelligent
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men from all parts of the State I find a very general opinion prevailing
that there is a heavy tax on real estate besides that on income and busi
ness transactions, that the Government will enforce the law rigorously
and without delay to collect those due from the beginning of the war, and
that the result will be the confiscation of most of the landed property.
This fear seems to have become quite prevalent, and is doing more than
all other influences to depress the people. I have endeavored to circu
late the real truth in regard to the law, but having no power to speak
from authority my efforts are necessarily ineffective. From facts here
tofore alluded to in this communication, it is apparent that people living
in the devastated districts cannot pay back taxes till prosperity is in
some degree restored, while it will be exceedingly difficult, if not impos
sible, for those who have been more fortunate to raise the necessary
money till they can sell their cotton or the surplus grain and most of
the new crop. There is no gold or silver worth mentioning in the
hands of the people, and but very little national currency. I am there
fore of the opinion that the true policy of the Government is to delay
the collection of all back taxes, if it can be done legally, till the people
are better able to discharge them. They might be assessed and be
charged legal interest on the assessed valuation. I am satisfied that
the public announcement of this policy by the Secretary of the Treas
ury would do more than all other things to restore prosperity through
out Georgia. In connection with this matter, and as a means of supply
ing the wants of the large destitute population in the devastated dis
tricts, I would suggest the propriety of enforcing the rebel law laying
tax in kind. This would be but retributive justice, would relieve the
public Treasury, and the charity of the Northern States of what must
otherwise become a heavy tax upon them. I have previously invited
the attention of the major-general commanding to this proposition. If
it is not adopted, or should not prove adequate, the surplus earnings
of the Atlanta and Chattanooga Kailroad might be devoted to the same
purpose.
Fourth. In regard to the punishment to be inflicted for treason and
its attendant crimes, truth requires me to say I have heard but one
opinion expressed by the people of Georgia. The general sentiment is
that Brown, Toombs, and Cobb should not escape. It is, however, due
to the last to assert that in all his relations with me he has conducted
himself in the most proper manner, and strictly in the spirit of his com
munication. He avows that he was an original secessionist, and worked
for secession before it transpired 5 that his State followed him, not he it,
and that he can therefore ask nothing for himself not granted to the
class to which he belongs. But he asserts that having been instru
mental in involving the people in their present condition he desires
sincerely to see them lifted once more upon their fret and established
in prosperity. I think, however, from all I can see he is mistaken as
to the manner in which the people regard the President's amnesty oath.
All classes will take it willingly and, so far as I can judge, it will work
injury in being withheld from a limited number of law officers, as here
tofore suggested. This is particularly true if it be the policy of the
President to issue a new amnesty to the excluded classes after special
cases shall have been disposed of and the civil order shall have been
re-established in accordance with principles of the Government and the
laws of the land.
Fifth. Before closing this communication it may not be improper to
say that, in accordance with the tenor of the orders issued by Generals
Thomas and Sherman, and what I conceive to be the true interest of the
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service, I have not harassed the people with any unnecessary restric
tions whatever. I have allowed free intercourse between all parts of
the State, required no passes, assuming that liberality in this respect
would have a good effect by contrast with the condition of affairs under
rebel rule. The war having ended, it is the true office of the military
power of the Government to assist in the re-establishment of civil law;
not to replace it. I have discountenanced public meetings till invited
by the President, or until the objects to be gained were clearly denned.
There being no longer any debatable points between the people and
the Government, there remains nothing to do but wait for its inspira
tion in all matters pertaining to the public welfare. By these means
the people have been induced to remain at home in the pursuit of their
peaceful avocations, and have thus done the best possible service to
themselves and the State. The justice of this policy is thus clearly
demonstrated by the results which any one may perceive.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 15, 1865 — 11 a. m.
Maj. Gen. M. C. MEIOS,
Washington, D. C. :
General Upton telegraphs me from Augusta as follows: "The river
will soon cease to be a reliable means of communication, and there are
but very few boats which can navigate it. 7 Am I authorized to push
the works on the Chattanooga railroad from Atlanta? Please answer
as soon as possible.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 15, 1865 — 7.30 a. m.
Brig. Gen. E. L. MOLINEUX,
Augusta, Ga. :
Has the party arrived from Atlanta? Please say to General Upton
I wish him to remain at Augusta till further orders. I have important
instructions to send him, as soon as I know he will receive them at
once.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
AUGUSTA, May 15, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
The boat got off without any trouble. General Grover sends word
that there is no long forage at Savannah, but plenty of short, which he
will send you as soon as possible. Will you please order me to hand
that captured specie over to General Upton? He is here and will take
it to you.
E. L. MOLINEUX,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
788 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA , MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
AUGUSTA, May 15, 1865.
Major- General WILSON:
Capt. L. Abraham, provost-marshal at Washington, writes that
about 5,000 paroled men are passing through that route and that he
has no rations. I have none here and am pinching to get along. In
addition, I have no jurisdiction there.
B. L. MOLINEUX,
Brevet Brigadier -General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 15, 1865 — 10 a. m.
Brig. Gen. E. L. MOLINEUX,
Augusta, Ga. :
You may turn over the specie of the Central Eailroad and Banking
Company to General Upton. Eeport the matter of rations for Captain
Abraham to General Upton. We are not bound to furnish the return
ing rebels when we hav'nt them. The general is authorized, however,
to do whatever the interests of our own command will permit.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
AUGUSTA, May 15, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON:
General Upton has been informed of your order to remain.
E. L. MOLINEUX,
Brevet Brigadier -General.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. CAV. CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 15, 1865.
Division commanders will at once forward to these headquarters a
report of all the dispositions of their commands and orders for the cap
ture of Jefferson Davis. Brigadier-General Croxton, commanding First
Division, will give a full account of the operations of Colonel Harnden's
command during the pursuit and capture, giving the names of the offi
cers engaged therein. Col. E. H. G. Minty, commanding Second Divis
ion, will give a full account of the operations of Colonel Pritchard's
command during the pursuit, capture, and march to Macon, together
with the names of the officers engaged therein.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
ORDERS.] HDQRS. CAV. CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 15, 1865.
Tithe agents in the State of Georgia having in their possession C. S.
cotton will at once make a report of the amount to these headquarters
and hold the same in safe-keeping until relieved by proper U. S.
authority.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 789
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 15, 1865 — 9 a. m.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Augusta, Ga. :
In pursuance of instructions from the President, you will assume
temporary command at Augusta and proceed at once to execute the
following order, based upon the request of General Thomas and relia
ble information in his possession: You will arrest G. C. Torbett,
president, and John A. Fisher, cashier, of the Bank of Tennessee, now
at Augasta.; wTith the goods and assets of said bank deposited in the
vaults of the Bank of Augusta; also J. T. Dunlap, J. E. E. Ray, and
Joel A. Battle, having in their possession the archives of the State of
Tennessee, carried off by order of ex-Governor Harris. You are fur
ther directed to seize all locomotives and cars belonging to the Nash
ville and Chattanooga Eailroad. You will lose no time in securing the
above named parties, property, books, archives, funds, and railroad
rolling stock and hold them subject to the orders of the Governor of the
State of Tennessee. Brevet Brigadier-General Molineux will give you
all necessary assistance. Eeport receipt of this order by telegraph and
notify me of its execution.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major-General.
AUGUSTA, May 15, 1865.
Major-General WILSON :
Dispatch received. Will execute the orders at once and report.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major -General.
AUOUSTA, May 15, 1865.
Brevet Major-General WILSON:
We have possession of the assets of the Bank of Tennessee. The
president, Mr. Torbett, is not in Augusta. Mr. Fisher is expected
to-night. They are anxious to return to Tennessee, I am told, and
every facility has been extended by other officers of the bank. I can
not learn of the whereabouts of the State archives. They were in
Montgomery last winter. Mr. Dunlap and Eay were here last Wednes
day, but can find nothing about them to-day. They will undoubtedly
report when they arrive in town All the parties named in dispatch I
think are very desirous of returning to their State. Colonel Stevenson,
president of Chattanooga and Nashville Eailroad, is making out report
of rolling-stock, which will be sent as soon as received. Some of it is
now used by the Georgia Eailroad to transport paroled men. It is
ready to move as soon as the road to Dalton is opened. The president
and superintendent are both alive to the interests of the company, and
there is no necessity of guarding its property. Hope to trail the State
archives to-morrow.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General.
AUGKJSTA, May 15, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
The specie, books, &c.. of the Georgia Central Eailroad having been
turned over to me, would like to have them sent to Macou. Shall I
790 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA,, & W. FLA.
solid all specie and effects turned over to rne to Macon? The claims
can be investigated there with more facility than here.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General.
. CAVALRY COUPS, MIL. Biv. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga,7 May 15, 18G5 — 4 p. in.
Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Augusta, Ga.:
Retain in your own custody the property of the Georgia Central
Kailroad and Banking Company till further orders. You need not send
any of them to this place.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
ATLANTA, May 1
Major-General WILSON :
A trestle can be erected over the Chattahoochee Eiver more quickly
than any bridge; also at less expense. It will be about 1,000 to 1,500
feet long. Shall I do anything toward having this done, or shall I
confine my labor to the work this side of the river! All of it can be
going on at once if you think best. If I had axes the track could be
done to the river in two days. As it is, it will be done to that point by
Saturday evening. Are you going to send any more negroes0? 1 have
only one regiment, all of whom are at work. If anything is to be done
at the bridge or on the other side of the river, more men should at
once be put on the work. Please answer by telegraph.
E. F. W1NSLOW,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
ATLANTA, GA., May 15, 1SC>5.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Cavalry Corps:
MAJOR: 1 have telegraphed the major-general commanding relative
to the bridge over the Chattahoochee River. The dispatch may not
reach him. I wish to know if it is his intention to do anything to the
railroad above the Chattahoochee Eiver, and if he wishes a trestle or
a truss bridge constructed at that point. A truss will cost the most
money and take the most time. A trestle will contain about 140,000
feet of lumber, and will take, say, fifteen days to complete it. If he
intends doing anything on the railroad from the Chattahoochee to the
Etowah, more men ought to be sent at once. Only one regiment is
here. We have no axes and are therefore much delayed, but I think
the track will be complete to the river (seven miles) in six days — say
by Saturday night. If a trestle or truss is to be built over the Chatta
hoochee, shall it be done by contract or not! Please inform me on
these points at once.
Your obedient servant,
E. F. WINSLOW,
Brevet Brigadier -General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 791
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 15, 1865.
-. Gen. EDWARD HATCH,
Eastport, Miss. :
You may parole such regiments as desire to surrender to you at luka
arid Corinth, but be careful to do so in accordance with the require
ments of the instructions sent you some time since. Summon Chandler
to surrender, and, if he refuses, declare him an outlaw and treat him
accordingly, and inform the people that hereafter all illegal bands will
be regarded and treated as outlaws. Will direct Van Duzer to place
a battery on the line of sufficient strength to answer all purposes.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General. U. S. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 15, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. HATCH, Eastport:
All paroled prisoners under the recent surrender belonging to the
States of Kentucky and Missouri arriving at Eastport by agreement
with General Canby will be forwarded as soon as possible to Paducah
to await orders for their final disposition from the Secretary of War.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major-General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Eastport, Miss., May 15, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Commanding Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn. :
There are a great number of citizens in this portion of the country
who are actually in a starving condition. I would respectfully request
instructions in regard to their support. Do you wish me to furnish
them rations, or shall assessments be made on the citizens who are in
better circumstances?
EDWARD HATCH,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
PULASKi, May 15, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
Gilbert, faithful to his promise, has returned, having surrendered his
men at Decatur, nearest point to his old camp.
It. W. JOHNSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 15, 1865.
Brig. Gen. It. S. GRANGER,
Decatnr, Ala. :
Your action with regard to re-establishing law and order in Northern
Alabama, as reported in your communications of April 20 and 28,
792 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
is approved by the major-general commanding. General Eoddey and
Colonel Patterson should, however, be officially informed of the surren
der of Lee. Johnston, and Taylor.
WM. D. WHIFFLE,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
NASHVILLE, May 15, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. S. GRANGER,
Huntsville :
Yours about Eoddey received. Accept the surrender.
WM. D. WHIFFLE,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 15, 1865.
Brigadier-General GRANGER,
Huntsville :
H. N. Roberts, who says he is a loyal citizen, complains that three or
four of Major Johnston's command, who have not yet surrendered, killed
his brother some time since, and requests that they be detained for
tria] for the murder. If they come in have them turned over to the
civil authority or hold them subject to the requisition of the civil
authority.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major-General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, May 15, 1865.
COMMANDING OFFICER,
Chattanooga:
Notify me Avhen Jeff. Davis starts from Chattanooga.
WM. D. WHIFFLE,
Brigadier- General.
CHATTANOOGA, May 15, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIFFLE,
Chief of Staff:
Did Governor Brown arrive this morning by train?
CHAS. CRUET,
Brevet Major- General.
NASHVILLE, May 15, 1865.
Major-General CRUFT,
Chattanooga:
Governor Brown arrived this a. m.: leaves at 3 this p. in.
WM. D. WHIFFLE,
Brigadier- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 793
NASHVILLE, Nay 15, 1865.
Brig. Gen. H. M. JUDAH,
Kingston, Ga. :
Your communication of 10th inclosing correspondence with rebel
General B. J/Hill received. The major-general commanding thinks
you had better receive his surrender at Borne or Calhoun, as it is desir
able to keep them as far south as possible.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Briaadier- General.
NASHVILLE, May 15, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE STONEMAN,
Knoxville :
Arrest Colonels Wheeler and Scott; confine them in prison and try
them for violation of parole.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
NASHVILLE, May 15, 1865.
Major General STONEMAN:
Receive the troops of General Johnston's army at Greeneville. Fur
nish them with rations and transportation in direction of their homes
as far as they can be carried by military railroad. Let Govan's brigade
wait until you can receive telegraph message that a steam-boat is here
ready to take them to Arkansas. How many do they number?
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, &c.
GREENEVILLE, May 15, 1865 — 10 a. m.
Maj. G. M. BASCOM,
Assistant A djutant- General :
General J. B. Palmer, commanding brigade of Teimesseeaiis from
Johnston's army, reported here this morning. The following is a copy
of a letter from General Schofield in his possession :
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF NORTH CAROLINA, ARMY OF THE OHIO,
Raleigh, N. C., May 1, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Commanding Department of the Cumberland:
Some of the troops of General Johnston's army desire to go to their homes in
Tennessee, Arkansas, and Texas via Bull's Gap and Knoxville. Will you please fur
nish them Avith provisions at Bull's Gap, and, if practicable, transportation to their
homes.
Respectfully, &c.,
J. M. SCHOFIELD,
Majo r- General,
The men of the command belong, a portion of them, about one-fourth,
in this section, some near London, Chattanooga, Winchester, War-
trace, Tullahoma, and Murfreesborough. General Palmer reports that
General Govan, with a brigade of Arkansas and Texas troops, number
ing about 1,000, are one day's march behind him. General Palmer has
rations to last him until Wednesday. I respectfully ask instructions
794 KY., S. W. VA., TKNN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
whether this command be sent by rail to Strawberry Plains, as the
terms of their paroles seem to conflict in the General Order, No. 27.
Respectfully,
DAVIS TILLSON,
Brigadier -General,
Per W. W. DEANE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GREENEVILLE, TENN., May 15, lM>r>.
Maj. G. M. BASCOM,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Knoxville :
The troops of Generals Palmer and Govan are infantry The field
officers are mounted on private horses. Ten cavalrymen are with Gen
eral Palmer. He has ten wagons (mule teams), same number of ambu
lances, and a small supply train. I have no means of knowing the
amount of transportation with General Govan's brigade, only that he
has the usual field transportation. General Palmer's command was
with Johnston and Hood in the Atlanta and Nashville campaigns. It
is not the Palmer who commanded Confederate forces in this section.
W. W. DEANE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
PADUCAH, May
(Received 9.40 p. m.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
{Secretary of War:
I see it stated in the telegraphic dispatches that I have been removed
from command on account of sympathy with traitors, and failing to
protect Union men, &c. I withdraw my letter asking to be mustered
out, and ask a rigid investigation into all my official acts.
S. MEREDITH,
Brig a dier- Gen era I.
NASHVILLE, May 15, 1865.
Maj. Gen. C. C. WASIIBURN,
Memphis :
Administer the oath of allegiance to no person, except as provided
by orders from the War Department, and the oath of amnesty to no
one, except by permission of the major-general commanding the
department.
By command of Major-General Thomas:
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 50. j Memphis, Tenn., May 15, 1865.
Brig. Gen. B. S. Roberts, U. S. Volunteers, having reported to these
headquarters for assignment to duty, in compliance with Special Field
Orders, No. 112, extract 1, headquarters Department of the Cumber-
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land, of date April 29, 1865, is hereby assigned to the command of the
Cavalry Division of the District of West Tennessee.
By order of Maj. Gen. 0. C. Washburn:
WM. H. MORGAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
NEW ORLEANS, LA., May 15, 1865.
(Received 3 p. in. 22d.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
Your dispatch transmitting the President's proclamation, offering
reward for the assassin of President Lincoln, has just been received.
The proclamation itself was received at Mobile, by the way of Senato-
bia and Meridian, on the Oth instant, and an officer was immediately
sent with it by railroad to Selma and Montgomery. He reports that
the troops were already on the alert, and as Grierson's cavalry covers
the country between the Alabama and Ohattahoochee Rivers, and com
munications with Wilson to the east, I think it impossible for Davis
and his party to get through unless they pass individually and in dis
guise. The Mississippi is also closely watched by the gun-boats and
cavalry patrols.
ED. 11. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
NASHVILLE, May 15, 1865.
(Received 12.45 p. m. 20th.)
Major- General CANBY,
Mobile or New Orleans :
Your dispatches to the Secretary of War of the 7th were this day
forwarded from here immediately after their receipt. Have given Gen
eral Hatch, at Eastport, instructions in regard to paroled prisoners
arriving there.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, IT. 8. Army.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Neiv Orleans, May 15, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. R. TAYLOR, C. S. Army,
Meridian, Miss. :
GENERAL: In the absence of the major general commanding, I have
the honor to request that you will furnish these headquarters with a
list of all officers and soldiers of the U. S. Army who have died while
held as prisoners of war in your hands. This information is very impor
tant to the War Department, in order to determine cases of pay, pen
sions, &c. It is thought that much information may be obtained from
your records and headboards of the graves, &c. Please have your lists
as complete as possible.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
0. H. DYER,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
796 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N, & C. CA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 132. 5 New Orleans, La., May 15, 1865.
1. The cavalry assigned to the command of Brig. Gen. J. R. West,
U. S. Volunteers, will constitute tlie Second Division of Cavalry, Mili
tary Division of West Mississippi, and will comprise the following-
organizations: First Brigade, Brig. Gen. J. F. Kuipe commanding —
Fourth Tennessee Cavalry, Third Maryland Cavalry, Eighteenth New
York Cavalry, Fourteenth New York Cavalry. Second Brigade, Brig.
Gen. J. Bailey commanding — Third Michigan Cavalry, Fourth Mis
souri Cavalry, Tenth Illinois Cavalry.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. H. DYEE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 3D Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 25. ) Near Mobile, Ala., May 15, 1865.
This command will be held in readiness to move at an hour's notice.
The allowance of tents and equipage will be in accordance with Gen
eral Orders, No. 22, current series, headquarters Military Division of
West Mississippi. One wagon will be allowed to every 200 men. All
surplus baggage and equipage must be immediately stored in Mobile,
the place to be designated by the quartermaster. Officers entitled to
be mounted are limited to one horse, and all in excess of this allowance
will be left behind. Rations to include the 20th instant will be imme
diately drawn for the troops. Fifty rounds of ammunition will be car
ried on the persons of the men and the chests of the batteries filled.
By order of Brig. Gen. W. P. Benton :
J. D. EOUSE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. FIRST Div., 16TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 86. I Selma, Ala., May 15, 1865.
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III. Col. W. II. Marshall, commanding Third Brigade, is hereby
assigned to post and garrison duty with his command at Selma, Ala.,
his authority as such to date from the date he assumed command.
By command of Brig. Gen. J. McArthur:
W. H. F. EANDALL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Talladega, Ala., May 15, 1865.
Maj. S. L. WOODWARD,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Cavalry Forces:
MAJOR: Pursuant to orders, I left Montgomery on the 30th instant
with my command and arrived at this point on the evening of the 13th,
moving via Wetumpka, Rockford, Sylacauga, and Mardisville. The
roads were found practicable for military movements, but were some
what rocky and hilly. All the streams were fordable at this stage of
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the water. There was but one bridge on the entire route, the rest hav
ing been swept away by high water. The Tallapoosa is crossed by a
ferry in good order. Many of the horses of the command were sore and
lame from want of shoeing. The country through which I passed was
very poor and contained but very little forage until I reached the Tal-
ladega Valley, at Sylacauga. This valley is very rich and fertile and ex
tensively cultivated. Corn, wheat, and rye are planted to a great extent.
The country is well watered, and being surrounded by mountains, is
undoubtedly very healthy. The railroad from here to within twenty
miles of Seluia is in running order. Above, I understand some bridges
have been destroyed. I found a rebel lieutenant-colonel commanding
this post, who had a post adjutant, quartermaster, and commissary • also
a utax-in-kind" quartermaster, hospitals and hospital stores, and chief
surgeon. In the quartermaster's department I found 2,400 pounds of
horseshoe iron and a lot of nail rod. There have been taken and paroled
on the march 1 major-general in State service, 2 lieutenant-colonels, C. S.
service, 4 majors, 5 captains, 1G lieutenants, and 307 men, and the office
is overrun with men asking to be paroled.
A report that the Trans-Mississippi Department was to be annexed
to France was greatly believed throughout this country, and a great
many of the soldiers were making their way toward the Mississippi
Eiver to join Kirby Smith. All these men I disarmed, dismounted, and
paroled. The citizens are peaceably disposed. Two newspapers are
published here, the Watchtower and Reporter, the latter by Confederate
Congressman Cruikshank. I will send you the first issue. The tele
graph will be in operation to-morrow or as soon as a battery is attached
at Serma; the railroad to the same place by Saturday or sooner. I shall
send to-morrow 100 men (working party) to the " break," twenty miles
from Selma. I am scouting in all directions for the C. S. C. or Confed
erate chief and his Arabian Nights' train. I have taken and hold at
this place over 300 stand of Government small-arms. There is forage
enough for my command for some time in this vicinity. I inclose tri-
monthly for May 10, 1865.
Eespectfully, &c.,
M. H. CHRYSLER,
Brevet Brigadier- General, Commanding*
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, May 15, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Army and Division of West Mississippi :
COLONEL : I have the honor to inclose copy of a communication just
received from Commander James F. Armstrong, commanding navy-
yard, Pensacola, in reference to the surrender of Tallahassee and Saint
Mark's, Fla., to our forces on the 9th instant, and also the surrender of
the rebel steamer Spray. There are, however, still several mounted
bands of rebel desperadoes this side of Choctawhatchee River, who,
although included in Dick Taylor's surrender, continue in arms against
the United States Government, with their principal camps near
Marianna, Fla,, and Elba, Ala.; and to compel these rebels to lay down
their arms, also to relieve the interior of West Florida from lawless
bauds of deserters from our army, robbing indiscriminately the people
of both parties, I would respectfully renew my request for the return
of the mounted portion of the Second Maine and First F\or\da Cayalty,
798 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
or if that should be impossible, I would request that another small
cavalry force be ordered here for the purpose of pacifying fully this
portion of country.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
[Inclosure.]
COMMANDANT'S OFFICE,
Pensacola Navy- Yard, May 15, 1865.
Brig. Gen. A. ASBOTH,
Commanding Military District of West Florida, Barrancas:
GENERAL : I have received information by letter from Lieutenant-
Commander Gibson, of the U. S. steamer Mahaska, of the surrender of
Tallahassee and Saint Mark's to our forces on the 9th instant, and also
of the surrender of the rebel steamer Spray.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. F. ARMSTRONG,
Commandant.
HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES,
Washington, May 16, 1865 — 11 a. -m.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
Direct General Wilson to leave a force of 4,000 of his command to
garrison such places as he now holds and deems necessary to be gar
risoned, with instructions to draw their supplies, such as they cannot
get in the country, via the Savannah and Ocmulgee Rivers, and to
move with the remainder of his command to such point as you may
designate on the Tennessee Eiver and by such route as you may
deem most practicable. He should commence his movement at the
earliest practicable moment. In designating the force to be left in
Georgia no regiment whose term of service expires on or prior to 1st
day of October next should be left.
By command of Lieutenant- General Grant:
JNO. A. EAWLINS,
Brigadier- General and Chief of tftaff.
(Transmitted by Major-General Thomas to General Wilson at Macon,
May 16.)
LOUISVILLE, May 16, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army:
I have sent a careful officer up the river to prepare the way. It is
important that I know when the boat will pass this place, that I may
communicate with her if possible. The boat starting at the time you
have mentioned cannot reach her destination at the time you have
appointed.
EOBT. ALLEN,
Brigadier- General and Chief Quartermaster.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 799
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 16, 1865 — 11.20 a. m.
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Macon, Ga. :
You will accept the thanks of this Department for your diligence in
providing for the security of Jeff. Davis and his companions. The
President directs that you look up Alexander H. Stephens, take him
into custody, and send him as a rebel prisoner in close confinement and
under sure guard to Fortress Monroe, where the officer having him in
charge will hold him and report by telegraph to Major-General Halleck,
at Richmond, and to this Department, for further instructions.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
MACON, GA., M ay 16, 186~> — 2 p. m.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War :
In pursuance of your instructions by telegraph from Washington,
May 14, I have the honor to make the following report: Major-General
Upton has at Augusta, under guard, the books, papers, and assets
of the mother bank of Bank of Tennessee, Knoxville branch bank of
Bank of Tennessee, Columbia branch bank of Bank of Tennessee,
Clark sville branch bank of Bank of Tennessee, Trenton branch bank
of Bank of Tennessee, Memphis branch bank of Bank of Tennessee;
a portion of the books, papers, and assets of the following are also
under guard: Athens branch bank of Bank of Tennessee, Kogersville
branch bank of Bank of Tennessee, Sparta branch bank of Bank of
Tennessee, Somerville branch bank of Bank of Tennessee; assets there,
but books and papers burned or lost at Chattanooga, of Shelbyville
branch bank of Bank of Tennessee. The above report includes the
mother bank and all its branches. There are on the line of the
Georgia Eailroad, belonging to the Nashville and Chattanooga road,
20 locomotives and tenders, 12 of them in good order and 8 wanting
repairs; 116 freight cars, generally in good order; 16 passenger and
baggage cars, mostly in bad order. There are 2 locomotives and about
20 cars in Virginia, and 1 locomotive and 10 cars in South Carolina,
which cannot be returned till the railrond is repaired. The property
and rolling-stock of the railroad can be collected at any moment; but
some of it is being used to transport paroled prisoners and supplies for
my command. General Upton has not seized them yet. They will be
taken possession of as soon as the necessity for their use has passed.
The archives of Tennessee were in Montgomery last winter. Mr. Clai-
borne, chief clerk of Bank of Tennessee, informs me that they were
moved from there upon the approach of my command. It is said they
were sent to this place. I have taken steps to find out their whereabouts.
Dunlap and Kay are not at Augusta; they left last Sunday. Fisher is
expected there to-day. Torbett and Battle are away; whereabouts not
known. I have taken the necessary steps to find them. Will report
further. The assets and coin of the Bank of Tennessee and branches
now under guard amount to something over half a million dollars.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
800 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
MACON, May 16, 1865 — 5 p. in.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Washington :
Colonel Minty reports the recovery of twelve boxes of the Tennessee
archives. They were found at Buzzard Roost, on the Ocmulgee, and
are now here. Dunlap, who had them, has fled. Harris is reported to
have been at Buzzard Roost lately.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
MACON, GA., May 16, 1865— 11 a. m.
General THOMAS:
Your telegram of 14th instant is received. I shall push the railroad
repairs as rapidly as possible and do the best I can in taking care of my
command. The Savannah River cannot be depended upon but a very
short time. lias only three feet of water now in the channel. I would
respectfully recommend General Croxton for position of military gov
ernor of Georgia, if such an appointment is contemplated by the Gov
ernment. This is without the knowledge or consent of the general, but
I am sure no man could fill the position with more ability and fidelity.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Ma-con, Ga., May 16 ', 1865.
AD JUT ANT- GENITAL U. S. ARMY:
GENERAL : I have the honor to report that I have arrested Capt. H.
Wirz, C. S. Army, notorious as commandant of the Andersonville
prison, and have sent him under guard to General Thomas. I forward
herewith all the records, &c., of the prison that could be found, and
also other papers relating to his cruel treatment of our men. I respect
fully request that this miscreant be brought before a general court-
martial in Washington, D. C., where the evidence in his case can be
more readily obtained.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major -General.
AUGUSTA, May 16, 1865.
General WILSON,
Commanding :
I find here $188,000, claimed as being assets of the Georgia Central
Railroad Bank, which was turned over to General Molineux by your
order, and which you subsequently ordered to be turned over to Gen
eral IJpton. The banking company claiming the money formerly did
business in Savannah. There are now at that place claims in the hands
of the proper officers against that bank for deposit made by two officers
in our army before the war. If you have no instructions to the con
trary from the War Department, I would propose that I take the money
to Savannah in order that it may be. held until the claims of loyal per
sons against it are liquidated.
C. GROVER,
Brevet Major- General, District of Savannah.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 801
SPECIAL ORDERS^ ) HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
[• MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 80. ) Macon, Ga., May 16, 1865.
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II. The negro regiment attached to the First Division, Cavalry Corps,
will proceed without delay to Atlanta, Ga. On its arrival there the offi
cer in command will report to Brevet Brigadier-General Winslow, com
manding Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mis
sissippi. The quartermaster's department will furnish transportation.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon , Ga., May 16, 1865.
Brigadier-General McCooic,
Commanding U. 8. Forces, Tallahassee, Fla. :
GENERAL: Your communications of May 13 are received. The gen
eral commanding directs me to say that the inclosed copies of (No. 1)
letter to Governor Brown of Georgia, containing the answer of the
honorable Secretary of War to a letter addressed to him by Governor
Brown on the same subject, also (No. 2) order issued from these head
quarters, will give you full instructions how to act and show clearly the
position the Government takes as to the position of the parties now in
authority in the States which have been in rebellion against the United
States.* There is only one thing that can be done with the negroes.
We have no provisions for them here. Turn them out; they can return
to their former masters or go where they please. Under the laws of
the United States they are free and our instructions are to treat them
•as free men. The communication from the Governor of Florida is
returned to you with indorsement carrying out your recommendation.
You will open communication with General Yogdes, commanding U. S.
forces at Jacksonville, have an officer detailed to relieve you of the
property collected, and take direction of the paroling the troops in your
vicinity, and then withdraw your command and return to this place.
If it will not cause too much delay, you will collect the cattle now
guarded by you at Thomasville and vicinity and have them driven to
this place and turned over to the assistant commissary of subsistence
of the corps. The disposition of the parties arrested by you for taking
and stealing Government property at Thomasville is left to your judg
ment. They should not be turned over to the civil authorities unless you
believe they will be promptly and severely punished for their crimes.
I am, general, yours, respectfully,
M. H. WILLIAMS,
Major and Actg. Asst. Insp. Gen., Car. Corps, Mil. Div. of the Miss.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Tallahassee, May 16, 1865.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT:
I have the honor to forward copies of communications from General
Yogdes to myself and my reply to the same; also copies of comniuni-
For inclosnres, see pp. 681, 682.
51 R R — VOL XLIX, PT II
802 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
cation to General Vogdes from General Gillniore, and the forms of
parole, &c., used by them.* I have continued collecting public prop
erty and paroling soldiers under the forms furnished by you, and will
not suspend niy duties until ordered by General Wilson. Everything
is in condition to turn over to General Vogdes at once, if it is desired
I should do so. Be kind enough to answer this at your earliest con
venience.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,'
ED. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
ATJGTTSTA, GA., May 16,
Major-General WILSON,
Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi:
The books, papers, and assets of the following banks are here under
guard: Mother bank of Bank of Tennessee, Knoxville branch bank of
Bank of Tennessee, Columbia branch bank of Bank of Tennessee,
Clarksville branch bank of Bank of Tennessee, Trenton branch bank
of Bank of Tennessee, Memphis branch bank of Bank of Tennessee.
A portion of the books, papers, and assets of the following are here
under guard: Athens branch bank of Bank of Tennessee, Eogersville
branch bank of Bank of Tennessee, Sparta branch bank of Bank of
Tennessee, Somerville branch bank of Bank of Tennessee; assets here,
but books and papers burned or lost at Chattanooga, of Shelbyville
branch bank of Bank of Tennessee. The above reports include the
mother bank and all its branches. There are on the line of the Georgia
Eailroad, belonging to Nashville and Chattanooga Bailroad,20 locomo
tives and tenders, 12 of them in good order and 8 wanting repairs; 116
freight cars, generally in good order; 16 passenger and baggage cars,-
mostly in bad order. There are 2 locomotives and about 20 cars in
Virginia and 1 locomotive and 10 cars in South Carolina, which cannot
be returned till the railroad is repaired. The property or rolling- stock
on the Georgia Eailroad can be collected at any moment, and as some
of it is being used by the Georgia company to transport paroled pris
oners and our own supplies, I do not think it advisable to seize. The
president and superintendent are exceedingly anxious to get it back to
Tennessee. The archives of the State were in Montgomery last winter.
Mr. Claiborne, chief clerk of Bank of Tennessee, informs me that they
were removed from there upon our approach, and that the last he
heard of them they were on train going from Macon to Atlanta, but
the train was met by Howell Cobb and sent back to Macon. The
archives certainly are not in Augusta. You may be able to trace them
at Macon. Messrs. Dunlap and Eay left here on Sunday, taking the
Atlanta train. They left for fear of being arrested. Mr. Fisher is
expected to-day. Mr. Torbett has not been heard from. Battle
was here, but his whereabouts is not known. I will send the troops
of my division back to Atlanta to-morrow morning, unless you other
wise direct. The whole matter with which I am charged might as
well be left in General Molineux's hands as not, and I permitted to
return to Atlanta. Please let me know whether you deem it necessary
for me to remain longer; if not, I will make arrangements to leave
*For in closures (here omitted) see Vogdes to McCoolc, M.'iy 13; Gillmore to Vogdes,
May 8; and certificate of parole, as inclosure from Vogdes to .Jones, May 12, Vol.
XL VII, Tart III, pp. 494, 444, ami .1.85, respectively.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. - UNION. 803
to-inorrow morning. The assets in coin of the Bunk of Tennessee and
branches now here under guard amount to something over half a mil
lion of dollars.
K. UPTON,
Brerct Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE
Macon, Ga., May 16, 1865 — 2 p. in.
Major-General UPTON,
Augusta, Ga. :
Your telegram of this morning is received. You may turn over your
order to General Molineux for the arrest of the parties not yet found,
and with the assets, books, papers, and specie now in your possession
return to Atlanta.
J. H. WILSON,
_ Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 16, 1865 — .2.30 p. m.
Brig. Gen. E. F. WINSLOW,
Atlanta, Ga. :
Your letter of yesterday is received. Have sent you orders to push
the construction of the railroad northward as rapidly as possible. It
would be better to construct a trestle bridge over the Ghattahoochee,
because cheaper and not requiring so much time. Do it either by con
tract or otherwise, as you may find most feasible. Send to General
Steedman for tools. I have sent you all that can be found. Will send
you another negro regiment as fast as transportation can be furnished.
Push everything, and call for any assistance you may need. Take
everything in reach that will help you.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- Genera I.
CHATTANOOGA, May 16, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM I). WHIPPLE, Chief of Staff:
I have relieved General Cruft in command of the district. Telegram
in reference to posting troops received and acted upon, also in reference
to Jeff. Davis. More detailed reports will go by mail to-morrow.
H. M. JUDAH,
_ Brigadier- General.
NASHVILLE, May 16, 1865.
Brig. Gen. H. M. JUDAH, Chattanooga:
Inform me of the number of Jeff. Davis' party when they leave Chat
tanooga, that the requisite number of ambulances may be provided.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
_ Brigadier- General.
CHATTANOOGA, May 16, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE, Chief of Staff:
I will know when Jeff. Davis reaches Resaca, and will advise you.
I have a special train in readiness, with competent guard from the
804 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
regular brigade in readiness to proceed to Dalton after him. General
Saim is also advised as to proper precautions in accordance with your
telegram.
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- Genera I.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAH,
Chattanooga^ May 16 j 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of $tajf\ Department of the Cumberland:
GENERAL : I have the honor to report that on the 12th instant I
received, at Kingston, Ga., the surrender of General Wofford, C. S.
Army, and his command, which reached numerically before I left 6,000.
My letter to General Wofford offering to parole all Confederate officers
and soldiers whom he reported to me [as] such, coupled with iny determi
nation to treat as outlaws all who did not thus report to him, had the
effect of bringing in nearly if not quite all of the mischievous element
scattered through the northern counties of the State. Many of these
men have been guilty of gross barbarities and deserve death, but out
of consideration for the future peace and welfare of the country I
deemed it the more politic course to ignore the past and get rid of
them in the most summary manner. It was generally understood
among them that, although by the terms of their parole they were not
to be interfered with by the military authorities, they were still liable
to civil prosecution for offenses committed against the persons and
property of citizens of Georgia; and the most of them, as I am informed
by General Wofford, are on this account prepared to leave the country
as soon as paroled. Through an unfortunate misunderstanding on the
part of General Wofford of a portion of the fourth article of agreement,
and which I must admit might be susceptible of his interpretation, the
enlisted men came in with his promise that their private horses would
not be taken. Fearing that, should I repudiate his assurance, a stam
pede would result among those who claimed their horses as private
property, I deemed it best to permit those who were willing to swear to
the ownership of their horses to retain them as a loan by the United
States Government to be used upon their farms, assuring them that the
claims of citizens subsequently proved would be supported. I made
arrangements, in accordance with a verbal agreement to that effect with
General Wofford, to continue paroling his men as they came in, until the
20th instant. As soon as it is completed I will forward the aggregate
of officers and men paroled, and arms and other property turned over.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAH,
Chattanooga, Tenn., May 16 ', 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. 1). WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff^ Department of the Cumberland:
GENERAL: I have the honor to report that I left Colonel Woodall,
One hundred and fifty-first Illinois Volunteer Infantry, with his regi
ment at Kingston, Ga., and upon the receipt of your telegram to that
effect ordered Colonel Adams, One hundred and forty-fifth Indiana
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 805
Volunteer Infantry, with his regiment to Cartersville. Colonel Sickles
with the two remaining regiments, his own (One hundred and forty-
seventh Illinois) and Colonel Dawson's (One hundred and eighty-
seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry), is at llesaca. Brevet Brigadier-
General Salm with his brigade is at Dalton, excepting five companies
which I ordered temporarily to Spring Place, where an insurrectionary
spirit was exhibited by some citizens in tearing down the printed calls
for a convention of the people. 1 inclose herewith a copy of the instruc
tions (written) for the guidance of commanding officers within my juris
diction. They have been carefully explained orally, and from my
knowledge of the character and qualifications of the commanders I
have confidence that their presence and that of their troops will prove
salutary.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General, Comm anding.
[Inclosure.]
CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Resaca, Ga., Jfay 13, 1865.
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Commanding officers will be held strictly accountable for any acts of
lawlessness or depredations committed by their men upon the persons
or property of the residents of the country. The rigid enforcement of
existing orders and of discipline should serve to prevent any such out
rages, and their committal by enlisted men will be regarded as evidence
of neglect of duty on the part of their officers and treated accordingly.
While the presence of the troops is intended to assist and encourage
the citizens of the country in their efforts to re-establish civil law and
order, care must be taken not to usurp or encroach upon the functions
or duties of civil officers by unadvised or too frequent interference.
The physical (military) force should be but sparingly exerted, and only
then npon the proper requisition therefor, or failure of the civil authori
ties to enforce their decrees (cases of emergency excepted). Endeavor
to arouse the people from the supineness engendered by long military
control, and encourage them to feel that if they choose to exert their
prerogatives they can do so, supported by the moral force exerted by
the presence of the troops, with the assurance that when absolutely
necessary they will be promptly afforded protection against the efforts of
the lawless to impede or restrain them. The laws of the Ignited States
and of the State of Georgia in existence on January 1, 1861, except so
far as they may have been modified by subsequent acts of Congress or
the proclamations of the President of the United States, will only be
enforced. Act promptly and energetically in any insurrectionary
attempt to interfere with the restoration or enforcement of civil law.
Hunt down and kill all guerrillas and lawless depredators upon private
property. Keep me advised weekly of the condition of affairs in your
vicinity, and oftener when necessary.
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAH,
No. 25. ] Chattanooga, Tenn., May 16, 1865.
The undersigned hereby assumes the temporary command of the Dis-
ict of the Etowah. Capt. Harvey Officer, Battery E, First Minnesota
806 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Heavy Artillery, is announced as acting assistant adjutant general;
Lieuts. William A. Winsell and Alfred P. Thornton as aides-de-camp.
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAH,
No. 53. } Chattanooga, Tenn., May 16, 1865.
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II. Col. C. H. Grosverior, commanding Eighteenth Ohio Volunteer
Infantry, is hereby assigned to the temporary command of the post of
Chattanooga. He will enter upon the discharge of the duties of the
office forthwith.
III. Battery I, First Ohio Light Artillery, and detachment of First
Georgia U. S. Volunteer Infantry, stationed at Dalton, Ga., are hereby
temporarily attached to the Second Brigade, Second Separate Division,
Army of the Cumberland, and will hereafter report to the commanding
officer of that brigade.
By command of Brig. Gen. H. M. Judah:
HAEVEY OFF1CEE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- Genera].
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS POST,
No. 5. ) Chattanooga, Tenn., May 16, 18(15.
Pursuant to the order of Brig. Gen. IT. M. Judah, commanding Dis
trict of the Etowah, dated Chattanooga, Tenn., May 16, 1865, I hereby
assume temporary command of this post.
CHAS. H. GEOSVENOE,
Colonel Eighteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
EESACA, GA., May 16, iscx.
Brig. Gen. H. M. JUDAH :
I will advise you at once of the coming of Jeff. Davis to this place,
and the time of his departure. I received your dispatch and shall obey
promptly.
H. F. SICKLES,
Colonel, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, May 16, 18(15.
Major-General MILROY :
In accordance with orders heretofore published of the major-general
commanding the Department of the Cumberland, Champ Ferguson and
his gang of cut-throats having refused to surrender are denounced as
outlaws, and the military forces of this district will deal with and treat
them accordingly.
By command of Major-General Eousseau:
H. C. WHITTEMOEE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 807
HDQRS. FIRST SUB-DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
TullaUoma, May Ifj, m/7.
COMDG. OFFICER DETACH. 43o WISCONSIN VOL. INFTY.,
M ami's Ford:
Upon the receipt of this you will immediately send the detachment
of cavalry down the south side of Elk Eiver to Simmons' Mill, at Avhich
place they will halt till 12 in. As soon as the infantry have break
fasted you will proceed along- the south bank of Elk River till you
reach Doctor McGoughlin's, leaving live men at every quarter of a mile,
as near as may be, but at the same time post them at the highest and
most eligible points on the river to obtain a view of the country. At
precisely 12 m. your whole command, infantry and cavalry, will cross
the river, deploy at as great a distance as possible, taking care that the
right and left men are in view of each other and in hailing distance.
Try at the same time to make connection with the right of Lieutenant-
Colonel Stauber, Forty-second Missouri Volunteer Infantry, who is on
the north side of the river and on your left, and with Captain Lewis' left,
who is on the north of the river and on your right. Immediately after
crossing the river and deploying your men you will move forward north
wardly, with lines converging so as to center at Marble Hill, at which
place your men will assemble. After reaching there and reporting to
Lieutenant-Colonel Stauber you will return to your camp at Decherd.
The object of this expedition is to trap and destroy the guerrilla
Rogers and his baud, who are supposed to be in the section of the coun
try that will be scoured by this expedition. The majority of the guer
rilla band are dressed in Federal uniforms, and Rogers is said to be
riding a dun or claybank horse. Instruct each of your men not to
allow any man to pass through their line upon any pretense whatever,
but to arrest all persons whom they meet or have any reason to suspect,
and conduct them to Marble Hill, reporting them to Lieutenant-Colonel
Stauber.
By command of Major- General Miiroy:
JNO. O. CRAVENS,
A ssistant Adjutant- Gen era I.
KNOXVILLE, May 16, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM 1). WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
Your telegram in regard to Govan's brigade received. Will let you
know the number as soon as ascertained. Colonel Wheeler, in accord
ance with your instructions, has been arrested. He wishes to know the
specifications against him, which I am unable to give. The other man,
Colouel Scott, cannot be found, as there is no such officer yet come in.
GEORGE STONEMAN,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 16, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN,
Knoxville, Tenn.:
The arrest of Colonels Wheeler and Scott was ordered in consequence
of the following telegram, which contains the specifications and which
you will have put in proper shape for trial by court-martial.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Briyadier- General,
808 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
[In closure.]
MORRISTOWN, May 15, 1865.
ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND :
Colonel Wheeler said, in the presence of J. W. Jacobs, Jefferson
County, Thirteenth District, on May 11, that if the Yankees did not
quit running him round so much, that he would be damned if he did
not go to bushwhacking; and that they intended to do that anyhow as
soon as they got [sic]; that they were only paroled, and not whipped,
and that Governor Brownlow should not live three weeks after [he]
arrived at home. This was addressed to Scott, who said it was all
right, and they would attend to Governor Brownlow as soon as they
got home. Scott is a heavy-set man, about twenty or twenty-five years
old, light hair, and red complexion.
H. L. BARNES,
Major, First Ohio Heavy Artillery.
KNOXVILLE, May K'j, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army:
It has been brought to iny attention by citizens here that C. F. Trigg,
judge of U. S. district court of Tennessee, is administering the amnesty
oath. I give this for your information, and request to know if these
oaths are to be respected by U. S. military authorities.
GEORGE STONEMAK,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May l(j, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN,
Knoxmlle, Tenn. :
You will inform Judge Trigg that he is not authorized to administer
the amnesty oath, and that such administration is null and void, as this
power is entirely in the hands of the military. He must cease such
action at once.
WM. D. WHIFFLE,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
CAMP NEAR ROGERSVILLE, May K>, 18(>5.
Maj. G. M. BASCOM,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I am still patrolling the country, especially north of Clinch Mountain,
and find the same readiness to submit to the Government everywhere.
Citizens are everywhere in Tennessee and Virginia taking the steps
necessary to the re-establishment of order. There are yet a few robbers
and horse-thieves to be looked after, and the people all over the country,
without regard to antecedents, aid us readily. WTeare doing well.
J. H. PARSONS,
Colonel Ninth Tennessee Cavalry.
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
JSV>. 72. J Louisville, Ky., May 16, 180',.
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5. Lieut. Col. A. Coats, Sixth U. S. Colored Cavalry, is hereby
relieved from duty as commandant of the post at Camp kelson and
will immediately assume command of his regiment at that post.
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By command of Maj. Geii. J. M. Palmer:
E. B. HAELA^T,
Captain and Assistant Adji^.ant- General.
PADUCAH, KY., May 16, 1865.
Hon. E. M. STANTON:
By agreement with Lieut. Gen. E. Taylor, C. S. Army, Major-General
Cauby, U. S. Army, has forwarded to Eastport, Miss., to be sent to this
place, about 1,000 paroled prisoners belonging to the State of Missouri.
I am directed by Major-General Thomas to telegraph yon for instruc
tions.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. MEEEDITII,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., May 16, 1S65.
Col. O. P. LYLES,
Ticenty -third Regiment Arkansas, C. S. Army:
COLONEL : I am instructed by the major-general commanding to say,
in reply to your letter of this date, that you and your command can
surrender on the same terms that General Lee did to General Grant, or
General Taylor to General Canby.
Your obedient servant,
WM. H. MOEGAN,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., May 16, 1865.
Capt. CLINTON FORT,
Company G, C. S. Army :
Your communication of the 8th instant, with iuclosures, has been
received. The information which I have received heretofore in regard
to you and your company was to the effect that you were guerrillas
and acting without authority. This information was in part derived
from Confederate sources that ought to know. The papers you inclose
indicate that up to March you had some show of authority for being in
this neighborhood. How far you have violated the rules of civilized
warfare, I am not able to say. Perhaps not at all. If so, injustice has
been done you. I infer from your letter that you and your men wish to
be treated like the troops of General Taylor, and be paroled and allowed
to go home. The only objection to this is that you are charged with
810 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
the commission of crimes unauthorized by civilized warfare; but this
you deny. If you and your men come in, surrender, and receive paroles,
you will be allowed to go to your homes and remain unmolested, but
this will not exempt you from punishment for anything you may have
done not authorized by civilized warfare. If your letter is truthful,
you will incur no hazard in delivering yourself up.
Yours, respectfully,
C. C. WASHBURN,
Major- General,
SPECIAL ORDERS, J HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY DIVISION,
DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 70. ) Memphis, Tenn., May 1(>, 1865.
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II. The detachment of the First Brigade, Cavalry Division, District
of West Tennessee, Col. John E. Phelps, Second Arkansas Cavalry
Volunteers, commanding, will, with their camp and garrison equipage,
proceed to join the detachment now on duty on the Memphis and
Charleston Railroad. One regiment will be sent each day, on account
of lack of sufficient transportation. The quartermaster's department
will furnish transportation.
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By order of Col. J. P. C. Shanks:
E. J. MEYERS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 10, 1866 — 12.55 p. m.
Maj. Gen. E. li. S. OANBY,
Mobile :
Your telegram of May 7 in regard to the Legislature of Alabama and
the organization of a State government has been received and submit
ted to the President. He directs me to say that your course in abstain
ing from interference in any political or civil matters meets his approval.
All political subjects belong exclusively to him for adjustment, and he
will take such action from time to time as he may deem most conducive
to the peace and interests of the Government. Yrou will prevent by
force the assemblage of any persons assuming to act as a Legislature,
and to exercise any civil or political authority, jurisdiction, or right
claimed by, through, or under the rebel Confederacy or the rebel State
government. If any persons claiming to be members of the Legisla
ture shall presume to meet together, you will arrest and imprison them
and report the facts to this Department for the orders of the President.
He also directs that you arrest and imprison Moore, the person lately
claiming to act as Governor of the State of Alabama, and keep him
confined in a secure military prison, to abide such action as the Presi
dent shall deem proper to take. The President is much pleased with
the view which you have taken of your own powers and duties, and
hopes that the disposition of the people of Alabama will soon admit the
thorough re establishment of the authority of the Federal Government
and the restoration of the laws Avithin that State.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
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SPECIAL ORDKRS, \ HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 133. } Neiv Orleans, La., May 16, 1865.
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2. Capt. II. B. Goodrich, commissary of subsistence, U. S. Volun
teers, is hereby relieved from duty with Brig. Gen. J. Bailey, and will
report to Brig. Gen. J. E. West, commanding Second Cavalry Division,
for orders.
3. Capt. B. F. Porter, assistant quartermaster, U. S. Volunteers, is
hereby relieved from duty with Brig. Gen. J. Bailey, and will report to
Brig. Gen. J. E. West, commanding Second Cavalry Division, for
orders.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby: .
0. H. DYEE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
May lf>, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. E. TAYLOR, C. S. Army,
Meridian :
I have designated the commanding officer at Clinton, East Louisiana,
to act as commissioner on my part in paroling any troops that you may
find it convenient to assemble at that j)lace.
ED. E. S. CANBY.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala., May 16, 1865.
Col. F. W. MOORE,
Commanding Third Brigade :
COLONEL: You will hold your brigade in readiness for active service
in the field. Camp and garrison equipage will be limited to field allow
ance as prescribed in General Orders. No. 22, headquarters Military
Division of West Mississippi, February 22, 1865, except that one wagon
will be allowed for every 200 men and two ambulances for every 500
men. Only one horse can be taken for each mounted officer. On the
8th of April instructions were issued from these headquarters for a sup
ply of shovels (or spades) and axes to be kept on hand. Present reports
show too great a deficiency of those articles. Hereafter these tools
must not be lost and wasted. Company commanders should not only
keep them in their companies, but should keep them in good condition.
You will immediately procure for your brigade one shovel (or spade)
and one ax for each twelve men, and report as soon as you are supplied.
By order of Brig. Gen. C. C. Andrews:
H. D. PETTIBONE,
First Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp.
(Same to Colonel Spicely.)
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Selma, Ala., May 16, 1865.
Lieut. Col. J. HOUG-H,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Sixteenth Army Corps:
COLONEL: I have the honor to report, for the information of the
major-general commanding, that the railroad from here to Talladega
812 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
requires considerable repair. The company are repairing it as fast as
they can with the limited means at their command. The bridge across
the Mulberry Biver at Plantersville will, it is expected, be completed
by Friday next. The other bridge across the Mulberry, twelve miles
from here, has three spans of 120 feet each, with no material on this
end of the road to build it. Therefore we have to wait the completion
of the bridge at Plantersville before the material is procured. Further
more, there is only one engine and. a few cars, all out of repair, on that
road. The other engines,, five in number, are on the road between here
and Demopolis, which we are using on that road. There is a bridge on
that road over Valley Creek, about one mile from the city, which is being
rebuilt. As soon as completed the cars can be transferred to the Ten
nessee road. The country toward Talladega is poor and thickly settled,
being principally a mining region, and much destitution exists. It is
all-important that the railroad from there be completed at once as, from
what I can learn, it is doubtful if the cavalry force at Tailadega can
subsist themselves there long. And to that end I again urge the
importance of sending me my pioneer corps at once. I will send in a
few days a report of the coalmines and quantity of coal on hand at the
different mines, for the benefit of the quartermaster's department. I
have applied for a depot quartermaster to be sent here in place of Cap
tain Lunt, relieved for inefficiency. I have also applied for an assistant
superintendent of freedmen. The care of the numbers that are flock
ing here is getting a serious one. In fact it looks very dark, I must
say. The troops at Demopolis and Meridian have been instructed to
look-out for the reported specie train. Considerable disturbance and
excitement exists among the plantations and some few acts of violence.
A battalion of cavalry would be of great service to me in the preserva
tion of order.
I ain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. McAKTHUK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Selma, Ala., May 16, 1865.
Col. L. F. HUBBARD,
Commanding Second Brigade:
COLONEL: I am instructed to request you to leave one regiment at
Uuiontown as a garrison to that place and a protection to the surround
ing country.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant.
W. H. F. RASTDALL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA., May 76', I8(>r>.
General NEWTON,
Commanding at Key West, Fla. :
GENERAL: I have the honor to request that any transport passing
Saint Mark's going in the direction of Mobile be ordered to take the
paroled rebel officers and men at this point on board and carry them to
that point. These officers are left without the means of subsisting here,
and as I have no means either of transporting them to their homes or
subsisting them here, it places me in a most embarrassing position.
It is best for the public service that some mode of transportation be
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furnished at once, in order that these officers and men reach their homes.
There will be about twenty-five officers and some men to go to Mobile.
Be kind enough to communicate with me as soon as possible, and inform
me when a transport will probably be here, or suggest any other man
ner in which these paroled prisoners can be sent home by sea.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. M. McGOOK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding,
WASHINGTON, May 17, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS:
In transmitting to General Wilson the orders telegraphed you yester
day, you will direct him to remain himself with the forces to be left in
Georgia.
By command of Lieutenant-General Grant:
JNO. A. KAWLINS,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
[Indorsement.]
General Wilson notified.
W. D. W.
NASHVILLE, May 17, 1865.
Major-General THOMAS,
Louisville :
Col. H. P. Sickles, commanding at Eesaca, telegraphs to General
Judah, at Chattanooga, that a courier from General Wilson just arrived
reports that he left Atlanta on Sunday night, and that Jeff. Davis took
train for Augusta Sunday.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, \ WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 237. } Washington, May 17, 1865.
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6. Maj. Southard Hoffman, assistant adjutant-general, U. S. Volun
teers, is hereby assigned to duty as assistant adjutant- general of the
Department of the Cumberland, with rank and pay of lieutenant-
colonel, under act of July 17, 1862, to date December 15, 1864.
By order of the President of the United States :
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 17, 1865.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War, Washington, J). C. :
Your telegram of the 15th, directing the arrest of A. H. Stephens, is
just received. In reply I have the honor to report that Mr. Stephens
was arrested by my order on the llth instant and forwarded to Wash
ington by Lieut. Col. B. D. Pritchard in the same party with Davis. I
814 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
reported the fact by telegraph. Colonel Pritchard's party is beyond
my reach, but as he is ordered to go via Fortress Monroe, yon can send
him such instructions as you may think proper for the disposition of
Mr. Stephens. Please notify Governor Brownlow that his archives are
here and will be turned over to any agent of the State he may send for
them. D. L. Yulee, J. W. Baker, M. D. Papy and E. C. Live, citi
zens of Florida, desire to visit Washington for the purpose of conferring
with the Executive in regard to the re-establishment of the relations of
Florida with the loyal States. Shall I allow them to pass through my
lines for that purpose? General McCook reports from Tallahassee the
surrender of all the troops and fortresses in Florida and that the people
are well pleased at the aspect of affairs.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- Gen era I.
HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES,
Washington, May 17, 1865 — 1 p. m.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Macon, Oa. :
The quartermaster's department says that there is plenty of forage
at Port lioyal and all available means are in operation to get it to you.
Major Thomas, assistant quartermaster, Department of the South,
leaves New York to-day with funds, and on your requisition will supply
your temporary wants. Send your estimate for funds to Quartermas
ter-General and funds will be forwarded you. You will remain with
that part of your command that is to be left in Georgia. General
Thomas has been so instructed. Whatever infantry force, in addition
to the cavalry left with you, may be required to garrison what you
deem necessary points to be garrisoned will be sent yon. See that a
competent officer has command of the force returned to the Tennessee
River.
Bv command of Lieutenant-General Grant :
JNO. A. R AWL INS,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., May 17, 1865 — 10 a. in.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Macon, Ga.:
Pursuant to the order of General Grant of date of yesterday, a copy
of which was sent you direct from Washington, the major- general com
manding department directs that you march with that portion of your
command not to be left in Georgia to Chattanooga, following the line
of the railroad. The quartermaster's department has been notified to
place forage and subsistence at proper points.
WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
MACON, May .77, 1865 — 10.30 a. m.
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
I have just received a copy of an order directing me to leave a force of
4,000 men to garrison such places as I think necessary, and to move
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with the balance of the corps to the Tennessee River. Permit me to
suggest that 1,000 infantry here and 1,000 at Atlanta would be ample,
with what is already at Augusta, to protect property and preserve order
throughout Georgia. Cannot this force be furnished from General
Steedman's command, or by General Grover, now at Augusta, so that
the entire corps may leave the State together ? This is no country for
stock, and therefore the Government cannot well afford to keep cavalry
here. Please send me orders on these and other points. It will be
some days before I can begin the movement, as my command is now
scattered throughout this State and Florida. It will be impossible to
supply a command of any size by the rivers of Georgia. The railroad
is the only safe dependence.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
MACON, May 17, 1865 — / p. m.
General THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
In carrying out the order directing me to march to the Tennessee River,
it will be necessary to have adepot of grain at the Etowah. Please let me
know when I begin the movement, with the assurance of finding neces
sary supplies along the road. If there is any certainty that Croxton
will be appointed military governor I can leave his entire command
with him, as they are all veterans, except the Eighth Iowa, whose term
expires in eighteen months. It seems to me this one brigade of 2,000
men will be ample force even if no infantry is sent, and with 2,000
infantry, as I suggested in my dispatch of to-day, there is no necessity
for any of my command in the State.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 17, 1865 — 11 p. m.
Major-General WILSON,
Macon :
The lieuten an t-general-in- chief directs that you remain with the por
tion of your force left in Georgia. The following is the dispatch referred
to in my dispatch of yesterday.*
WM. D. WHIPPLE.
Brigadier -General, &c.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 17, 1865.
General J. H. WILSON,
Macon :
of
State treasury, Tennessee: J. E. E. Ray, former secretary' of State;
V. K. Stevenson, president of Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad,
and all other officers of that road. Goveinor Browulowhas knowledge
* See Rawlins to Thomas, May 1G, 11 a. in., p. 798.
816 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA..
that the assets have been changed to Confederate bonds, and the
proposition made by the officers of the bank is only adding insult to
injury.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
(Same to General Emory Upton, Augusta, Ga.)
WASHINGTON, May 17, 186:1.
Brevet Major-General WILSON:
Your telegram of the llth received. Orders and policy are to spend
no money on railroad repairs in rebellious States, except where abso
lutely necessary to supply posts and garrisons. The quartermaster's
department is not authorized to expend its appropriation to benefit the
State, but only for military necessities. I have ordered hay now afloat
to go to Savannah. Your boats will take it up the river. We have
abundance of forage afloat
M. 0. MEIGS,
Brevet Major- General and Quarter master- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
Washington, J). C., May 17, ISM.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Comdg. Cav. Corps, Mil. Div. of the Mississippi, Macon, Ga. :
GENERAL : By direction of the Secretary of War the three regiments
of colored infantry organized and equipped by you from refugees in the
States of Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia will be known and desig
nated, respectively, as the One hundred and thirty-sixth, One hundred
and thirty-seventh, and One hundred and thirty-eighth liegiments U. S.
Colored Troops. You will please forward to this office without unneces
sary delay the names of the officers provisionally appointed to the regi
ments mentioned, in order that the appointments may be confirmed in
orders from this office and appointments by the President in the usual
form forwarded to the officers interested. In forwarding the names as
above directed, you will please state distinctly the rank and regiment
to which each is appointed, their former military status, including rank,
company, and regiment, and whether they have been discharged from
former service and mustered in as officers. If discharged and mustered
in you will please give the dates.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, &c.,
C. W, FOSTER,
Assistant Adjutant- General of Volunteers.
HPQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 17, 1865.
Brigadier-General CROXTON,
Commanding First Division Cavalry:
GENERAL: The brevet major-general commanding directs that you
take immediate steps to concentrate your division at Macon. Those
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portions north of Macon can be ordered to assemble at points on the
railroad between Macon and Atlanta. This concentration has in view
the early departure of the Cavalry Corps from Georgia.
I am. general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
AUGUSTA, May 17, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
I leave to-night with assets and goods belonging to Bank of Tennes
see and its branches. One box containing $60,000 has been abstracted.
The cashier's name is mentioned in the transaction. He has absconded
and cannot be found. I take all the troops with me. Please relieve
Lieutenant Guernsey, acting quartermaster for the corps. He is much
needed with his company. There is a commissary for the corps who
attends to subsistence stores. Will be in Atlanta to-morrow morning.
Please send dispatch to Lieutenant Guernsey, as I shall be en route
before your reply is received.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General.
P. S. — The train will not leave for two hours. Can you not answer
so that he can go to-night? Will the assets, &c., be sent forward from
Atlanta immediately1?
E. U.
ATLANTA, GA., May 17, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
Your dispatch received. Will you please send me at once written
authority to either contract for the trestle over the Chattahoochee, or
give me power to guarantee the parties who may be employed payment
if it should be done!
Yours,
E. F. WINSLOW,
Brevet Brigadier -General.
ATLANTA, GA., May 17, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Commanding Cavalry Corps, Macon, Ga. :
I have the honor to report that the work on the railroad is progress
ing as rapidly as is possible under the circumstances. If we had 500
axes I could promise almost anything. There were some at Columbus.
If there now, could they not be procured? I think we could build the
trestle over the Chattahoochee without making any contract, in, say,
twenty days and in a manner which would be much the cheapest to
the Government. This would, in my opinion, be as soon as the road
bed will be completed to the Etowah Kiver, and in order to progress
with any rapidity on this track we must have axes to get out cross-ties.
I am doing all I can, but am not satisfied with our progress, though I
know we can do no more with our present limited means. The regi-
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merit now arriving I am sending over tlie Cbattahoocliee and will work
them at once. We have no difficulty in straightening iron. Will you
please give me instructions about this bridge, and if I am to contract
please send me written orders concerning it.
Your obedient servant,
E. P. WINSLOW,
Brevet Brigadier- Gen era L
HEADQUARTERS COLORED TROOPS, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Near Macon, Ga., May 17, 18G5.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Cavalry Corps, Mil. Div. of the Mississippi:
MAJOR : I have the honor to make the following report of the organi
zation of the colored troops under my command and their march from
Selma, Ala., to this place:
On or about the 6th day of April, 18G5, at Selrna, Ala., orders were
received from headquarters Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the
Mississippi, authorizing each division commander to recruit one colored
regiment, and in compliance with such orders Col. R. H. G. Minty,
commanding Second Division, Cavalry Corps, directed me to take
charge of and organize the regiment of his division.
On the morning of the 7th of April I commenced recruiting, and by
night had succeeded in enlisting over 500 negroes. Eight men were
detailed from the division to lake charge of the men as they were
organized into companies.
The 8th was spent in examining those I had enlisted the day before.
Capt. W. G. Young, Ninety-eighth Illinois; Doctor Biggs, Fourth Ohio
Volunteer Cavalry; L. C. Remington, Fourth Michigan, acting adju
tant, reported to assist me in my work. On that night I received
orders to cross the Alabama River, but a break in the pontoon bridge
prevented, and I returned to the barracks, where I had previously been
encamped.
On the 9th we drilled some, in order to have the regiment so we
could move out in some order when we received orders to do so. On
that night we crossed the river and moved out three miles on the Mont
gomery road, and camped near the division for the night. Next morn
ing Lieut. C. L. Connor, Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, reported to me
for duty. Moved at 10 a. m. and inarched twenty miles, camping near
Brandon.
On the llth I moved out again about noon in advance of train. The
roads being very bad, I employed my men in working the road in
order to facilitate the passage of the train. Distance marched was
twenty miles.
On the 12th I received orders to march in rear of the train, which
necessitated a late start, but by marching late at night we were enabled
to make a march of twenty miles. The colored regiment of the Fourth
Division reported to me on the evening of the 12th, numbering about
500 men.
On the 13th I reached Montgomery, and camped four miles east on
the Columbus, Ga., road, having marched fifteen miles.
On the morning of the 14th I procured about 100 Mississippi rifles,
but could get no ammunition. Moved about noon and marched late at
night, making twenty- five miles. The colored regiment of the First
Division reported to me this day, numbering about 400 men.
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On the 15tli I made twenty miles and camped three miles east of
Tuskegee.
On the IGth I moved about 10 a. in., marched very hard all day and
until 2 o'clock the morning' of the 17th.
On the 17th I reached Columbus, Ga., moved out four miles on the
Macon road, and camped, having marched fifteen miles. At this place
I procured a lot of clothing and arms. Most of the arms were given
to the regiment belonging to the First Division, which was ordered to
report this eve to the quartermaster of that division. Our march all
the way from Selrna to Columbus was over the worst of roads, made
almost impassable by the passage of the entire command and all the
trains. The number of men were constantly increasing, so that when I
reached Columbus my regiment alone numbered 1,400 men, of whom
about 1,200 men were mounted on horses and mules, turned over daily
by the division to me. Great difficulty was experienced in procuring
provisions for these men and forage for the animals, and it was only by
the utmost diligence that sufficient could be obtained.
I moved at daylight on the morning of the 18th, and camped at 12
o'clock at night at Flint River, having marched forty miles.
Next day made fifteen miles, camping five miles east of Thomasville.
On the 20th I made another hard day's march of thirty miles, and
camped within fifteen miles of this place.
Next day I reached this place with 2,700 men belonging to my regi
ment and the regiment of the Fourth Division. In compliance with
orders received from the brevet major-general commanding Cavalry
Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi, on the 24th and 25th of
April the men were examined by the surgeon and the regiments each
reduced to 1,000 men.
On the 1st of May, in Compliance with orders received from head
quarters Cavalry Corps, each regiment reported to their division com
manders. My regiment is progressing finely in discipline and the drill.
We have 950 stand of arms and 450 sets of accouterments. The officers
are well supplied with tents, and the men have tents and sheds sufficient
to cover them and protect them from the inclemency of the weather,
and will do very well until better shelter can be obtained. The greater
portion of them are very well clothed in rebel uniforms. The most
difficult part of the organization of the colored troops was that of sub
sistence, as we were compelled to subsist entirely upon the country, and
when we take into consideration that a large cavalry force were con
stantly in our advance, nearly clearing the whole country of subsist
ence, it made the procuring of rations for the regiments a difficult
matter indeed, which was only accomplished by industry and persever
ance on the part of officers and men of the command.
I cannot speak in terms of too high praise of the officers and men that
were ordered to report to me to assist in the organization of the regi
ment. To them is due great praise for the energy and efficiency evinced
on all occasions, ever at their posts at all times, doing their whole duty.
To Lieut. L. C. Remington, Fourth Michigan Cavalry, acting adjutant;
Captain Young, Ninety-eighth Illinois Volunteers; Lieutenant Connor,
Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry; Doctor Biggs, Fourth Ohio Cavalry, I
am greatly indebted for their industry, energy, and faithful perform
ance of their whole duty.
I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
MARTIN ARCHER,
Major, Commanding Colored Troops.
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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 17, '1865.
Brig. Geii. II. W. JOHNSON,
Decatur, Ala. :
Please send to report to General Granger 200 cavalry to assist him
in keeping his district in order until the arrival of the First Alabama
Cavalry, now on its way there from General Sherman's army, when your
force can return.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- Genera I.
HUNTSVILLE, May 17 y 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
I have just returned from an interview with General Eoddey, and have
signed an agreement by which he will surrender his forces to-morrow
at Courtland and the remainder at Moulton and Somerville as soon as
they can be collected, on terms granted Lee. He reports to me that
there is a band of marauders preying alike upon citizens of all parties
and paroled soldiers, murdering and robbing indiscriminately — three
bodies on the road by Colonel Wiudes and three men in a house soon
alter, just murdered. A party of Texas Bangers, about seventy-five
strong, were at Courtland day before yesterday, robbing Union citizens
and threatening paroled soldiers. I request that 100 or 200 cavalry be
sent to Decatur at once to hunt out these outlaws. I met a number of
influential citizens at the place appointed for an interview with General
Eoddey, who all evinced a desire to return to their allegiance to the
United States. The officers accompanying General Koddey and himself
express the same sentiments.
B. S. GRANGER,
Brigadier- General.
HUNTSVILLE, May 17 j 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
What shall be done with horses of Confederate soldiers who come in
and are paroled! They claim them as private property, stating that
their Government never furnished any.
E. S. GEANGEE,
Brigadier- Genera I.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 17 , 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. S. GRANGER,
Huntsville, Ala.:
If I remember right the agreement between Generals Grant and Lee
permits only officers to take home their private horses. That being
the case, the horses of privates should be taken and turned over to the
quartermaster's department.
WM. 13. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 821
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAH,
May 17, 1865.
Bri<>-. Gen. WILLIAM I). WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
The following dispatch is just received by telegraph from Resaca, Ga. :
MAY 17, 1805.
Brio. Gen. H. M. JUDAII:
A courier just arrived reports that lie left Atlanta on Sunday night, and that Jeff.
Davis took the train same day for Augusta. Will advise you if he conies through
here.
H. F. SICKLES,
Colonel, Commanding.
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- Genera I, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAH,
Chattanooga, Tenn., May 17, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff, Department of the Cumberland :
GENERAL : I have the honor to inclose herewith the surrender of
Brig. Gen. B. J. Hill, C. S. Army, and his forces to me on yesterday.
I was surprised by the appearance of General Hill at the outposts,
which was explained by him upon a personal interview as follows: My
arrangement to receive his surrender at Villanow, on 20th instant,
was subject to whatever modification unforeseen circumstances might
necessitate, with the proviso that I should receive timely notification of
any change. He sent me two communications, the first of which was
probably received at Kingston, on. the 14th, subsequent to my departure
for Dalton, and apprising me that he had determined to send 450 of his
command, who lived in Alabama, to Huntsville for surrender at that
point, 150 residents of Georgia to Kingston, and to come with the
remainder (Tennesseeans) to this point, numbering about 75. The lat
ter were paroled shortly after their arrival and have left for their homes.
General Hill proceeds to his own, McMinuville, to-day.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
[Inclosure.]
CHATTANOOGA, TENN., May 16, 1865.
I hereby surrender myself and the officers and men of my command
to Brig. Gen. H. M. Judah, U. S. Volunteers, upon the following terms,
namely:
First. Rolls of all the officers and men to be made in duplicate, one
copy to be given to an officer to be designated by Brigadier-General
Judah, commanding the District of the Etowali, the other to be retained
by such Confederate officer as I may designate.
Second. The officers to give their individual paroles not to take up
arms against the Government of the United States until properly
exchanged, and each company, battalion, or regimental commander to
sign a like parole for the men under his command.
Third. The arms and public property to be stacked and parked and
to be turned over to an officer to be named by Brigadier- General Judah
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to receive them. This will not embrace the side-arms of the officers nor
their private horses or baggage.
Fourth. This done, the officers and men will be allowed to return to
their homes, not to be disturbed by the U. S. authority so long as they
preserve their parole and obey the laws which were in force previous
to January 1, 1801, where they reside.
B. J. HILL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding Cavalry, C. 8. Army.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAII,
Chattanooga, Tenn., May J(>, 1865.
I hereby accept the surrender of Brig. Gen. B. J. Hill and his com
mand upon the above terms.
II. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- General, Comm anding.
FRANKLIN, May 17, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WIIIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
McNairy and 8 officers and 48 men surrendered to Major Xulton
to-day and were paroled. They surrendered about 20 inferior guns and
some old pistols, and 10 poor horses and equipments.
LOYELL H. ROUSSEAU,
Major General.
TULLAHOMA, May 17, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army:
This day a man by the name of A. S. Hendricks, one of the worst
guerrillas and murderers who has infested the country, came in and
reported to me, having surrendered and been paroled at Chattanooga
under your late order relating to armed bauds, and has come this far
on his way to his home in Franklin. He, in company with Rogers,
whom you recently ordered me to treat as an outlaw, during the Hood
raid shot and mortally wounded William Chasteen, captain of iny
scouts, while in his house at supper after night, and tried to kill his
brother, Elijah Chasteen, who since was captain of scouts, and was
killed by Rogers and others on the Oth instant,' Hendricks shooting
Chasteen through the crack of his door. Shall I permit him to go
home, or will you permit me to treat him as an outlaw ?
R. H. MILBOY,
Major- General.
KNOXVILLE, May 17, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM I). WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff: v
There are 998 enlisted men and 73 officers in Govan's command at
Greeneville.
GEORGE STONEMAN,
Major General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 823
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQHS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
No. 39. f Knoxville, Tenn., May 17, 1865.
I. Brig. Gen. Davis Tillson, IT. S. Volunteers, is hereby relieved from
the command of the Fourth Division, Department of the Cumberland.
II. Bvt. Maj. Gen. Charles Cruft, U. S. Volunteers, having reported
at these headquarters, in compliance with paragraph I, Special Field
Orders, No. 122, from headquarters Department of the Cumberland,
is hereby assigned to the command of the Fourth Division, Department
of the Cumberland.
By command of Major-General Stoneman:
G. M. BASCOM,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GREENE VILLE, May 17, 1865.
Maj. G. M. BASCOM,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
In Palmer's brigade (rebel) there are 1,512 men and 124 officers. In
Govan's brigade there are 998 men and 73 officers.
W. W. DEANE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 17, 1865 — 6.25 p. m.
Maj or- General PALMER,
Louisville, Ky. :
The subject referred to in your telegram of May G has been under
the consideration of the President and Cabinet. An early determina
tion is expected, of which you will be promptly notified.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
PADUCAII, KY., May 17, 1865.
(Eeceived 8.30 p. m.)
His Excellency ANDREW JOHNSON,
President of the United States:
SIR: The following resolutions were unanimously adopted at an
immense mass-meeting held in this city yesterday in the market square.
At least 2,500 persons were present, and strong speeches were made in
support of the resolutions by prominent Union men, and the greatest
enthusiasm prevailed. Similar meetings are being held in every town
in the district:
Resolved, That we brand with the stamp of our most indignant reprobation the
representation by which General Meredith's removal is said to have been effected.
We denounce the Kentuckians, or others, concerned in making them as utterly
unworthy of belief, as opposed to the return of permanent peace and order in this
district and in the country at large, and as the worst of all enemies against which
the cause of this Union and of its present admirable administration has to contend.
Resolved, That we deem this an eminently appropriate occasion for renewing the
earnest expressions of our gratitude to General Meredith for his vigorous policy and
successful efforts in enforcing in this district the wise and magnanimous policy of
our National Government for the suppression of the rebellion, and we respectfully
implore His Excellency President Johnson, in whose judgment and purposes we feel
unlimited confidence, to reinstate and continue him in command until he shall have
finished his noble work, which, under the dedication of hi 5 great energies and influ
ence, already touches a glorious completion.
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Resolved, That while still lamenting the loss of our late excellent Chief Magis
trate, we hail in President Johnson a worthy successor, and pledge to him our most
loyal and zealous support.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting he forwarded to the President of
the United States and the Associated Press of the country.
The proceedings of the meeting will be forwarded immediately. The
President is urgently requested to take immediate action on the above
resolutions, requesting that General Meredith be retained in command
of this district.
JOS. J. HUSBAND,
Chairman.
J. N. BEADLES,
Secretary.
HEADQUARTERS POST OF GRENADA, May 17, 1865.
Maj. Gen. C. C. WASHBURN,
Commanding District of West Tennessee:
On my arrival here General Wright telegraphed to Jackson asking if
he should turn over to my quartermaster the C. S. property. Colonel
Young, provost-marshal-general, Department of Mississippi, replied
that he would be here himself with a quartermaster on Monday or Tues
day to receive property. On same day I received a telegram from a quar
termaster at Meridian that he was authorized by General Canby to
receive property; wished no one to interfere with it. Under these cir
cumstances, and being in Generals Dana's and Canby's department, the
property has not been turned over to my quartermaster, but he has col
lected it as much as possible and I now have it under guard. A great
amount was stolen before my arrival by soldiers and citizens, and with
the exception of some transportation have not been able to recover it.
Since my arrival here everything is very quiet. The commissioners
will be here to-night from Jackson to parole. I am on the track of
some guerrillas some distance from here, and if captured and convicted,
will deal with them to the extent of the law. The steamer Sharp was,
from reliable information, pressed into the C. S. service. The owners
of the boat made every effort and once succeeded in clearing her, but
it was afterward taken by force from them by the C. S. authorities.
The boat is now some distance below here. I await your orders.
OTTO FUNKE,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 17, 1865—11.30 p. m. (Eeceived l()th.)
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
Mr. Frank C. Whitthorne goes to Macon, Ga., to-morrow morning to
receive from the officers or agents in charge of the same, all the archives
and $000,000 in coin, belonging to the State of Tennessee, to be con
veyed under his charge to the capital of the State. I have furnished
him with a pass and safe-conduct within and through my lines, and
directed that he be furnished with all the necessary facilities and escorts.
I have to request that like instructions be given to officers Avithin the
limits of your command, in order that his important mission may be
conducted speedily and safely.
E. ft. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 825
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 17, 1865. (Via Montgomery.)
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY:
There are three or four good boats on the Apalachicola capable of
carrying, between them, 350 tons of freight all the year round. If you
can deliver that amount of freight every six days at Apalachicola, I
can therefore get it to my command. I shall be greatly obliged to you
if you will make arrangements to send me hay and oats by that line.
My command must suffer, unless this can be done, till the Chattanooga
and Atlanta Railroad is open.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 95. \ Washington, May 17, 1865.
I. The Military Division of West Mississippi is abolished. The States
of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, and the District of Key
West and the Tortugas, will constitute the Department of the Gulf.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby is assigned to the command, headquarters
at New Orleans. Major- General Banks is relieved from the command
of the Department of the Gulf, and will report, in writing, to the
Adjutant- General at Washington.
II. Maj. Gen. P. H. Sheridan is relieved from the command of the
Middle Military Division, and is assigned to general command west of
the Mississippi Elver, south of the Arkansas Eiver. Major-General
Sheridan will report to Lienten ant-General Grant for instructions.
By order of the President of the United States:
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MONTGOMERY, May 17, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
General G. T. Beauregard and staff arrived here last evening on their
way to New Orleans. I shall send them down by first boat, allowing
them to take their side-arms, private baggage, and horses, but retain
ing their wagons and teams, which are "Government property. The
staff and attaches number twenty-three persons.
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General-.
HEADQUARTERS THIRD CAVALRY BRIGADE,
J. P. Pippin's Place, Four miles and a half from Eutaic,
May 17, 1865.
Maj. S. L. WOODWARD,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Cavalry Forces:
I have the honor to report that my headquarters are at this place, four
miles and a half from town. The Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry and bat
tery are now in camp one mile beyond; the Tenth Indiana Cavalry not
far from here, and the First Louisiana Cavalry with the train coming
up. Please send any orders you have by bearer.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
T. J. LUCAS,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
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HEADQUARTERS POST,
Meridian, Miss., May 17,
Capt. E. G. CURTIS,
A ssistant A cljutan t- General :
CAPTAIN: I beg leave respectfully to report to you for the consider
ation of the commanding general the present condition of the people of
this part of the State of Mississippi, and also to offer some suggestions
with reference to the subject : The raids on the part of our army and
impressments on the part of the Confederate authorities have almost
entirely stripped the country of horses and mules, leaving citizens, as
well as returning soldiers, wholly without the means of planting and
cultivating crops; consequently they have nothing to anticipate but
starvation, for the want of mules and horses. Many returned soldiers,
as well as citizens, will have no employment, and as idleness can only
be productive of evil, it would certainly be politic to adopt a remedy.
The greater number of those who have returned and are returning to
their homes, with remunerative employment to divert their minds from
the causes and consequences of war, would become good and law-
abiding citizens, while upon the other hand the reverse can only be
expected. I would, therefore, beg leave to suggest that all the mules,
horses, and other property turned in by the Confederate authorities at
the various points that may be necessary to supply the immediate
wants of the people, be at once inspected, appraised, and sold at the
appraisement value to commissioners for each county, to be by them
distributed to the best advantage for good, payable at such times as
the state of the currency will make practicable. Unless some imme
diate and general plan is adopted to furnish the needy with subsist
ence, immense suffering, if not starvation, will ensue. To issue rations
to the few who can apply to the military posts is but an aggravation
of the evil, as many get them that are not deserving, while hundreds
that are are deprived of the privilege. The people, so far as I can
learn, have been led to believe that the U. S. authorities would distrib
ute the commissary stores turned in by the Confederates, to relieve the
immediate and pressing wants of the people (see General Orders, No.
54, inclosed),* and any delay on the part of our authorities to take
some definite action may result in general riot and lawlessness, which,
for the honor and welfare of the country, now and in the future, should
be promptly guarded against. It would be preferable, in my opinion,
to issue supplies in bulk to the commissioners for the poor, instead of
issuing to individuals.
Hoping that I may be pardoned for making this report and offering
these suggestions, I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. DOENBLASEE,
Colonel Forty-sixth Illinois Infantry, Commanding Post.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, May 17, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Army and Division of West Mississippi :
COLONEL: I had the honor to forward with report of April 27,
]STo. 343, resolutions of a meeting held a month ago at Andalusia,
Covington County, Ala., and signed by 280 citizens who had returned
to their allegiance and applied to the United States for protection.
* See May 6, Confederate Correspondence, etc., post.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 827
Inclosed I beg to forward another list* of 376 citizens of the same
county, all united to oppose rebellion. Mr. Alfred Holly, their repre
sentative, reports that the Union sympathizers in Covington County
are organizing armed companies against the rebels; that the greatest
excitement prevails all over that county and that it is urgently required
to have the amnesty oath administered to those people in order to
satisfy and settle their minds. Covington County, Ala., being how
ever beyond the limits of ray district, I would respectfully request for
instructions relative to the speedy pacification of that section of the
country. To all those who come within the limits of the district, the
amnesty oath is administered by the provost-marshal at Barrancas,
Pensacola, and Milton, respectively, in accordance with General Field
Orders, No. 2, current series, from headquarters Army and Division
of West Mississippi.
Very respectfully, colonel, your obedient servant,
A. ASBOTH,
Brigadier- Genera /, Commanding.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, Washington, May 18, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEOKGE H. THOMAS,
Comdg. Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn.:
I should be gratified to see you in Washington as soon as conven
ient for the purpose of conferring with you in relation to civil and
military affairs within your command.
ANDREW JOHNSON,
President of the United States.
WASHINGTON, May 18, 1865.
Hon. E. M. STANTON:
I return General Meredith's dispatch t with my views of the answer
that should be given. If the Missouri rebels at Eastport are there
on their way to Missouri by agreement between Canby and Taylor, they
should by all means be allowed to go. For my part I do not see half
the objection to whipped rebels, bound by a solemn oath to observe
the laws prevailing where they may be, and to do no act against the
Government, going into loyal communities, that I do to retaining in
those communities disloyal men, as we are doing, who are bound by no
oath, and who have suffered nothing from the war. I think it would
be good policy to publish an order authorizing, so far as the General
Government is concerned, all paroled prisoners claiming homes in
States which never passed the ordinance of secession to get to their
claimed homes. If State authorities interfere the military will not
interfere with it.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
[MAY 18, 1865.— For Special Orders, No. 238, War Department,
Adjutant-General's Office, assigning officers to duty as assistant com
missioners of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedinen, and Abandoned
Lands in certain Southern States, see Vol. XL VI, Part III, p. 1170.]
* Omitted. t See 16th, p. 809.~
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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 18, 1865.
Bear- Admiral S. P. LEE,
Mound City:
Go van's rebel brigade, a thousand strong, is to be sent to some point
on Mississippi Eiver. To prevent treachery, had not one or two gun
boats better be sent with them ? There will be three transports. If
you think favorably of this, will you please answer, and send the gun
boats as* near this place as they can get. General Thomas is absent.
WM. D. WHIFFLE,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
MOUND CITY, May 18, 1865.
(Keceived 19th.)
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIFFLE,
Chief of Staff:
Telegram received. Will immediately send two gun-boats as near
Nashville as possible to convoy rebel brigade to point you may designate.
S. P. LEE,
Acting Rear-Admiral, Commanding Mississippi Squadron.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 18, 1865 — 1 p. m.
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Macon, Ga. :
The recommendation made in your telegram of the 16th in relation
to the distribution of the reward for the arrest of Davis will be
observed.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 18, 1865 — 1 p. m.
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Macon, Ga.:
General Thomas telegraphs to this Department that you have organ
ized and equipped three regiments of negroes (refugees from Missis
sippi, Alabama, and Georgia), and applies for instructions. Your action
in the matter is approved, and you are authorized to retain and muster
them in as three-years' inen.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
MACON, May 18, 1865 — 3 p. m.
General EAWLINS:
Telegram of 1 p. m. yesterday received. There will be great diffi
culty iii navigating the Savannah and Ocmulgee from this time forward,
for two reasons — scarcity of boats and shallowness of water — therefore
forage at Port Eoyal will be hard to get at. The Chattahooche to
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Enfaula is a good deal better stream, and Las in it four or five good
boats. I have telegraphed to General Canby to send forage to Apa-
lachicola whence I can bring it to Eufaula. In the meantime, under
the sanction of General Thomas, I am working on Chattanooga and
Atlanta Eailroad. I have 3,000 negroes and can do the work very
cheaply. I regard the road as the only safe and reliable route of sup
plies and therefore indispensable. Have two regiments at Tallahassee.
Shall I leave them there or will they be relieved by infantry from Jack
sonville after the balance of my command is concentrated and moved
to the Tennessee? I can supply remainder until railroad is opened.
Movement will commence at once. I would respectfully suggest that
an agent of the Treasury Department be sent here for the purpose of
gathering the 0. S. A. cotton scattered throughout the State.
J. H. WILSOX,
Brevet Major -General.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 18, 1865—4.30 p. m.
General J. H. WILSON,
Macon, Ga. :
You can use captured money in your hands for the purchase of sup
plies, turning it over to the proper disbursing officer to pay out.
Muster in your colored regiments. There will be no necessity for
repairing the Atlanta railroad. All your communications will be
by sea.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
MACON, May 18, 1865 — 1.30 p. m.
(Received 1 p. m. 22d.)
General THOMAS :
Telegram of 10 a. m. yesterday received. As soon as command can
be concentrated, movement of that part ordered to the Tennessee will
begin. I am ordered to remain here. If that which goes to the Ten
nessee is to be mustered out, I can make up new division of the vet
erans under Upton, Croxton, Alexander, and Winslow, or La Grange.
Shall I do so? Please answer immediately, in order that I may make
necessary changes.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Majwr- General.
ATLANTA, May 18, 1865.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT:
The pontoon bridge over the Chattahoochee was finished last night.
E. B. CABLING,
Chief Quartermaster.
ORDERS.] HDQRS. CAV. CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 18, 1865.
Authority is hereby granted to Mr. J. B. Griffin to take possession of
and fence in the lands used by the so-called Confederate States of
America as a prison and grave-yard for U. S. soldiers at Andersonville,
830 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Ga. Mr. Griffin is authorized to use the Government buildings at
Anderson ville, and pledges himself to keep the premises in thorough
repair until relieved by the proper U. S. authorities. Mr. Griffin will
be careful that the head-boards of the graves are not disturbed.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
ATLANTA, May 18, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
Battle and Dunlap have reported here. Shall I arrest them ! The
archives of Tennessee are at Buzzard Boost on the Southwestern
Kailroad: weight about 3,500 pounds. Will they be sent here?
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. or THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 18, 1865.
Brevet Brigadier-General WINSLOW,
Atlanta, Ga.:
While not needed by the State, you are authorized to retain the
mules and wagons to be employed on the railroad. Do not allow the
citizens to suffer, however, for the want of transportation for their
supplies.
By order of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 18, 1865.
Brigadier-General WINSLOW,
Commanding Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps:
GENERAL : Your letter of May 17 is received. General Wilson has
telegraphed to General Grover asking him to send you what axes he
may have on hand for work on the railroad. You can make whatever
contract you think necessary for bridges, and the general says if the
quartermaster's department refuses to pay, we can run the road on Gov
ernment account and pay for the bridges ourselves. You can probably
build a better bridge than you can contract for, and perhaps it is the
best thing to do. General Wilson is ordered to remain in Georgia with
the portion left to garrison the State.
By command of Brevet Major- General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
EASTPORT, May 18, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Commanding Department of the Cumberland:
1 Your dispatches of the 15th are received. Moreland's regiment of
cavalry, Eoddey's brigade, is being paroled at luka to-day. The Nine
teenth Tennessee Cavalry is now at Corinth t6 be paroled. A number
of irregular bands have surrendered at this place. There are, however,
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a number more gangs that infest Northern Alabama, Mississippi,
and Tennessee, in the vicinity of Purdy. I sent notice to all bands to
surrender, and unless the demand is complied with I shall mount all
the men possible by using train inules and hunt them down as outlaws.
Using mules is the only way I have of keeping up a mounted force by
which to keep the country quiet. I send dispatch this day received
from Mobile.* The line is now completed via Decatur.
EDWAED HATCH,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 18, 1865.
Brig. Gen. EDWARD HATCH,
Eastport, Miss. :
The detachments of Forrest's cavalry should be required to surrender
their arms and all public property, and" be paroled before going to their
homes. Please notify General Thomas of the movement of any such
parties and take his directions.
E. E. S. CAXBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS POST,
No. 7. J Chattanooga, Tenn., May 18, 1865.
The following-named officers are announced on the staff of the col
onel commanding, and will be respected accordingly: First Lieut. E.
W. Wood, Sixty eighth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, acting assistant
adjutant-general; Capt. J. P. Swisher, Thirty-sixth Indiana Veteran
Volunteer Infantry, acting assistant inspector- general; Maj. J. W.
Bnrch, Forty-fourth Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry, provost-
marshal; Second Lieut. L. S. Eivenburg, Sixteenth U. S. Colored Infan
try, assistant provost- marshal; Capt. C. H. Deane, U. S. Volunteers,
assistant quartermaster; Capt. C. H. Toll, CJ. S. Volunteers, commissary
of subsistence; First Lieut. L. W. Ayer, Second Minnesota Veteran
Battery, ordnance officer.
By command of C. II. Grosvenor, colonel, commanding:
E. W. WOOD,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAII,
Chattanooga, Tenn., May 18, 1865.
Col. F. B. WOODALL,
151st Illinois Volunteers, Commanding at Kingston, Ga.:
COLONEL : You will receive in the name of the general commanding
the surrender of all Confederate forces coming in your lines for that
purpose. Parole the officers and men and forward the paroles to these
headquarters. You will of course give such terms only as those upon
which Brigadier-General Wofford, C. S. Army, surrendered the forces
of his command.
By order of Brig. Gen. H. M. Judah:
HAEVEY OFFICEE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
* See next, post.
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HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Franklin, Tenn., Nay 18, 1865.
Maj. B. H. POLK,
Assistant Adjutant- General, District of Middle Tennessee:
SIR: Pursuant to instructions from district headquarters I have tlie
honor to report that J left Franklin, Tenn., on the 15th, under flag of
truce, with an escort of fifty men belonging to the Sixteenth Illinois
Cavalry, and proceeded to the house of Gabriel May bury, in Hick man
County, Teim., for the purpose of receiving the surrender of Captains
Duvall, McNairy, Cross, and Miller, who were chiefs of guerrilla bands
in that vicinity. I arrived at Maybury's about 11 a. in on the 10th
instant, and shortly after my arrival I received a note from McXairy,
requesting me to inform him upon what terms he could surrender him
self and command, also requesting me to designate a place at which to
have a personal interview. I wrote him that the same terms accorded
to Lee by General Grant would be extended to him, and designated the
house of Mr. Dean for an interview. He accepted the proposition to
meet me at Mr. Dean's, and at 1 o'clock the interview took place.
After he fully understood the terms of surrender he accepted them, and
they were at once paroled by Lieutenant Bracken, assistant provost-
marshal, Department of the Cumberland. The command consisted of
three captains, five lieutenants, and forty-eight men. 1 would take
occasion to state that they had undoubtedly made some preparations
for the surrender, from the fact that they had but eight horses, fourteen
saddles, and twenty-one old muskets, carbines, and pistols to turn over.
They claimed to belong to the Confederate army, and had an order
from General Forrest to organize a battalion for his command.
McNairy and Cross expressed a desire to leave the United States, but
said they would do all they could, while they remained, to restore peace
to the country.
I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. B. NOT/EON,
Major Sixty-first Illinois Infantry, Commanding at Franklin.
GENERAL ORDERS, J HEADQUARTERS FOURTH DIVISION,
DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
^o. 10. ) Greeneville, Tenn., May 18, 1865.
In obedience to General Orders, No. 39, current series, headquarters
District of East Tennessee, the undersigned assumes command of the
Fourth Division, Department of the Cumberland. The following staff
officers are announced: Bvt. Maj. John A. Wright, assistant adjutant-
general; Capt. George W. Marshall, assistant quartermaster. The
staff officers now on duty at these headquarters, except the adjutant
and quartermaster, will be continued until further orders.
CHARLES CRUFT,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 18, 1865. (Received 9.20 p. in. 22d.)
SECRETARY OF WAR, Washington, D. C. :
Many of the officers who have lately surrendered in this command
have applied for permission to leave the country. Can this be allowed ;
and, if it can, under what conditions and limitations?
E. R. S. CAKBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
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MONTGOMERY, May 18, 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
I am informed by General Beauregard, who left here at 4 p. m. this
day for Mobile, that Generals. Hardee and Cheatham are approaching
this place with all the troops from Johnston's army paroled belonging
to the Gulf States west, and including this, and may be expected in
four or five days. Will you please order up some steamers to carry
them to Mobile, as I cannot supply them rations over one issue. I have
more paroled prisoners here than I can send to Mobile on the three
steamers reported on the way to this place with rations. General
Beauregard should reach Mobile by 9 a. in. to-morrow, and will inform
you fully.
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 18, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH, Montgomery, Ala.:
Please secure at once the books, papers, and other records of the
Confederate district court of Alabama ; also the person of A. H. Moses,
clerk of that court, now at Montgomery. Action to be reported by
telegraph.
By order, &c. :
C. T. CHBISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SELMA, May 18, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH:
GENERAL: No cars run on this end of the Talladega road. lean
send supplies to Plantersville by wagons, twenty miles from here, thence
by rail to Talladega. I have sent no infantry force that way. I can
supply the command at Demopolis. Have stationed one regiment for
the present at Union town and one at Marion. Please send niy pioneer
corps; I cannot build the bridges without them.
J. McAETHUE,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Selma, Ala., May 18, 1865.
Brevet Brigadier-General McMiLLEN,
Commanding U. 8. Forces, Meridian, Miss. :
GENERAL: You need not send the regiment to Macon. General
Grierson is at Green sborough and will garrison that place to-morrow.
If already gone, let them remain until relieved by him.
J. McAETHUE,
Brigadier- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, *) HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE,
> FIRST DIVISION, U. S. COLORED TROOPS,
No. 12. ) Mobile, Ala., May 18, 1865.
In the conviction that the death of the late President Abraham
Lincoln, of glorious memory, has been deeply felt and mourned over by
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every officer and soldier of this command, the colonel commanding
hereby calls upon them all to manifest their appreciation of his great
and undying services for his country; of his noble efforts in the cause
of freedom and humanity; of his great worth as a man, and of his
noble qualities as a just and wise ruler of the nation through this her
most imminent peril, her hardest trial, and greatest suffering, in an
enduring manner worthy of him and creditable to themselves. An
association, of which Senator Harlan, of Iowa, is president, and Jay
Cooke & Co. the financial agents, has been formed, and is now known
as the "Lincoln Monument Association." Its title sufficiently explains
the objects and aims of the association. The U. S. colored troops,
above all classes of men, must carry love and veneration of Mr.
Lincoln's memory in their hearts. They owe freedom, justice, consid
eration, fame, and every other blessing they and their kindred enjoy to
him above all other men. He has been the redeemer of the colored
race in this country, and his name must be as sacred on their lips
as that of mankind's Redeemer. The colonel commanding feels con
vinced that the colored men will embrace this meager opportunity
to testify their love, admiration, and gratitude for the noble man
and the wise ruler whose loss we mourn. Company and regimental
commanders are requested to receive subscriptions for the Lincoln
monument. A list of the subscribers will be kept by company and
regimental commanders for transmittal to Messrs. Jay Cooke & Co.,
together with the funds received. It is suggested that no subscrip
tions from enlisted men be received to exceed $10. Arrangements
will be made at these headquarters for the safe transmission of the
funds to Washington free of any charge. This order will be read and
explained to every regiment in this command at the first dress-parade
after its reception.
By order of Col. L. L. Zulavsky:
GEORGE MAHAFFEY,
First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SECOND BRIGADE, CAVALRY FORCES.
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Near Blade Warrior, May 18, 1865.
Brevet Major-General GRIERSON,
Commanding Cavalry Forces :
GENERAL : I have the honor to report that I crossed the river with
one regiment last evening. The remainder of my command I had to
encamp in the swamps on the other side, owing to the late hour of my
arrival at the river, caused by the innumerable halts of the brigade
preceding me, for which I could see no necessity whatever, other than
to pillage the houses on the road, which was done indiscriminately by
that command. I had no forage last night, but have found a sufficient
quantity on this side for my command. I desire time this morning to
feed after I get the command on this side of the river.
I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
JOSEPH KARGE,
Colonel, Commanding.
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OFFICE OF ASSISTANT QUARTERMASTER,
Meridian, Miss., May 18, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. G. SAWTELLE,
Chief Quartermaster, Nil. Div. of West Mississippi, Mobile, Ala.:
COLONEL: I have tlie honor to submit the following for your consid
eration : In this district of country there are many small farmers in
indigent circumstances, caused in a great measure by the impressments
of their stock and produce by the Confederate authorities. Many of
these small farms are owned by widows with large families of children,
and they are unable to cultivate their farms, having neither horses,
mules, nor work oxen. Most of them have planted a few acres of corn,
which now requires plowing, and this is the season for planting sweet
potatoes, which cannot be done without the assistance of the plow. In
view of these facts, I would respectfully submit whether it would not
be advisable to tarn over to this class of people a portion of the stock
now in my possession. Irrespective of the dictates of humanity, I am
of opinion that it will be economy to do so, for if these people cannot
raise food to support themselves and families during the coming win
ter the Government will be necessitated to supply them. I have con
versed with very many applicants of this class, and find many cases
of aggravated injustice done to these people. For instance, the very
mules impressed from them are now in my possession and have never
been paid for. It appears that about the beginning of April last Tay
lor contemplated moving his army to join Johnston, and ordered the
impressment of 1,000 mules, to be used as pack animals, and I am cred
ibly informed that in many instances animals were taken out of the
plow, and the few that escaped this sweeping impressment were subse
quently stolen by the disbanded troops. In the event of this sugges
tion of mine meeting with your approval, I shall of course use the
utmost circumspection in the distribution of these animals, taking care
that none but the most destitute and deserving reap any advantage
therefrom. In case it be deemed advisable to act in this matter, I would
respectfully recommend that it be done speedily as possible, as the
season is far advanced and the corn requires immediate cultivation.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
O. S. COFFIN,
Captain and Assistant Quartermaster.
[Indorsement.]
Respectfully referred to the headquarters of the Army and Division
of West Mississippi for instructions. I recommend that a loan of the
animals turned over to us be made to the poor and destitute that
suffering be prevented.
HENRY C. HODGES,
Captain and Assistant Chief Quartermaster.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NATCHEZ,
Natchez, Miss., May 18, 1865.
Col. M. YEOMANS,
Commanding Troops in the Field, Natchez, Miss. :
COLONEL : The brigadier-general commanding directs that you will
as early as practicable to-morrow morning put the troops of your com
mand on the march to Washington, Miss. Upon your arrival at that
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point you will put your command in camp at a suitable place, and
await orders for further movement. You will cause your transporta
tion, with the twenty days7 rations designated to supply the garrison
at Brookhaven, Miss., to be packed and ready for movement to Wash
ington when the movement of the troops from that place is ordered.
The troops will be provided with five days' rations, which they will
carry on their persons.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. F. MOKEY,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
[MAY 19, 1865.— For Special Orders, No. 243, Headquarters of the
Army, Adjutant-General's Office, directing General Nelson A. Miles to
proceed to Fort Monroe, Ya., &c., see Yol. XLYI, Part III, p. 1176.]
WASHINGTON, May 19, 1865. >
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War :
The inclosed makes it appear that Brown, of Georgia, surrendered
the militia of that State and himself as commander in-chief thereof to
General Wilson and wras paroled.* If the call for the meeting of the
Georgia Legislature was subsequent to his parole, I suppose there can
be no doubt but that he stands liable to arrest for violation of his
parole. Otherwise, is it not obligatory upon the Government to observe
their part of the contract? I would not advise authorizing him to go
back to Georgia now under any circumstances, but I do not think a
paroled officer is subject to arrest so long as he observes his parole
without giving him notice first that he is absolved from further observ
ance of it.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 19, 1865 — 3.35 p. m.
Major- General HALLE CK,
Richmond :
You will please proceed immediately to Fortress Monroe and take
charge of Jeff. Davis and the prisoners that have come by the Clyde.
Instructions will be forwarded you there. Please advise me when you
start and what hour you will reach there.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 19, 1865 — 3.40 p. m.
Major-General HALLECK,
Richmond :
You will please proceed to Fortress Monroe immediately and take
charge of Jefferson Davis and the other prisoners on the steamer Clyde.
. v * Inclosure referred to is probably Wilson to Stanton, May 9, 4.20 p. m., p. 680.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 837
You will imprison Davis and Clay securely in Fortress Monroe, detail
ing Colonel Pritchard and his force as special guards until further
order. Send Stephens and Eeagan to Fort Warren by sea in a gun
boat that will be furnished by the Navy Department. Send Wheeler
and staff, Colonel Lubbock, and Colonel Johnston, Davis' aides, to Fort
Delaware, also in a gun-boat to be furnished by the Navy Department.
Send Harrison, secretary of Davis, to Washington, and the remainder
of male prisoners to Fort McHenry, in the Clyde, under convoy. The
women and children, constituting the family of Davis, and Mrs. Clay,
are not prisoners, and you will send them, and any other females
in the company, to such place or places in the South where we have
transports going as they may elect. Do not permit them to come North
or remain at Fort Monroe or Norfolk. You will take measures to pre
vent any one from visiting or holding communication with Davis or
Clay verbally or in writing and establish such rules and orders as will
secure the prisoners. Place sufficient force at Fortress Monroe to secure
against surprise, attack, or any effort at resciie or escape.
E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
RICHMOND, VA., May 19, 1865.
(Received 8.20 p. m.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON:
Orders about Fort Monroe received too late to pass obstructions to
night. Will start at daylight to-morrow morning and reach Fort Mon
roe by 12 m.
H. W. HALLECK,
Major- General, Commanding.
WASHINGTON, May 19, 1865 — 4.30 p. m.
(Received 20th.)
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
Hold the Fourth Corps subject to orders from General Sheridan.
If you can spare other troops, especially cavalry, hold them ready to
receive orders from same quarter. You have, I believe, a regiment of
mounted engineers which I should like to go with Sheridan if possible
to spare them.
IT. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
May 19, 1865.
ADJUTANT-GENERAL U. S. ARMY,
Washington, D. C. :
GENERAL: Govan's rebel brigade is now in East Tennessee en route
to Arkansas and Texas, where the men belong. The brigade numbers
about 1,100, and it is better to send it to Arkansas in a body than have
it straggling across the country, but the orders of the Quartermaster-
General to the officers of his department forbid furnishing transpor
tation to paroled prisoners where any expense is incurred by so doing.
838 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
I request special authority to send them and others, if necessary, by
steamer from here to the nearest point to their destination.
I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient
servant.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding,
MOUND CITY, May 19, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEOROE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army:
If there is no military necessity for continuing naval expense of four
gun-boats about Mussel Shoals, Navy Department wishes them dis
mounted and turned over to quartermaster's department. Your opinion
wanted.
S. P. LEE,
Acting Rear Admiral, Commanding Mississippi Squadron.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
May 19, 1865
Brig. Gen. L. THOMAS,
Adjutant- General U. 8. Army, Washington, D. C. :
I have the honor respectfully to request the promotion of Brig. Gen.
Samuel Beatty, U. S. Volunteers, to the rank of major-general, U. S.
Volunteers, by brevet, for long and faithful service in the field, and
for distinguished and gallant conduct in action. General Beatty par
ticipated with his command (the First Brigade, Third Division, Twenty-
first Army Corps) throughout the entire Chattanooga campaign, and
in the battle of Chickamauga, September 19 and 20, 1863, in which
engagement his troops bravely bore their part in the bloody strife.
Upon reorganizing the army subsequently at Chattanooga, General
Beatty was placed in command of the Third Brigade, Third Division,
Fourth Army Corps, and with it took an active part in the battle of
Mission Ridge, in which action he displayed marked personal gal
lantry, and handled his command with much skill and ability. In the
winter campaign immediately succeeding in East Tennessee, General
Beatty with his brigade also took part, and in the spring of 1804 the
brigade, as a portion of the Fourth Army Corps, entered upon the
campaign against Atlanta and took an active part in that great move
ment, being engaged in most of the skirmishes and battles, in all of
which both the general commanding the brigade and the troops com
posing it were conspicuous for their bravery and the hearty and suc
cessful performance of every duty assigned them. Closely following
the enemy in his movements upon our communications, and afterward
actively engaged in opposing the progress of the rebel army into Ten
nessee, General Beatty was, with his brigade, a participator in all the
defensive operations of the army, and at the battle of Franklin again
displayed much military spirit and ability in keeping the enemy at
bay and finally and successfully repelling all his assaults. General
Beatty assumed the command of the Third Division, Fourth Army
Corps, December 3, 1864, and continued to direct its movements and
operations during the investment of Nashville by the rebel army, in
the battles in front of Nashville, and the subsequent pursuit of Hood
and his demoralized army to the Tennessee River, and up to March,
1865; more especially in the battles before Nashville was General
Beatty conspicuous for his unceasing personal attention to the strict
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performance of every duty devolving upon him, and in the various
attacks and assaults upon the strong positions of the enemy he nobly
and successfully led his command, driving the enemy from his works
in confusion and utter defeat. General Beatty has been in command
of troops immediately under my own observation since October 21,
1862, and I cordially and heartily recommend his promotion for his
intelligent and able discharge of duty, for marked personal bravery in
action, and for his faithful constancy and devotion to the interests and
success of the army.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 19, 1865.
Major-General J. H. WILSON,
Macon, Ga. :
I am informed that proof can be had at Charlotte, N. 0., that Davis
received there intelligence of the murder of President Lincoln, spoke
of it, exulted at it, and expressed the wish that Vice-President Johnson
should also be killed. Ascertain whether you can obtain any proof of
truth of this report, and, if so, forward the witnesses immediately to
report to the Secretary of War.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 19, 1805 — 1 p. m.
Major-General WILSON,
Macon, Ga.:
The President directs that you immediately arrest and send under
close custody and guard llobert Toombs to Washington. Acknowl
edge receipt of this order.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, D. C., May 19, 1865.
Major-Geueral WILSON,
Macon, Ga. :
You will immediately arrest Howell Cobb and send him for confine
ment to Fort Lafayette.
By order of the Secretary of War:
C. A. DANA,
Assistant Secretary of War.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 19, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Commanding, &c. :
Your dispatch of the 17th instant has just been received. I will send
supplies to Apalachicola, as you suggest, and will send a garrison to
840 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
that place. We are greatly pressed just now for light-draft sea
going vessels, but I think I will be able to keep up the supply to any
extent that you may need. Let ine know what kind of supplies you
want and the quantity of each.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
MACON, May 19, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY:
Your telegram of to-day is received. 1 shall want supplies of long
forage and grain for 6,000 animals till further notice. A portion of my
command is going to the Tennessee Eiver, and will be supplied from
the North, Eations will be obtained in the country.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
MONTGOMERY, ALA., May 19, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON:
General Braxton Bragg was irregularly paroled "on the 10th instant
by an officer of General Stoneman's command on Yellow Eiver. When
paroled he promised to report to you at Macon without delay. Has he
yet reported? The last definite information of him was that he was
resting at Indian Springs. Please answer.
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
MACON, May 19, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH:
Bragg has not reported to me, nor have I heard anything of him.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major-General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 19, 1865.
Major HUBBARD,
Twelfth Missouri:
MAJOR : I inclose an order for you to proceed to the cavalry depot at
Edgefield, then to report to your division commander by letter for
orders.* The brevet major-general commanding desires you to lay the
bridge over the Etowah, using the pontoons captured from the enemy.
The original bridge train you will take with you to Chattanooga and
turn over to the engineer department at that place. Under existing
circumstances it is probable that your connection with the Cavalry
Corps and the service will soon be dissolved, and the brevet major-
general desires to express his high appreciation of your services during
the campaign and wishes for your future success.
I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
* See next, post.
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
[ MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 83. ) Macon. Ga., May 19, 1865.
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1Y. Major Hubbard, Twelfth Missouri Cavalry, in charge of pontoon
train, will proceed with his battalion to the cavalry depot at Edgefield,
Tenu., as soon as he has completed the bridge over the Etowall Eiver.
Major Hubbard will turn over the bridge train of the Cavalry Corps to
the engineer department at Chattanooga. Upon his arrival at Edge-
Held, Major Hubbard will report by letter to his division commander for
orders. The brevet niajor-geueral returns his thanks to Major Hubbard,
his officers and men, for their faithful and zealous discharge of the
duties assigned them. During a long and arduous inarch ever}* order
was obeyed with cheerfulness and alacrity. This is another proof,
among the many during the present campaign, that good soldiers are
fit for anything. Major Hubbard may ever look back with pride upon
the successful bridging of the Alabama Eiver as one of the most impor
tant operations during the campaign of the Cavalry Corps in Alabama
and Georgia.
V. Capt. H. E. Noyes, Second U. S. Cavalry, aide-de-camp to Brevet
Major-General Wilson, will proceed without delay to Washington City,
I). C., to turn over to the War Department twenty-four stand of colors
and records of the Anderson ville Prison, captured from the enemy dur
ing the recent campaign of the Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the
Mississippi, in Alabama and Georgia. Captain Noyes will take with
him seven enlisted men of the Fourth U. S. Cavalry as a guard for
the colors, records, and one prisoner.
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By command of Brevet Major- General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 19, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. M. McCooK,
Tallahassee, Fla. :
GENERAL: Your letter of May 16 and copies of correspondence
[received]. The brevet major-general is pleased with the manner in
which you have discharged the duties intrusted you, and directs that
you turnover all captured property to General Yogdes and rejoin your
command at this place without delay. The brevet major-general also
desires that you will have 300 head of beef-cattle driven up to Albany
to be shipped to this place for the troops.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, May 19, 1865.
Maj. Gen. P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staff, Military Division of West Mississippi :
GENERAL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt this day of
your orders of 1st instant relative to the leaders of the late rebellion,
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and respectfully report that every precaution was taken to prevent the
escape of those persons from this portion of the coast, and 1 will con
tinue to use every exertion to foil any attempt to escape in this direc
tion of those remaining at large. I have, however, no mounted cavalry
to patrol the country with, and would respectfully apply for the return
of the mounted detachment of the Second Maine and First Florida
Cavalry, which, if well informed, were left by Major -General Steele at
Montgomery, Ala., with Major-General Smith's command.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
ATLANTA, May 19, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
I have received no answer to dispatches sent from here. The com
mand can march without suffering to Resaca where there is forage. I
will call in all detachments to-day and will be ready to march Sunday
morning. Gould start to-morrow morning but wish to send the pio
neers ahead to bridge the Etowah. Shall I relieve Eggleston as post
commandant of Atlanta? There ought to be troops here all the time
to guard the public property. Shall the colored organization inarch
with the division? There are three veteran regiments in the division.
Some one should be sent to take charge of the railroad when Winslow
leaves.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQBS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 19, 1865 — 9.30 a. m.
Brevet Major-General UPTON,
Atlanta, Ga.:
Your telegrams of yesterday are just received. You are directed to
retain in your custody the specie, books, property, and persons alluded
to in your dispatch, particularly Battle and Dunlap, whom you were
ordered to arrest. The archives of the State of Tennessee are here
and will be held subject to the orders of Governor Brownlow. I wish
Winslow to push operations on the railroad, but would prefer all work
to be done by the troops rather than by contract. Make no movement
till I see you. Come down at once, bend to Washington for all valu
able public stores and have them stored at Atlanta.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 19, 1865.
Brevet Major -General UPTON,
Commanding Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps, Atlanta, Ga.:
Do not make any arrangements to move your command. Leave
everything as it is for the present. General Wilson desires to see you
at headquarters without delay.
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HDQRS. FIRST SUB-DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
Tullahoma, Tenn., May 19, 1865.
Capt. HENRY SHOOK,
McMinnville, Tenn. :
SIR: Your letter of this date reporting the fact that a number of
bushwhackers had surrendered to you has been received. Your action
in the matter has been approved by the major-general commanding.
All other bands may be received in the same way. Champ Fergu
son and his band have been declared outlaws by Major-General
Rousseau. The major-general commanding therefore directs that you
do not accept the surrender of Ferguson or any member of his band,
and that you treat them as outlaws. You will immediately make a
list or roll of all those who have surrendered to you, giving name, to
what band they belong, how long in service, age, rank, and when and
where surrendered, to whom surrendered, and where they live.
I am, sir, very respectfullv, your obedient servant,
JNO. O. CRAVENS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
LEXINGTON, KY., May 19, 1865.
Major BRIDGEWATER, Stanford, Ky. :
Send a detachment of your command to Somerset and vicinity to
capture and kill a gang of twenty-five guerrillas near that place.
By order of Brigadier-General Hobson :
J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant A d jut ant- Gen eral.
SOMERSET, May 19, 1865.
Brigadier-General HOBSON :
There are guerrillas murdering and robbing some twenty-five miles
from here. Will you have me furnished with horses as soon as con
venient. My company is unmounted and can not do much good. If
you can not furnish me, 'please give "orders" to press Government
horses which are in hands of citizens.
W. P. INGRAM,
Captain Company D, Kentucky State Troops.
LEXINGTON, KY., May 19, 1865.
Captain INGRAM, Somerset, Ky. :
Have ordered some of Bridgewater's men to hunt guerrillas you
report. Look out for them.
By order of Brigadier-General Hobson :
J. S. BUTLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
MoMle, Ala., May 19, 1865. (Received 10 p. m. 226..)
SECRETARY OF WAR,
Washington, D. C.:
There are several railroad and telegraph lines of importance to us for
military purposes that cannot be put in working order without intro
ducing material from the North. As we hold the termini of these lines,
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and they are worked under military control, they cannot be used to our
disadvantage, and I recommend that they be permitted, on the approval
of the military authorities, to introduce from the North such stock and
material as may be required to put these lines in complete working
order.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ) HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 67. ) Mobile, Ala., May 19, 1865.
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7. The Fiftieth Indiana Veteran Infantry is hereby transferred from
the Second Brigade, Third Division, Thirteenth Army Corps, and
assigned to the Third Brigade, Second Division, Sixteenth Army
Corps, with a view to its consolidation with the Fifty-second Indiana
Veteran Infantry. The quartermaster's department will furnish the
necessary transportation from this city to Montgomery, Ala.
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9. The Eighty-sixth Regiment U. S. Colored Infantry is hereby
transferred from the First Brigade of the division commanded by Brig.
Gen. John P. Hawkins, and ordered to report to Brig. Gen. T. Xilby
Smith, commanding District of South Alabama, to form a part of the
garrison at Fort Morgan, Ala. All officers and enlisted men on
detached service will at once be ordered to join the regiment. The
quartermaster's department will furnish the necessary transportation.
10. The Eighty-second Regiment U. S. Colored Infantry is hereby
transferred from the First Brigade of the division commanded by Brig.
Gen. John P. Hawkins, and will form a part of the garrison assigned
to the new military post at Apalachicola, Fla. All officers and enlisted
men on detached service will at once be ordered to join the regiment.
The commanding officer will, as soon as his regiment and the One hun
dred and sixty- first New York Volunteers are ready for embarkation,
report in person to these headquarters.
11. The One hundred and sixty-first Regiment New York Volunteer
Infantry is hereby transferred from the Third Brigade, First Division,
Thirteenth Army Corps, and will form a part of the garrison assigned
to the new military post at Apalachicola, Fla. All officers and men on
detached service will at once be ordered to join the regiment. The
commanding officer will, as soon as his regiment and the Eighty-second
U. S. Colored Infantry are ready for embarkation, report in person at
these headquarters.
1U. A military post will be established at Apalachicola, Fla., to com
mand the harbor, the mouth of the Apalachicola River, and the sur
rounding country, and to protect all public property that may be
collected at that place. The post will be attached to the District of
West Florida, and the troops selected for this purpose are the One
hundred and sixty-first New York Volunteer Infantry and the Eighty-
second U. S. Colored Infantry. The commanding officer will, on his
way from this city, stop at Barrancas, Fla., and report for detailed
instructions to Brig. Gen. A. Asboth, commanding District of West
Florida.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 845
MERIDIAN, May 19, 1865.
(Received 20th.)
Brigadier-General McARTHUR,
Commanding First Division, Sixteenth Army Corps:
I sent one regiment, Ninety-third Indiana, to Gainesville, Ala., to-day
to garrison that place. Nothing new.
W. L. McMILLEN,
Colonel, Commanding.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Selma, Ala., May 19, 1865.
Mr. E. B. GORSUOH,
Selma, Ala. :
SIR : I am instructed by the general commanding to request you to
please take charge of all the property at the Confederate Iron- Works
at Briarfield, Ala., and hold the same, subject to his orders or the
orders of the proper military authority of the United States. You
will please warn all persons against taking away or destroying this
property. Any person taking or injuring this property will be pun
ished.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. H. F. RANDALL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. IST Div., U. S. COLORED TROOPS,
No. 58. ) Near Mobile, Ala., May 19, 1865.
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III. The following transfers are hereby made and will take effect at
once: Seventy-third U. S. Colored Infantry to Third Brigade, Forty-
eighth U. S. Colored Infantry to First Brigade. Col. F. M. Crandal,
Forty- eighth U. S. Colored Infantry, will immediately assume command
of the First Brigade.
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V. The troops of this command, excepting the Eighty-second and
Eighty-sixth Regiments, will move camp to-morrow morning at 4 o'clock.
Reveille will be at 3 o'clock. The new camp will be at the race track,
on the Shell road, and six miles from Mobile. The troops will march
under conduct of the brigade commanders.
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By order of Brig. Gen. J. P. Hawkins :
SAM. B. FERGUSON,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
FORT MONROE, May 19, 1865.
ADJUTANT-GENERAL :
SIR: 1 have the honor to report that I have just arrived at this point
on board the steamer Clyde, in charge of a party of prisoners from
Macou, Ga., consisting of Jeff. Davis and family, Alexander H.Stephens,
C. C. Clay and wife, Major-General Wheeler and staff, Postmaster-
General Reagan, Colonel Johnston and Colonel Lubbock, aides-de-camp
to Davis, and ELarrison, his private secretary, besides several other
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unimportant names. The Clyde is under the convoy of the steam sloop-
of- war Tuscarora. We will depart for Washington at once.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. D. PRITCHARD,
Lieutenant- Colonel fourth Michigan Cavalry.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 19, 1865—8.50 p. m.
Lieu tenant- Col on el PRITCHARD,
Steamer Clyde, Hampton Roads :
You will retain your prisoners in safe custody until the arrival of
Major-General llalleck, who will reach Fortress Monroe to-morrow at
12 o'clock with further instructions. Please acknowledge the receipt"
of this telegram.
EDWIN M. STANTOK,
Secretary of War.
ON BOARD STEAMER CLYDE,
Off Fort Monroe, May 19, 1865—10.40 p. m.
(Received 11.40 p. m.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of yours of 8.50
p. m., and in reply would say that I hold the prisoners in question in
close custody on board this steamer, awaiting the further pleasure of
the War Department.
I am, sir, very truly, your obedient servant,
B. D. PRiTCHARD,
Lieutenant-Colonel Fourth Michigan Cavalry.
FORT MONROE, YA., May 19, 1865.
(Received 2.30 p. m.)
Hon. GIDEON WELLES,
Secretary of the Navy:
SIR : I have the honor to report my arrival off Hampton Roads, with
the U. S. steamer Tuscarora, at noon of this date, under orders from
Capt. C. W. Pickering, senior officer in Port Royal, a copy of which
I forward, and will present a duplicate in person. I left that port on
the 16th instant at 3.45 p. m., convoying the transport steamer
William Clyde, which, vessel has on board Jefferson Davis, wife, son,
and two daughters; Alexander H. Stephens, C. C. Clay and lady;
John H. Reagan, late Postmaster-General; General Wheeler, and other
prisoners of less note. As soon as this is forwarded I will proceed to
execute the balance of my orders and convoy the Clyde to Washington.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. MADISON FRAILEY,
Commander, U. S. Navy.
FORT MONROE, May 19, 1865.
Major-General HALLECK:
On receipt of your second telegram I visited the Clyde, which is at
anchor in the Roads under the guns of U. S. steamer Tuscarora (her
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convoy from Hilton Head to this place), and bad an interview with
Lieutenant-Colonel Pritchard, who commands a guard on board consist
ing of five officers and seventy men, which he considers sufficient for
the complete security of Jeff. Davis and party. I offered him a guard
from my command, which he will send for if needed. Admiral Radford
has just informed me that he has ordered two vessels of war to lie
near the Clyde, and has in addition an armed tug near the Tuscarora
which can get under way at any moment and run down any boat that
may excite suspicion.
JOS. EGBERTS.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., May 20, 1865 — 6' p. m. (Received 11.30 p. m.)
President A. JOHNSON:
I have received your telegram of yesterday and will start for Wash
ington on Tuesday next, which is the very earliest time I can leave
here consistent with my duties.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 20, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT,
Commanding Armies of the United States:
GENERAL : On referring to General Wilson's dispatch of May 6, in
relation to the action of Governor Brown, I find it as follows.*
On the 7th of May General Wilson was instructed to arrest Governor
Brown and send him to Washington for the act specified in the above-
named telegram. J will refer the question as to how far the parole
operates to the Attorney General. It seems to me that his political
actions, in assuming the functions of Governor, are not covered by his
military parole as commander-in-chief of the State militia.
Your obedient servant,
EDWIST M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
WASHINGTON, May 20, 1865.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
I would respectfully recommend the appointment by brevet of Brig.
Gen. Z. B. Tower to the rank of major-general of volunteers for past
services. He has been recommended by General Pope and General
Thomas, both, for full promotion, I understand, and as he was badly
wounded in General Pope's campaign, thus being unable to take the
field again, I would advise this recognition.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
*See Wilson to Stanton, May 6, p. 628, the extract ending with the sentence:
"Please send me instructions in the case."
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FOBT MONROE, May 20, 1865 — 2.30 p. m.
(Received 2.40 p. in.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
Arrived at 1 o'clock. Prisons will not be ready before Monday.
H. W. HALLECK,
Major- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 20, 1865 — 4.37 p. m.
Major-General HALLECK,
Fortress Monroe:
Your telegram received. The Navy Department will instruct Com
modore Radford to furnish gun-boats as convoy for the prisoners ordered
to Forts Warren, Delaware, and McETenry. General Miles is on the
road to report to you. You will send Mrs. Davis and her family South
and not allow them to come to Washington as she proposes to do.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
FORT MONROE, May 20, 1865 — S.lo p. m.
(Received 11 p. in.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON:
I would suggest that the Quartermaster-General send a transport here
to take the women and children to some Southern port, or that the Clyde
be used for that purpose, and the prisoners for Fort McHenry be sent
there in a gun-boat. There is no army transport here and I have no suit
able place for the women and children when the Clyde leaves for Balti
more. Perhaps a Government steamer from New York, bound to Hilton
Head or New Orleans, could call for them.
H. W. HALLECK,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., May 20, 1865. (Received 8.15 p. m.)
Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
Are private soldiers paroled under the convention between General
Sherman and General Johnston entitled to their private horses!
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
WASHINGTON, May 20, 1865—12 m.
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn.:
I think it will be well for you to send all your surplus cavalry that
are returning, from Wilson's command particularly, into Kentucky and
scatter them for the purpose of pasturing and recuperating their horses,
It may also tend to keep the peace about election time.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., May 20, 1865—6 p. m. (Received 11.30 p. m.)
Lieutenant-General GRANT :
Your telegram directing me to hold the Fourth Corps subject to the
orders of Major-General Sheridan was received this a. in. I have no
other troops which can be spared from this department. I have no
mounted engineer troops, but a regiment of pioneers belonging to the
Third Division of the Fourth Corps. The cavalry ordered back from
General Wilson could beheld subject to General Sheridan's orders, but
in a subsequent telegram you have directed that it be distributed
through Kentucky.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT or THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 20, 1865 — 6 p. m. (Received 11.40 p. m.)
Lieutenant-General GRANT :
I learn by telegraph from Eesaca that General Wilson has sent Jeff.
Davis by way of Savannah to Washington. He first dispatched me
that he was ordered, from Washington 1 suppose, to send him direct.
On the 14th, upon receiving his dispatch, I telegraphed to you for orders
as to how he should be forwarded, but received no answer. On the
15th I made preparations to send the prisoner by steamer under a
strong guard to Parkersburg, W. Va., and thence in a special train to
Washington, and telegraphed to you what preparations I had made,
and asked if they were approved. I have received no answer to that
telegram. I am consequently led to the conclusion that General Wilson
is considered no longer under my orders. I would be glad to know if
my conjectures are correct.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. 8. Army.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 20, 1865.
Admiral LEE, U. S. Navy,
Mound City, III. :
I think there is no longer a military necessity for keeping up the gun
boats on the Upper Tennessee River.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 246. J Washington, May 20, 1865.
The following-named officers are hereby assigned to duty according
to their brevet rank: Bvt. Maj. Gen. John F. Miller, brigadier-general,
U. S. Volunteers; Bvt. Maj. Gen. Joseph A. Cooper, brigadier-gen
eral, U. S. Volunteers; Bvt. Maj. Gen. Alvan C. Gillem, brigadier-
general, U. S. Volunteers; Bvt. Brig. Gen. R. D. Mussey, colonel One
hundredth U. S. Colored Troops.
By order of the President of the United States :
E. D. TOWN SEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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MACON, May 20, 1865.
General THOMAS:
There is some complaint of Palmer's command by the people, and as
there is nothing else for them to do, I would suggest that they be
ordered back to East Tennessee, or at least out of the State. After
investigation I find I can retain nine or ten excellent veteran regiments
from our three divisions, from which, after the non-veterans are dis
charged, there will be 4,000 splendid troops.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major-General.
MACON, May 20, 1865—9 a. m.
Maj. Gen. M. C. MEIGS,
Quartermaster- General, Washington, J). C. :
Your telegram of the 17th is received. We cannot depend upon the
Savannah and Ocmulgee Rivers for supplies. The Chattahoochee is
some better. I have made arrangements to deliver forage for us at
Apalachicola, whence I can bring it to Eufaula. In the meantime,
under the sanction of General Thomas and the necessities of the case,
I am working on the Atlanta and Chattanooga Railroad. I can repair
the entire road with but little expense to the Government, and in three
months from the earnings will pay for all the labor at full prices. I do
not think this a violation of the policy indicated.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
MARIANNA, FLA., May 20, 1865.
Brigadier-General McGoox :
The raiders, under a man by the name of Pittman, who was styled a
lieutenant, made a demonstration upon Gampbellton on Wednesday
last; numbers about 100. They were met by some forty armed citizens
at the above place, but no collision. The raiders retired to their homes,
learning they would be fought, with promises to be quiet. I am inclined
to the opinion that nothing further is to be apprehended.
G. S. HAWKINS.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, CAVALRY COUPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 20, 1865.
All n on -veteran regiments, including the Chicago Board of Trade
Battery, of this command, will be in readiness to move to the rear on
Monday morning, 22d instant. Further orders will be issued on the
subject.
By command of Col. R. H. G. Minty:
T. W. SCOTT,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
EASTPORT, May 20, 1865.
Major-General THOMAS:
I learn there is a large quantity of Confederate corn between Tupelo
and West Point at various places. Can measures be taken to have it
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distributed to the people of Northern Alabama and Mississippi?
Nearly all the guerrilla bands of this vicinity have surrendered. We
have killed the most of the band under Lewellen, which I believe is the
only one not surrendered, and have killed Lewellen.
E. HATCH,
Brevet Major- General;
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 20, 1865.
Brig. Gen. EDWARD HATCH,
Eastport, Miss. :
You are authorized to direct the disposition equitably between all
the destitute or distressed families of North Mississippi and Alabama
of all Confederate corn now in that country. Say to the holders that
they disposed of it to their Government and have no right to it what
ever, and should be thankful that the United States Government elects
to distribute this corn rather than to require them to divide with the
poor of their section what of subsistence they still have in their private
possession.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
HDQRS, 2o BRIG., 4ra Div., DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
AND POST AND DEFENSES OF KNOXVILLE,
Knoxville, Tenn., May 20, 1865.
Capt. J. E. DRESBACH,
Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, Commanding Company C :
CAPTAIN: Your company having been detailed to proceed in pursuit
of the party of rebel officers, which were permitted through the gross
neglect of the guards to pass through the town unmolested this morn
ing, you are informed that they must be overtaken and arrested at
all hazards, and in order to do so you are directed to mount such num
ber of your men as may be necessary, by taking horses from persons
living along the road the party has taken. If you need supplies, you
will take them from the country, and give proper vouchers therefor, as
well as for such animals as you may from any accident be unable to
return to the owners.
By command of Col. H. G. Gibson :
W. S. BRADFORD,
First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, May 20, 1865.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. WILLIAM J. PALMER,
Comdg. Cav. Div., Dist. of East Tenn., Guntersville, Ga. :
You will immediately order the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry to
this place and the rest of your command to report to Major-General
Stoneman, at Knoxville, Tenn.
SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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PADUCAH, May 20, 1865.
(Eeceived 2.50 p. m.)
His Excellency A. JOHNSON :
SIB : We, the ministers of the various churches in this city, do most
earnestly request the restoration of Brigadier-General Meredith to his
command. The interests of the Government, morality, and good order
most urgently demand it. It is also due to his eminent service in this
department.
EDWAED 0. SLATEE,
Of the Methodist Church.
J. F. BEOWN,
Of the Christian Church.
E. L. McELEEE,
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
J. F. HENDEICKS,
Pastor Presbyterian Church.
F. A. J. ANY,
Episcopal Church.
EMINENCE, KY., May 20, 1865.
Oapt. E. B. HARLAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Headquarters Louisville:
There is no trouble at Shelbyville, nor will there be.
H. M. BUCKLEY,
Colonel Fifty-fourth Kentucky.
HDQRS. CAVALRY DIVISION, DIST. OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., May 20, 1865.
Capt. D. L. EILEY,
Second Wisconsin Cavalry :
CAPTAIN: You will proceed with the fifty men and three wagons on
the Hernando road so far as Hernando, making a careful examination
of the immediate neighborhood of that town, with a view to its fitness
for brigade headquarters. Good water, good grazing, and timber fur
nishing proper shade and shelter for camps are essential for the health
and comfort of men and the comfort of horses. Eeport to me particu
larly on these points. Should you discover any armed rebel soldiers or
bushwhackers, they are outlawed by General Washburn's orders, and
you will treat them as outlaws. You are aware that under the laws of
war men outlawed by military orders are not made prisoners. I wish
you to return by the lower Panola road, observing the tone and temper
of the inhabitants, treating them with kindness, and repressing all
marauding on them or their property. But should you find with them
armed soldiers or bushwhackers, you will treat such soldiers and bush
whackers as outlaws and bring in as prisoners all persons who have
harbored them. You will allow Mrs. Swearingen to bring in your
wagons such bales of cotton as she may have in Hernando or on the
lower Panola road and give her protection.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. S. EOBEETS,
Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Commanding.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 853
SPECIAL ) HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 68, ) Mobile, Ala., May 20, 1865.
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4. A depot for paroled Confederate prisoners of war whose homes are
in the State of Missouri will be established at Demopolis, Ala., where
all such prisoners have the privilege of being cared for until the Gov
ernment has decided upon permitting them to return to Missouri.
Brigadier-General Cockrell, C. S. Army, will proceed to Demopolis and
consult with the commanding officer at that place as to the selection of
the camp, the probable number for which provision will have to be
made, and the most practicable mode of supplying them. On his way
to and from Demopolis General Cockrell is authorized to stop at Jack
son, Miss., or any other points within the limits of this command, to
inform Missourians of the above arrangements, and to take measures
to collect all such as desire to avail themselves of this privilege. The
supply departments will furnish the necessary transportation, quarters,
subsistence, and clothing on the requisition of the commanding officer
at Demopolis, Ala.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 20, 1865.
The president and directors of the Alabama and Florida Eailroad
Company, of Florida (extending from Pensacola to the State line of
Florida and Alabama), will be put in possession of the offices, depots,
locomotives, rolling-stock, and all other material and property pertain
ing to said road, so far as they may be under the control of the IL S.
military authorities within the limits of this command, and are author
ized to put the said road in working order and to run under the regu
lations established by the said president and directory on such
conditions as may be imposed by military authority; but this order
will not be construed as determining any question of private interests
that may be involved in this property or as barring or restraining any
legal proceedings that may hereafter be instituted against this company.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General. Commanding.
(Copies furnished Brigadier-General Asboth and Lieutenant-Colonel
Sawtelle for information.)
NEW ORLEANS, May 20, 1865.
Maj. Gen. G. GRANGER,
Mobile :
Allow all cotton to be brought forward without any military restric
tions, and furnish every facility that can be given consistently with the
requirements and interests of the service. There will be no more
search for Confederate cotton.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
854 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
MOBILE, ALA., May 20, 1865.
(Eeceived 12.05 p. m.)
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH, Montgomery :
By direction of the President, you will not recognize any officers of
tlie Confederate or State governments within the limits of your com
mand as authorized to exercise in any manner whatever the functions
of their late offices. You will prevent, by force if necessary, any
attempt on the part of the Legislature of any of the States in insurrec
tion to assemble for legislative purposes, and you will arrest and
imprison any members or other persons who may attempt to exercise
these functions in opposition to your orders, reporting your action
through these headquarters for the information of the President. The
civil officers of the Confederate and State governments are not included
in the capitulation of the military forces, but in notifying them that
military commanders had no authority to entertain any questions touch
ing the political relations of the seceded States to the General Govern
ment, or the status of citizens, I have advised them to return to their
posts, taking with them the archives and other property in their charge,
and to report to the military authorities to await the action of the Gov
ernment in their cases. When this is done in good faith you can allow
them to remain at their homes, without molestation by the military
authorities, so long as they conduct themselves with propriety and there
is no attempt to evade the legal responsibilities they have incurred.
This, of course, does not include the high officers of the Confederate or
State governments. It is of great importance to the Government and
to the people that all judicial, land, and other records affecting the
title to property and other private interests should be secured and
preserved, and you will spare no exertions to get possession of them.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
P. S. — Receipt to be acknowledged promptly.
(Same to Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger.)
MONTGOMERY, [May] 20, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of telegram of this date
from Major-General Canby containing instructions as to the action to
be taken by military authorities in relation to officers of Confederate
and State governments, and would further state that no act has been
permitted or committed to my knowledge since the occupation of this
country by U. S. forces that conflicts in any manner with these instruc
tions. I have ruled that by the occupation the operation of all law
except martial law was suspended, and that no Confederate or State
official could exercise any function of his office.
A. J. SMITH,
Major -General.
HDQRS. SECOND BRIG., FIRST Div., 16TH ARMY CORPS,
Demopolis, Ala., May 20, 1865.
Capt. W. H. F. EANDALL,
Assistant Adjutant- General, First Division:
CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report, for the information of the gen
eral commanding, the following facts regarding the condition of affairs
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 855
at this post: Lieutenant-Colonel Gere, Fifth Minnesota Infantry, who
was sent here on the 17th instant, found everything in much confusion.
The Confederate officers whom he relieved of the charge of the public
property had been unable to protect it from plunder, and but little of
value was left at the time of Colonel Gere's arrival. All the public
animals excepting eight mules had been stolen — generally taken off by
Confederate soldiers living at a distance. There was originally upward
of 200 head of horses and mules at this post. The Confederate officers
who were in charge of the property aver that they used every effort
possible to save the same, but that their guard was insufficient and
altogether disinclined to do its duty. I have found here ten pieces of
artillery, nearly all dismounted, a few muskets, some wagons and har
ness, a considerable quantity of material for the manufacture of wagons,
an assortment of blacksmiths', wagon-makers', and saddlers' tools, and
a small supply of commissary stores. There are within a few miles of
Demopolis nearly 1,000 head of Confederate beef- cattle in the hands of
planters, who are charged with their custody for the purpose of pas
turage. From the books of the Confederate cotton agent at this point
I learn there are something more than 10,000 bales of Government
cotton on plantations within from five to twenty miles of Demopolis.
Much of it, however, will require to be rebaled before it can be moved.
I might employ a considerable gang of negroes on that work if the
material for baling could be supplied, and have so notified the author
ities at Mobile. The hegira of negroes from plantations in the country
adjacent has been considerable, but the case has not yet become unman
ageable. The people hereabouts are fearfully rebellious, and indicate
a purpose to remain so. They accept the situation under very strong
protest, and give compliance to existing regulations with a mental
reservation in every case. The Fifth Minnesota, Eleventh Missouri, and
Forty-seventh Illinois Eegiments are at Demopolis, the Ninth Minne
sota at Marion, and the Eighth Wisconsin at Uniontown. I have
received no report from either Colonels Marsh or Britton regarding the
situation within their respective commands.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
L. F. HUBBAKD,
Colonel, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS, ^ HDQRS. SECOND BRIG., FIRST Div.,
SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 19. ) Demopolis , Ala., May 30, 1865.
Begimental commanders of this brigade are expected to exercise that
degree of vigilance necessary to restrain the evil-disposed among their
men from depredating and committing excesses upon citizens of the
country. The most vigorous measures must be adopted to prevent law
lessness and outrage. If a proper degree of restraint cannot otherwise
be secured, a strong guard will be posted around each regimental camp,
and no soldier allowed to pass its limits except upon duty, or by special
permission. The men must not be permitted to absent themselves at
pleasure from camp and straggle at will about the country. The rules
of discipline must be enforced, and the routine of duties rigidly
observed. No soldier will be permitted to enter the house or yard of
any citizen except by permission of an officer nor allowed more than a
mile from camp except with the written permission of his regimental
commander. The roll calls prescribed in General Orders, No. 17, from
these headquarters, will be observed, and every unauthorized absentee
856 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
required to answer for the offense. Rigid rules are necessary to restrain
the few bad men who embrace every opportunity to bring' discredit
upon themselves and their comrades. The good soldier will therefore
readily submit to a severer discipline that the command may be saved
from reproach.
By order of Col. L. F. Hubbard:
W. W. CLELAND,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, J HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., FIRST Div.,
IT. S. COLORED TROOPS,
No. 13. ) Near Mobile, Ala., May 20, 1865.
I. In pursuance of Special Orders, No. 38, extract III, dated head
quarters First Division, U. S. Colored Troops, May 19, 181J5, the
undersigned assumes command of this brigade.
II. The following-named officers are hereby announced on the staff' of
the colonel commanding, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly:
Capt. Walter W. Kelley, Sixty-first U. S. Colored Infantry; First Lieut.
S. H. Ingham, Forty- eighth D". S. Colored Infantry, acting assistant
adjutant- general; First Lieut. George Mahaff'ey, Twenty-fifth U. S.
Colored Infantry, acting aide-de-camp; First Lieut. George D. Craudal,
Forty-eighth U. S. Colored Infantry, aide-de-camp.
F. M. CRANDAL,
Colonel Forty-eighth U. S. Colored Infantry.
HDQRS. CAVALRY FORCES, MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Columbus, Miss., May 20, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
COLONEL: I have the honor to report, in obedience to orders from
Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith, the arrival of my command, except two regiments
and a detachment, at this point. The Second New York Cavalry was
sent from Montgomery to garrison Talladega, Ala., and on my route
here I detached the Second Illinois to proceed toTuscaloosa, and a detach
ment to proceed north as far as Pikeville, Ala., with a view of inter
cepting a train said to have crossed the Coosa River about the 14th,
going west. I will relieve the infantry detachment at this point and
have them leave on the train in the morning. My command is in fair
condition, but needs rest, and I respectfully request that I be allowed
to remain here for a sufficient time to refit it. I also request that meas
ures be taken to have the command paid immediately, as a portion of
it has not received pay for twelve months. We are also very anxious
to receive mails. The following are the regiments for which mails should
be sent to this point : Second New Jersey Cavalry, Twelfth Indiana Cav
alry, Thirteenth Indiana Cavalry, Tenth Indiana Cavalry, Fourth Wis
consin Cavalry, Second Illinois Cavalry, First Louisiana Cavalry,
Fourteenth Ohio Battery, Second Massachusetts Battery. There is no
operator here except a rebel. I would like one sent here immediately;
Robinson if possible. A large number of negroes have followed my
command to this point. I desire instructions as regards the disposition
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 857
to be made of them. It will be difficult to feed them here, and from
recent experience I am confident they would be brutally treated if sent
back to their masters.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. H. GRIEESOX,
Brevet Major-General.
[Inclosure.]
Second Brigade, Col Joseph Kargc.
Macon, Thirteenth Indiana 616
Columbus, Fourth Wisconsin 685
Columbus, Twelfth Indiana 597
Columbus, Second New Jersey 76 1
Columbus, Fourteenth Ohio Battery 131
2, 793
Third Brigade, General T. J. Lucas.
Talladega, Second New York 970
Columbus, First Louisiana 454
Columbus, Second Illinois 457
Columbus, Tenth Indiana 629
Columbus, Second Massachusetts Battery 95
2, 605
5,398
RECAPITULATION.
Talladega 970
Columbus .. 3,812
HEADQUARTERS SECOND BRIGADE, CAVALRY FORCES,
MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
May 20, 1865.
Maj. SAMUEL L. WOODWARD,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
MAJOR: I have the honor to report that I have reached camp this 4
p. m., ten miles from Columbus, after having inarched twenty-two
miles. Not being quite sure of finding forage nearer town, I preferred
camping here, as I find both good water and forage convenient. I will
march to-morrow morning early, so as to reach town with the head of
iny column about 8 a. m.
Hoping that the general commanding will approve of my course, I am,
major, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOSEPH KARGE,
Colonel, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE JAMES,
Fort Monroe, May 20, 1865.
Colonel PRITCHARD,
Steamer Clyde:
COLONEL : You will deliver to-inorrow morning at 6 o'clock to Com
mander Parker, of the Maumee, General Wheeler and staff, and Col
onels Lubbock and Johnston, prisoners in your charge, he receipting to
you for the same. At 10 a. m. to-morrow you will deliver to Com
mander Frailey, of the Tuscarora, Messrs. Stephens and Reagan.
858 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Commander Frailey will receipt to you for them. The admiral will
send boats or tugs at the hours mentioned to receive the prisoners.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. W. HALLEOK,
Major- General^ Commanding.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 21, 18(J5 — 10.30 a. in.
Major- General HALLECK,
Fortress Monroe :
The women and children may be sent back in the steamer Clyde.
The navy can take charge of the prisoners that were to be taken by the
Clyde. Permit no communication by any of the party with persons
outside.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
MAY 21, 18G5. — For orders assigning General Nelson A. Miles, U. S.
Army, to command of the Military District of Fort Monroe, and desig
nating Colonel Pritchard and his command as prison guards, see Vol.
XLVI, Part III, pp. 1191, 1192.]
NASHVILLE, May 21, 1865 — 9 a. m.
(deceived 1.50 a. m. 22d.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
Some of the general officers of the rebel army, whose residence is in
Kentucky and elsewhere, make application to take the oath of alle
giance and be permitted to go home. Am I authorized to administer
the oath to them ?
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major-General.
WASHING-TON, May 21, 1865 — 10 a. m.
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
By the terms given paroled prisoners are not entitled to their pri
vate horses, but 1 instructed General Schoiield to allow them to have
them.
IT. S. GKANT,
Lieutenan t- General.
HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES,
Washington, May 21, 18(15 — 10.35 a. m.
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
No orders have been made taking Wilson from your command. At
the time of receiving your dispatch, relative to the disposition you had
ordered for Jeff. Davis, I thought he was coming by Savannah and let
the matter run until I forgot to answer it.
U. S. GEANT,
Lieutenant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 859
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 21, 1865 — 11 a. m.
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
A great part of Sherman's troops will be sent west, so that you will
be able to draw from them to replace the men you will lose by dis
charge. The Fourth Corps with the other troops assigned to Sheridan
will make infantry enough for him. Cavalry is all he will be deficient
in. The cavalry horses returning from Georgia will not likely be fit
for service in time to serve his purpose, hence the order to send them
into Kentucky to recruit. If you have other cavalry that can be spared
I would like to have it held in readiness and replace it with infantry,
or as much of that returning from Georgia as you deem necessary.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 21, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. U.- S. GRANT,
Washington, 1). C. :
All the cavalry belonging to my command left behind in Tennessee
when operations commenced in the spring was dismounted. General
Johnson nas one division at Pulaski with only a few mounted men now
who are constantly occupied hunting up guerrillas and patrolling the
country to preserve quiet. General Hatch is in the same condition as
Johnson, but I could replace him with an infantry command, if he
could get horses, as the cavalry now in Memphis will be strong enough
to patrol North Mississippi, North Alabama, and West Tennessee, but
the Fourth Corps and Hatch's cavalry should be paid before taking the
field, as they have received no pay for eight months.
GEO. II. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 21, 1865.
Brig. Gen. EGBERT ALLEN,
Louisville, Ky. :
I learn incidentally that Jeff. Davis was forwarded by way of Savan
nah, therefore no special train will be required at Parkersburg, Ya.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 21, 1865 — 10.30 a. m.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Washington, D. C. :
Your telegrams of 10.30 a. m. and 1 and 4 p. m. of the 19th are
received. I have been trying to arrest Toombs for two weeks, but he
has so far succeeded in eluding my men. I hope to catch him yet,
unless he has left the State. Cobb is at home on simple parole as a
prisoner of war, and as matter of course pledged to report whenever
ordered to do so. An officer of my staff will start for him immediately.
860 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
One of my provost-marshals has been investigating the Davis matter
some time. There is no doubt of the fact that he received the news of
the assassination \vhile at Charlotte, and that it was announced from
the stand on which he had spoken, but Colonel Kitchell has not yet
obtained any evidence of exultation on his part. The investigation
will be continued as directed.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, D. C., May 21, 1865—9 p. m.
Major-General WILSON,
Macon, Ga.:
Please report whether any papers were captured with Davis, and
what became of them. If they were secured, send them here under
seal by special messenger or guard.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
MACON, GA., May 21, 1865 — 8 a. m.
(Eeceived 9.30 a. in. 24th.)
Lieutenant-General GRANT,
Washington :
Your telegram of 4.30 p. m. 18th is received. The Atlanta road is
State property, and has been used against Government since the begin
ning of the war. It is therefore confiscable under the law. If per
mitted to do so I can take possession of it, and with the means at hand
repair it in forty days and in ninety days pay off all costs of repairs,
and make it a handsome source of revenue to the Government.
Thinking that this would meet your sanction, and fearing that the
rivers of Georgia would fail us toward midsummer, I have already
begun repairs and constructed the track northward to the Chattahoo-
chee. Am doing all of the work by my own troops. With your per
mission to proceed, I will continue operations, keeping accurate
accounts of expenditures, so that quartermaster's department shall be
repaid at the earliest day possible. The earnings of this road, it
being the only direct communication with the North, will be very con
siderable, while it will benefit us and the people more than anything
that we can do. Without it 'we shall have trouble to supply the corps.
1 shall carry out instructions at once in regard to my negro regiments.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
MACON, May 21, 1865.
General THOMAS:
I shall send General Upton to the Tennessee in command of that
part of the corps returning, but wish him to rejoin me as soon as possi
ble. Please let me know if the non-veteran regiments are to be mus
tered out. I have about ten regiments of veterans here, which will
make up the force of 4,000 men I am directed to retain. I would also
like to know what is to be done with Hatch's and Johnson's divisions.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major -General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 861
AUGUSTA, May 21, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON:
The Georgia Railroad advertises that they shall, after to-morrow,
refuse free passage of paroled prisoners on their way home. General
Scholield's order only authorized me to give passage on military roads.
As the railroad is not in my jurisdiction I respectfully notify you, and
1 think a threat to seize the road would induce them to continue their
old arrangement and save much trouble in returning and forwarding
the prisoners.
E. L. MOLINEUX,
Brevet Brigadier -General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 21, 1865.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. L. MOLINEUX,
Augusta, Ga. :
Notify the Georgia Railroad Company that they must continue to
carry paroled prisoners until the whole business is ended. In the
event of their refusing to do so you are authorized to seize the Georgia
Railroad for the use of the Government.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 85. ) Macon, Ga., May 21, 1865.
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III. In pursuance of instructions of the Secretary of War, Captain
Van Antwerp, aide-de-camp, will proceed with a sufficient guard to
Athens, Ga., and arrest" Maj. Gen. Howell Cobb, late of the C. S. Army.
Having performed this duty, Captain Van Antwerp will proceed with
his prisoner to Atlanta, Ga., and report to these headquarters by tele
graph for further orders.
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By command of Brevet Major- General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. U. S. FORCES, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Tallahassee, May 21, 1865.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT:
I will inarch from here as soon as General Yogdes sends an officer to
receive the public property now in my charge. The amount is much
greater than I had anticipated, and the task assigned me here by the
general I am satisfied is of greater magnitude than he supposed. Over
3,000 men and officers have already been paroled and from 5,000 to 6,000
stand of arms received ; twenty or thirty pieces of artillery and immense
quantities of ammunition, sugar, sirup/bacon, &c. I will transport all
the bacon possible to Albany, in order to ship to the command at
Macon. I have ordered the cattle driven up, but fear they will be of
no use to you. They are all in a miserably lean condition, like every
thing else in this country. I have already ordered in my troops from
862 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Madison, Quincy. Lake City, Saint Mark's, Bainbridge, Monticello, and
Tbomasville, bringing them all together at Albany. I do not expect
to reach there before the last of the week. It gratifies me to know that
my course here meets the approval of the general commanding, as I
have certainly labored hard to execute my orders in a manner which
will best subserve the interests of the service and accomplish the
objects for which I was ordered here. Please attend to Colonel Gibbs'
case at once and forward instructions. It may save him a long ride.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
ED. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION, CAVALRY CoRrs,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Tallahassee, Fla., May 21, 1865.
Eev. W. J. ELLIS,
Pastor Saint John's Church, Tallahassee:
SIR: I would call your attention to the fact that in your religious
services to-day you omitted the usual prayer for the President of the
United States. Although it may be inconsistent with your personal
feelings to offer this prayer, yet as it is part of the formula prescribed
by the bench of bishops, and as many who may probably hereafter wor
ship with your congregation will desire the privilege of praying for
their President, I must request that in future you either include this
customary prayer or the church be closed. I heard you this morning
solemnly ask the Lord to deliver us from hatred, malice, and all unchar-
itableness; from all sedition, privy conspiracy, and rebellion. If you
were sincere in these petitions so devoutly offered to Heaven, with the
assent of your congregation, did you think how much you might be pro
moting hatred, malice, and all uncharitableness, sedition, and rebellion
by omitting a prayer which your church has prescribed, and which now,
more than ever, all good men who have the peace of their country at
.heart should cheerfully offer. I should think your own sense of Chris
tian propriety might have suggested that as the professed vice-gerent
of Him who taught peace on earth and good will toward men, you are
in duty bound to soothe any feeling of irritation existing in your com
munity, instead of endeavoring to keep it alive by so unwise and unchris
tian a course as you pursued this morning.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS SECOND DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 21, 1865.
Colonel HOWLAND,
Commanding Second Brigade:
COLONEL: The non- veteran portion of your command, including the
Fourth Ohio Yoluuteer Cavalry, will be in readiness to move on Tues
day, 23d instant. Captain Shoemaker has been notified to be in readi
ness.
By command of Col. li. H. G. Minty :
T. W. SCOTT,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 863
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. GTH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 104. ) Pulaski, Tenn., May 21, 1865.
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II. Cap tail) Deford, Sixth Tennessee Cavalry, will march to-morrow
morning for the neighborhood of Shoal Creek, where and in the region
to the west of Shoal Creek he will patrol for the purpose of hunting
down numerous outlaws who infest that country. All these villains
who have been engaged in the recent horrible murders in that vicinity
will be treated as outlaws. After the 1st of June all organized parties
of armed men consorting together will be regarded as outlaws in the
same way and exterminated accordingly; and in pursuing these men
Captain Deford will not regard himself as restricted by any territorial
limits. In the execution of these powers, however, the greatest discre
tion must be exercised that the innocent may not suffer in lieu of the
guilty. Captain Deford will use the greatest diligence and vigilance
to restrain his men from the pillage of peaceable citizens or from reveng
ing any supposed private wrongs or grudges, remembering that his
mission is to protect all those citizens who, by their present conduct
and known character, give reliable assurance of an intention to conduct
themselves as peaceable and loyal men in the future, and to give to these
opportunity to re establish the authority of civil law. One wagon will
be taken, transporting fifteen days7 rations and such camp equipage as
may be absolutely necessary. Forage he will secure in the country
from those who are best able to spare it, avoiding the oppression of poor
people. Indiscriminate plunder will not be permitted. At the end of
this month Captain Deford will communicate to these headquarters his
operations and whereabouts, and will send to regimental headquarters
the monthly return of his company.
By command of Brig. Gen. It. W. Johnson :
E. T. WELLS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 21, 1865.
Major-Geueral STONEMAN, Knoxville:
Send on Govan's brigade. Preparations will be completed by the time
they arrive.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier-General, &c.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 21, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN, Knoxville :
The pursuit of Davis and company having been pushed as far as it
could, and Davis being captured, you can now recall all your cavalry
to Knoxville, and post it according to your judgment, with a view to
conveniently forage the animals and to preserve quiet in the district.
I am gratified to express to you my high appreciation of the services
rendered by your command in the recent campaign. It had its due
influence in precipitating the complete downfall of the rebellion, and the
surrender of both Lee's and Johnston's armies.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
864 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
GUNTERSVILLE, May 21, 1865.
Maj. SOUTHARD HOFFMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I have just received your dispatch, and am about leaving for Hunts-
ville to make arrangements for crossing my command to subsist and
forage it on the march to Knoxville and Nashville. I shall reach
Hnntsville this eve. Please telegraph me there whether the general
commanding desires that I should accompany the other regiments of
this brigade to Knoxville, or go with the Fifteenth Pennsylvania, to
which myself and staff all belong, to Nashville. Will you please direct
four days' forage for 1,200 animals to be shipped to Bridgeport imme
diately, if it is not already there, to meet the Twelfth Ohio and Tenth
Michigan Cavalry. I take it for granted that there is subsistence enough
already there for them. I have sent orders to General Brown and Colonel
Miller how to march to reach Knoxville. 1 have received enough for
age at Guntersville for my purposes, but have no subsistence. Will
you please have 6,000 rations ordered to Guntersville immediately for
the Fifteenth Pennsylvania and Tenth Michigan Cavalry, and give
orders for the boat that brings them to receive and cross these regi
ments to north side of Tennessee Kiver.
WM. J. PALMER,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
HUNTS VILLE, May 21, 1865.
Maj. S. HOFFMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I received your dispatch at Guntersville this morning, and have come
here to make the arrangements for shipping forage and subsistence to
proper points to meet my command on its march to Nashville and
Knoxville. There are no ferry-boats on the Tennessee Kiver capable
of crossing horses. Will you please direct the Stone Kiver gun-boat,
now at Decatur, to take 0,000 rations of subsistence and 3,000 rations of
forage to Guntersville, and to wait therefor the purpose of crossing the
Fifteenth Pennsylvania and Tenth Michigan to north side of the river.
Does the general commanding desire that I should go with my head
quarters to Knoxville or Nashville? All of my staff belong to the
Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry.
Respectfully,
WILLIAM J. PALMEK,
Brevet Brigadier- General, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, May 21, ISGCt.
COMMANDER OF GUN-BOAT STONE RIVER,
Decatur :
Take 0,000 rations of subsistence and 3,000 rations of forage to Gun
tersville, and wait there for the purpose of crossing the Fifteenth
Pennsylvania Cavalry and Tenth Michigan Cavalry to north side of
Tennessee Kiver.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 21, 1865.
Rear- Admiral H. K. THATCHER,
Comdg. West Gulf Blockading Squadron, off Mobile, Ala.:
ADMIRAL : A new military post will be established at Apalachicola,
Fla., and the troops selected for that purpose will leave this city in the
steamers Iberville and Banks probably to-morrow. I have the honor
to request that a convoy may be furnished these boats to and from
their place of destination.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
WEST GULF SQUADRON, U. S. FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE,
Off City of Mobile, May 21, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY,
Commanding Army and Division of West Mississippi :
GENERAL : Your communication informing me that a military post
would be established at Apalachicola and asking for a convoy for the
steamers Iberville and General Banks, &c., has been received. Orders
have been issued to the commanding officer of the Itasca to hold himself
in readiness to accompany such steamers as you may desire to send.
Please inform me when the transports will be ready to move.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. K. THATCHER,
Acting Rear-Admiral, Commanding West Gulf Squadron.
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 69. ) Mobile, Ala., May 21, 1865.
The detachments qC the First Florida and Second Maine Cavalry
now on duty with the Sixteenth Army Corps are hereby relieved from
such duty, and will return to their former stations in the District of
West Florida as soon as transportation can be furnished.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby:
C. T. CIIRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 55. J Mobile, Ala., May 21, 1865.
I. Capt. Byron Porter, assistant adjutant- general of volunteers, hav
ing reported at these headquarters, in accordance with Special Field
Orders, No. 68, extract 3, headquarters Military Division of West
Mississippi, is assigned to duty with the Second Division and will
report accordingly without delay to Brig. Gen. C. C. Andrews, com
manding.
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By order of Major-General Granger:
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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866 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 21, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Montgomery, Ala.:
Under instructions received from the War Department, you will take
immediate measures to ascertain the present whereabouts of Moore,
the rebel Governor of Alabama, and if within your reach, cause him to
be arrested and sent under a proper guard to these headquarters.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. 11. S. Canby :
0. T. CHRISTENSEtf,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May XI, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Montgomery, Ala. :
In the Selma Mail of December 1, 1864, appears an article, without
signature, in which the people of the Confederacy are called upon to
furnish $1,000,000, for which sum the writer agrees to cause the lives
of Lincoln, Seward, and Johnson to be taken by the 1st of March fol
lowing, and oifers himself to subscribe $50,000 toward the object. Those
who wish to contribute are requested to address Box , Oahawba,
Ala. Under instructions received from the War Department, you will
take immediate measures to apprehend and arrest the author of this
article, and when secured send him to these headquarters under a strong
guard, with the proofs necessary for his conviction. Please acknowl
edge the receipt of this dispatch.
By order of Maj or- General Canby:
C. T. CHBISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 64. J Montgomery, Ala., May 21, 1865.
I. The First Brigade of the Third Division, Sixteenth Army Corps,
Col. J. B. Moore commanding, will be held in readiness to move to Tus-
kegee, Ala., at an early hour to-morrow, taking rations to include the
5th of June, all camp and garrison equipage pertaining to the brigade,
and forty rounds of ammunition per man. The brigade commander will
appoint a brigade commissary to receipt for the subsistence stores in
bulk. Sufficient wagons can be obtained from the division supply train.
* * * * # * *
By command of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith:
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION or WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, May 21, 1865.
COMDG. OFFICER EIGHTY-SECOND U. S. COLORED INFANTRY:
(Through Brigadier-General Hawkins.)
SIR: By direction of the major-general commanding I have given
orders for the One hundred and sixty-first New York Volunteers to
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proceed to-morrow moriiiDg by daylight to Barrancas, there to report
to General Asboth and await the arrival of the balance of the troops
destined for Apalachicola. Your own regiment and the portion of the
One hundred and sixty-first that may be left behind will go on the Belvi-
dere and such other steamer or steamers as the quartermaster's depart
ment may deem it necessary to provide, and you are requested to make
every preparation, in order that the embarkation of the troops can take
place the moment the steamers are ready.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
0. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY FORCES, MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Columbus, Miss., May 21 , 1865.
Col. G. M. L. JOHNSON,
Commanding Thirteenth Indiana Cavalry:
COLONEL : You will proceed with your command by the most direct
and practicable route to Macon, Miss. You will send a detachment
along the railroad to ascertain if there are any Government supplies at
or near the vicinity of the different stations between here and there.
Should there prove to be anything worth while, you will leave a suffi
cient force at the different points to guard the stores until they can be
removed. Upon your arrival at Macon you will relieve the infantry
guard at that point and take possession of such Government stores as
may be found at Macon and in the vicinity. You will communicate
your arrival to these headquarters by telegraph and send a full state
ment of the amount and kind of stores at Macon, and between here
and there. You will enforce the strictest discipline in your command,
and cause proper vouchers to be given for all supplies which it may be
necessary to take for the use of your command. You will render your
tri-monthly and monthly reports to Colonel Karge's headquarters as
usual.
By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. Grierson:
S. L. WOODWASD,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS .DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas •, May 21, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Mil. Div. of West Mississippi :
COLONEL: T am just informed by the district provost-marshal that a
convention is intended by some of the people of West Florida, to meet
on the 24th instant at Pensacola City, with the view of taking prelim
inary steps for the reorganization of civil affairs, and would respect
fully request the commanding general's instructions for my guidance.
I consider the movement precipitate and lacking proper leaders, the
prominent actor being ex-Captain Wolfe, discharged some six months
ago from the Twenty-fifth U. S. Colored Infantry for the good of the
service.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
868 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 21, 1865,
Brig-. Gen. A. ASBOTH,
Commanding district of West Florida, Barrancas, Fla.:
GENERAL: The major- gen era! commanding has decided upon estab
lishing a military post at Apalachicola, Fla., to command the bay and
the entrance to the Apalachicola River and the surrounding country, and
to guard such public property as may be collected at that place, which
for the present will be an auxiliary depot for the troops belonging to
Brevet Major-General Wilson's command. The One hundred and sixty-
first New York and Eighty-second U. S. Colored Infantry are selected
for this purpose, and will leave here to-morrow or the following day in
the Belvidere and other steamers under a naval convoy. The com
manding officer has orders to stop at your post on his way to Apalachi
cola, and you will please either to accompany the force or precede
them for the purpose of making the necessary arrangement for their
permanent establishment. The post will be a dependency of the Dis
trict of West Florida. The detachments of the First Florida and
Second Maine Cavalry now in Northern Alabama have been ordered
to return to Barrancas as soon as transportation can be furnished.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 21, 180' t.
Brig. Gen. A. ASBOTH,
Commanding District of West Florida, Barrancas, Fla.
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you accom
pany in person to their place of destination the force selected for the
new military post at Apalachicola, Fla., in order that the said post may
be properly established in accordance with Special Field Orders, No,
67, paragraph 12, current series, from these headquarters.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
ON BOARD STEAMER CLYDE,
Off Fortress Monroe, May 21, 18 fid.
Major-Gerieral II ALLEGE:, U. S. Army :
SIR: I have the honor to report the following-named prisoners and
persons remaining in my custody on board this steamer after having
made the transfers directed in your order of the 20th instant, viz :
Jeff. Davis and family (a wife and four children); Clement C. Clay and
wife; Victor Maurin, major of artillery; George V. Moody, captain of
artillery; Leland Hathaway, lieutenant of cavalry; Jeff. D. Howell,
midshipman; William W. Muiiroe, private; John Messick, private;
Miss Maggie Howell, sister of Mrs. Davis; two waiting maids, one
white and one colored.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. D. PRITCHARD,
Lieutenant- Colonel Fourth Michigan Cavalry.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 869
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE JAMES,
Fort Monroe, Nay 21, 1865.
Colonel PRITCHARD,
Steamer Clyde:
COLONEL : No persons will be allowed to approach the Clyde except
under the orders of Brevet Major-General Miles and superior authority.
Hereafter no person outside Avill be permitted to communicate verbally
or in writing with your prisoners, nor will any person on board be
permitted to communicate with outsiders.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. W. ITALLECK,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 22, 1865. (Received 12.10 p. m.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War :
The president and directors of the East Tennessee and Virginia Bail-
road Company have asked that the railroad and all rolling-stock, &c.,
belonging to the company, now under the control of the United States,
be restored to them. Am I authorized to restore their property and
road f
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
May 22, 18M.
Hon. JAMES R. HOOD,
House of Representatives, Legislature of the State of Tennessee:
SIR : Your note of this date inclosing the following telegram from the
President of the United States, and propounding certain questions sug
gested by the contents of said telegram, has just been received:
WASHINGTON, May 21, 1865 — 1.50 p. m.
JAMES R. HOOD,
House of Representatives :
(Jenoral Thomas will furnish whatever number of troops that may be necessary to
the defense of the State. Confer with him on the subject. The enrollment and
organization of the militia should be carried out so that they can be called upon if
actually needed.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
To your first question, whether you would feel yourself authorized,
if called upon by the Governor of the State or the loyal people of any
particular portion thereof, to order a sufficient number of the troops
under your command to any given point, for the purpose of giving aid
and assistance in insuring peace and quiet and by endeavoring to cap
ture and properly punish all persons operating in armed hostility to the
State or the National Government, I answer that I am prepared to
assist the civil authorities in every part of the State, both by securing
the officers from personal violence when in the execution of their office
in holding courts, &c., and in assisting them to capture and bring to trial
all persons who offer armed hostility to the State or National Govern
ment, and will so assist the civil authorities of the State as long as the
National Government affords me the means of doing so.
870 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
To your second question, whether the experience of the past has
shown to you that in times of peace full compensation in money has
been made to the citizens near a post where parts of the Federal army
have been stationed or sent for articles purchased of them for their use
and support, instead of the present system of vouchers based upon
other conditions than that of property being taken, and whether citizens
were not pleased with troops being stationed near to them because of
that fact, I answer that in times of peace all purchases made of citizens
in the vicinity of posts are paid for at once when the purchasing officer
has funds to pay. When he has not the funds to pay, vouchers payable
to the seller without any conditions appended are given to him, which
vouchers he can dispose of in any manner he pleases, and they are
invariably paid at their face value by any proper disbursing officer of
the department making the purchase when he has funds to do so.
To your third question, whether whilst in command of troops in the
State of Texas the Federal commanders did not find that the money
thus distributed through the State was of decided advantage in devel
oping the resources of such parts of the State where they were located,
I answer that wherever troops were stationed in Texas on the frontier
that settlers immediately congregated in the vicinity of those stations,
and in that way the settlements were advanced throughout the State
more than 150 miles during the period comprised between the close of
the Mexican war and the year 1861.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEOKGE II. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commandinf/.
MACON, GA., May 22, 186,5 — 8.30 a. m.
(Eeceived 10 a. in. 24th.)
Brig. Gen. J. A. EAWLINS,
Chief of Staff:
What numbers shall I give to my colored regiments in mustering
them in? The impression has got out among some of my troops that
they are to be mustered out, and is producing a bad effect. Please let
me know what policy has been or will be adopted in regard to this.
I have ten regiments of veterans which I am retaining in the State.
If our old organization is to be broken up I will organize them into one
good division.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major-General.
MACON, May 22, 1865.
(Keceived 24th.)
Major-General THOMAS:
General Upton will proceed to Chattanooga in charge of that part of
the corps ordered there. I have retained ten veteran regiments. I
shall muster General Alexander, as colonel of one of the negro regi
ments, and put him in command of the brigade. I have ordered Gen
eral Upton to return here as soon as possible to take command of the
veteran division, with Croxton, Winslow, and La Grange commanding
brigades. La Grange and Minty ought to be promoted. Their regi
ments are non- veterans, and will consequently be mustered out. If we
are to have an army left, we cannot afford to lose these two men. The
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meii have got the idea from newspapers that they are to be mustered
out. Please inform me as soon as possible what is the policy in this
matter.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 22, 1865 — 6 p. m.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON, Macon:
Only that portion of the cavalry whose term of service expires before
the 31st of October is to be mustered out. The instructions from Gen
eral Grant are that you should remain at Macon, or some central point
in Georgia, with a division of 4,000 men, and send the remainder to
Tennessee. You are authorized to retain with you regiments whose
terms of service do not expire before the 31st of October, the aggre
gate of which is 4,000 men.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, II. 8. Army.
MACON, GA., May 22, 1865.
(Received 23d.)
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS, IT. S. Army:
There is a large quantity of C. S. A. cotton stored throughout
Georgia. An officer of the Treasury Department should be sent to
collect it.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- G enera I.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
[> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 86. ) Macon, Ga., May 22, 1865.
I. Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. F. Winslow, commanding First Brigade, Fourth
Division, will take charge of the Atlanta and Chattanooga Railroad
for the United States and adopt such measures as may be necessary to
put it in running order with the least possible delay. He is authorized
to make such disposition of his brigade as he may think proper.
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IX. Captain Gates, provost-marshal, Second Division, Cavalry Corps,
will proceed to Collier Station, on Brunswick Eailroad, to parole prison
ers in that vicinity. Having performed his duty he will return to his
command. Captain Gates will report to the provost-marshal, Cavalry
Corps, for instructions.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 22, 1865.
Col. R. H. G. MINTY,
Commanding Second Division, Cavalry Corps:
COLONEL : The brevet major-general commanding directs that you
detail an officer to take charge of and deliver the archives of the State
872 KY., S. W. VA., TFNN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
of Tennessee to Brevet Major- General Upton, at Atlanta. The officer
can obtain the archives by reporting to Captain Kneeland, provost-
marshal, Cavalry Corps.
I am. colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. SECOND Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 22,
The officers and soldiers of this command are reminded that the war
is virtually at an end, and consequently the persons and property of
every citizen is sacred. Our march from the Tennessee River has been
a triumphal one, and now forms a bright page in the history of our
country. The march now before us is homeward ; let it be one on which
we can look back with pride, a march during which neither woman nor
child has been injured or insulted. The colonel commanding trusts
that every honest and honorable soldier will feel that he is the pro
tector and defender of the weak and helpless and that the honor of the
command is in his hands, not to be tarnished, but to have fresh luster
added to it, and that every man will so act that all must acknowledge
that the division is great in peace as in war.
By command of Col. E. II. G. Miuty:
T. W. SCOTT,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. SECOND Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 22, 18<J~>.
The command will move to-morrow morning at 7 o'clock, 23d instant,
in the following order: First, Second Brigade; second, battery; third,
First Brigade; fourth, the entire train of the division, under charge of
Captain Coe, acting assistant quartermaster, Second Division. One
company from the rear regiment will be detailed as rear guard to the
train. If there are any dismounted men they will at once be organized
into companies and battalions and not less than one officer be placed
in command of every twenty-five men. These dismounted men will
habitually accompany the wagon train. The number of men and
names of officers will be sent to these headquarters by brigade com
manders by 5 p. m. to-day. The command will have three days' rations
and two of forage. Great care should be taken by officers and men
that neither forage nor rations are wasted, as they will not, under any
circumstances, be permitted to forage for the same. Nothing will be
taken in the country over which we travel. Straggling will not be per
mitted and commanding officers of brigades are charged to take such
measures as will prevent it. In passing through the city of Macon
the command will march by fours, and no one will quit the ranks for
any purpose whatever. The regiment in the city will join the command
in town. Reveille will be sounded at 4 a. m.
By command of Col. II. II. G. Minty :
T. W. SCOTT,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 22, 1865.
Brevet Major-General UPTON,
Atlanta, Ga. :
Brevet Major-General Wilson directs that you take with you all the
property belonging to the Bank of Tennessee and the bank officials,
also the archives of the State of Tennessee, which will be sent to
Atlanta under charge of an officer. Upon your arrival at Chattanooga
you will report to department headquarters for instructions as to the
disposition of the property and officers of the bank.
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 22, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Atlanta, Ga. :
General Wilson directs that you send the Fifth Iowa, Tenth Missouri,
and Seventh Ohio to Chattanooga. Commence the movement to-day.
General Alexander leaves this morning for Atlanta.
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, J HDQRS. 4TH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 69. ) Atlanta, Ga., May 22, 1865.
I. The Fifth Iowa, Tenth Missouri, and Seventh Ohio Cavalry will be
ready to march to-day at 12 o'clock toward Chattanooga. They will be
provided with four days' subsistence and two days' forage, to be carried
on the animals. The members of the court-martial now in session will
remain until the murder trial now pending is disposed of. The officers
and men who are witnesses in that case will also remain. Col. J. Morris
Young, Fifth Iowa Cavalry, will take command of the three organiza
tions. Capt. J. H. Simpson, acting assistant quartermaster, will furnish
such transportation as may be necessary. Colonel Young will report
at once to these headquarters for further instructions, and regimental
commanders will report to him.
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By order of Brevet Major-General Upton :
JAMES W. LATTA,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
Eastport, May 22, 1865 — 11 a. m.
Major-General THOMAS:
The First Brigade of this division, by your order, has reported to
General Pope, at Saint Louis. This brigade being transferred to another
department, will the existence of this division cease and my command
remain a brigade? Many officers of the division staff belong to the
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brigade detached. If the transfer is permanent it is important they be
returned to their regiment. What extent of territory in neighborhood
of my troops do you wish me to command ?
EDWAED HATCH,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 22, 1865.
Brigadier-General HATCH,
Eastport, Miss. :
I did not understand by the orders I received from Washington that
the brigade was permanently detached from your command. You will
exercise command over as much territory surrounding your post as you
can control, by threats to the bad, and encouragement to the good and
law-abiding citizens. Report the strength of your present command
and the number of horses you have as soon as you can.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General^ U. 8. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF NORTHERN ALABAMA,
Huntsville, May 22, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Nashville:
GENERAL : As soon as the cavalry arrives I will occupy Court-land
and Moulton, at which points forage can readily be furnished them.
Inasmuch as the country will then be occupied, and the people are
really very needy, I would recommend that the lines be extended, so
that supplies not contraband of war can be furnished the inhabitants.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. S. GEANGEE,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 22, 1865.
Brig. Gen. H. M. JUDAH,
Chattanooga, Tenn. :
No civil officer of any of the counties in your district who is not
undoubtedly loyal to the United States Government will be permitted
to exercise the functions of his office. No one is eligible to office unless
he has taken the oath of allegiance to the United States, and his neigh
bors can testify under oath that he is loyal to the Government of the
United States. No one is entitled to vote until he has taken the oath
of allegiance to the United States. Your instructions to your various
post commanders are judicious and approved. Eequire them to live up
to them strictly. You must effect what you can with Merrill's regiment
until he can be re-enforced by more cavalry. Your arrangement about
the paroled prisoners' horses is approved. All paroled prisoners are
responsible to the civil law for any acts they have heretofore committed
against the same and for which they have not been punished.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
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KNOXVILLE, May 22, 1865.
(Eeceived 25th.)
General THOMAS:
Your telegram received with many thanks. Miller's and Brown's
cavalry brigades ordered in some days ago via the Iliawassee or Little
Tennessee River. I have but one regiment, the Third North Carolina,
now in the mountains, and that has been ordered to Greeneville. I will
send you a report as soon as I get the report of General Palmer, which
be informs me is on the way.
GEORGE STONEMAN,
Major- General.
HUNTSVILLE, May 22, 18G5.
Major-General STONEMAN:
GENERAL: I sent a full dispatch of recent operations to you from
Guntersville, but the courier being informed that you were not in Knox-
ville took it to General Thomas' headquarters at Nashville. I received
at Guntersville on Saturday your orders to bring my command to
Knoxville, and subsequently an order from General Thomas directing
me to report with my staff and the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry at
Nashville, to superintend the muster out of that regiment. I have sent
orders to General Brown to inarch with his two brigades from South
Carolina to Knoxville, via Hiawassee or Little Tennessee, and to send
couriers at once to you to notify you where and when he would strike
the railroad. The Twelfth Ohio and Tenth Michigan are marching to
Bridgeport, Ala. The Twelfth will arrive there to-morrow evening;
the Tenth Michigan probably not until Sunday next. This brigade is
in very good condition except as regards clothing. The Fifteenth
Pennsylvania will reach Huntsville on Saturday next. I shall send a
staff officer to Knoxville to morrow to communicate with you more fully,
and to bring here all officers and men of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania
Cavalry who may be in your district or at Chattanooga. Will you
please have them relieved from the duty they are now on.
W. J. PALMER,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
STRAWBERRY PLAINS, May 22, 1865.
Maj. G. M. BASCOM:
The train with prisoners ran off a small bridge west of Flat Creek.
Send wagons. A number are killed and many hurt.
W. W. DEAKE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 58. j Memphis, Tenn., May 22, 1865.
I. The terms of surrender of the armies of General Lee, General J.
E. Johnston, and General R. Taylor require all soldiers claiming the
benefit of the right of parole, to bring in their arms, accouterments, and
public horses and deliver them up in good faith to the military com
manders where they report themselves. All surrenders in evasion or
contravention of the terms stipulated by these generals and Federal
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commanders are in violation of the laws of war, nullify tlie protection
of parole, will subject the offenders to trial by military commission,
deprive them of the President's amnesty, and involve them in the
severest penalties of the laws of war.
II. It is enjoined on cavalry commanders within this district to see
that Confederate soldiers who have surrendered and been paroled have
complied with the cartel of their generals by the delivery of their arms
and all other property of Confederate authorities in their possession ;
and to arrest and send into these headquarters for trial any Confeder
ate soldier who shall be found with arms in his possession or other
public property issued to him by the Confederate Government, or who
may have surrendered in bad faith in any other particular.
By order of Maj. Gen. C. C. Washburn:
WM. H. MORGAN,
Brevet Brigadier- General and Assistant Adjutant- General.
U. S. FLAG-SHIP STOCKDALE,
Off Mobile, May 22, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY,
Comdg. Mil. Div. of West Mississippi, Hdqrs. at Mobile :
GENERAL: I have the honor to inform you that my latest advices
from Key West represent the rebel ram Stonewall at Havana on the
17th, short of men, and watched by the U. S. steamer Powhatan and a
gun -boat.
I am. very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. K. THATCHEll,
Acting Rear- Admiral, Commanding West Gulf /Squadron.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 55. ) New Orleans, La., May 22, 1865.
I. The terms of the surrender agreed upon by Lieutenant- General
Taylor and Major-General Canby on the 4th instant includes all officers
and soldiers of the Confederate armies serving within the limits of the
Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana, and till such
persons within the limits of this division who have not been paroled
by reason of having been absent from the appointed places of rendez
vous will report themselves to the commander of the nearest U. S. mil
itary post, surrender the arms and other public property that may be
in their possession, and give their paroles. Falling to do this within
the next thirty days they will be arrested and sent North as prisoners
of war. Commanders of military posts to whom these parties report
themselves will give the paroles and passes as authorized by the terms
of surrender. A register of the paroles, giving the name, rank, and
regiment of the persons paroled and date of the parole, will be kept,
and one copy of it transmitted to the provost-marshal-general at these
headquarters on the last day of each month.
II. The following extract from Special Orders, No. 215, from the Head
quarters of the Army, is published for general information, and com
manders of military posts within the limits of this command are
authorized to administer the oath of allegiance to persons coming
under the provisions of the order, and to give them passes to return
to their homes. The fact that the oath has been administered and the
date of administering it will be indorsed ou the pass. A register of
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the persons availing- themselves of this order will be kept, and a
copy of it transmitted to the provost-marshal-general at division
headquarters:
Paroled officers und men of the late rebel armies whose homes were, at the date
of their joining their armies, in States that have never been in rebellion, and who are
not excepted from the benefits of the President's amnesty proclamation, Avill, upon
taking the oath of allegiance, be permitted to return to their former homes in those
States.
III. The authority of military commanders in relation to the status of
persons residing within the insurrectionary districts is determined and
controlled by the proclamations of the President of December 8, 1863,
and March 26, 1864, and the Executive order of April 29, 1865, and the
provisions of these proclamations and this order cannot be extended,
restrained, or otherwise modified by any subordinate authority. Any
orders that may have been issued within the limits of this command
conflicting with the letter and spirit of these proclamations and this
order are revoked, and the attention of all commanders is specially
called to the requirements of War Department General Orders, No.
2-12, of August 8, 1864.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Ganby :
G. H. DYEE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, D. C., May 22, 1865 — 11.15 p. m.
Maj. Gen. F. STEELE,
Montgomery, Ala. :
The ordinance of secession being null and void, there is no necessity
for a meeting of the Alabama Legislature to repeal it. There can be
no meeting of men elected to office during the rebellion. There is no
objection to companies repairing railroads and running them subject
to military control and future action of U. 8. courts as to ownership of
them. The officers and employes of such roads must, however, before
beginning such repairs take the oath of allegiance to the United States,
and no benefits accruing from such roads can go to disloyal stock
holders.
U. S. GEANT,
Lieutenant- General.
COLUMBUS, May 22, 1865.
Lieut. Col. 0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Your dispatch just received. The Thirteenth Indiana, 616 effective,
under Col. G. M. L. Johnson, has gone to Macon; will reach there
to-morrow. The following are the regiments at this point, with their
strength: First Louisiana, 454; Second Illinois, 457; Fourth Wiscon
sin, 685; Tenth Indiana, 629; Second New Jersey, 764; Twelfth Indi
ana, 597; Second Massachusetts Battery, 95; Fourteenth Ohio Battery,
131. Total, 3,812. The Second Illinois, sent by way of Tuscaloosa,
not yet arrived. I wrote you and sent by rail yesterday. Please send
me full instructions concerning dispositions to be made of negroes.
B. H. GEIEESON,
Brevet Major- General.
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COLUMBUS, May 22, 1865.
(Eeceived 10.20 a. m. 23d.)
Major- General SMITH :
I arrived here on the 20th. Have sent Thirteenth Indiana to Macon.
Have reported to General Canby.
B. H. GBIERSON,
Brevet Major- General.
COLUMBUS, Miss., May 22, 1865.
Major- General GRIERSON,
Commanding U. 8. Troops at Columbus, Miss. :
SIB: The undersigned, being citizens of long residence in Columbus
and vicinity, would respectfully submit the following statement of
facts for your consideration, and the evils growing out of them, and
request that such remedy may be applied for correction of evils as
your high sense of propriety may dictate and the exigencies of the
country may demand: We have witnessed with pleasure, since your
arrival, the effort on your part, and its success, in preserving order
and harmony in our community, and in saving so successfully the citi
zens from those depredations which usually result from the passage of
large bodies of soldiers through the country. It speaks well, both for
the soldiery and their commanders. The unfortunate war which has
desolated the country (as we conceive being now over) leaving the
country almost in a state of anarchy from the storm which has so long
raged, it will require time to settle down into a healthful and prosper
ous condition, together with all the prudence and forbearance of good
citizens to aid the military fo give it quiet and repose, and we cordially
tender to you all the influence we possess to produce this desirable
result.
We have seen with regret that large bodies of negroes, both male
and female, are leaving their homes in the country^aud congregating
in Columbus in great numbers, without food or employment. We/ ear
the consequence will be that they will become demoralized and pre
pared for any acts of crime or violence. Large quantities of growing
crops, of provisions and cotton, now fully half cultivated, and which
will be required, both for the white and black population of the State,
and the commerce of the country during the next winter, wiil be
entirely lost, and all law and order will, in a great degree, be destroyed.
Under all the circumstances, we are constrained to place ourselves and
families under your protection, and respectfully ask, if consistent with
your sense of propriety and duty, by an order properly enforced,
to keep the negroes on the plantations, where they have food and
shelter, and prevent their assembling in such large numbers in the city,
until the Government shall adopt and promulgate general rules and
regulations for such changes in their relations as may be deemed con
sistent with the Constitution and laws of the United States. By
retaining to some extent the present relation, until a new one shall be
inaugurated by the Government, much of the evil, both political and
moral, which would necessarily follow a change of the present relation
of the negro, will be averted, and the true interest and happiness of
both classes of society greatly promoted.
.Respectfully, your obedient servants,
THOS. C. BILLUPS.
GEO. E. CLAYTON.
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GENERAL ORDERS, *) HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY FORCES,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 7. ) Columbus, Miss., May 22, 1865.
For the purpose of maintaining order in Columbus and vicinity during
its occupation by the IL S. forces the following rules will be observed:
I. Officers and soldiers of this command will not interfere with the
property of citizens. Any violation of this will be punished with the
utmost severity.
II. Soldiers will not be allowed to enter the city except upon passes
from regimental commanders, approved by the brigade commanders,
and no soldier will be allowed to use his horse or wear his arms except
when upon duty.
III. Citizens will resume their peaceful avocations, but will refrain
from collecting in crowds and engaging in discussions upon the streets.
IY. Citizens are forbidden to enter into any trade with soldiers for
horses, mules, arms, or other Government property, and where soldiers
attempt to sell or trade, citizens will confer a favor by identifying the
parties and reporting them to the provost-marshal. Capt. K. D.Mitchell,
Second New Jersey Cavalry, is announced as provost-marshal, to whom
all complaint will be made. A sufficient provost guard has been organ
ized to insure order and quiet.
By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. Grierson:
S. L. WOODWARD,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
JACKSON, May 22, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
COLONEL : I have to report that the so-called Legislature of this State
met here on the 20th instant. After receiving your dispatch dated 20th
instant I found them upon the eve of adjournment. To avoid any
excitement I did not interfere, as they expressly stated to me that they
did not meet as a legislature, but as a committee of public safety. They
passed three acts, viz : First, to call a convention • second, to send three
commissioners to Washington to confer with the President and learn
what was necessary to bring the State back to the Union; third, to
deplore the death of our late President. The commissioners appointed
are the oldest and most ultra- Union men in the State. Upon the
adjournment of the Legislature I immediately notified Governor Clark
that I could not recognize the civil government of Mississippi, and,
having placed the officers of the heads of the State departments under
guard, demanded the custody of the public books, papers, and property,
and the executive mansion, appointing Monday, 22d instant, at 9 a. m..
for their delivery. At 9 a. m. Governor Clark delivered to me all public
property of the State under protest, but without asking to have force
employed. I have designated an officer as commissioner to receive from
the heads of the State departments with inventory, and with certificates
of completeness, the archives of the State and to seal the same to-day
at 12 m.
E. D. OSBAND,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
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i
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 22, 1865.
Brig. Gen. A. ASBOTH,
Commanding District of West Florida:
SIR: Your communication of yesterday's date has been received.
The major-general commanding directs me to transmit for your infor
mation and guidance copy of circular letter issued by him on the 20th
instant. To private meetings, having for their avowed real object the
return of the rebellious States to the Union, he has no objection. The
great purpose is to prevent any meetings or movements which in any
way recognize the authority of the rebel general or State government,
or the officers appointed by those governments.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
0. T. GHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 22, IMS.
Mr. THOMAS W. CONWAY,
General Superintendent of Freedmen :
SIR: The major-general commanding directs that you proceed to
Montgomery, Ala., and such other interior points as you may find it
necessary or expedient to visit, for the purpose of giving your personal
supervision to the arrangements that may be adopted for the care and
support of freedmen within the limits of this command and not already
provided for in the Departments of the Gulf and of the Mississippi.
The provisions of General Orders, No. 13, from these headquarters, and
No. 23, from the Department of the Gulf, and of the inclosed memoran
dum* will govern, so far as they may be found applicable to the circum
stances of locality and the present condition of the planters and the
colored people. The major-general commanding does not consider it
necessary to give you detailed instructions, which might possibly embar
rass your action, and he relies implicitly upon your knowledge of the
subject and your judgment to make the best arrangements that can
now be made.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. T. GIIRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 2o Div., 13TH ARMY GORPS,
No. 18. J Mobile, Ala., May 22, 1865.
Capt. Byron Porter, assistant adjutant-general, U. S. Volunteers, hav
ing reported for duty in pursuance of Special Orders, No. 55, extract II,
headquarters Army and Division of West Mississippi, dated May 20,
1865, is hereby announced as assistant adjutant- general of this division,
and will be obeyed and respected accordingly.
G. G. ANDREWS,
Brevet Major -General, Commanding.
* Not found.
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FORT MONROE, May 22, 1865.
Brevet Major- General MILES,
Commanding j &c. :
GENERAL: At 1 p. m. you will proceed to bring Messrs. Davis and
day from the Clyde to the Engineer Wharf 5 thence through the battery
to their prisons in the fort. The detachment of Maine troops will
remain on the Clyde in charge of the persons left on board. The
remainder of Colonel Pritchard's command will accompany the pris
oners ashore. After the prisoners are placed in their rooms, all their
necessary linen and clothing will be brought ashore and placed under
your charge, to be issued only as required. Such servants on the
Clyde as do not wish to return South will to-morrow, after being thor
oughly searched and all papers secured, be sent to Norfolk and dis
charged. As soon as the Clyde can be loaded and supplied she will be
sent with the women, children, and servants who may desire to go
South to Savannah, Ga. Also such paroled prisoners as the vessel can
conveniently carry who may desire to go to that place. The detach
ment of Maine troops after reaching Savannah will rejoin their regi
ment. The remainder of Colonel Pritchard's detachment will remain
under your command till further orders. No one will be permitted to
communicate with the passengers of the Clyde after the prisoners leave
until the vessel sails, and the baggage, rooms, beds, and persons of
the passengers who remain will be thoroughly searched and all papers
retained. After the Clyde leaves here the ladies and children will be
under no restraint, and on reaching Savannah will be left at perfect
liberty. On the voyage the ranking military officer will employ his
guards so as to preserve good order on board. v
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. W. HALLECK,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE JAMES,
Fort Monroe, May 22, 1865.
Colonel PRITCIIARD,
Steamer Clyde:
COLONEL: Please deliver to Lieutenant-Commander Eeed, of the
Pawtuxet, all your prisoners, except Mr. Davis and Mr. Clay and Mr.
Harrison. The women, children, and servants are not regarded as
prisoners, but will remain on board till further orders.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. W. HALLECK,
Major- General, Commanding.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 22, 1865 — 9 a. m.
Major-General Dix,
New Yorlc:
Keagan, late rebel Postmaster, and Alexander H. Stephens, of
Georgia, have, by direction of the President, been sent to Fort War
ren, to be imprisoned there. The President directs that you take
measures for their separate and secure imprisonment and prevent all
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communication with them, verbally or by writing. That you proceed
to Fort Warren and inspect the arrangements and establish such regu
lations as may be proper for the security of the prison, its proper
guard and police, and make full report. Allow no communication with
the prisoners in transit to the prison, and if the rebel officers there
endanger the security of the prison transfer them to Fort Lafayette.
Please acknowledge these instructions and give them your immediate
attention.
By order of the President :
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., May 23, 1865 — 2 p. m. (lieceived 6 p. in.)
Hon. EDWIN M. ST ANTON,
Secretary of War:
I forward for the information of the Treasury Department the fol
lowing telegram, just received from General Wilson.*
G. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, Commanding.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 23, 1865 — 9 JO a. m.
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
I want General Wilson to remain in Georgia, which State I contem
plate giving him command of. He will require some cavalry, and I
shall send him some infantry from here to enable him to carry out
orders for mustering out troops whose time expires before the 1st of
October. If he can send about 5,000 of his cavalry to the Mississippi
Eiver they will be available for General Sheridan. He might also send
about 2,000 to South Carolina. Those retained in the South should all
be men whose time will not expire before the 1st of October, liegi-
ments can be consolidated, putting men from the same State together,
and those sent home to be mustered out can be attached to regiments
returning North. He should move in this matter at once.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
(Copy to Major-General Wilson, Macon, Ga.)
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., May 23, 1865 — 11 a. m. (lieceived G p. m.)
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT,
Washington, D. C. :
Have heard from General Wrilson that he has received the order to
leave 4,000 of his command in Georgia and come to Tennessee with the
balance. He thinks 4,000 infantry posted at Atlanta and Macon will be
able to preserve order in Georgia. He seems very desirous to retain
his entire cavalry force, and in consideration of his own personal gal-
* See Wilson to Thomas, May 22, p. 871.
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lantry and ability, together with the efficient condition of his command
and the eminent services lately performed by this body of heroes, I am
disposed, if it meets with your approbation, to let him join General
Sheridan with the three divisions he now has with him and send him
Hatch's division as soon as General Pope can dispense with the brigade
ordered to report to him at Louisville under orders from your head
quarters of the 6th instant. I think I will have a sufficient cavalry
force remaining to preserve order in my command. Should you approve
of the above arrangement I would suggest that General Wilson be
directed to move to Mobile rather than in this direction, if General
Sheridan is to go to Texas, as stated in the newspapers.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, Commanding.
(Oopy to General Wilson, Macon, Ga.)
MACON, GA., May 23, 1865 — 3.30 p. m.
(Eeceived 8 a. m. 24th.)
Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
Your telegram of 10.30 p. m. of the 21st is just received. No papers
of any kind were taken from Davis, but every man of his party,
except one, and all the baggage of himself and attendants, were secured,
and are now in the hands of Colonel Pritchard, who is ordered to keep
them under strict guard until they are delivered to you.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 23, 1865 — 11 a. m.
Brevet Major-General WILSON,
Macon, Ga. :
I have just telegraphed Lieutenant-General Grant about your com
mand, stating what force you deem sufficient to preserve order in
Georgia. I have heard nothing of Croxton's appointment as military
governor but what you say in your telegram of 4 p. m. May 17. Have
you received any orders yet disposing of the three regiments of negro
troops organized by youf
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. S. Army.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 87. ) Macon, Ga., May 23, 1865.
***** * *
VI. In pursuance of instructions from the Secretary of War, Capt.
G. H. Kneeland, Fourth Indiana Cavalry, acting aide-de-camp, will
proceed with a guard of twelve men to Fort Lafayette, New York Har
bor, and deliver over to the commanding officer of that post Howell
Cobb, major-general, late C. S. Army; S. E. Mallory, Secretary of the
.Navy, late Confederate States of America, and B, H. Hill, late Senator
884 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA,, MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
from Georgia. Captain Kneeland will allow no persons to communicate
with the prisoners except the members of the guard, and will not allow
the prisoners to communicate with each other. He will collect all pri
vate and other papers belonging to the prisoners, seal up and deliver
same to the commanding officer of Fort Lafayette. Having performed
this duty Captain Kneeland will return to these headquarters with his
guard. The quartermaster's department will furnish transportation.
*******
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 23, 1865.
Brevet Major-General UPTON,
Atlanta /, Ga. :
Take charge of the private and other papers of Messrs. Mallory and
Hill and turn them over to Captain Kueeland upon his arrival at
Atlanta.
By order :
E. B. BEAUMONT,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
ATLANTA, May 23, 186?).
Major BEAUMONT:
Telegram about Mallory and Hill received. Will send assets of
Bank of Tennessee and archives of the State, under charge of Captain
Gilpin, to Dalton to-morrow with instructions to telegraph Governor
Brownlow when he arrives at Dalton. Will send Duulap and Battle
with him. Colonel Merrill and train arrived to-day.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major-General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nasliville, May 23, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. HATCH,
Eastport, Miss. :
You had better send a force to Tuscumbia, as you have a larger force
than General Granger.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 23, 1S6~).
Brigadier-General GRANGER,
Decatur, Ala.:
I have directed General Hatch to send troops to Tuscumbia, he hav
ing a larger force than you.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
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CHATTANOOGA, May 23, 1865.
Brigadier-General WHIPPLE :
Seventeen hundred and forty-eight sacks of corn have been turned
over by Captain Carling, assistant quartermaster, to Lieutenant Stur-
tevant, acting assistant quartermaster, First Brigade, Second Separate
I Mvision, Army of the Cumberland, at Kesaca, for issue. I am informed
that much of this corn must spoil before consumed. If not needed for
General Wilson's command, as I infer is the case, I desire authority to
make a judicious gratuitous issue of a portion to destitute citizens for
planting purposes and for seed. And if granted, to be extended to
similar deposits should they have been made at Kingston and Car-
tersville.
H. M. JUDAH,
Brigadier- Genera L
EESAOA, GA., May 23, iw;r,.
Capt. H. OFFICER,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General:
I have learned that two Federal soldiers were killed this morning
early, near Calhoun, by rebels paroled. Two boys who witnessed the
killing reported it to me. I have sent detachment under Major Bush
to look after the matter. There is much excitement among citizens
because those returning guerrillas threaten all Union men, and thus
fear to remain at home.
H. F. SICKLES,
Colonel, Cowman ding.
NASHVILLE, May 23, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN,
Knoxville, Tenn. :
The Tenth Michigan and Twelfth Ohio Cavalry have been ordered to
East Tennessee; General Palmer to this place with Fifteenth Penn
sylvania Cavalry, to be mustered out of service.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, &c.
STANFORD, KY., May 23, 1865.
Brigadier-General HOBSON:
My men have returned from Somerset and vicinity. I have reliable
information to the effect that a band of guerrillas robbed the citizens
of many horses, &c., at or near Williainsburg and left, going in direc
tion of Knoxville. Many depredations are being committed near the
Tennessee line, southeast of Monticello, by citizen guerrillas. No sub
sistence for man or horse can be procured in that country.
J. H. BKIDGEWATEK,
Major.
GENERAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. THIRD BRIG., FIRST Div.,
THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 8. ) Mobile, Ala., May 23, 1865.
1. In obedience to Special Orders, No. 67, headquarters Army and
Division of West Mississippi, currant series, transferring the One
886 KY.. S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., <fc W. FLA.
hundred and sixty-first New York Infantry to another command,
Capt. S. A. Walling, One hundred and sixty-first New York Infantry
Volunteers, is hereby relieved from duty as acting assistant adjutant-
general at these headquarters, and will rejoin his regiment for duty.
II. The commanding officer of this brigade takes the occasion to
express his thanks to Captain Walling for his faithful and unceasing
labors for the interests of this command and his hearty appreciation of
his integrity of character, prompt business qualifications, and the
uniformly kind and courteous bearing of this officer in his official and
social relations.
III. Capt. D. M. Baker. Twenty-ninth Illinois Infantry, is hereby
assigned to duty as acting assistant adjutant-general of this brigade,
and will be respected accordingly.
LOREN KENT,
Colonel and Brevet Brigadier -General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile. Ala., May 23, 1865. (Received 9.20 a. in.)
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Montgomery :
Brevet Brigadier-General Osband, commanding at Jackson, reports
that the important papers of the land office and the high court of the
State of Mississippi are at Montgomery, where they were in possession
of Colonel Watts. Please have these records sent under guard to
Jackson, that they may be placed together with other public papers of
the State of Mississippi.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
MOBILE, May 23, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH:
Please to have the following order* inserted in all the newspapers
within the limits of your command and use every other means of pub
licity at your disposal. The ordinary number of printed copies will be
sent in due course.
By order:
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Montgomery, Ala., May ,
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Military Division of West Mississippi :
COLONEL: I have the honor to report, in obedience to orders, for the
information of the major-general commanding the division, that forage
sufficient for this command cannot be obtained in the country adjacent
to Montgomery without discommoding or harassing the people. Com-
* See General Orders, No. 55, Military Division of West Mississippi, May 22, p. 876.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 887
missary stores are also very scarce. I will have to depend entirely on
Mobile, Ala., for supplies for my command at this point.
I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
SELMA, ALA., May 23, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Montgomery, Ala. :
We have about 700 bushels corn on hand. Have sent orders to De-
niopolis and Uniontown to collect and send in all they can procure. I
am making arrangements to send corn out on the Talladega Railroad.
It is reported there are about 10,000 starving people in the mountain
ous country that will require assistance.
J. McAETHUE,
Brigadier General.
JACKSON, May 23, 1865.
Captain SPEED,
Assistant A djutant- General :
In the absence of special authority to arrest him, I have given Gov
ernor Clark permission to return to his residence at Macon, Miss., upon
his parole of honor to report at any place to which he may be ordered
to answer any charges that may be preferred against him.
VAN E. YOUNG,
Colonel, Commanding Post of Jackson.
HDQRS. CAVALRY FORCES, MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Columbus, Miss., May 23, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
COLONEL: The following is the present organization of this com
mand: Second Brigade, Col. Joseph Karge commanding — Second New
Jersey Cavalry, Twelfth Indiana Cavalry, Thirteenth Indiana Cavalry,
Fourteenth Ohio Battery. Third Brigade, Brig. Gen. T. J. Lucas com
manding — Second Illinois Cavalry, First Louisiana Cavalry, Fourth
Wisconsin Cavalry, Tenth Indiana Cavalry, Second Massachusetts Bat
tery. In the first organization Brigadier-General West was assigned
to the command of the First Brigade, and the Second New Jersey was
assigned to that brigade; but upon the non-arrival at Blakely of Gen
eral West with the Third Michigan and Tenth Illinois, the Second
New Jersey was assigned to the Second Brigade; and upon Brigadier-
General Knipe being relieved, Col. Joseph Karge was placed in com
mand of that brigade. The Second New York being detached from
General Lucas' brigade at Montgomery and ordered to Talladega, the
Fourth Wisconsin and Tenth Indiana were detached from Colonel
Karge's brigade and ordered to report to General Lucas, in order to
equalize the brigades. Will send you tri-monthly and monthly returns
to-morrow.
Eespectfully, your obedient servant,
B. H. GEIEESON,
Brevet Major- General.
888 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. SECOND BRIGADE, SECOND DIVISION CAVALRY,
MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Baton Rouge, La., May 23, ISOX.
Maj. Gen. P. J. OSTERIIAUS,
Chief of Staff:
(Through Brigadier-General West.)
I report the arrival of my command in Baton Eouge on the 22d in
stant. The cavalry horses are in as good condition as when I started.
The wagon train and its animals are unfit for a campaign, as they were
when they were turned over to my quartermaster. A few days will be
needed to fit the pontoon train and bridge for the field. Some of the
boats need calking and pitching badly. They will of course be attended
to. A more complete report will be forwarded as early as practicable.
I remain, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. BAILEY,
Brigadier- General, Cowman ding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, May 23, 186.").
Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. D. OSBAND,
Jackson, Miss. :
Your dispatch of yesterday's date in regard to the meeting on the
20th, and your action with reference to the rebel Legislature and the
State archives, is received and approved. General A. J. Smith has
been requested to send the Mississippi laud-office papers from Mont
gomery, to be deposited at Jackson.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. It. S. Canby:
0. T. CHltlSTEKSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, />. ('., May 23, IMtf.
Major-General MILES,
Fortress Monroe :
Direct Colonel Pritchard to report in person to the Adjutant General
with his men. Let him be sure to bring with him the woman's dress
in which Jefferson Davis was captured.
By order of the Secretary of War :
C. A. DANA,
Assistant Secretary of War.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DISTRICT OF FORT MONROE,
May 23, .18C>r>.
Lieutenant-Colonel PRITCHARD,
Fourth Michigan Cavalry, Fort Monroe, Va. :
COLONEL:. In compliance with instructions from the Secretary of
War you will proceed to Washington with the detachment under your
command and report iii person to the Adjutant-General. You will take
with you the woman's dress in which Jeff. Davis was captured.
By order of Brevet Major-General Miles:
N. CHUKCH,
Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
-UNION. 889
SPECIAL ORDERS, | HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
No. 120. ) Barrancas, May 23, 1865.
I. It having been reported that the citizens of West Florida intend
to hold a meeting at Pensacola on the 24th instant, with a view of
taking preliminary steps for the reorganization of the civil government,
the military of that place is directed not to interfere in any manner
with the meeting as long as properly conducted, and the provost-
marshal will render the bona fide citizens of the State of Florida any
assistance required to prevent intrusion from outsiders who are not
fully qualified to elect or be elected to office connected with civil affairs
of this State.
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By order of Brigadier-General Asboth :
FRANK ENO,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 24, 1865 — 5.15 p. m.
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Macon :
If Howell Cobb is protected by any parole, it is not designed to vio
late it. Please send a copy of the parole so that the Judge- Advocate-
General may determine its legal effect. In the meantime you may
retain him in Macon until the question is settled. Has Toonibs been
paroled? If he has, send a copv and wait further instructions.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 24, 1865 — 1 p. m.
Brevet Maj or- General WILSON,
Macon, Ga.:
Report if you can, and how soon, execute the instructions of
Lieutenant-General Grant contained in his telegram of this date.*
General Hatch reported to me yesterday that he has 4,000 men pres
ent for duty, 302 serviceable horses, and 214 men mounted on mules;
also, one four-gun battery, completely equipped. This does not include
brigade at Saint Louis.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 24, 1865 — 1 p. m.
Brevet Major-General WILSON,
Macon, Ga.:
The non-veteran regiments are not to be mustered out unless their
term expires before the 31st of October. The directions for mustering
out require that the remaining regiments should be filled up by consol-
* See May 23, 9.10 a. m., p. 882.
890 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
idating troops from the same State into maximum regiments. Hatch
is available to make up the detachment from your command directed
in Lieutenant- General Grant's instructions of this date.* I shall have
to keep Johnson's division for service in East Tennessee and North
Georgia.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
MACON, GA., May 24, 1865.
Brevet Major-General WILSON :
GENERAL: Cobb, Fulton, Clayton, and contiguous counties in this
State, by reason of both Northern and Southern armies having been
quartered therein for several weeks, are totally destitute of the means
for support only as supplies are shipped in from a distance. In these
counties reside about 15,000 poor and penniless men, women, and
children, who must, of necessity, starve unless the public shall sup
ply their wants. The corn we have on hand cannot sustain life but
a few days longer. We have no cheering prospects of getting more.
Our agents, whom we sent out under your first orders touching the
support of the poor, are now returning with reports of no public corn
off the line of the railroads can be had. The credit of the State is not
only paralyzed but thoroughly suspended; the country well-nigh
drained of supplies, and those who have cannot be reached by the cries
of the poor for bread. We wish, therefore, to impress upon your mind
that unless you can afford speedy relief the human mind cannot possi
bly comprehend the suffering which must soon befall these sections of
fearful desolation. We would here respectfully remark that your
troops in Atlanta have recently used up the corn bought purposely and
solely for these devastated sections (between 5,000 and 7,000 bushels),
which, if speedily returned, would aid much in mitigating the threat
ened famine. If you should find it impossible to replace the entire
amount of corn so used, we would then beg of you to loan us a small
sum of current funds, say about $10,000, so we could, without delay, send
agents to such points where corn could be purchased. If we should
be asked how these funds, if loaned, could be replaced, we reply from
the sale of State quartermaster and commissary stores and such as we
may collect throughout the State under your late orders as are not
needed to sustain life. Again, we may be asked why not, then, sell or
barter these stores at once and supply the poor with corn without seek
ing to borrow the funds. We reply that the immediate wants of the
poor will not admit of such delay as would be required. We would
remark that the destitution of the poor throughout the State is great
and calls for speedy relief, but it is believed that the danger of imme
diate starvation is not so imminent elsewhere as in the desolated
regions already referred to, and from which these people could not flee
if an Egypt at a distance should be opened for their escape. General,
be not angry at our entreaties. We cannot believe you will be, nor
that our appeals will be made in vain.
Your obedient servant,
IEA E. FOSTEE,
Quarter master -General of Georgia.
J. H. E. WASHINGTON,
U. S. Agent.
* See May 23, 9.10 a. m., p. 882.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 891
[Indorsement.]
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, May 25, 1865.
Respectfully forwarded. The within statement may be relied upon.
I have already turned over to the two gentlemen who inscribe the
within every species of property, including all meats and breadstuff's,
in the State not necessary for my command, and yesterday directed the
chief quartermaster to issue 250 bushels of corn daily till the pressure
is passed. The tithe stores have been mostly plundered. Something
must be done at once to get rations to the suffering people of Georgia.
The repair of the Atlanta and Chattanooga liailroad will afford the best
means. I can scarcely supply my own command with corn, much less
a large indigent population. Unless General Canby displays great
activity in depositing grain at Apalachicola we shall experience much
trouble. Not a day should be lost in repairing the railroad.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
ATLANTA, May 24, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
Upon the understanding between you and General Winslow, in regard
to the completion of the railroad, upon his application I ordered twenty-
five wagons belonging to the train just arrived to be turned over to
Captain Simpson. Captain Carling states his orders are promptly to
load all the wagons Avith cotton and return with them to Chattanooga.
Shall the wagons be returned to Captain Wetherell? Ten wagons
belonging to this train were sent to Dalton with archives and assets of
Bank of Tennessee, and fourteen were turned over to hospital depart
ment. Carling is anxious to have reply to-night. Will leave for Macon
by morning train.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General.
RESACA, May 24, 1865.
Lieut. Col. S. HOFFMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I have the honor to report that I have arrived at this place with
Second Brigade, Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps, Military Division of
the Mississippi. I will reach Chattanooga day after to-morrow.
Yery respectfully,
A. J. ALEXANDER,
Brevet Brigadier -General.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Eastport, Miss., May 24, 1865.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. D. E. COON,
Commanding Second Brigade, Fifth Division Cavalry:
GENERAL : You will detail one battalion, with headquarters, Ninth
Illinois Cavalry, to proceed to luka, Miss., to garrison that place. You
will also detail one battalion of the Ninth Illinois Cavalry, provided
with 10,000 rations, to proceed to Tuscuinbia, Ala., to garrison that point.
892 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
The quartermaster of your brigade will furnish transportation. The
commanding officer of the battalion that will go to Tuscumbia will
report at these headquarters for instructions.
By command of Bvt. Maj. Gen. Edward Hatch:
HERVEY A. OOLVIN,
Assistant Adjutant- Genera I.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Eastport, Mis*., May 2-1, lti(>r>.
Maj. ATHERTON CLARK,
Commanding Battalion Ninth Illinois Cavalry:
You will proceed with your battalion, via steamer Newsboy, as far up
the Tennessee Kiver as possible, and from thence by slow inarches to
Tuscumbia, Ala. Upon arriving at Tuscumbia you will take command
and garrison the place. You are particularly charged to the duty of
keeping order and quiet among the citizens and paroled Confederate
soldiers, and will not allow your own troops to commit any depreda
tions or disturb the property of citizens in any manner. Ten thousand
rations have been ordered to Tuscumbia, which will be held by you
until orders are received from these headquarters.
By command of Bvt. Maj. Gen. Edward Hatch:
HERVEY A. COLVIK,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, May £/, 18<>~>.
Brigadier-General JUDAH,
Chattanooga, Tenn. :
The corn deposited at Resaca for General Wilson's command will
probably be needed by it soon.
WM. D. WHIFFLE,
Brigadier- General, dv;.
NASHVILLE, May 2i, 18(>5.
Brigadier-General GILLEM,
Knoxville, Tenn. :
The general intends to send Palmer's horses to you from here.
WM. D. WHIFFLE,
Brigadier -General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 80. ] Louisville, Ky., Ma}] 2i, 186 ~>.
*******
3. Col. Charles D. Armstrong, One hundred and twenty-fifth U. S.
Colored Infantry, is hereby assigned to duty as commandant of the
camp of rendezvous established at Louisville, Ky., for the organization
of the One hundred and twenty-fifth U. S. Colored Infantry, to date
from April 22, 1865.
*******
By command of Maj. Gen. J. M. Falmer:
E. B. HARLAN",
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 893
SPECIAL ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, [ OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 72. ) Mobile, Ala., May 2-1, 1865.
*******
2. Capt. Alfred Fredberg, Eighty-fourth U. S. Colored Infantry,
acting assistant adjutant- general, having been commissioned by the
President as an assistant adjutant-general of volunteers, with the rank
of major, is hereby assigned to duty as such at these headquarters, to
date from the 20th instant, and will be obeyed and respected
accordingly.
*******
T>. Mr. J. 0. A. Dexter, special agent of the Treasury Department
for the ninth district (comprising all of the State of Florida west of
the Chattahoochee Elver and so much of the State of Alabama as lies
south of the Alabama and Mississippi Eailroad), having been charged
with collecting and forwarding all C. S. cotton and other captured
property within the limits of that district, military commanders are
instructed to furnish him, and any person or persons authorized to
act for him, with every necessary facility in the performance of his duty.
6. Lieut. Col. C. G. Sawtelle, chief quartermaster of the Military
Division of West Mississippi, will turn over to Mr. J. C. A. Dexter,
special agent of the Treasury Department for the ninth district (com
prising all the State of Florida west of the Chattahoochee Eiver and
so much of the State of Alabama as lies south of the Alabama and
Mississippi Eailroad), all records in his possession pertaining to cap
tured property within that district, taking the proper receipt for the
same.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala,., May 2i, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Comdg. U. S. Forces Northern Alabama, Montgomery, Ala. :
The major-general commanding directs me to say that it is very
desirable that protection and assistance be given to railroad com
panies when the lines may be required for military purposes, or for the
purpose of carrying supplies to the destitute inhabitants dependent
upon these lines, but there are no funds under his control that can be
applied to such purposes. The application of the Montgomery and
West Point Eailroad Company will be recommended and forwarded to
the Secretary of War.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ALFEED FEEDBEEG,
Major and Assistant Adjutant-General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 15. ) Montgomery, Ala., May 24, 1865.
All matters pertaining to freedmen within the limits of this com
mand having been placed under the sole control and supervision of
Thomas W. Conway, general superintendent of freedmen for Alabama,
Mississippi, and the Department of the Gulf, the officers appointed by
894 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
him to the immediate local supervision at the several posts will be fur
nished with such assistance as may be necessary to carry out the
instructions of the superintendent. Subsistence and quartermaster's
stores will be furnished to freedmen upon the requisition of the officer
in charge, approved by the post commander. The officers of this com
mand now on special duty in charge of freedmen's camps will remain
on duty in their present positions until relieved by others selected by
the general superintendent, and will comply with any orders or instruc
tions issued by him.
By command of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith:
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Montgomery, Ala., May 24, 1865.
Col. J. B. MOORE,
Comdg. First Brigade, Third Division, Sixteenth Army Corps:
(Through headquarters Third Division.)
COLONEL: The major-general commanding has designated your
brigade to occupy Tuskegee, Opelika, and Union Springs, Ala., with
headquarters at Tuskegee, and directs me to state that upon arriving
at Tuskegee you Avill detach one regiment to occupy Opelika and one
regiment to occupy Union Springs. The instructions are to collect
and protect all stores of whatever nature belonging to the United
States, which includes all property in the hands of the 0. S. officials
or private parties belonging to the Government of the Confederate
States. You will exercise especial care that the property belonging to
the United States is not converted by citizens and others to their own
private use, and you will arrest any person or persons so doing and
send him or them forward under guard to be tried for embezzlement of
public property, sending with them the evidence necessary for their
conviction. You will also use your force whenever necessary to suppress
and punish any jay hawkers, guerrillas, or robbers, whether stragglers
from our army or evil-disposed persons of the country. The private
property of the citizens and paroled soldiers must be respected. You
will use more severity toward any men of your own command who are
guilty of plundering or pillaging than toward guerrillas or jayhawkers.
Citizens will in every case be treated with respect and discretion, and
in such manner as to gain their confidence and esteem for the Govern
ment you represent. Foraging will be strictly prohibited. Should it
become positively necessary that grain should be taken for the use of
the animals you will cause it to be done by your order only, and will
see that proper vouchers are given in every instance. The operation
of civil law in the country is of course suspended by its occupation by
the army, consequently no Confederate, State, or local officer can per
form any function of his office. Should you be able to gather any
information of the present whereabouts of Breckinridge or Bragg you
will notify these headquarters and secure them if possible. Bragg has
been irregularly paroled by a lieutenant of Stoneman's command, and
has failed to report as he promised when paroled. Governor Moore, of
Alabama, will be arrested wherever found and sent forward under
guard. Your reports will be made to division headquarters.
I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. HOUGH,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 895
HDQRS. CAVALRY FORCES, MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Columbus, Miss., May 21, 1865.
Col. G. M. L. JOHNSON:
COLONEL : Your communication of the 23d instant, inclosing report
of Lieutenant-Colonel Pepper, is at hand. You will collect all Govern
ment property, cotton, &c., which can be done so conveniently, and
ship it to Mobile. Such as is beyond your reach the parties in whose
hands it is will be notified that their private property will be held as
security for the safety of the public. You will take charge of all State
property, and hold it until instructions can be obtained as to the dispo
sition to be made of it. All stock branded C. S., for which parties hold
bills of sale or certificates that it was exchanged for other stock, will
be allowed to pass unmolested. We are very busy here at present, but
the general intends coming down to see you as soon as possible. You
will send a party up the railroad to Crawford and Brook ville and
remove all Government property at these points to Macon. Use such
negroes as you need for fatigue purposes and keep the rest in order
until Mr. T. W. Conway, superintendent of freedrnen, arrives; he is
expected in a few days. Communicate with these headquarters fre
quently.
By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. II. Grierson:
S. L. WOODWAKD,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY FORCES, MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Columbus, Miss., May 24, 1865.
Col. W. P. MOORE,
Commanding Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry:
COLONEL: You will proceed by the most practical route to West
Point, Miss., and send detachments to take charge of all Government
stores at all stations on the railroad as far north as Okolona; also at
Aberdeen, eight [miles] east of Egypt Station, on the Tombigbee, and
at Tibbee Station, south of West Point. You will collect all Gov
ernment property together at the diiferent stations and gain all
possible information concerning the quantity and locality of Govern
ment cotton, corn, and other property. After a thorough examination
you will report all the facts fully to these headquarters, when orders
will be sent you as to the disposition to be made of them. You will be
held accountable for the good conduct of your command, and will like
wise hold your subordinate commanders responsible for the conduct of
their respective commands. No taking or exchanging of animals will
be allowed, and no private property of any description will be inter
fered with, except corn, which will be properly receipted and accounted
for.
By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. Grierson:
S. L. WOODWABD,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
[MAY 24, 1865. — For Bailey to Osterhaus, reporting expedition from
Spring Hill, Ala., to Baton Eouge, La., see Vol. XLYIII, Part I, p.
262.]
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GENERAL ORDERS, \ HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
No. 52. j Barrancas, May 2i, 1865.
Special Orders, JSTo. 126, current series, dated May 23, relative to a
meeting of citizens of West Florida at Pensacola this day, with the
view of taking preliminary steps for the reorganization of civil govern
ment, and directing the military at that place not to interfere in any
manner with such meeting so long as properly conducted, is hereby
modified in strict accordance with instructions just received from head
quarters Army and Division of West Mississippi, dated Mobile, May
22, 1SG5, as follows:
Private meetings of citizens, having for their avowed and real object
the return of the rebellious States to the Union, are permitted. The
proceedings will be reported to these headquarters, to be forwarded for
the information of the General Government, but all meetings within
insurrectionary States for legislative purposes are forbidden, and all
parties attempting to assemble for such purposes will be arrested and
imprisoned pending the action of the General Government.
The civil officers of the rebel general or State governments are not
included in the capitulation of the military forces, and no such civil
officers within the limits of this district can be recognized as author
ized to exercise in any manner whatever the functions of their late
offices. Any such attempt will be prevented by military force if neces
sary, but in notifying them that military commanders have no authority
to entertain any question touching the political relations of the seceded
States to the General Government, or the status of citizens, they are
advised to return to their posts, taking with them the archives and
other property in their charge, and to report to the proper military
authorities to await the action of the Government in their cases.
When this is done in good faith they can be allowed to remain at their
homes without molestation from the military authorities, so long as
they conduct themselves with propriety and there is no attempt to
evade the legal responsibilities they have incurred. This, of course,
does not include the high officers of the Confederate or State govern
ments in insurrection. For the common interest of the Government
and the people all judicial law and other records affecting the title of
property and other private interests should be secured and preserved,
and the respective post provost-marshals will spare no exertion to
obtain possession of them.
Commanding officers of posts and post provost-marshals will see that
this order is strictly complied with.
By order of Brigadier-General Asboth:
FKANK ENO,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, May 24,
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Army and Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL : T have the honor to report that a portion of the One hun
dred and sixty-first Eegiment New York Volunteer Infantry has arrived
on the steamer N. P. Banks, but that the Eighty-second U. S. Colored
Infantry, with the balance of the former regiment and a naval convoy,
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lias not yet entered this harbor. As soon as they arrive I will proceed
with the whole fleet to Apalachicola and establish a permanent military
post there, as ordered by the major-general commanding, to command
the harbor, the mouth of the Apalachicola River, and the surrounding
country, and to protect all public property that may be collected at that
place.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 25, 1865. (Received 4.50 p. m.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad having been so much damaged
by storms last week that trains cannot pass over it before Saturday
next, 1 shall be unable to start to Washington before that time, in com
pliance with an invitation from the President.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
Washington, May 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Nashville, Tenn.:
Your telegram of the 19th instant has been received and submitted.
The Government does not furnish transportation to paroled rebel pris
oners where any expense is incurred thereby. The request is not
granted.
E. D. TOWNSEKD,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
May 25, 1865.
Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. :
Having by unintentional oversight omitted to include in my letter of
the 15th instant the name of Brig. Gen. R. W. Johnson, U. S. Volun
teers, for promotion in the Army of the United States as brevet briga
dier-general, I would respectfully request that this correction be made,
and his name added to the list of officers therein recommended for such
promotion.
I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army.
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OFFICE OF INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF FORTIFICATIONS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Nashville, Tenn., May 25, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE II. THOMAS,
Comdg. Mil. Div. of the Miss. West of Alleghany Mountains :
I have the honor to submit the following report of my inspection of
the defenses at Johnsonvilie, Fort Donelson, Clarksville, and Memphis,
with accompanying drawings :*
JOHNSONVILLE.
I inspected this position February 24, 1865, with a view to construct
ing further defenses on both sides of the river. The garrison of this
post previous to Hood's invasion built a redoubt for six guns on the
spur of the hill overlooking the depot, and when the place was threat
ened in November, 1864, two advanced batteries and rifle-pits were
thrown up to defend the post. The attack by Forrest's troops came
from the opposite or western side of the river. As there were no
redoubts on that bank the enemy planted his batteries so as to com
pletely control the river at the landing and the landing itself, which
was flat and entirely exposed to their guns. The position was not
yielded, though the boats and warehouses were destroyed. Instruc
tions were given after my examination to erect a fort opposite the laud
ing at Johnsonvilie and an additional one on the hill of the east bank.
The rapid march of events since and the determination to abandon this
position as a depot have rendered additional forts unnecessary. The
bridges on the Northwestern Eailroad between Nashville and Johnson
vilie were defended by block-houses until Hood's invasion, which com
pelled the abandonment of this line. Of course these defenses and the
bridges themselves were destroyed by the enemy. The reconstruction
of these block-houses was commenced to protect the bridges against
guerrilla gangs, but in consequence of the breaking up of the rebellion
all labor on these defenses has been suspended.
FORT DONELSON.
I inspected this position February 26, 1865, in company with the
commanding general. The fort is large and irregular, conforming to
the ground. The gorge is flanked. Most of the line is broken into
salient and re-entering angles. It has a good command, though in
some parts the hill slopes are too steep to be swept by canister. The
ditches were well excavated, so as to give steep scarps not readily
scaled. Seven barbette guns constituted the armament at the date of
my inspection. Twenty guns could readily be mounted in Fort Donel
son, and the interior space is large enough for a regiment; besides, it
is connected with the river by two lines of rifle-pits inclosing the
buildings belonging to the post. The fort had a good magazine well
covered; directions were given to the commanding officer to repair the
slight damages which had occurred to the breast-height wattling and
to keep the work in good order with his command. The garrison of
Fort Donelson controlled to some extent the country about and espe
cially the narrow strip toward the Tennessee and had a favorable influ
ence upon the navigation of the Cumberland. The fort is unnecessarily
large, simply to hold the position, but for a garrison large enough to
extend its influence to patrol in all directions its magnitude is not
inappropriate.
* See Plate CXIV, maps 4, 5, and 6, and Plate CXV, maps 1 and 2, of the Atlas.
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CLARKSVILLE.
When the commanding general stopped at Clarksville sufficient
time was not allowed to examine the fort. I could only see it in pass
ing and from the town. The work was laid out and partly finished by
the rebels before the position was occupied by the U. S. forces. Imme
diately after its occupation our troops finished the construction as laid
out. The fort is large and partially flanked and has a sufficient maga
zine, which has required some repairs to prevent leakage. Its site is
upon the hill which overlooks the city at long range. As Clarksville
could not be an important depot, it required no defenses further than
this simple fort to control the city and vicinity. Shoals in the river
below Clarksville prevented transportation to Nashville during the
summer by that route, and for two-thirds of the year the Cumberland is
navigable to Nashville. All labor of a defensive nature has ceased
on the railroad from Clarksville to Nashville and the trains have been
removed by the chief quartermaster of the department.
MEMPHIS.
I inspected Fort Pickering, at Memphis, March 26, 1865, in company
with the commanding general. These fortifications have been much
criticised. At the time Fort Pickering was commenced it was desirable
to build speedily a fort to cover not Memphis, but rather a depot, yet
with power to control the city and drive out an enemy should he venture
within its limits. The city might have been surrounded on a contour
line of six miles, as the opposite bank of the river is low, and no dan
ger was apprehended in that direction. Such a line would have required
twelve redoubts half a mile apart and six miles of infantry intrench-
ment. Two interior forts as keeps to the position, to drive back the
enemy, should he succeed in breaking the line at any point, would have
been requisite for the most approved defense. These redoubts would
have developed a line of artillery parapet at least one mile and a half
long. It may well be doubted if such a line, though vigorously com
menced, would have been finished during the war. Fort Pickering, with
its keep, has a crest of about two miles and a half length. If we except
Washington, upon which immense labor has been expended, no city has
been thoroughly defended with redoubts and infantry lines upon a devel
opment of six miles, as indicated above. Nashville as a depot, second to
none other in the United States exposed to attack, has stood through
the war but partially fortified, though the fate of the great Western
armies, with their immense territorial conquests, were dependent upon
it as a base of supplies. The continuous lines around Knoxville and
Chattanooga, secondary depots, though important military positions,
have been but recently finished. The most complete fortification, per
haps, in Tennessee, that near Murfreesborough, employed the Army of
the Cumberland six months, though its development with its interior con
structions is less than three miles. Memphis was fortunate to secure
so speedily the defense of Fort Pickering, and I do not doubt that its
existence has prevented any serious demonstration against the place.
It does not seem, however, to have been used by the quartermaster and
commissary departments, as originally intended, though a rail track
has been constructed from the river below through the fort to unite
with the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. Fort Pickering was built
mostly beyond the occupied portion of Memphis, on the plateau south
of the city, with interior space supposed sufficient for ordnance, com-
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missary, and quartermaster store-houses. It is one mile and a half
long and quite narrow; the interior being a plateau with but slight
depressions, is not so favorable for sites of store-houses as irregular
ground with ravines would have been. Such store-houses, had they
been erected, might have been covered by traverses. General Gillinore
inspected the works at Memphis in December, 1864, and recommended
that five small redoubts should be constructed in advance of Fort Picker
ing to prevent an enemy from establishing mortar batteries in the near
ravines to shell the fort. Without laying so much stress upon the mortar
batteries, had Fort Pickering been made as intended the inclosed depot
for Memphis, such advanced works would have been necessary to prevent
an attacking force, favored by the irregular ground, from securing within
easy range direct ricochet or vertical fire upon the in closure with its
store-houses, garrison, and employes ; especially would it have been nec
essary to hold the position ' < Aw from which Fort Pickering could have been
enfiladed. Absolute security by means of fortifications can be attained
only by excessive labor. Fort Pickering was probably quite as secure
with its usual garrison as other positions of equal importance in Tennes
see or elsewhere. This fort is mostly a broken line. Its ditches are there
fore swept. It is fairly constructed, has a good command, so that the
parapet gives excellent cover to the defenders; some traverses along
the crest and some within the work would have been judicious, furnish
ing excellent resting places for portions of the garrison not on duty.
The ditches are from six to seven feet deep, and excavated on so steep
a slope (which the tenacious soil permits) that it would be difficult to
get over the parapet without ladders, and especially so under canister
and musketry flank fire. The work therefore may be pronounced strong
as an obstacle, which obstacle has been increased in portions of the
contour line by inclined palisades placed in advance. It would be very
difficult to assault Fort Pickering. Of course such scarps, from the
effect of frosts and rain, will gradually crumble, but the garrison can
and should remove the debris from the foot of the scarp. The interior
work or keep is not in so finished a condition as the main work. There
are some magazines near the parapet and under its cover. At the
south end of the fort two ancient mounds are used as barbette bat
teries, which have a fine command over the country. Sea-coast guns
on front or center pintles are placed in barbette in the salients of the
work. It is questionable if they could be used thus exposed were the
fort seriously attacked, unless the broken ground in front were held, as
recommended, by advanced redoubts. Some field pieces at the re-enter-
ings in embrasure defend the ditches and sweep the ground in front of the
salients. Many of these sea-coast carriages are old, cracked, and quite
defective. The armament must be pronounced bad. Kifled guns, both
field and siege, with some Napoleons, would be more effective. I pre
sume when Fort Pickering was constructed and armed the best arma
ment was not available. It was doubtless necessary to use such guns
as were on hand, including those taken from the enemy. In the north
part of the fort toward the city is a large store-house used by the ord
nance department. This building is covered from attack in the south
by a stockade marked A b on the plan. Between B and D the parapet
has been dismantled. The new line, 0 D, has been constructed to
diminish the interior capacity of Fort Pickering, for the reason that the
line was looked upon as too long to be secure with the usual garrison
of Memphis. The parapet of this line has been recently constructed
and several traverses commenced to cover its defenders, esi>ecially the
gunners, against ricochet and even obliquely reverse fire. This por-
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tion was well advanced when inspected by me and was nearly ready
for its armament. Strong- stockades extend the north and south lines
of Fort Pickering1 down the steep banks to the river. Xo barracks nor
store-houses of any importance have been built within the fort. Some
buildings standing near the ordnance depot before the fort was con
structed are used by the garrison. Below Fort Pickering on the river's
edge is a water battery armed with five 8-inch sea-coast howitzers — a
feeble armament. The colonel commanding Fort Pickering designed
and commenced a series of small works to surround the city. Some
small inclosnres with a connecting ditch or strong picket fence might
have been a useful cover to the picket-line against surprise by cav
alry; but it was too late to commence inclosing Memphis by a regular
line of works and infantry in trench merit in the fourth year of the war.
Though not familiar with the history of the defenses of Memphis, I
have been informed that General Halleck at the time of its occupation
gave directions for the construction of a fort large enough to accom
modate a garrison of 10,000 men . General Webster and Captain Jenney,
serving as topographical officers, mostly superintended the construc
tion, which was in great part executed by hired blacks. As Memphis
will be one of the principal places in Tennessee to be occupied for the
next year, perhaps for a series of years by a large garrison, and as it
will doubtless be the headquarters of the District of West Tennessee,
and perhaps of Northern Mississippi, as well as a depot, Fort Pickering
will be retained and garrisoned. As the fort is very large, it will not
be necessary to preserve the whole line. Too much labor would be
required to keep it in repair. Probably the north part containing the
ordnance store-house can be dismantled when the army is reduced.
Preserving the fort south of the line C D, the interior space along the
river-bank will be C,000 feet long, much more than is needed, unless the
depot is wholly removed from the city and placed within the fort. As
it will without doubt be necessary to pay rent for the ground occupied,
and as light frame store-houses and carpenter and blacksmith shops
can be cheaply built, more chea.ply than rented within a city, it is
probable that Fort Pickering will be occupied as the depot. The dis
position to be made of any part of it, therefore, can only be decided
alter determining all the questions connected with the manner of occu
pying Memphis upon the peace establishment.
1 inclose two tracings, one of Memphis with Fort Pickering and the
redoubts proposed for inclosing the city; the other of the fort, simply
showing its armament. Sketches of Johnsouville, Glarksville, and Fort
Don el son accompany this report. I have not thought it necessary to
attempt to describe these forts in detail. They are nearly all of sim
ilar profile, and the drawings show their contour line. That at John-
sonville was hastily built by the garrison, and is inferior in finish and
strength to most of the redoubts of the Department of the Cumberland.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Z. B. TOWEK,
Briy. Gen. and Insp. Gen. of Fortifications, Mil. Div. of the Miss.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. or THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 25, 1865 — 3.30 p. m.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. :
In pursuance of your original instructions, Capt. G. H. Kneeland, of
my staff, left Atlanta this morning in charge of Howell Cobb with
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orders to deliver him to the comm audio g officer of Fort Lafayette and
report to you by telegraph. I also send forward, under custody of
Captain Kneeland, S. K. Mallory, rebel Secretary of the Navy, and Mr.
B. H. Hill, Senator from Georgia in the C. S. Congress. These parties
were arrested a few days ago by General Winslow, of Upton's division.
Any further orders you may have for their disposition can be sent by
telegraph to General Thomas and delivered to Captain Kneeland as lie
passes through Nashville. It is but justice to General Cobb to say
that since his surrender he has deported himself in perfect fairness and
good faith and has really been of great service to my command in turn
ing over to me all subsistence and forage in the State. He notified me
several days ago of his readiness to deliver himself whenever called
for. He has made no effort to escape and accompanied the officer who
was sent for him without any dissent whatever. He has with him his
original parole. (A copy of this was sent General Thomas.)
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 25, 1865.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Washington, D. C. :
Your telegram of 5 p. m. 24th is received. Toombs is not paroled
but is at large, having fled on the news of Stephens' arrest eight or ten
days ago. It is no violation of Howell Cobb's parole to arrest him • he
is to be held as a prisoner of war till regularly exchanged if the garri
son of Macon is regarded by the War Department to be a legitimate
capture. If the first armistice protected him and was obligatory upon
me through his notification, then neither he nor his garrison are pris
oners; but I hold the capture to be legal even if the Government had
approved the armistice. A copy of the parole will be sent by telegraph.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major -General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nasliville, May 25, 1865.
Brevet Major-General WILSON,
Macon, Ga. :
Your telegram of 9 a. m. May 22 received last night. The regiments
whose term expires before the 31st of October next are the only ones
which will be mustered out. My telegrams of yesterday answer all
the points put in yours of the 21st and 22d. You should send direct
to the War Department your recommendation and reasons why
Colonels Minty and La Grange should be promoted. I have recom
mended both for former services, and will cheerfully approve any
additional recommendations which their recent services justify you in
making, as I know them to be gallant, energetic, and competent officers,
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
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HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 25, 1865. (Eeceived 26th.)
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
Your dispatches of May 23 are received. Please accept my thanks
for the kind interest you have taken in the Cavalry Corps. With the
four divisions, I ain sure we can do splendid service anywhere. If your
suggestion is adopted it should be done without delay. All the regi
ments in this State except the ten regiments mentioned heretofore are
on the march to the Tennessee ; it would be impossible to maintain
them here any longer. We have received no forage by the way of
Savannah, and the means of getting it by the way of the Savannah
and Ocmulgee Eivers are, I fear, very inadequate. I have telegraphed
to General Canby to send supplies to Apalachicola and he has agreed
to do it. The people in the counties adjacent to Atlanta are suffer
ing greatly for food. I am compelled to issue 250 bushels of corn per
day to prevent actual starvation. This is an additional tax which
we are poorly provided with means to meet. The money Carling
brought was all in checks and therefore worthless to us. He has gone
to Savannah to convert it into greenbacks. The order to muster out
men whose terms of service expire before the 31st of October and to
consolidate regiments will almost entirely disorganize the corps as it
at present exists. This, together with the opinion prevailing among
the men that the war is over, will do much to break down discipline.
I am therefore very anxious to know what kind of service" and for how
long exacted of that part of the command which is to be retained,
and to have all necessary information upon which to base a reorgan
ization. With Hatch's division and the veterans of the First, Second,
and Fourth Divisions I think I can organize, arm, and equip about
12,000 of the best cavalry in the world. I can say that they would
hail with delight the order to go to Texas. It would require prob
ably two or three weeks to get the changes made. My suggestion in
regard to Croxton was made entirely without his knowledge or consent.
As a matter of course, he would prefer to go to Texas if he is allowed
to do so. I have received orders to muster in the negro regiments, and
am making all necessary arrangements for that purpose.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 25, 1865. (Received 26th.)
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
General Bate and a large number of Confederate soldiers, paroled
under the agreement between Johnston and Sherman, wish to know if
they will be allowed to go to their homes in Tennessee without taking
the oath. What is the decision in the case? My opinion is that the
convention should be carried out in good faith; the oath may be
administered afterward. Any other policy will give us trouble.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
May 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. W. JOHNSON,
Comdg. Second Sub- District, District of Middle Tennessee :
GENERAL : The petition of V. M. Benham and others, of Florence,
Ala., asking you to continue your forces with them, together with your
indorsement upon it of May 23, has been received at these headquar
ters. The major-general commanding directs that you will not remove
your forces so soon as the 9th of June, as spoken of by you, but that
the}7 be kept where they now are until peace is fully restored. The
major-general commanding is gratified to learn so good an account of
the men under your command as indicated in the body of the petition.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier -Genera I and Chief of Staff.
CHATTANOOGA, May 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
I leave for Eesaca at 7 a. m. to-morrow on special train to regulate
matters there and in vicinity. Eeturn to Dalton and review General
Salm's brigade, returning here early Saturday morning. Any dispatch
or important [message] will be forwarded to me by Capt. Harvey
Officer, my acting assistant adjutant-general.
H. M. JIJDAH,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OP THE CUMBERLAND.
May 25, 1865.
Maj. Gen. L. H. EOUSSEAU,
Commanding District of Middle Tennessee:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding the department directs
that you send the Fourth Tennessee (mounted) Infantry, Colonel Biack-
burn commanding, through White, Overton, Fentress, and Montgom
ery Counties to Morgan, for the purpose of restoring quiet to that
region, now so much infested by guerrillas. Orders will be sent Gen
eral Stoneman, commanding in East Tennessee, to send a force to the
same region by another route, and the major-general commanding
desires that you will confer with him as to the time of starting, that
the two commands may meet at Morgan. After having met General
Stoueman's command your force will return to Alexandria and report.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. L>. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Carthage, Tenn., May 25, 1865.
Major-General EOUSSEAU :
SIR: I have the honor to report to you that the 21st of this instant
Capt. Jacob C, Bennett, with seventeen men all in arms, surrendered
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to me at Carthage. I administered the amnesty [oath] and released
them. There will be others in soon. If different disposition should be
made of them please inform me.
Your obedient servant,
WM. J. CLEVELAND,
Lieut. Col. Eighth Tennessee Mounted Infantry, Comdg. Post.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 25, 1865.
Major-General MILROY,
Tullahoma :
No more amnesty oaths will be administered to either soldiers or
citizens, and all are repudiated and annulled which have been taken
since the 15th day of December last.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., May 25, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE STONEMAN,
Commanding District of East Tennessee, Knoxville :
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that you send a
force of cavalry to the region disturbed by guerrillas, starting from
Knoxville, and scouring the counties of Knox, Anderson, Campbell,
and Montgomery to Morgan, where it will meet a force sent by Major-
General Rousseau through the counties of White, Overton, Fentress,
and Montgomery. Major-General Rousseau will confer with you as to
the time of starting, so that the commands will meet at Morgan. After
having met the command of Major-General Rousseau, your command
will return south, and pass through the counties of Roane, Rhea, and
Hamilton, crossing the Tennessee River somewrhere in the neighborhood
of Dallas, and returning to Knoxville. You will at the same time send
a command to scour the country between Little River and the Holston.
The object of this expedition is to destroy the guerrillas and restore
quiet to the country.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
PADUCAH, KY., May 25, 1865.
(Received 7.50 p. m.)
Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
Small bodies of colored soldiers, sent from Columbus, Ky., into
Northwest Tennessee to recruit, are committing unparalleled depreda
tions. Shameful outrages on persons and property of the most loyal
are inflicted; and, worse still, they are breaking into the court-houses
and public offices and utterly destroying all State and county records,
court papers, guardian and administrators' bonds, dockets, judgments,
and title papers. The losses in some instances far exceed all the other
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losses of the war combined. But for these distressing disturbances in
districts, our country was never more quiet nor Union men more safe.
Can you not give us immediate relief by orders to the authorities here,
or otherwise? Full particulars by mail.
J. H. LATHAM.
J. M. WHITE.
JNO. A. EOGEES.
LTJCIEN ANDEESOK,
Late Member of Congress, First District of Kentucky.
MOBILE, May 25, 1865 — 1 p. m.
(Eeceived 3.40 p. m.)
Lieutenant-Colonel CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant A djutant- General :
Major Putnam left for New Orleans at 12 o'clock. He has in charge
a couple of the cipher dispatches from General Grant transmitted to
you this a. m. As the lines have been down since yesterday and no
telling when they would be in working order, and the dispatch too
important to be delayed, 1 thought it proper to send him. He has also
a copy of the following dispatch:
CORINTH, May 24, 1865.
Major-General CANBY:
I have been ordered by General Thomas to cover as much territory as my troops
can control. I will garrison the Mobile and Ohio Railroad as far south as Okolona,
east on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad as far as Tuscumbia, and small posts
south of Tuscumbia and luka, from fifty to sixty miles. The mountains of Northern
Alabama hold guerrilla bands that will give us considerable trouble. They will
probably raid the valleys toward Montgomery and Tuscaloosa.
EDWARD HATCH,
Brevet Major-General.
Very respectfully,
ALFEED FEEDBEEG,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, May 25, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Mobile :
Please to prepare General Benton's division for immediate service in
the field, and place it subject to General Steele's orders. Any regiments
having less than ninety days to serve will be exchanged for regiments
of later dates from the other divisions. The force will be made up to
6,000 effective infantry and two four-gun batteries. Acknowledge
receipt.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General , Commanding.
HDQES. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, May 25, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Mobile, Ala. :
Send 4,000 troops of your command to this city as quickly as trans
portation can be furnished. These have no connection with the force
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intended for General Steele, and can be selected without respect to the
length of time the men have to serve. Eeport by telegraph how soon
they may be expected.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
MOBILE, May 25, 1865. (Eeceived 8.45 a. m. 26th.)
Major-General CANBY,
New Orleans:
Marshall's warehouse, our main ordnance depot, has just blown up,
resulting in much loss of life and great destruction of property. Cause
unknown. Will report further particulars as early as possible.
G. GEANGEE,
Major- General.
MOBILE, May 25, 1865 — 12 midnight.
(Eeceived 8.45 a. m. 26th.)
Major-General CANBY,
New Orleans:
Your dispatches are received. Will report soon when the 4,000 men
can be sent to New Orleans. Two of our best boats were lost by the
explosion.
Eespectfully,
G. GEANGEE,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala., May 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. S. DENNIS,
Commanding Post and District of Mobile :
GENERAL : The major-general commanding directs that you issue and
enforce an order in about the following terms. He desires that you
submit the order to him before publication :
I. All paroled prisoners of the Confederate army now in or near
Mobile who are not residents of this vicinity or of the loyal States,
except those who have special authority from the provost-marshal-gen
eral to remain, will report immediately to the provost-marshal and
obtain transportation for their homes. Neglect to obey this order will
insure arrest.
II. All persons within the limits of the post of Mobile, except paroled
officers and soldiers, who are without visible means of support will be
at once arrested by the provost- guard. The able-bodied men, except
such as are needed by the engineer in charge of Government works in
this neigborhood, will be formed into gangs and worked under guard in
cleaning the streets of the. city. The women and children will be col
lected in some suitable place and properly cared for. An officer will
be designated to take charge of these destitutes — to be announced. He
will as far as possible furnish them with useful employment. All
vagrants not properly residents of Mobile will be sent to their homes
without delay. The provost-marshal's department is charged to see
that this order is enforced.
Eespectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMEEY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
908 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. PLA.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
No. 51. 5 Barrancas, May 25, 1865.
The following order is republislied for the information and guidance
of all concerned in this district.*
To execute properly the provisions of the above order in the Military
District of West Florida the following instructions are added:
First. Relative to abandoned rebel property subject to seizure and
confiscation according to the act of Congress approved March 2, 1864,
the several provost-marshals within this military district will prepare
inventories in triplicate of all such property in their respective pre
cincts, exhibiting the character or description of property, where situ
ated or abandoned (state, town, or special location), under what circum
stances and in what condition found, by whom, and from whom, and
when seized or received, by whom owned or claimed, and if dwellings
by whom occupied and by what authority. Property of perishable
nature and of no use to the army will be disposed of at public auction;
that of use to the army is to be transferred to the proper department
for issue, and all such property sold or issued will be accounted for as
any other public property.
Second. Real estate will only be taken possession of by the provost-
marshal temporarily, pending the action of the assistant special Treas
ury agent assigned to this district, who has been officially requested to
take formal charge of such abandoned property. In order, however,
to prevent further destruction and unauthorized occupation of such
property until properly taken charge of by the Treasury agent, the
respective provost-marshals will keep control over all dwellings inven
toried as above and give permission to returning families destitute of
shelter to occupy them temporarily, entering on the inventories when
and to whom such possession was given, with the understanding that
the parties concerned pay to the Treasury agent the proper amount of
rent as he may determine hereafter.
Third. The reports required in paragraph II of the above general
order will be made to the provost-marshal-general through these head
quarters.
By order of Brigadier-General Asboth :
FRANK ENO,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, May 25, 1865. (Received 20th.)
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Montgomery, Ala. :
Grierson has been ordered t to report in person here, and to send
Lucas' brigade across the country to the Mississippi. The remaining
brigade will be ordered to report to you.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby :
0. T. GHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
* See General Field Orders, No. 30, April 21, p. 430.
t See Canby to Grierson, May 25, Vol. XLVIII, Part II, p. 594.
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SELMA, May 25, 1865.
Lieut. Col. J. HOUGH, Chief of Staff:
COLONEL : I have Governor Andrew B. Moore here in the guard house.
While I was after Governor Moore, General McArthur arrested Mr.
Gayle, of Cahawba, the writer of the notice in the Selma Dispatch ; also
two workmen in the office of the Dispatch as witnesses against Gayle.
Do you want them brought to Montgomery ? It will, perhaps, be a day
before a boat will leave here for Montgomery, and then it will be one
of the slowest. You know I do not care to take the journey to Wash
ington, unless the general directs it. There are officers to whom it
would be a favor, and General McArthur would like Captain Wellmau,
of his staff, to go if you have no one to send, and decide to forward the
prisoners from here to Mobile.
HANSON,
Captain and Aide- de- Camp.
MACON, May 25, 1865.
Major WOODWARD,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
The scout I sent to Memphis did not find any of the marauders. The
infantry from Gainesville had arrested two of them. They found 700
sacks corn, 75 bales fodder, 320 bales cotton. Left a guard of fifteen
men. Shall I press wagons to bring it here, or will it be taken out by
river ? There are thirteen buildings here filled with ordnance stores.
G. M. L. JOHNSON,
Colonel, Commanding.
MOUND CITY, May 26, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army:
Application is made to establish a ferry twenty miles below Johuson-
ville, on Tennessee. Is there any objection to this or to reopening ferries
on Tennessee and Cumberland below Florence and Nashville?
S. P. LEE,
Acting Rear-Admiral.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Go,., May 26, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
Have not yet received the order of General Grant referred to in your
cipher of 1 p. ni. 24th. Cannot, therefore, tell what further dispositions
to make of my command.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, May 26, 1865.
Brevet Major-Geueral WILSON, Macon, Ga.:
The oath of allegiance is not required of officers or soldiers of the
Confederate army paroled under Johnston's surrender who desire to
910 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
come to the State of Tennessee or Kentucky if their homes are in those
States. Will send your telegram of this date in regard to vegetables,
&c., to Sanitary Commission. Also have telegraphed Paymaster-Gen
eral in regard to pay. He says that the whole army will be paid up to
date as soon as he can get the funds. General Grant does not approve
of sending the whole of your command to Texas, but he designs that
you should remain in Georgia with about 2,000 cavalry and some
infantry (he does not say how much) in command of the State, I take
it. He also mentioned that you could send about 1,000 cavalry to South
Carolina, but has not given the order. The remainder of your cavalry
is to come to Tennessee, to be mustered out and reorganized — those
whose term expires before 31st of October to be mustered out, the
remainder to be consolidated into maximum regiments, taking men from
the same States to fill up regiments. A portion of these will be turned
over to General Sheridan and the remainder distributed to aid in restor
ing law and order in Kentucky, Alabama, and Mississippi.
GEO. II. THOMAS,
Major- General, 17. S. Army, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
V MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 90. ) Macon, Ga., May 26, 1865.
I. Maj. C. L. Greeno, Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, having reported
to the brevet major-general commanding in obedience to orders, is
hereby announced as provost-marshal of the Cavalry Corps, Military
Division of the Mississippi, and will be obeyed and respected accord
ingly.
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By command of Brevet Maj or- General Wilson :
EDWAKD P. INHOFF,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 4TH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 78. ) Atlanta, Ga., May 26, 1865.
I. The headquarters of this division will be established for the pres
ent at Chattanooga, Tenn., to which point all communications and
reports will be forwarded. The First Ohio Volunteer Cavalry is
assigned temporarily to the First Brigade, commanded by Brevet Brig
adier-General Win slow. The Tenth Missouri Volunteer Cavalry is
assigned temporarily to the Second Brigade, commanded by Brig. Gen.
A. J. Alexander.
By order of Brevet Major-General Upton :
JAMES W. LATTA,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CHATTANOOGA, May 26, 186o.
Maj. S. HOFFMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
MAJOR : I have the honor to report the arrival of my command at
this point, where I await instructions from the major-general command-
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ing the military division. Major-General Wilson thought it desirable
that I should confer with him personally in order to facilitate his views
as to the final disposition of the troops. If he coincides in this opinion
I will report with the least possible delay.
A. J. ALEXANDER,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
May 26, 1865.
Maj. Gen. G. STONEMAN,
Commanding District of East Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. :
I am directed by the major-general commanding the department to
send the Fourth Tennessee (mounted) Infantry, Colonel Blackburn com
manding, through White, Overton, Montgomery and Fentress Counties
for the purpose of clearing that country of guerrillas, and to co-operate
with a force sent out by you by another route to meet my command at
Morgan. Please confer with me as to the time of starting, that the
two commands may meet at Morgan after having performed the task
assigned them. The force sent out by me will be directed to return to
Alexandria.
L. H. ROUSSEAU,
Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, { HDQRS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
No. 120. \ Knoxville, Tenn., Ma" 26, 1865.
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II. Battery E, First Tennessee Light Artillery, is hereby transferred
from the Fourth Division, Department of the Cumberland, to the First
Cavalry Division, Department of the Cumberland. The commanding
officer of the battery will report to General Gillem for orders.
By command of Maj or- General Stonemau :
G. M. BASCOM,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, May 26, 1865.
Maj. Gen. C. 0. WASHBURN,
Commanding at Memphis, Tenn.:
General Govan's rebel brigade start for their homes to-day in
Arkansas and Texas. The Government orders transportation for them
over public lines when no expense is involved.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, May 26, 1865. (Received 5.20 p. m.)
Maj. Gen. J. A. RAWLINS,
Chief of Staff, Washington, D. C. :
The Marshall warehouse at Mobile, used as a temporary ordnance
depot, was blown up yesterday afternoon, causing a considerable
destruction of life and property. The cause of the explosion is not yet
known, but as it occurred when a train of captured ordnance stores
912 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
from Meridian was being unloaded, it is probably due to the explosion
of a percussion -shell. A court of inquiry will investigate the circum
stances. The losses are not yet reported.
E. R. S. CAKBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 26, 1865.
Rear- Admiral H. K. THATCHER,
Commanding West Gulf Squadron,
U. $. Flag-ship Stockdale, off Mobile, Ala. :
ADMIRAL : In the absence of Major-General Caiiby, I have the honor
to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of yesterday's date,
relating to certain plans, documents, and papers connected with the
Pensacola Navy-Yard, as well as the apparatus of the light-house,
reported to be in Montgomery, Ala., and to say that Maj. Gen. A. J.
Smith, commanding U. S. forces in Northern Alabama, Montgomery, will
be instructed to use every effort to recover this property, and if found
to forward it to your care.
I have the honor to be, admiral, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
ALFRED FREDBERG,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 26, 1865.
Rear-Admiral H. K. THATCHER,
Commanding West Gulf Squadron, off Mobile, Ala. :
The following telegram has just been received :
NEW ORLEANS, May ?6, 1865.
Rear-Admiral H. K. THATCHER,
Mobile, Ala. :
Major Fredberg, in charge of our headquarters at Mobile, will report to you when
the troops intended for Apalachicola have all embarked. One steamer with troops
for that command is already at Barrancas, and I desire that the other steamers in the
convoy stop at that place, so that the whole fleet, together with General Asboth, who
goes to locate the new post, can proceed all together to their destination.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Maj or -General.
To this I would most respectfully add that as soon as the quarter
master's department can furnish the necessary transportation for the
troops I shall at once report the fact to you.
I have the honor to be, admiral, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
ALFRED FREDBERG,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- Genera I.
MOBILE, May 26, 1865.
(Received 5.05 p. m.)
Col. 0. T. CHKISTENSEN :
We have just passed a most terrible night, but the danger is, thank
God, over. It was a terrible calamity — beyond description. Acres of
ground were covered with flames. Most of the captured cotton is said
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to be burned, and very much Government property destroyed. Lieu
tenant Mayers lost some thirty horses; several steamers were torn to
pieces, among them Kate Dale. The loss of life is terrible, though I
hope it will not reach the number it was first anticipated. General
Andrews was with me in the office when the explosion occurred. The
shock was so strong that he staggered against the wall, and threw
me off the chair upon the floor, bruising my right hand from the window
glass, which came down on us like hail. If we shall remain here in
Mobile we must move our office or have it repaired, as there was no
glass left in the windows. A board of inquiry will be in session to-day,
which I hope will ferret out how this accident occurred. Veatch's divis
ion is in motion for New Orleans.
ALFEED FEEDBEEG,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MOBILE, May 26, 1865.
(Received 11.20 a. in. 27th.)
Col. 0. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant A djutant- General :
Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith reports that the First Florida Cavalry left at
12 m. to-day by river for this place. He says the services of the Sec
ond Maine are very much needed, and that he shall have to change the
garrison at Talladega unless he can retain the Second Maine. He
wishes you to lay this matter before the general for decision. If the
boats which bring the First Florida cannot go to Pensacola will the
regiment await sea transportation here, or shall it be ordered to march
from Blakely? Please answer.
ALFEED FEEDBERG,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
MOBILE, May 26, 1865.
(Eeceived 11.20 a. m. 27th.)
Lieutenant-Colonel CHRISTENSEN :
Your dispatch relating to the troops for Apalachicola has been
received and forwarded to Admiral Thatcher. I have several times
inquired of the quartermaster when he would be able to send these
troops, and only this morning I was told by Captain Hodges that he
was ordered to hold the steamer Peabody, on which he intends to send
this body of troops, until further orders. Can, therefore, not say when
he can send them, but think in three or four days. I shall do my best
to expedite this matter, and will send Captain H. a copy of your tele
gram. The fire is still raging; the rosin and turpentine yards are now
in flames.
ALFEED FEEDBERG,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
ORLEANS, May 26, 1865.
Maj. Gen. G. GRANGER,
Mobile :
In addition to the troops ordered to take the field, you will also keep
that portion of General Hawkins' division which originally came with
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914 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
him from Vicksburg in readiness for immediate embarkation. The
artillery of the division is to accompany the troops. The two four-gun
batteries formerly selected by General Totten for the sea expedition
will embark with the troops nnder Maj. Gen. F. Steele.
P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Major- General and Chief of Staff.
NEW ORLEANS, [May] 26, 1865.
Major-General GRANGER:
Please direct all the medical officers within your reach to give every
possible assistance to the sufferers by the late explosion. Issue rations
to the families of all Avho were dependent on persons who have been
killed or disabled. Advise me by telegraph whether you need any
assistance from this city.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
MOBILE, May 26, 1865.
(Received 11 a. m. 27th.)
General CANBY:
Your dispatch regarding sufferers from explosion received. Your
wishes have been fully anticipated and no further assistance is required.
G. GRANGER,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Ala., May 26, 1865. (Received 11.15 a. m. 27th.)
Maj. Gen. P. J. OSTERHAUS,
Chief of Staffs New Orleans :
GENERAL: Your dispatches received and orders given accordingly,
but the dispositions you have made leave me without a general officer.
Slack's brigade leaves for New Orleans this evening and Dennis'
to-morrow morning.
Respectfully,
G. GRANGER,
Major- General, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 8. } Mobile, Ala., May 26, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. C. C. Andrews, IT. S. Volunteers, in addition to the
Second Division, is assigned to the command of the Post and District
of Mobile, relieving Brig. Gen. E. S. Dennis, U. S. Volunteers.
By order of Major-General Granger:
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 60. J Mobile, Ala., May 26, 1865.
1. The First Division will proceed to New Orleans by the first trans
portation which can be furnished, reporting there for orders to the
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major-general commanding the military division. One six-mule wagon
to each 200 men and one ambulance to each regiment will be taken.
Five days' subsistence and forty rounds of ammunition to the man will
be carried.
2. The Third Brigade and the artillery of the First Division are
temporarily detached from the division, and will report to Brevet
Major-General Andrews, commanding Post and District of Mobile.
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By order of Major-General Granger:
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, J HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., FIRST Div..
THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 22. ) Mobile, Ala., May 26, 1865.
By direction of the major-general commanding Thirteenth Army
Corps, the command of the First Brigade, First Division, Thirteenth
Army Corps, is hereby turned over to Lieut. Col. J. A. McLaughlin,
Forty-seventh Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry.
By order of Brig. Gen. J. K. Slack:
W. E. CHURCH,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala., May 26, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. C. C. ANDREWS,
Commanding Post and District:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding desires that you place
one company of infantry at Whistler, and if the two companies Twenty-
ninth Illinois which were posted there yesterday have been withdrawn,
one company at Citronelle. They will be charged with protecting peo
ple and property at those points.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala., May 26, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM P. BENTON,
Baton Rouge, La. :
Your division is under orders for immediate field service.
By order of Major-General Granger:
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile. Ala.. May 26, 1865.
Col. D. P. GRIER,
Commanding Third Division:
COLONEL : By direction of the major-general commanding you will
hold your command in readiness to take the field at two hours' notice.
916 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
One wagon to each 200 men and the number of ambulances now with
the division will be taken. One hundred rounds of ammunition for the
small-arms and full ammunition chests for the artillery will be in readi
ness within the division.
Bespectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMEEY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala., May 26, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. P. HAWKINS,
Commanding Division :
GENERAL : I have the honor to give an extract from a telegraphic
dispatch from the major-general commanding the military division,
received this evening, for your information and guidance. Please fur
nish me statement of your command :
In addition to the troops ordered to take the field, you will also keep that portion
of General Hawkins' division which originally came with him from Vicksburg in
readiness for immediate embarkation. The artillery of the division is to accompany
the troops.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. GKANGEK,
Major- General, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. FIRST DLV., 16TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 26. J Selma, Ala., May 26, 1865.
I. All Confederate officers and soldiers within the limits of this com
mand who have not yet been paroled are required to report forthwith
at Selma and Demopolis, Ala., or Meridian, Miss., to the post com
mander to be paroled. All muskets and small- arms owned or in pos
session of inhabitants of the country, except side-arms belonging to
officers paroled under the stipulations between Generals Grant and Lee,
Generals Sherman and Johnston, and Generals Canby and Taylor, will
be delivered to the commanding officer at Seltua, Uniontown, Marion,
Demopolis, Ala., or Meridian, Miss. These arms will be delivered by
the owners or those in possession before the 20th day of June, 18C5.
Any person found with arms after that date, except as herein provided,
will be arrested for violation of this order.
II. All persons formerly held as slaves are to be recognized and
treated as freedmen. Colored persons having places or employment are
advised to remain wherever their employers will compensate them for
their labor. They are reminded that the laborer is worthy of his hire.
and those who work shall be paid; those who are dependent on their
labor for a living and do not work must starve. Persons formerly held
as slaves and remaining on the plantations of their former masters must
go to work or leave the plantations. The provost-marshals are auth
orized to remove from plantations those who become offensive, idle
vagrants.
III. The attention of officers and soldiers is directed to General
Orders, No. 11, headquarters Sixteenth Army Corps, current series.
This order will also apply to the present limits of this command. Offi-
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eers are required to see that this order is obeyed to the letter. In any
case when it becomes known that an officer is cognizant of a violation
of this order, and does not immediately arrest or report to the proper
authority the offender, he will be recommended for dismissal from the
service. Soldiers are enjoined to obey it, and thus prevent their gal
lant conduct during this war from being tarnished by any acts of rob
bery, violence, or insult.
IV. Outlaws and desperadoes will not be tolerated, and the means of
punishing all such will be adequate to the crime or offense committed.
Citizens and paroled officers and soldiers who desire to live at their
homes in peace and without molestation are called upon to aid the mil
itary authorities in promptly bringing to arrest and punishment all
offenders and outlaws. They are reminded also that courtesy and
respect is indispensable to military rule, and all those, whether male or
female, who manifest a hostile and unfriendly spirit to our soldiers and
officers while in the proper discharge of their duties, must abide the
consequences.
By command of Brig. Gen. J. McArthur:
W. H. F. BAND ALL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ) HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY FORCES,
FIELD ORDERS, > .MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 12. ) Columbus, Miss., May 26, 1865.
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III. The Third Brigade, Cavalry Forces. Military Division of West
Mississippi, Brig. Gen. T. J. Lucas commanding, will proceed by the
most direct and practicable route to Vicksburg, Miss., reporting on
arrival to these headquarters at New Orleans, La. All dismounted men
and convalescents will be sent under proper officers, via Mobile, Ala.,
and New Orleans, La., rejoining the command at Vicksburg, Miss. The
quartermaster's department will furnish the necessary transportation.
On the march to Yicksburg General Lucas will enforce the strictest disci
pline in his command, no exchanging or pressing of horses or mules will
be allowed, and no private property of any description will be disturbed
except forage, which will be properly receipted for.
IV. In obedience to instructions from Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby,
commanding Military Division of W^est Mississippi, Col. Joseph Karge",
commanding Second Brigade, Cavalry Forces, will assume command of
the post and forces at and near Columbus, Miss., and report by tele
graph to Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith, at Montgomery, Ala., for orders. All
tri-monthly and monthly returns of the brigade will be forwarded
promptly to these headquarters at New Orleans. Capt. J. N. Givens,
acting assistant quartermaster, Capt. H. E.. Steele, commissary of sub
sistence, and Lieut. H. W. Thayer, acting ordnance officer, will turn
over all property pertaining to their several departments to the respec
tive officers of Colonel Karge's staff.
V. Capt. H. R. Steele, commissary of subsistence, U. S. Volunteers,
will, after turning over his stores, report for duty to Brig. Gen. T. J.
Lucas, commanding Third Brigade.
VI. Such portions of the Second Massachusetts Battery as cannot,
owing to the worn-out condition of the stock, be carried across the
country, will be sent by rail and steamer, via Mobile and New Orleans,
918 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
to Vicksburg, Miss., reporting upon arrival to Brig. Gen. T. J. Lucas.
The quartermaster's department will furnish the necessary transporta
tion.
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By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. Grierson:
S. L. WOODWARD,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. THIRD BRIGADE CAVALRY,
No. 20. ] Columbus, Miss., May 26, 1865.
The troops of this command will be held in readiness to move at an
early hour to-morrow, and will be supplied to-day with ten days'
rations, commencing 27th instant. Further orders relieving detach
ments on provost and picket duty and safeguards will be issued. The
commanding officers of regiments and batteries will immediately cause
their packs to be fitted up for use. So far as practicable, blankets will
be obtained for the saddles.
By order of Brig. Gen. T. J. Lucas :
E. Y. HITCH,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
WEST POINT, May 26, 1865.
Brevet Major-General GRIERSON,
Commanding Cavalry Forces, Mil. Div. of West Mississippi:
SIR: I arrived at this place about 3 p. in. yesterday. This morning
I sent out detachments to Okolona, Aberdeen, and other stations, in
accordance with your order. I have commenced looking up property,
&c., and will report soon again as to my success.
W. P. MOOKE,
Colonel Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, May 26, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Army and Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL: I have the honor to forward herewith, for the information
of the major-general commanding, an official copy of a letter just
received from Capt. James F. Armstrong, commanding Pensacola
Navy- Yard, containing information that the rebel ram Stonewall had
surrendered to the Spanish Government, at Havana.
Yery respectfully, colonel, your obedient servant,
A. ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
[Inclo.sure.]
COMMANDANT'S OFFICE, NAVY-YARD,
Pensacola, May 26, 1865.
Brig. Gen. A. ASBOTH,
Commanding District of West Florida, Barrancas, Fla.:
GENERAL : I have received information that the rebel ram Stonewall
has surrendered to the Spanish Government, at Havana, and Acting
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 919
Bear- Admiral Stribling has gone over with a force to endeavor to
obtain possession of her. Seven rebels have been captured at Cape
Sable, endeavoring to escape. Although unknown, they were evidently
persons of distinction.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES F. ARMSTRONG,
Commandant.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
No. 129. \ Barrancas, May 26, 1865.
I. In Special Field Orders, No. 67, from headquarters Army and
Division of West Mississippi, dated Mobile, Ala., May 19, 1865, the
establishment of a military post at Apalachicola, Fla., having been
decided upon as a dependency of the District of West Florida, and the
One hundred and sixty-first New York Infantry and the Eighty-second
U. S. Colored Infantry having been assigned for that purpose, Col. L. L.
Zulavsky, the ranking officer, is hereby announced as commander of the
military post of Apalachicola.
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By order of Brigadier-General Asboth :
FRANK ENO,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon. Ga., May 27, 1865. (Received 28th.)
Major-General THOMAS,
Commanding Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn. :
Brevet Brigadier-General Winslow, commanding at Atlanta, informs
me that there are many utterly destitute families in that section who
come a long distance to apply for provisions. Amount of supplies
there is limited, and if he is to issue to citizens preparations must be
made therefor. He requests to know whether he shall issue or not.
The supplies in the hands of the State are inadequate to meet the
necessities of the people. He wishes instructions to guide him in
meeting exigency; what action shall be taken to relieve the suffering
in this State. I cannot too strongly urge the policy of opening the Chat
tanooga and Atlanta Railroad at once. I am working from the south
end, but I understand nothing is being done north of the Etowah.
Please order the construction corps to continue their repairs till it
meets my people. The road will earn enough in two months to pay all
expenses.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major -General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 29. ) Macon, Ga., May 27, 1865.
In pursuance of instructions from the War Department, the regi
ments of colored troops organized in the several divisions of the Cav
alry Corps are designated by numbers as follows : That of the First
Division, One hundred and thirty- sixth U. S. Colored Troops j that of
920 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
the Second Division, One hundred and thirty-seventh U. S. Colored
Troops; that of the Fourth Division, One hundred and thirty-eighth
U. S. Colored Troops.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
EDWARD P. INHOFF,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, May 27, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. EDWARD HATCH,
Corinth, Miss. :
Your dispatch of the 24th received. General A. J. Smith has been
directed to make corresponding dispositions of his troops, and to notify
General Wilson and yourself.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
CHATTANOOGA, May 27, 1865.
Maj. S. HOFFMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Did you receive my dispatch of yesterday? Please answer at once,
as I am anxious to know what to do with the command.
A. J. ALEXANDER,
Brevet Brigadier -General.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 27, 1865 — 7 p. m.
(Received 29th.)
Major-General CANBY,
New Orleans :
You may send Steele at once to the Rio Grande. I will also send the
Twenty-fifth Corps. The cavalry can march as you suggest. A garri
son should be got to Galveston with as little delay as possible.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 27, 1865.
Rear- Admiral H. K. THATCHER,
Commanding West Gulf Squadron,
U. S. Flag-ship StocMale, off Mobile, Ala.:
ADMIRAL: In the absence of the major-general commanding I have
the honor to inform you that Major-General Smith, commanding U. S.
forces, Montgomery, has now in his possession the apparatus of the
light-house belonging to Pensacola, with maps, &c., and that he will
forward this property by steamer to this place on Monday or Tuesday.
I have the honor to be, admiral, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
ALFRED FREDBERG,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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MOBILE, May 27, 1865.
(Received 9.30 p. in.)
Colonel CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
The troops for Apalacliicola will embark by daylight to-morrow on
board the Peabody.
A. FEEDBEEG,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL } HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
FIELD ORDERS, > OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 75. ) Mobile, Ala., May 27, 1865.
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4. Brig. Gen. T. Kilby Smith, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby relieved
from the command of the District of South Alabama, and will turn
over the command, &c., of the district to the officer next in rank.
Upon completion of this, General T. Kilby Smith will proceed to New
Orleans, La., and report in person at the headquarters Military Divis
ion of West Mississippi for orders.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Oanby:
ALFEED FEEDBEEG,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, May 27, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Montgomery, Ala.:
General Hatch, from Eastport, will cover the country on the Mobile
and Ohio Eailroad as far south as Okolona, and on the Memphis and
Charleston road as far east as Tnscuinbia, with small posts fifty or
sixty miles south of Tuscumbia and luka. Your command will proba
bly extend as far east as the Chattahoochee. Make arrangements so
as to connect with Wilson on the east and Hatch on the north. Eeport
the dispositions you make by telegraph, so that I may, if necessary,
replace some of your garrisons by troops from the Department of
Mississippi. Keep in mind the reductions that will be made by dis
charges, and the consideration that your corps, with some addition of
colored troops, will probably have to garrison Mobile. The Thirteenth
Corps will be required west of the Mississippi.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, May 27, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Montgomery, Ala.:
Eelieve General Gilbert from duty with the Second Division and
order him to report as soon as possible to General Granger, at Mobile.
E. E. S. CAKBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
922 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Montgomery , Ala., May 27, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Acljt. Gen., Army and Division of West Mississippi:
COLONEL: In compliance with instructions, I have this day sent
under guard to headquarters Army and Division of West Mississippi,
ex-Governor A. B. Moore, of Alabama, and George W. Gayle, citizen of
Cahawha, Ala., who wrote the advertisement published in Selma Dis
patch in December last, offering to procure the assassination of Abra
ham Lincoln, William H. Seward, and Andrew Johnson, by the 1st of
March, 011 the payment or security to him of $1,000,000. A copy* of
this advertisement is inclosed herewith, also affidavits* of the two
witnesses who accompanied Mr. Gayle under guard, and the statement
of Mr. Gayle himself, admitting the writing and sending of the adver
tisement referred to to the Selma paper. The copy inclosed in the state
ment of Mr. Gayle is the same one referred to in his statement as
having been shown him.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
COLUMBUS, Miss., May 27, 1865.
Major Houan,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Sixteenth Army Corps:
In obedience to orders from Major-Geueral Canby, I report for orders
to the major-general commanding Sixteenth Army Corps. My com
mand consists of three regiments of cavalry and one battery. One of
the regiments is stationed at Macon, Miss. The rest of the command
here.
JOSEPH KAKGfi,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 28, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, or
COMMANDING OFFICER,
Nashville :
General Howell Cobb was arrested by General Wilson under instruc
tions of this Department, and is now on his way North, under charge
of Captain Kneeland. Countermanding instructions do not appear to
have reached General Wilson. This morning a copy of General Cobb's
parole was received with a statement that he has properly conducted
himself. Under these circumstances it is the design of the Govern
ment to respect his parole, and on his arrival at Nashville you will
release him from custody and send him back to his home, to remain
there and report to General Wilson, subject to the President's order.
Acknowledge this telegram.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
* Not found.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 923
NASHVILLE, TENN., May 38, 1865.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War, Washington, T>. C. :
Yours about Howell Cobb received. Mallory, Secretary of the rebel
Navy, and B. H. Hill, Senator from Georgia, have been arrested and
are now on their way North as prisoners with Howell Cobb. What
shall be done with Mallory and Hill? It does not appear that they
have been paroled.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, May 28, 1865 — 9.30 p. m. (Received 29th.)
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville :
You will please forward Mallory and B. H. Hill under proper guard
to Fort Lafayette, the officer reporting to Major-General Dix, in New
York. When do you expect to come to Washington!
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 44. ) Nashville, Tenn., May 28, 1865.
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V. Brig. Gen. A. Willich, U. S. Volunteers, having reported at these
headquarters in compliance with Special Orders, No. 218, paragraph 6,
current series, War Department, will report in person without delay
to Maj. Gen. D. S. Stanley, commanding Fourth Army Corps, lor
assignment to duty.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
HENEY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, May 28, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Macon, Ga.:
Brevet Brigadier-General Winslow is authorized to issue to the peo
ple within his command sufficient provisions to prevent starvation.
Caution him not to permit the issue to assume such extravagant and
extensive proportions as such issues have generally done heretofore
in most cases.
By command of Major-General Thomas :
WM. D. WHIPPLE>
Brigadier- General, &c.
GENERAL ORDERS,^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
V MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 30. ) Macon, Ga., May 28, 1865.
I. All blanks, documents, books of records, and archives of every
description heretofore belonging to the so-called Confederate States,
924 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
will be turned over to any officer of the IT. S. Army at the most conven
ient post; and all officers are directed to take possession of the same,
carefully preserve, and forward them to these headquarters.
II. Soldiers are forbidden to tear down fences, or in any way inter
fere with the property of citizens or with the negroes in their service
or employ. Horses must not be grazed in cultivated, inclosed fields,
and, when sent out for the purpose of grazing, a commissioned officer
must accompany them, who will be held responsible for the conduct of
the men.
III. The time for granting paroles is hereby extended to June 10,
next ensuing.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
EDWARD P. INHOFF,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, May 28, 1865.
Brig. Gen. H. M. JUDAH,
Chattanooc/a :
You are authorized to issue sufficient provisions to the destitute peo
ple within your command to prevent starvation. Be cautious, however,
that the issue does not become unnecessarily large and an extrava
gant waste of the public stores, as has been the case generally with
such issues.
By command of Major-General Thomas :
WM. D. WHIFFLE,
Brigadier- General.
KNOXVILLE, May 28, 1865.
Brigadier-General WHIFFLE :
In compliance with the following special order, I report for further
orders :
SPECIAL ORDERS, > HDQRS. DEPT. OF NORTH CAROLINA, ARMY OF THE OHIO,
No. 48. ] Raleigh, N. C., May 4, 1865.
In accordance with instructions from Major-General Sherman, commanding Depart
ment of the Mississippi, the First Alabama Cavalry is relieved from duty in this
department, and will march without delay to Knoxville, Tenn., when the command
ing officer will report by telegraph to Major-General Thomas, commanding Depart
ment of the Cumberland, for further orders.
By command of Major-General Schotield:
J. A. CAMPBELL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
I left my regiment this morning at Greeneville marching for this
place. I respectfully ask permission to visit Xashville whilst the regi
ment is moving here, to confer with you personally in regard to the
disposition to be made of the regiment, as many of my men are desir
ous of going home, having been driven from their State long ago. 1
wish also to find a detachment of the regiment which is somewhere in
Northern Alabama under Major Shurtleff. Can I come?
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
G% L. GODFREY,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding First Alabama Cavalry.
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MEMPHIS, May 28, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
Bvt. Maj. Gen. John E. Smith has reported here for duty under Spe
cial Orders, No. 201, extract 4, Adjutant-General's Office, Washington,
and will assume command to-morrow. Please hurry up the acceptance
of my resignation.
C. C. WASHBUEN,
Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 144. | New Orleans, La., May 28, 1865.
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6. The construction of field fortifications for the defense of the U. S.
landings and property at Mobile will be continued under direction of
Lieut. Col. J. 0. Palfrey, assistant inspector-general and chief engineer,
Thirteenth Army Corps. The engineer officer now in charge will
transmit to him all the instructions he has received relating to said
fortifications.
7. The Engineer Brigade of this army is hereby discontinued. The
Ninety-sixth and Ninety-seventy U. S. Colored Infantry are, until other
wise ordered, attached to the command of Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger,
and will, in regard to work on fortifications at Mobile, receive instruc
tions from the chief engineer of the Thirteenth Army Corps.
8. Capt. J. J. Smith, commanding Pontonier Company, will store all
the bridge equipage at Mobile Bay for which he is responsible in one
of the cotton presses (the one not occupied by engineer employes)
assigned to the engineer department in the city of Mobile. He will
also move his company to Mobile and encamp it at some available point
convenient to said cotton press. The quartermaster's department will
furnish the necessary transportation.
9. All the bridge equipage at Pensacola Bay will be transferred to
Capt. J. B. Dexter, assistant quartermaster for engineer department,
Department of the Gulf, and shipped to him at New Orleans, under
direction of Capt. E. H. Newton, in charge of Barrancas. The quarter
master's department will furnish the necessary transportation.
10. Maj. W. S. Long, Ninety-sixth U. S. Colored Infantry, will report
without delay to the chief engineer of this division for orders.
11. The commanding officer of the Pontonier Company will make his
reports to the chief engineer Department of the Gulf.
12. Bvt. Capt. C. J. Allen, Corps of Engineers, is hereby relieved
from his present duty and will without delay report to Maj or- General
Steele for assignment as chief engineer of his command.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. H. DYEE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS ARMY AND DIVISION
OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 76. ) Mobile, Ala., May 28, 1865.
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2. Under instructions from the Secretary of War the cotton captured
in the city of Mobile and now under the control of the chief quarter-
926 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
master of the Military Division of West Mississippi, will be turned over
to the supervising special agent of the ninth Treasury district. Copies
of the inventories, bills of lading1, and other papers that relate to any
shipments that may have been made to New York will also be turned
over to that agent.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby:
ALFRED FREDBERG,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, May 28, 1865. (Received 6.05 p. m. 29th.)
SECRETARY OF WAR,
Washington, D. C. :
I have the honor to report that the rebel Governor Clark, of Missis
sippi, is now in the custody of the commanding officer at Macon, Miss.,
where he will remain subject to your further orders.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
ORLEANS. May 28, 1865.
(Received 29th.)
Maj. Gen. G. GRANGER, Mobile:
General Smith has been directed to send a brigade of 2,000 men from
Montgomery to Mobile for garrison duty. If he has no water transpor
tation on hand, he is ordered to send the troops by land across the bend
of the Alabama to Portland or Bridgeport, and notify the quartermas
ter at Mobile, so that boats may be sent to meet them.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
MoMle, Ala., May 28, 1865.
Brig. Gen. A. ASBOTH,
Commanding District of West Florida, Barrancas, Fla. :
The steamer George Peabody, having on board the Eighty-second
U.S. Colored, will start this morning for Barrancas, Fla. This includes
all the troops destined for the new post at Apalachicola, and the major-
general commanding instructs me to request that you will be pleased
to use your exertion to expedite this movement as much as possible, as
the steamers are very much needed, especially the steamer George
Peabody.
I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient
servant.
ALFRED FREDBERG,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 28, 1865.
Brig. Gen. A. ASBOTH,
Commanding District of West Florida, Barrancas, Fla. :
GENERAL: I am instructed by the major-general commanding to
inform you that the Second Maine Cavalry has been ordered for the
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present to remain in the command of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith, where its
services are very much needed. The First Florida Cavalry is now en
route for Barrancas, where it will arrive in a very few days.
I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
ALFRED FKEDBEKG,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, May 29, 1865.
(Received 6.15 p. m.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War :
Yours received. General Thomas left yesterday morning for Wash
ington. Mallory and Hill will be sent as directed.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 45. ] Nashville, Tenn., May 29, 1865.
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VII. Bvt. Brig. Gen. A. J. Alexander, commanding Second Brigade,
Fourth Division, Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi,
will move his brigade, composed of the following-named regiments, from
Chattanooga and encamp it at Edgefield, Tenn., for muster out of
service. The quartermaster's department will furnish the necessary
transportation: Seventh Ohio Cavalry, Fifth Iowa Cavalry, and Tenth
Missouri Cavalry.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
HENRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MACON, GA., May 29, 1865 — 3 p. m.
(Received 10.45 p. m. 30th.)
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
Through the neglect of some one connected with the telegraph, General
Grant's dispatch of the 23d did not reach me until a few minutes ago.
To carry out instructions I would respectfully suggest that Hatch's
division and the veterans of the other three in excess of the 4,000 to be
kept in Georgia should be got ready with as little delay as possible.
This much is due to Hatch. General Upton has gone through to Chat
tanooga to carry out the instructions in regard to muster out. Please
send him such further orders as may be necessary. I will communi
cate with him by courier. The men whom I retain here will be mostly
veterans, who have from twelve to twenty-four months yet to serve.
Shall I send the 2,000 men to South Carolina; if so, to what part? I
think after making Hatch's force 5,000 I can very well spare the 2,000
for that State. Will give you more details in a few days. (A copy
has been furnished General Grant.)
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
928 KY., S. W. VA., TENN ., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
MAC ON, GA., May 29, 1865.
Colonel VINCENT,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
Your telegram of yesterday is received. Carrying into effect the
order for muster out I tlrink will leave me ample force for Georgia and
enable me to increase Hatch's division to 5,000 men. I shall have
10,000 men left out of Long's, Upton's, McCook's, and Hatch's divisions.
No order No. 94 has been received here, but No. 83 is in my possession,
I am doing all in my power to carry out the former.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
[Indorsement.]
WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
June 1, 1865.
Official copy respectfully furnished for the information of Lieut.
Gen. U. S. Grant, commanding Armies of the United States. This is
in answer to the telegram directing all volunteer white troops, whose
terms expire prior to October 1, to be mustered out.
THOMAS M. VINCENT,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
ATLANTA, May 29, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
The railroad track is down to Chattahoochee River, and about laid to
Vining's, four miles beyond. Everything drags for want of axes. AVe
are doing all that can be done. Bridge getting on well. The ambu
lance trains are here, waiting orders.
Yours, truly,
E. F. WINSLOW,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., May 29, 1865. ,
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff, Department of the Cumberland :
GENERAL : I have the honor to inform you that I have arrived at
Memphis, and in pursuance of Special Orders, No. 201, extract 4, Army
Headquarters, Adjutant-General's Office, dated Washington, D. C., May
2, 1865, have assumed command of the District of West Tennessee.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN E. SMITH,
Brevet Major- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 59. ] Memphis, Tenn., May 29, 1865.
The undersigned having tendered his resignation, this day relin
quishes the command of the District of West Tennessee. On doing so
he avails himself of the occasion to tender his profound and grateful
thanks to the officers and soldiers of his command, whose soldierly con
duct and manly bearing since he resumed command here are deserving
the highest praise. He congratulates them on the return of peace and
the prospect of a speedy return to their homes and the duties of civil
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life. To the people of West Tennessee liis thanks are due for the cheer
fulness they have shown in yielding obedience to the Government and
asking pardon for their offenses, as well as for their cordial good will
often and again expressed for himself. It affords him great satisfac
tion to be able to turn over his command to an officer of known and
distinguished character, an acquaintance with whom of twenty years'
duration justifies him in saying that the interests of Government and
people will be safe in the hands of his successor.
C. C. WASHBURN,
Major- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 60. ) Memphis, Tenn., May 29, 1865.
In pursuance of Special Orders, No. 201, extract 4, Headquarters of
the Army, Adjutant- General's Office, date Washington, May 2, 1865,
the undersigned hereby assumes command of the District of West Ten
nessee. All existing orders will remain in force. The officers compos
ing the staff will be announced in future orders.
JOHN E. SMITH,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, May 29, 1865.
SECRETARY OF WAR,
Washington, D. C. :
The rebel Governor Moore, of Alabama, will arrive here to-morrow
or the following day. He will be retained subject to your orders.
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
MONTGOMERY, May 29, 1865 — 3.15 p. m.
Major-General GANBY:
Governor Moore and G. W. Gayle, of Oahawba, have been sent under
guard to Mobile, as you directed, and should arrive there to-day.
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, May 29, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Mobile :
The brigade of the Sixteenth Gorps ordered to Mobile is intended to
relieve the balance of the Thirteenth Corps now at that place, which
will be held in readiness to go to Galveston, Texas, as soon as transpor
tation can be furnished. The headquarters of the corps will be with
that portion of it, and you will accompany it in person.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
59 R R — VOL XLIX, PT II
930 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
GENERAL ORDERS, J HDQRS. THIRD BRIG., SECOND Div.,
THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 11. ) Mobile, Ala., May 29, 1865.
I. In pursuance of Special Orders, No. 56, paragraph I, dated head
quarters Second Division, Thirteenth Army Corps, Mobile, Ala., May
29, 1865, the undersigned hereby assumes command of this the Third
Brigade.
II. Col. George W. Clark, Thirty-fourth Iowa Volunteer Infantry,
will assume command of his regiment.
F. W. MOORE,
Colonel Eighty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, May 29, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding Sixteenth Army Corps, Montgomery, Ala. :
Please send one brigade (2,000 strong) from Montgomery to Mobile
for garrison duty at that place. If you have not water transportation
at hand send them across the bend of the Alabama by land to Portland
or Bridgeport, and notify the quartermaster at Mobile, so that he may
send boats to meet them. Acknowledge and advise of the probable
time of arrival at Mobile, so that I may regulate other movements.
E. R. S. CAKBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, May 29, 1865. (Received 30th.)
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Montgomery, Ala. :
Both General Gilbert and General Garrard may remain. General T.
Kilby Smith will be in Mobile to-morrow or the day after. You can
assign him to the command of the brigade ordered for that place.
E. R. S. CAKBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, May 29, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Montgomery, Ala.:
Allow all cotton to be brought forward without any military restric
tions, and furnish every facility that can be given consistently with the
requirements and interests of the service. There will be no more
search for Confederate cotton.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Caiiby:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, Mobile, Ala., and Maj. Gen.
G. K. Warren, Vicksburg, Miss.)
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HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, May 29, 1865.
Brig. Gen. A. ASBOTH,
Commanding District of West Florida, Barrancas, Fla.:
SIR : In pursuance of instructions received from Headquarters of the
Army, all military restrictions hitherto imposed upon the bringing in
of cotton are hereby removed, and you will please to encourage the
movements of the same and practically facilitate it whenever the same
can be done without injury or inconvenience to the service. It is the
wish of the Go\7ernment that the staple should be brought forward as
rapidly as possible, and the search for Confederate cotton will no longer
be continued.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Brig. Gen. John Newton, commanding District of Key
West and Tortugas, Key West, Fla.)
WASHINGTON, May 30, 1865 — 9.30 a. m.
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
Send the Fourth Corps to New Orleans as soon as practicable. Sepa
rate the men whose time expires before the 1st of October from the
corps, and if paymasters are ready to pay the balance let them receive
their money before starting. Let there be no unavoidable delay in
getting the corps oft'.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
NASHVILLE, May 30, 1865.
(Eeceived 5.15 a. m. 31st.)
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT :
Paymasters are busy preparing rolls for payment of Fourth Corps.
Only $3,500,000 required to pay portion of corps which goes. Cannot
it be hurried forward from Washington? Will the corps transporta
tion be sent with it ?
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, &c.
NASHVILLE, May 30, 1865.
(Received 5.20 a. m. 31st.)
General GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army :
The capture of Champ Ferguson and surrender of his guerrillas has
restored complete quiet to Overton and Fentress Counties. I have
directed General Rousseau's expedition not to move. General Stone-
man will go on.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier -General and Chief of Staff.
932 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., K. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 30, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn.:
Questions of trade and law are continually arising, and before decid
ing I should like to have the limits of rny command determined and the
line of civil policy which I am to pursue clearly denned. This is neces
sary, because I may otherwise trespass upon the limits of other com
manders or do things which will have to be undone. I am sure that if
given the proper authority I can carry into effect any policy the Gov
ernment may announce. I am very anxious to have La Grange retained
in service. He ought to have his promotion, but would remain as major
in the Adjutant- General's Department. Can you do anything for him?
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., May 30, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
General McCook has just arrived from Tallahassee. He paroled
about 6,000 men and four generals, took possession of a gun-boat, the
Spray, and a torpedo-boat at Saint Mark's, which he turned over to the
Navy. He also received 50 pieces of artillery, 5,000 stand of arms,
$2,785,000 in Confederate money, bonds, &c., besides immense quanti
ties of ammunition, naval stores, lead, niter, 200,000 pounds of bacon,
He turned over the command and stores at Tallahassee to General
Tilghinan, of General Yogdes' command. General McCook reports that
ex-Governor Harris passed through Tallahassee several days before he
arrived there, making his way toward Cedar Keys, in company with a
man named McCormick. General McCook also captured and paroled
another of Breckinridge's sons, but could hear nothing of Breckinridge
himself. He notified the blockade fleet of Davis' capture, and to be on
the lookout for Harris and Breckinridge. Generals Gillmore and Yogdes
complain of what they called General McCook's encroachment upon
their commands in going to Florida; but as General McCook acted
strictly in accordance with my order to the best interests of the service,
and had received the surrender of the troops and stores before the
arrival of the protest, I was not disposed to pay any attention to it.
General McCook reports the people as submissive, well disposed, and
anxious for the re- establishment of the National and State authorities.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
(Eepeated by Whipple to Thomas, at Washington, D. C., June 2, 1805.)
[MAY 30, 1865.— For Grant to Stanton, recommending Bvt. Maj. Gen.
James H. Wilson for promotion to full major-general, see YoL XLYI,
Part III. p. 1236.1
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lUKA, May 30, 1865.
Major- General THOMAS :
Do yon wish me to do anything to save the Confederate cotton now
scattered through this country south of me? It is in very bad condi
tion 5 wants rebagging.
E. HATCH,
Brevet Major- General.
NASHVILLE, May 30, 1865.
Brevet Major- General HATCH,
Iiika :
General Thomas does not desire you to do anything to save the Con
federate cotton ; the Treasury Department can look after it if they think
it worth while.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier -General, &c.
NASHVILLE, May 30, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN,
Knoxmlle, Tenn.:
The capture of Champ Ferguson and surrender of his guerrillas ren
der General Eousseau's expedition unnecessary and it will not start.
Yours will, however, go on.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, &c.
KNOXVILLE, May 30, 1865.
Brigadier-General WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
A Mr. Chapman is here on the part of the people of North Carolina
and desires the permission and assistance of the United States Govern
ment to transport salt from the salt-works in Virginia to North Caro
lina, via Greeueville and Asheville. He asks use of the railroad and
Government teams. Have I anything to do with it, and can he have
the assistance asked for I
GEOKGE STONEMAN,
Major- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, May 30, 1865.
SECRETARY OF WAR,
Washington, D. C. :
SIR : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communi
cation in relation to the cotton captured at Mobile, and to inclose copies
of the special order issued in pursuance of those instructions.*
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
* See May 28, p. 925.
934 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., May 30, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
Your telegram in regard to Governor Clark was immediately trans
mitted to Colonel Johnson, who acknowledged receipt of the dispatch
last evening. This morning I received the following telegram from him :
MACOX, May 30, 1865.
Major FREDBERG,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I hold Governor Clark on his written parole of honor not to absent himself from
this post.
ALFRED FREDBERG,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
ORLEANS, May 30, 1865.
Maj. A. FREDBERG,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
General Smith telegraphed that Governor Moore and Judge Gayle,
of Alabama, will probably arrive to-day at Mobile. Send them to this
city by first opportunity [under] a strong guard.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel.
MOBILE, May 30, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel CHRISTENSEN :
Your telegram of this date relating to Governor Moore and Judge
Gayle has been received. As soon as they arrive they will be forwarded
as directed.
ALFRED FREDBERG,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 146. ) New Orleans, La., May 30, 1865.
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11. Capt. M. D. Massie, Ninety-ninth Illinois Volunteers, is hereby
relieved from duty with his regiment and will report to Brig. Gen. J.
R. Slack, commanding First Brigade, First Division, Thirteenth Army
Corps, for duty as acting assistant adjutant-general.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby:
,C. H. DYER,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 63. > Mobile, Ala., May 30, 1865.
1. The Twenty-first New York Battery is hereby detached from the
division. The commanding officer will immediately report to Brig.
Gen. James Totten, chief of artillery, Army and Division of West
Mississippi.
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2. Battery F, First Missouri Artillery, is hereby detached from the
Second Division and assigned to duty with the Third Division. The
battery commander will report without delay.
3. The Third Division is, under instructions from military division
headquarters, assigned to duty with Maj. Gen. F. Steele, U. S. Volun
teers. The commanding officer will report to General Steele without
delay for orders.
By order of Major-General Granger:
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 72. ) Montgomery., Ala., May 30, 1865.
* * * * * * *
III. Brig. Gen. K. Garrard, commanding Second Division, Sixteenth
Army Corps, will direct one brigade of his command to move by land
to Portland (a point on the left bank of the Alabama River below
Selma), and from thence to Mobile, Ala., by steamers, leaving their
present camp at daylight on the morning of June 1, 1865. The com
mand selected will take all camp and garrison equipage and baggage
pertaining to it, and will be supplied in haversacks and wagons with
eight days' rations, including June 1. The men unable to accompany
the command on the march can be sent by steamer. One boat will be
retained here for that purpose. On arriving at Mobile the commanding
officer will report to the general in command for instructions.
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By order of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith:
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, \ HDQRS. SECOND Div., 16TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 88. j Near Montgomery, Ala., May 30, 1865.
1. The First Brigade of this division, Col. John I. Rinaker command
ing, will move at 5 a. m., oil the 1st of June, and march to Portland, on
the east bank of the Alabama River below Selma, via Hayneville and
Mount Pleasant, and there embark on steamers for Mobile, Ala., report
ing to the general commanding at that place for instructions. The
division quartermaster will transfer to the acting assistant quarter
master of the brigade the transportation necessary to carry a supply of
rations and forage for the command for nine days. The ambulance
officers will transfer their proper proportion of ambulances, wagons,
and hospital property. The troops will be inspected, and all sick who
are unable to march will be left in charge of Dr. Reuben Woods, who
will take them forward on a boat which will be provided for that
purpose.
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By order of General K. Garrard :
J. B. SAMPLE,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
936 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
Barrancas, May 30, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Division of West Mississippi :
COLONEL: I have the honor to report that the Peabody having
arrived with the Eighty second U. S. Colored Infantry I will leave
with the expedition for Apalachicola to-morrow morning. I beg to
inclose copies of special orders issued relating thereto.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. ASBOTH,
Brigadier- General.
[Inclosnre No. 1.]
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
No. 133. ) Barrancas, May 30, 1865.
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2. The steamer George Peabody having arrived with the Eighty-
second U. S. Colored Infantry on board, the whole fleet, consisting of
the following vessels, George Peabody, N. P. Banks, Clyde, Hussar,
and Tampico, will start to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock for Apalachi
cola with the following troops on board: One hundred and sixty-first
New York Infantry Volunteers, Eighty-second U. S. Colored Infantry;
Company C, First Florida Cavalry, Captain Meszaros; and fifteen men
Second Maine Cavalry, under charge of Lieutenant Gillespie. Col. L.
L. Zulavsky will see that troops, animals, and all supplies for his com
mand, as well as those intended for Brevet Major-General Wilson, com
manding, Macon, Ga., are properly distributed on the several trans
ports. The general commanding will embark on the steamer N. P.
Banks. Lieutenant-Commander Nath. Green, U. S. Navy, commanding
convoy (U. S. steamer Itasca), is requested to assign the several trans
ports their proper position before starting. The whistle signals agreed
upon by the general commanding and commanding officer naval con
voy, as given in the within code, will be strictly observed.
* ******
By order of Brigadier- General Asboth:
GEOEGE MONEOE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
[Inclosure ISTo. 2.]
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
:No. 133. j Barrancas, May 30, 1865.
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6. The vessels composing the expedition to Apalachicola will start
to-morrow at 9 a. in. in the following order: First, Peabody; second,
Tampico; third, N. P. Banks; fourth, Clyde; fifth, Hussar. An inter
val of 400 yards between each vessel will be preserved.
By order of Brigadier-General Asboth :
GEOEGE MONEOE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
[Inclosure No. 3.]
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
No. 133. f Barrancas, May 30, 1865.
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7. The following staff officers having been announced by Col. L. L.
Zulavsky, commanding U. S. forces for Apalachicola Bay, they will
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be obeyed and respected accordingly, viz: Capt. Benjamin T. Van
Tuyl, One hundred and sixty-first New York, acting commissary of
subsistence; First Lieut. Otis H. Smith, One hundred and sixty-first
New York, acting ordnance officer; First Lieut. John W. Sterling,
Eighty-second U. S. Colored Infantry, acting assistant quartermaster.
8. During the temporary absence of the commanding general at
Apalachicola Col. E. W. Woodman, Second Maine Cavalry, senior officer
present, will command at Barrancas.
By order of Brigadier- General Asboth :
GEOEGE MONEOE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
WASHINGTON, May 31, 1865.
Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War :
I would respectfully call attention to the case of Brig. Gen. Eobert
Allen, assistant quartermaster, and ask that he be brevetted a major-
general. General Allen has made no application, but I am well aware
of his services in this war and in the Army before the war. He has
been filling a place second only to that filled by the Quartermaster-
General of the Army, and with very great efficiency. He is well known
as an officer joining very great integrity with the greatest business
capacity. I would recommend that his brevet rank have even date
with that given to General Ingalls.
U. S. GEANT,
Lieutenant- General.
WASHINGTON, May 31, 1865 — 10 a. m.
Major-General THOMAS, Nashville:
Transportation at the rate of eight teams and two ambulance teams
to 1,000 men will go with the Fourth Corps. More can be sent after
ward if found necessary.
U. S. GEANT,
Lieutenant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 268. I Washington, May 31, 1865.
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94. Col. W. E. Merrill, First Veteran Volunteer Engineers, is hereby
relieved from duty in the Department of the Cumberland and will
report to the Chief Engineer of the Army to relieve Lieut. Col. James
H. Simpson, Corps of Engineers, from his present duties at Cincinnati,
Ohio. Lieutenant-Colonel Simpson on being relieved will report in
person to the honorable Secretary of the Interior for duty in connection
with the examination of the lines of the Union Pacific Eailroad west
from Omaha, Nebr. Ter.
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96. Capt. E. S. Eichards, assistant adjutant-general of volunteers,
will report in person without delay to Brevet Major- General Gillem,
U. S. Volunteers, commanding First Cavalry Division, Department of
the Cumberland, for duty.
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By order of the Secretary of War:
E. D. TOWNSEKD,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
938 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
WASHINGTON, May 31, 1865.
Major-General WILSON,
Macon, Ga. .
Telegraph to General Gillmore to know where in South Carolina he
will have the cavalry which you send to him. In the meantime they
can move directly toward Millen.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
NASHVILLE, May 31, 1865.
Brevet Major-General WILSON,
Commanding Cavalry Corps, Macon, Ga. :
I arrived last evening from Chattanooga. Alexander's brigade has
been ordered here, where the muster out will take place. Major-
General McCook's will remain at Chattanooga for a little while, and
will be ordered here as fast as the muster-rolls can be made. I will
establish my headquarters at Edgefield, and will carry out the instruc
tions as nearly as possible in accordance with your views. One divis
ion is to be sent to Sheridan, so General Whipple informs me; the
remainder of the corps not mustered out will go to General Palmer, in
Kentucky. While you remain in Georgia there is no prospect of send
ing the corps to trans-Mississippi. General Alexander would like to
have the brigade go to Kentucky. He says he has written you fully
on the subject. General Thomas was on his way to Washington when
I arrived. I could, consequently, say nothing on the subject of promo
tions. General Whipple thinks it not impossible to have them made.
No policy has been announced or permanent disposition of troops been
made. I hope you will succeed in keeping me in your command, where
service has been so agreeable. I see nothing for me to do after the
muster out and consolidation takes place. The troops will not arrive
here within six days. General Whipple has given me permission to go
to Louisville. I will be back before that time. General Alexander
will go with me. Beaumont left to-day for his home. I will communi
cate with you as often as possible. The construction corps is at work
on this end of the Georgia State Railroad. I tried to get an order to have
all the ties along the Knoxville, Chattanooga and Nashville Railroad
sent forward to Cartersville, and then hauled along the road toward
Atlanta. Provided at Kingston fifteen teams and detailed twenty-five
men to assist in putting up telegraph line to Atlanta.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Major- General, U. S. Volunteers.
HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., FOURTH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Atlanta, May 31, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. JAMES H. WILSON,
Commanding Cavalry Corps:
The citizens of this place desire to hold a meeting for taking Union
ground. I have advised delay. Are there any objections to mass
meetings which are to be conducted on the basis of obedience to law,
Constitution, and decidedly in favor of the Union? I deprecated the
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meeting, not wishing any excitement, and because there is at present
so much uncertainty concerning the exact policy of the Government on
the slavery and reconstruction issues.
Your obedient servant,
E. F. WINSLOW,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., FOURTH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Atlanta, May 31, 1865.
Brevet Major- General WILSON,
Commanding Cavalry Corps, Macon, Ga. :
I have the honor to report the return of Captain Clark, acting assist
ant quartermaster, without any tools. He brought a letter to you from
Brevet Brigadier-General Donaldson, chief quartermaster, which I for
ward to-day. Captain Clark reports the railroad in running order as
far south as the Etowah River, and that parties will commence work
on the bridge over that stream at once. He says that none of the
work on the upper end of the railroad has been done by the Govern
ment, but under the supervision of a Mr. Latimer, who says he is act
ing for the State of Georgia. I am inclined to believe, from the
statements of Captain Clark, that the parties at the upper end are
working on about the same basis as the party at this end, they having
the advantage of unlimited material, with but comparatively little to do.
The axes, spades, &c., received to-day from Augusta will enable us to
do the work to the Etowah, but we yet labor under difficulties from
wnnt of vspikes, which, however, will not be irremediable. I am
informed there are two miles of railroad iron (new and straight) at
Macon. Unless I have other orders from you I will send for it soon,
and shall request you to cause it to be delivered. The iron at Yining's
and at Marietta is very badly bent — almost destroyed.
Your obedient servant,
E. F. WINSLOW,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., FOURTH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Atlanta, May 31, 1865.
Captain GRIFFIN,
Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen., Cav. Corps, Mil. Div. of the Mississippi:
CAPTAIN : I take the liberty of again calling the attention of the gen
eral commanding to the helpless condition of very many people in this
and neighboring counties. In ten counties, the inferior courts of which
are drawing some supplies from the agency in this city, there are from
5,000 to 8,000 families— in all, say, from 25,000 to 50,000 persons— who
are utterly destitute of bread or any kind of food. Some adequate
steps should be taken to supply this demand for food. Women and
children walk from ten to forty miles for food and then obtain only a
moiety, frequently not any. Of course the proper source of supply
should be in the State government; but as there is no such authority
our Government must take the matter in hand or intense suffering will
follow. I make this communication not simply in view of present
necessities, but also that the brevet major-general commanding may be
940 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
informed of the exact condition of the people in this part of the State
and represent the case to the proper persons that preparations may be
made for the coining winter as well as the time intervening.
1 have the honor to be, your obedient servant,
E. F. WINSLOW,
Brevet Brigadier -General.
EASTPORT, May 31, 1865.
Major-General THOMAS:
Allow me to call your attention to the importance of a distinctive
line of policy being adopted in regard to the negro. On the large plan
tations of the valley of the Tornbigbee many are deserting and living
in bands by plunder upon the neighboring plantations. If they can be
assured of being paid by the planters, I think they will work for a liv
ing; or if assured they can have a fair share of the crops now growing-
it will prevent much Buffering among them this year, and keep them
out of idleness. No orders relating to the negro have ever reached us.
E. HATCH,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, Tenn., May 31, 1865.
Col. A. A. SMITH,
Commanding Fifth Sub-District of Middle Tennessee:
DEAR COLONEL : By an order just received, the troops of 1862 will be
mustered out of service. Your regiment will go out under that order. I
am unwilling to part with you and your officers and men without express
ing my highest commendation of the soldierly bearing and gentlemanly
conduct of all during the time they have been under my command. At the
time when I most needed brave men and steady soldiers to drive Wheeler
and Forrest out of the district, I was but too happy to avail myself of
the services of as many of your regiment as could be spared for that
duty, and, relying greatly upon them, I was not disappointed in their
deportment. I have not been troubled with complaints against them
for disorderly conduct and marauding, but their deportment in the
army and community has been as exemplary as their conduct in the field
has been brave and soldierly, proving that the brave man and the true
soldier is always honest and just. For you personally, colonel, and as
an officer co-operating with me in the great cause of our country, I have
reasons to entertain sentiments of the highest respect and of the most cor
dial friendship, for I have found you honest and just and capable, always
punishing the guilty when it was your duty to do so, and shielding and
protecting the defenseless and the innocent. I can truly say I do not
know a regiment in the service whose bravery and soldierly bearing
more fully entitles it to the respect and gratitude of the country than
the Eighty-third Illinois, and you and they will take with you, individ
ually and collectively, my sincere thanks for your efficient services and
my kindest wishes for your future welfare in all things.
I am, colonel, very truly, &c.,
L. H. KOUSSEAU,
Major- General, Commanding.
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 86. J Louisville, Ky., May 31, 1865.
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14. The organization of the One hundred and nineteenth U. S. Col
ored Infantry being complete, the regiment is assigned to the First
Division. The commanding officer will report for orders to Brig. Gen.
E. H. Hobson.
By command of Maj. Gen. J. M. Palmer:
E. B. HAELAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION,
MILITARY DISTRICT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 4. ) Lexington, Ky., May 31, 1865.
The following-named officers will be obeyed and respected as mem
bers of the staff of the brigadier- general commanding: Capt. Nelson
H. Church, One hundred and twenty-fourth U. S. Colored Infantry,
aide-de-camp and acting assistant adjutant- general; Capt. Thomas
Priestley, Thirtieth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, provost-marshal-
geueral; Lieut. W. A. Brown, assistant commissary of musters.
By order of Brig. Gen. E. H. Hobson :
J. S. BUTLEE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 147. 5 New Orleans, La., May 31, 1865.
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7. The following-named officers will proceed without delay to Mobile,
Ala., and report in person to the assistant adjutant-general of the Army
and Division of West Mississippi for assignment to special duty: Col.
C. A. Hartwell, Seventy- seventh U. S. Colored Infantry; Lieut. Col.
W. H. Thurston, assistant inspector-general, Department of the Gulf;
Maj. D. J. Benner, aide-de-camp; Maj. C. C. Pike, Seventy- fourth U. S.
Colored Infantry.
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By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. H. DYEE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS
No. 64. { Mobile, Ala., May 31, 1865.
Special Orders, No. 63, extract 1, from these headquarters, is so
amended as to attach the Twenty- first New York Battery to the Second
Division. The commanding officer will report to General Andrews,
commanding, without delay.
By order of Major-General Granger :
F. W. EMEEY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SECOND Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 58. ] Mobile, Ala., May 31, 1865.
I. During the temporary absence of Col. H. Bertram, Col. S. L. Glas
gow, Twenty-third Iowa Volunteer Infantry, will assume command of
the First Brigade, Second Division, Thirteenth Army Corps. This order
to date from May 8, 1865.
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By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. C. C. Andrews:
BYRON PORTER,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 3D Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 26. } Near Mobile, Ala., May 31, 1865.
Brigade commanders will immediately embark their respective bri
gades on the boats set opposite the regiments. The regiments not men
tioned will remain until other boats arrive. Ten days' forage, ten days'
rations, and 100 rounds of ammunition to the man will be taken with
each regiment. The regimental teams will be taken on the boats with
their commands, viz : Seventh Vermont Veteran Infantry, steamer Sedg-
wick; 300 men, headquarters, and teams of the Twenty-ninth Iowa,
steamer Magenta; the remainder of Twenty-ninth Iowa, Belvidere;
Thirty-fifth Wisconsin Infantry, Belvidere; Twenty-eighth Wisconsin
Infantry and Thirty-third Iowa Infantry, steamer Continental; brigade
headquarters Third Brigade, Continental; Twenty-seventh Wisconsin
Infantry and Seventy-seventh Ohio Infantry, Clinton. Troops to em
bark on the steamers Continental and Sedgwick will be taken to them
in lighters. Lieut. W. H. York, acting assistant quartermaster, will
direct them at the landing.
By order of Col. D. P. Grier:
JOHN A. PRINDLE,
First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., May 31, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff, Dept. of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn. :
GENERAL: I find here, on assuming command, a large number of
paroled officers and men, a majority of whom are in a destitute condi
tion. They are all anxious to return to their homes, but, as I under
stand, existing orders forbid transportation being furnished them.
Many of them reside in the States of Kentucky and Missouri, and can
not in any event return there until they have taken the oath of alle
giance. Can they be subsisted at the expense of Government? In
the absence of particular instructions to my predecessor in command I
beg to be advised how to act.
I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
JOHN E. SMITH,
Brevet Major -General.
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SPECIAL ORDERS, J HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY DIVISION,
DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 86. ) Memphis, Tenn., May 31, 1865.
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V. Capt.E. J. Meyers, assistant adjutant-general and acting inspector
of this division, having been relieved from duty by Special Orders,
No. — , headquarters District of West Tennessee, and ordered to re
port to General Osband, on duty in the Department of Mississippi,
he will turn over to Lieut. Col. A. G. McQueen, First Iowa Cavalry,
temporarily appointed inspector, all the books, papers, orders, and
blanks in his possession as inspector, giving proper invoices and taking
receipts accordingly.
By order of Brig. Gen. B. S. Roberts :
B. K. ROBERTS,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
PADUCAH, June 1, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS:
The order prohibiting citizens from going up the Tennessee River on
steamer above Johnson ville causes considerable detention to boats and
expense to the parties. Can they not get their pass here from military
headquarters to go through with their goods?
JOHN RODGERS,
U. S. Navy, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 115. } Nashville, Tenn., June 1, 1865.
I. Brig. Gen. C. C. Doolittle, d. S. Volunteers, is hereby relieved from
duty as commander of the First Brigade, Third Division, Fourth Army
Corps.
II. Brig. Gen. A. Willich, IT. S. Volunteers, having reported in per
son at these headquarters for assignment to duty in accordance with
Special Orders, No. 44, dated headquarters Department of the Cum
berland, Nashville, Tenn., May 25, 1865, is hereby assigned to duty as
commander of the First Brigade, Third Division, Fourth Army Corps.
By command of Maj. Geu. D. S. Stanley:
WM. H. SINCLAIR,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. IST Div., CAV. CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE Miss.,
Macon, Ga., June 1, 1865.
Maj. E. B. BEAUMONT,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Cavalry Corps, Mil. Div. of the Mississippi:
MAJOR : I have the honor to report that in accordance with orders
received from headquarters Cavalry Corps, I with five staif officers,
the Second Indiana Cavalry, and Seventh Kentucky Cavalry, number
ing about 500 men, proceeded from Macon, Ga., en route for Tallahassee,
Fla., on the 5th day of May, 1865, for the purpose of receiving the sur
render of the troops in the State of Florida, going by rail to Albany,
Ga., a distance of 100 miles. Here several hundred prisoners were
paroled and a large amount of quartermaster's, commissary, ordnance,
and naval stores were received from the rebel authorities. Marched
from Albany on the 8th instant, reaching Thomasville, Ga., on the 9th
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instant. A raid Lad been made on the night previous by citizens and
soldiers, the raiders seizing a railroad train and taking off' 70,000 pounds
of bacon, besides large quantities of forage and other stores from
Thomasville, the property of the rebel Government. One hundred
men in charge of Capt. M. H. Or eager were sent by special train in
pursuit of the raiders. The detachment went down to Station No. 10
on the Gulf Eailroad and succeeded in recapturing two cars loaded
with the forage. Lieutenant Scott, Seventh Kentucky Cavalry, with
fifty men was left at Thomasville, Ga., to parole the prisoners and
receive all public property. A commissioned officer with twenty-five
men was also sent to Bainbridge for the same purpose. The public
property at Bainbridge was transferred to Thomasville by wagons.
On the 10th instant I reached Tallahassee, Fla., a distance of 210 miles
from Macon, Ga., the command arriving on the llth instant [ultimo].
Major Bloom, with a detachment of the Seventh Kentucky Cavalry, was
ordered to Baiubridge, leaving me only 300 men at Tallahassee, Fla.
Col. W. Cooper, Fourth Kentucky Cavalry, with his command reported
to me for duty, and was ordered to remain at Thomasville, with instruc
tions to patrol the country thoroughly in search of Jefferson Davis and
to assist in collecting all public property there and in the vicinity. The
rebel troops with all the public property in the District of Florida
were surrendered to me by Maj. Gen. Samuel Jones on the 10th day of
May, and the U. S. flag raised over the state- house and fort at Saint
Mark's. The number paroled and already reported is 7,200, and will
doubtless reach 8,000 when the returns are completed. The amount of
property received from rebel authorities was : Ordnance stores — artil
lery. 40 pieces; stand small- arms, 2,500; cavalry sabers, 450; bayonets,
1,618; cartridge-boxes, 1,200; waist-belts, 710; pounds of lead, 63,000;
niter, pounds, 2,000; sets accouterments, 2,000; artillery ammunition,
10,000 rounds, mostly fixed; small ammunition, 121, 900 rounds; musket-
balls, 700 pounds; pikes and lances, 325, besides large amounts of
various other ordnance stores. Quartermaster's stores — horses, 70;
mules, 80; wagons, 40; ambulances, 4; also tools of various kinds with a
large amount of stationery, clothing, and camp and garrison equipage.
Commissary stores — bacon, 170,000 pounds; salt, 300 barrels; sugar,
150 barrels; sirup, 100 barrels; corn, 7,000 bushels; cattle, 1,200 head;
also small amounts of flour, ground pease, &c. There was large amount
of hospital stores turned over to the medical officer, Doctor Chapman,
who was designated to receive them. Many of the horses and mules
were exchanged for corn and forage and others were loaned to citizens,
subject to the order of the Federal authorities. A memorandum of all
the cotton in and about Tallahassee, Thomasville, and Albany was
taken with names of claimants, where, when, and by whom stored;
also the marks on the bales. As soon as a schedule can be made it
will be forwarded for the information of the War Department. People
apparently lion est in other respects seem to think it entirely legitimate
to steal cotton. As I had been ordered to leave the country, I adopted
this system of making a descriptive schedule of the cotton in the
country as the only means in my power for protecting the interests of
the Government. In my intercourse with the citizens and surrendered
soldiers of this Florida command I found only the most entire spirit of
submission to my authority, and in the majority of instances an appar
ent cheerful acquiesence to the present order of things. The citizens
expressed and apparently felt entire confidence in the magnanimity of
the Government and its officers, and seemed to feel that our success
had at last relieved them from the oppression they had so long suffered
at the hands of the rebel authorities. Unless the present growing
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crops of this country are cultivated to maturity the people there, both
black and white, will suffer for food. I had no collision with any
of the authorities except the ecclesiastical. The pastor of the Episcopal
Church in his public service omitted the customary prayer for the
President of the United States. I thought it my duty to Christianize
him, if possible, and succeeded in convincing him of the error of his
way by a communication, a copy* of which I have the honor to inclose.
He prayed for the President that afternoon. I will forward you a copy
of the cotton schedules as soon as received from the officers directed to
make them.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. M. McCOOK,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE, FOURTH DIVISION,
Atlanta, Ga., June 1, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. JAMES H. WILSON,
Commanding Cavalry Corps, Macon, Ga. :
I beg leave to submit the following remarks concerning the distribu
tion of provisions to the citizens of this country: Since my commu
nication of the 31st of May I have received copy of the telegram from
General Thomas. Believing that you and Major-Geueral Thomas could
not know the extent of the destitution in this section, I take the liberty
of again intruding the matter upon your attention in order that some
well-defined plan of procedure and issue may be adopted if any exten
sive or continued issues shall be ordered. I would like first to know if
the matter will be under my supervision or under that of State or other
civil authorities. Until some food can be raised many people must be
fed by charity, and some systematic plan should be introduced and
carried out, one which will do all the good possible with as little
expenditure of money and as little circumlocution as the circumstances
will allow, while at the same time justice must be done all the parties
and the diiferent applicants. The corn and other supplies sent here to
Col. Ira K. Foster are distributed to the inferior courts of Barton, or
Cass, Cobb, Paulding, Fulton, Milton, De Kalb, Campbell, Fayette,
Clayton, and Henry Counties. These courts distribute to the people
direct or through some minor civil authority. Women whose hus
bands are in our army, and who are utterly destitute of food, can obtain
none, while others from some similar cause are not supplied. There are
destitute families in other counties than those named above also. With
all respect to the civil authorities who control the distribution of sup
plies, I must say I think injustice is frequently done suffering persons,
while the method of operating has very many defects. Some valuable
information concerning the prospects for the future, the amount to be
raised, the proportions of poor and well-off, and the degree of suffering
in the several towns and counties could be obtained while the present
needs are being supplied. Of course, if any considerable amount of pro
visions is issued the quantity and source of supply must be known and
calculations made accordingly.
I submit this paper for your information and instructions, and have
the honor to be, your obedient servant,
E. F. WINSLOW,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
* See McCook to Ellis, May 21, p. 862.
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PULASKI, June 1, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM IX WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
Please inform me if there is telegraphic communication with Major-
General Wilson 5 and if so, where his headquarters are. Also please
inform me where the Eleventh Michigan Cavalry is, and when it will
join me.
E. W. JOHNSON,
Brevet Major- General.
NASHVILLE, TENN., June 1, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. W. JOHNSON,
PulasJci, Tenn. :
We have direct telegraphic communication with General Wilson at
his headquarters at Macon, Ga. The Eleventh Michigan Cavalry is in
East Tennessee, and if the major-general commanding consents will be
sent to you as soon as an expedition upon which General Stoneman is
engaged against guerrillas returns.
W. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier -General, U. 8. Army.
SPECIAL ORDERS, J HDQRS. DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAII,
> SECOND Div., DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 59. ) Chattanooga, Tenn., June 1, 1865.
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IV. The Fifth Tennessee Mounted Infantry, Col. S. B. Boyd com
manding, is hereby temporarily attached to the Second Brigade, First
Separate Division, Army of the Cumberland, and will henceforth render
to the commanding officer of that brigade all reports and returns
required by existing department orders.
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By order of Brig. Gen. H. M. Judah :
HAEVEY OFFICEE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., June 1, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GORDON GRANGER,
Commanding Thirteenth Army Corps, Mobile, Ala.:
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that Brigadier-
General Beriton be directed to take the command of the remaining
part of General Steele's command and proceed with it to Brazos San
tiago. These troops will be sent off as fast as transportation can be
procured, General Benton superintending the embarkation and pro
ceeding with the last detachment.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ALFEED FEEDBEEG,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Copy to General Benton.)
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HDQRS. ARMY AND DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Mobile, Ala., June 1, 1865.
Maj. Geii. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding U. S. Forces, Montgomery, Ala. :
Let me know what troops you are sending to this city and when they
will arrive. It is important that the troops for Texas should get off
without delay, and the command that relieves them should be here
three or four days before they sail.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAV. FORCES, MIL. Div. OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, La., June 1, 1865.
Col. G. M. L. JOHNSON,
Commanding Second Cavalry Brigade:
COLONEL : Inclosed please find orders announcing you as command
ing officer Second Brigade, minus Second New Jersey Cavalry, which is
ordered to Vicksburg for muster out. The general commanding directs
me to say that you can make your headquarters either at Columbus or
Macon, as best suits your convenience. Report for orders to Maj. Gen.
A. J. Smith, at Montgomery, Ala., and send tri-monthly and monthly
reports of your brigade direct to these headquarters. I cannot give
you any information as to the length of time you will probably remain
in your present situation. A corps of paymasters are about leaving
here for Montgomery to pay the Sixteenth Corps to February 28, 1865.
Communicate with them and make arrangements for the payment of
your command. Major Morse is the chief paymaster of the corps.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. L. WOODWARD,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
TALLADEGA, June 1, 1865.
Colonel HOUOH,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
I am in the world again. Telegraph and railroad working to this
place. Shall run cars to Blue Mountain in ten days. The escort to
Mr. Parsons and Colonel Bradley have returned. They arrived safe in
Huntsville. Everything is quiet. I have scattered my command over
four counties, one post at Montevallo, one post at Coosa bridge, and
shall make one at Silver Kun and Blue Mountain. I shall have a large
lot of leather and small-arms and three pieces artillery. What shall I
do with them ? There are 5,000 poor people in this section that must
be fed by the United States Government or they will starve. Any
instructions on that point? My rolls of paroled prisoners are nearly
completed in duplicate, over 5,000 men and officers. Shall I send them
to Montgomery? Regards to the general.
Respectfully, &c.,
M. H. CHRYSLER,
Brigadier- General.
[JUNE 2, 1865.— -For General Orders, STos. 105, 106, and 107, War
Department, Adjutant-General's Office, relating to the reduction of the
volunteer forces, removal of restrictions on trade, &c., see Vol. XL VI.
Part III, pp. 1247, 1248.]
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GENERAL ORDERS, \ WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 108. j Washington, I). (7., June 2, 1865.
SOLDIERS OF THE ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES:
By your patriotic devotion to your country in the hour of danger and
alarm — your magnificent fighting, bravery, and endurance — you have
maintained the supremacy of the Union and the Constitution, over
thrown all armed opposition to the enforcement of the laws, and of the
proclamation forever abolishing slavery — the cause and pretext of the
rebellion — and opened the way to the rightful authorities to restore
order and inaugurate peace on a permanent and enduring basis on
every foot of American soil.
Your marches, sieges, and battles, in distance, duration, resolution,
and brilliancy of result dim the luster ot the world's past military
achievements, and will be the patriot's precedent in defense of liberty
and right in all time to come.
In obedience to your country's call you left your homes and families
and volunteered in its defense. Victory has crowned your valor and
secured the purpose of your patriot hearts, and with the gratitude of
your countrymen, and the highest honors a great and free nation can
accord, you will soon be permitted to return to your homes and families
conscious of having discharged the highest duty of American citizens.
To achieve these glorious triumphs, and secure to yourselves, your
fellow-countrymen, and posterity the blessings of free institutions, tens
of thousands of your gallant comrades have fallen and sealed the price
less legacy with their lives. The graves of these a grateful nation
bedews with tears, honors their memories, and will ever cherish and
support their stricken families.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 2D Div., 4TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 36. J Camp Barker ^ Nashville, Tenn., June ;?, 1865.
OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS:
After four years' war for the maintenance of the Union, this division,
organized after the battle of Chickamauga, is about to be partially
broken up by an order for the muster out of service of regiments whose
term of service will soon expire. This division bears upon colors of its
regiments names of the following battles: New Madrid, Island No. 10,
Pea Eidge, Shiloh, Corinth, Perryville, Stone's River, Chickamauga,
Missionar3r Ridge, Rocky Face, Resaca, Kenesaw, Peach Tree Creek,
Atlanta, Franklin, Nashville, with partial engagements and skirmishes
too numerous to mention. To say that I regret to part with the regi
ments about to leave, and am proud to have been the last commander
of the division under its present organization, but feebly expresses my
feelings. To those soon to leave, the record of services rendered, and
the thin ranks of your regiments on returning to your homes, show
devotion to the cause for which you have successfully battled. When
you meet the friends of the fallen you can say to them that devotion
has been sealed with their lives. I have endeavored to do my duty
toward you and to the service, and will always be glad to meet and
take by the hand the officers and soldiers of this division. Return to
your homes as good citizens as you have been soldiers. To those who
yet remain for a short time, let us remember with pride and pleasure
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those about to leave us, and resolve to do our duty in accordance with
our obligations, or as long as our country requires our services.
W. L. ELLIOTT,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., June 2, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville :
General Winslow reports again from Atlanta that in the ten counties
adjacent to that place there are from 5,000 to 8,000 families, ID all from
25,000 to 50,000 persons, who are utterly destitute of bread or of any
kind of food. Women and children walk from ten to forty miles for
food and then obtain only a moiety, frequently nothing. I have already
given to the people all of the Confederate and State stores and tithes,
and appointed two energetic citizens to superintend their distribution,
but the help is inadequate. All of our efforts hitherto to obtain grain by
the river have failed to supply us and the additional tax imposed by the
destitution of the people. The Western and Atlantic Eailroad is our
only sure way of getting the necessary stores. That line being State
property, I have taken possession of it for the United States and am
working a large force in repairing it between Atlanta and Dalton, but
am greatly embarrassed for want of tools. These I am willing to buy,
borrow, or take by issue and compensate the Government at full prices
out of the earnings of the road. I should be allowed the fullest lati
tude in this matter or great trouble will ensue. I am permitted to issue
rations, under proper restrictions, to starving people, but can't issue
unless I have a source of supplies. Please give the necessary instruc
tions for sales of materials to the railroad in charge of General Wins-
low. This is the surest way out of the difficulty.
J. H. WILSOK,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., June 2, 1865 — 9 a. m.
Maj. Gen. E. UPTON,
Nashville, Tenn. :
Your telegram of 31st May is received. I have no objection to you
sending Alexander to Kentucky, but get through the work of muster
ing out and hurry back here yourself.
J. H. WILSOK,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., June £, 1865 — 9 a. m.
Brevet Brigadier- General WINSLOW,
Atlanta , Ga. :
Your communication of 31st is received. I agree with you that polit
ical meetings of any kind are unnecessary at this time, even when reg
ulated by a proper sentiment of loyalty. It will be time enough to
begin moving in such matters when the Government has announced its
policy. It has every necessary assurance in regard to the disposition
of the people, and needs no expression of opinion at this time. You
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will therefore dissuade the people in the limits of your command as to
the necessity of holdiug meetings. You had better take a run to the
other end of the railroad break, assume charge of operations there,
and make all necessary arrangements for pushing the work of repairs
as rapidly as possible. For this purpose you are authorized to repre
sent the road and to make purchases of any tools or materials neces
sary, upon the pledge of its earnings. I will telegraph General Don
aldson.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. or THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., June 2, 1865 — 9 a. m.
Brig. Gen. E. F. WINSLOW, Atlanta, Ga. :
You are authorized to make such issues of rations to the poor people
of North Georgia as the welfare of your own command will permit, keep
ing in view the fact that issues must be made only to those in absolute
want. Keep me advised on this matter. Seize any railroad iron or sup
plies you can find to advance your work. The completion of the railroad
is our only means of escape. Push everything to the utmost. Go to the
other end and put things to work with the utmost vigor.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Louisville, Ky., June 2, 1865.
S. A. SPENCER, Esq., Greensburg, Ky. :
MY DEAR SIR : I am obliged to you for your kind and patriotic let
ter of May 27. In war the weapons of a patriotic people are muskets ;
in peace, ballots. We are under as high obligations now to vote for the
Union and the measures which tend to give it permanency, as we were
a few months ago to fight to suppress armed resistance to its authority.
The loyal people of Kentucky of all parties have a right to protection
and shall have it as far as my power extends. No differences of opin
ion upon questions of policy shall influence me in the slightest degree;
but rebels and traitors must obey the laws. Mere party slang will
break no bones. The terms used by the rebels and their sympathizers
to bring true Union men into contempt are only such as are usually
employed by knaves to mislead the silly and the thoughtless. They
have been at times hurled against every man in the State who was not
a traitor. If any Union man is now willing to take up these cast off
garments of the authors of the rebellion and all its aims and apply them
to the true Union men of the State, they deserve your pity.
Truly, yours,
JOHN M. PALMEE,
Major- General, Commanding.
LOUISVILLE, KY., June 2, 1865.
Brigadier-General HOBSON :
Order Forty-sixth Indiana Volunteer Infantry to Louisville at once.
The commanding officer will report on arrival, to Brevet Brigadier-
General Watkins, commanding post. Acknowledge receipt.
By order of Maj. Gen. J. M. Palmer:
J. BATES DICKSON,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 951
MONTGOMERY, June 2, 1865 — 10.30 p. m.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY :
The First Brigade, Second Division, Col. J. I. Einaker commanding,
left here yesterday morning at daylight for Mobile ; by land to Port
land. They will reach Portland on the night of the 4th instant. I
have telegraphed to the quartermaster at Mobile, who replies that
boats will be in readiness at Portland. Since they left, General
Orders. No. 94, current series, from the War Department, have been
received, under which two of the- regiments of that brigade go out. I
therefore propose, if it meets your approval, to send the Second Brigade,
General Gilbert's command, also transferring the two regiments of the
First Brigade, who do not go out, to him on his arrival at Mobile, and
make the command thus consolidated under General Gilbert the garri
son of Mobile, forming at same time a temporary brigade of all regi
ments in the First and Second Brigades that go out under General
Orders, No. 94, which organization will continue while they are pre
paring rolls and being mustered out at Mobile. Please let me know if
this meets your approval, and I will send the Second Brigade in time
to be at Portland as soon as the boats taking the First can return.
Shall I send all regiments that -are to be mustered out of this corps to
Mobile to prepare rolls ?
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
Neiv Orleans, La., June 2, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Montgomery, Ala. :
To what extent do you suppose the order directing the muster out of
white troops whose term of service expires previous to October 1 will
aifect your command ? Please give me a rough estimate by telegraph
as soon as possible.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, June 3, 1865 — 7 p. m.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Commanding at Macon, Ga.:
The following telegram of Major-General Halleck is forwarded for
your information.* Communicate it to such officers as may be efficient
in finding the negro or the money referred to, and keep a close watch
for him.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
SPECIAL OBDERS, ) HDQBS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 143. ] Memphis, Tenn., June 3, 1865.
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VIII. Col. G. B. Hoge, One hundred and thirteenth Illinois Infantry,
is hereby relieved from duty as provost-marshal, District of West
* See Yol, XLVII, Part III, p. 617.
952 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Tennessee, and Avill resume command of his regiment. Colonel Hoge
will turn over all books, papers, and moneys pertaining to the provost-
marshal's office to Col. Edward Bouton, Fifty-ninth U. S. Colored
Infantry.
IX. Col. Edward Boutoii, Fifty- ninth TJ. S. Colored Infantry, is
hereby appointed provost-marshal, District of West Tennessee, vice
Col. G. B. Hoge, relieved.
* * * # * * *
By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. John E. Smith:
'W. H. MORGAN,
Brevet Brigadier- General and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY DIVISION,
DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 88. ) Memphis, Tenn., June 37 1865.
I. Maj. A. J. Davis, of Eleventh Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, will
report in person at these headquarters, bringing in with him all the
troops at Brownsville, except the two companies of the regiment sta
tioned there.
* * =::= * * * *
By order of Brig. Gen. B. S. Roberts:
B. K. ROBERTS,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, June 3, 1865.
Maj or- General CANBY,
Neiv Orleans :
Send Governor Clark, of Mississippi, to Fort Pulaski. Upon receipt
of a copy of this telegram General Gillmore is directed to receive him
and hold him in safe custody until further order.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
[JUNE 3, 1865. — For Special Orders, No. 150, paragraph 8, headquar
ters Military Division of West Mississippi, directing Maj. Gen. Gordon
Granger, at Mobile, Ala., to report to Maj. Gen. P. H. Sheridan for
duty, see Yol. XLVIII, Part II, p. 745.]
NEW ORLEANS, June 3, 1865.
General GRANGER,
Mobile :
MY DEAR GRANGER: I will be over to see you if possible in a day
or two.
P. H. SHERIDAN,
Major- General,
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 953
HDQBS. THIRD DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Mobile, Ala., June 3, 1865.
Col. CONRAD KREZ,
Comdg. Third Brig., Third J)iv., Thirteenth Army Corps:
The orders heretofore given will be complied with, and yon will pro
ceed to Brazos Santiago, Tex., as soon as supplies absolutely necessary
are furnished. Upon your arrival there you will report at once to
Major-General Steele. It is said that the boats your command is upon
can supply their crews and troops with an abundance of water by con
densers. If this is so, you will proceed at once without further delay.
By order of Brigadier-General Benton:
J. D. BOUSE,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
MONTGOMERY, June 3, 1865 — 9 p. m.
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY:
Out of forty regiments and six batteries in the corps the term of
service of nineteen regiments and one battery expires prior to October
1, 1865. I understand tbat they go out immediately as organizations7
under your order, which says they will be mustered out in compliance
with General Orders, No. 94, War Department, which late order requires
them to rendezvous at Mobile, Ala., to prepare rolls and be mustered
out. 1 have sufficient force that do not go out to perform all duty that
my troops now do. What I desired to ascertain was whether I should
direct, in compliance with the above order, all organizations whose
terms expire prior to October 1, 1865, to Mobile to prepare rolls and be
mustered out, transferring, of course, all recruits whose terms do not
expire at that date to other organizations from same State?
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
HDQBS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
New Orleans, La., June 3, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Montgomery, Ala. :
Your telegram of the 2d has just been received. Let the arrange
ment stand as first ordered by you. I do not propose to muster out
any infantry until after I learn what force General Sheridan will require
in Texas, and what troops will be at my disposal in Florida and North
ern Alabama under the new arrangement of command.
E. E, S. CANBY,
Major- General, U. 8. Volunteers.
JUNE 3, 1865.
[Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH:]
General Canby desires that action in accordance with General Orders,
No. 94, from War Department, be deferred until further orders. The
reasons are given in the general's dispatch to you of this date.
0. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
954 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
BUREAU OF FREE LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
New Orleans, June 3, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant A djutant- General :
SIR : I beg leave very respectfully to report that in accordance with
the instructions of the major-general commanding I proceeded to Mont
gomery and other interior points in the State of Alabama to establish
offices and promote the welfare and industry of the freedmen. I estab
lished an office in Montgomery, and left two officers with suitable
instructions to carry out the regulations. I issued a plan for the gov
ernment of labor and freedmen, which encouraged the freedmeu and
satisfied the planters. I made a request to Major-General Smith for
the assignment of a farm for colony purposes. He assured me that it
should be granted. I found at Pollard, Greenville, Sparta, and Ever
green, the same as at Montgomery, a perfect reign of idleness on the
part of the negroes and of persecution and violence on that of the whites.
The bitterness of the old slave-holders and their determination to
persecute and murder the freedmen leaves in my heart but one solemn
impression, and that is that the only means of saving them lies in the
military power of the Government. The returned rebel soldiers are the
worst. They are filled with a spirit of lawlessness and hate. This
state of things chills and disheartens the freedmen. I met the diffi
culty in the best possible way, and assured the planters on the one
hand that the freedmen must work, but that on the other they must
not be persecuted or murdered because they are free or because the
Government of the United States had been triumphant. I have estab
lished an office at Selma and issued the same regulations and instruc
tions as at Montgomery; also at Demopolis and Meridian, Miss., and
Baldwin County, Ala. I am pained at the scenes I witnessed along my
route. I saw freedmen whose ears were cut off by former slave-holders.
I have seen others whose throats were cut, and still others whose heads
were mutilated in a most barbarous and shocking manner. May I not
request the attention of the commanding general to the necessity, men
tioned by me in a former communication, of having provost-marshals
and a sufficient guard at each county seat to enforce order and secure
proper police arrangement for the country? I am confident that the
freedmen will work under Government protection. Indeed, I know I
can stimulate fair industry in them under our plan of working, but their
bodies must be shielded by the power of the Government or thousands
will be slain. My duties here being very great and more pressing just
now than usual, I had to work almost night and day in order to reach
here by the 1st day of this month. I will take immediate steps for
the operation of our system in Shfeveport and Western Louisiana. If
I do not meet the necessity of every point as early as might be desired,
may I ask the indulgence of the commanding general for the reason
that my labors are necessarily very arduous and my present field of
operation exceedingly broad.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
THOMAS W. CONWAY,
General Superintendent Bureau of Free Labor, Dept. of the Gulf.
WASHINGTON, June 4, 1865.
Hon. E. M. ST ANTON,
Secretary of War:
I would respectfully recommend the promotion of General J. H. Wil
son and his assignment to the command of the Department of Georgia,
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 955
For the command of the Department of Alabama I would recommend
Bvt. Maj. Gen. Charles R. Woods.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., June 4, 1865.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. :
Your dispatch of June 3 is received. I have already had this coun
try from Florida to Charlotte, N. C., searched for the thirteen millions
of treasure previously reported by General Halleck and other fabulous
amounts reported by various parties. I am convinced from all the
information I can gather that the entire amount of gold and silver with
which Davis left Richmond did not exceed one million and a half; that
the most of this was paid to his officers and men between Charlotte
and Washington, Ga., and the balance scattered amongst people who
were regarded trustworthy. Of this, $6,000 was delivered to one of my
officers by Robert Toombs. I suspect the remainder was stolen from
the people's homes by disbanded rebel cavalry, assisted by our own
men. Every house where rebels have been in Georgia has been
searched. It is also reported that the small sums in the possession of
Davis' party were pillaged by the captors. I will send to Irwin County
to ascertain if they overlooked any, and will set a watch for the colored
man Jones.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., June 4, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Washington, D. C. :
I have just received a telegram from General Donaldson declining to
loan, sell, or issue the necessary tools to the construction parties now
working on the Western and Atlantic Railroad. All of our efforts to get
an adequate supply of forage by the rivers have failed. General Wins-
low reports a population of from 25,000 to 50,0i»0 people utterly destitute
in the region adjacent to Atlanta. The only certain solution of the
difficulty is to finish the railroad to Dalton. I have taken possession of
it for the United States and am repairing it without cost to the United
States. All the assistance I ask is tools, and will take them by loan,
by purchase, or issue, and I hope they will be forwarded without delay
upon either of these conditions. There is no doubt of the capacity of
the railroad to discharge all cost incurred in its repair and pay, besides,
a handsome income into the Treasury.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., June 4, 1865.
Brevet Brigadier-General WINSLOW,
Atlanta, Ga. :
Your communication of the 1st is received. You are authorized to
use such control over the distribution of provisions to the poor as will
956
KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
secure equal and exact justice to all applicants, particularly those of
Union families, and will require suck returns as will enable you to know
how many indigent persons there are and for how long they will need
supplies. Any civil agent for the distribution of supplies or any inferior
court making distinction between Union people and rebels upon
proper proof should be arrested and removed. Gather all informa
tion necessary in regard to this most important matter, but keep in
mind that until your road is finished we cannot adopt any extensive
system of charities.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
KNOXVILLE, TENN., June 4, 1865.
(Received 8 p. m. 5th.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War :
I have just seen in print the letter of General Sherman to Lieutenant-
General Grant of April 28, * in which appear the following words :
Mr. Stanton, in stating that my orders to General Stoneman were likely to result in
the escape of Mr. Davis to Mexico or Europe, is in deep error. Stoneman was not at
Salisbury, but had gone back to Statesville. Davis was beyond him. By turning
toward me he was approaching Davis, and had he joined me as ordered I would have
had a mounted force, greatly needed for that and other purposes, &c.
General Sherman directly and by implication in these remarks and
assertions does me great injustice, and makes assertions without a
knowledge of circumstances, and which are not borne out by facts.
General Thomas has assured you that I obeyed orders strictly. I con
sider it a duty I owe to myself to state that I am ready to prove and
show, I think, to your satisfaction, first, that had I obeyed General
Sherman's orders Davis would in all probability have escaped ; second,
that had not Sherman's orders proclaiming that peace had been restored
from the Potomac to the Eio Grande been received where they were,
Davis would most likely have been captured by my cavalry in April.
Such was the disposition I had made of the command for that and other
purposes, and third, that had I not afterward, by direction, paid no
attention to General Sherman's orders Davis in all human probability
would have escaped to the Mississippi Eiver unmolested. The object
of General Sherman when lie wrote the letter was evidently to throw
the responsibility of the escape of Davis upon myself, and inasmuch as
his letter has been published to the world, and the poison has been
imbibed by the public mind, I have to ask that this statement may be
given to the public as the antidote.
GEO. STONEMAN,
Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY FORCES,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI,
No. 22. ) New Orleans, La., June 4, 1865.
I. In obedience to instructions from Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby the
detachment of the Second Illinois Cavalry, at Pascagoula, Miss., and of
the First Louisiana Cavalry, at Mobile, Ala., will immediately proceed,
*See Vol. XLVII, Part III, p. 334.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 957
via New Orleans, La., to Vicksburg, Miss., reporting to the command
ing officers of their respective regiments for duty. The quartermas
ter's department will furnish the necessary transportation.
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By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. Grierson:
S. L. WOODWAKD,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
WASHINGTON, D. C., June 5, 1865.
Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. :
SIR : I would respectfully request that promotion by brevet may be
given for faithful service and meritorious conduct during the war to
the following-named officers, serving in my department, and in some
instances on my staff: Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Wood, U. S. Volunteers,
to be major-general, U. S. Army, by brevet; Maj. William Allen, chief
paymaster, Department of the Cumberland, to be brigadier- general by
brevet, U. S. Army; Surg. George E. Cooper, lieutenant-colonel by
brevet, to be colonel by brevet, U. S. Army; Lieut. Col. A. J. Mackay,
chief quartermaster, Department of the Cumberland, to be colonel by
brevet, U. S. Volunteers; Lieut. Col. A. von Schrader, inspector-gen
eral, Department of the Cumberland, to be colonel by brevet, IT. S.
Volunteers; Maj. Gates P. Thruston, acting judge-advocate, Depart
ment of the Cumberland, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet, U. S. Vol
unteers; Surg. Eobert Fletcher, U. S. Volunteers, to be lieutenant-
colonel by brevet, U. S. Volunteers; Capt. E. F. Townsend, Sixteenth
Infantry, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet, U. S. Army; Capt. M. D.
Wickersham, inspector, quartermaster's department, to be lieutenant-
colonel by brevet; Capt. Louis J. Lambert, assistant adjutant- general,
U. S. Volunteers, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet, U. S. Volunteers;
Capt. A. L. Hough, chief commissary of musters, Department of the
Cumberland, to be lieutenant-colonel by brevet, U. S. Army; Lieut. M.
J. Kelly, Fourth U. S. Cavalry, to be major by brevet, captain by
brevet for Stone's Elver, and major by brevet for Atlanta and Nash
ville campaigns. Special letters of recommendations in many of the
foregoing cases are herewith submitted, and as the merits of all are
personally known to me, I trust they may each receive the desired
promotion.
I remain, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
ENGINEER DEPARTMENT,
Washington, June 5, 1865.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
• Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. :
SIR: The inspection and reports on field-works at Covington and
elsewhere in Kentucky, required by your order of May 8, have been
made. I have now to report for your information on the subject that
during the rebellion we have fortified with temporary field-works : Cov-
958 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
ington, Ky., with 4 inclosed forts and 22 batteries, mounting 79 guns;
Camp Nelson, with 6 inclosed forts and 6 batteries, mounting 23 guns;
Shepherdsville, with 1 inclosed fort, mounting 3 guns; Boiling Fork,
with 1 inclosed fort, mounting 3 guns ; Muldraugh's Hill, with 2 inclosed
forts, mounting 9 guns; Munfordville, with 3 inclosed forts and 1 bat
tery, mounting 16 guns; Bowling Green, with 3 inclosed forts, mount
ing 29 guns; Louisville, with 11 inclosed forts, mounting 22 guns; Lex
ington, with 2 inclosed forts, mounting 12 guns; Mount Sterling, with
2 inclosed forts, mounting 6 guns; Louisa, with 1 inclosed fort, mount
ing 7 guns; Frankfort, with 1 inclosed fort, mounting 10 guns; a Paris,
with 1 inclosed fort, mounting 2 guns. Thus it appears we have forti
fied in the State of Kentucky 13 important strategic positions, with 38
inclosed forts and 29 open batteries, mounting altogether 221 guns.
As military defensive works no one of these is, I conceive, necessary
to be preserved. No organized enemy exists that can by any possibil
ity make forts any longer necessary in the heart of our country for its
defense. A military force of cavalry and infantry, however, will be
necessary for some time to come to maintain law and order, and such
force can be most advantageously posted at one or more of these forti
fied positions, where barracks and other accommodations already exist,
and from whence communication to other parts of the State is main
tained by steam. The forts, however, at these positions need not nec
essarily be retained ; they are of no importance. It is the barracks,
store-houses, hospitals, and other military buildings'that remain useful,
and only so many of these as the force to be stationed at each designated
post shall require. All others should be torn down and the material
disposed of to tbe greatest advantage, and the land restored to the
rightful proprietors. Before pulling down any buildings an effort
should be made to give a part or the whole to the owner of the land as
a full compensation for the use of the land by the United States, and
all damages or injury done thereto by the troops of the United States.
In case no such equitable arrangement can be made, then all the mate
rial of these temporary structures should be removed from the property
and disposed of to the greatest benefit of the service. The armament
and munitions of war should first be removed, to which end it may be
advantageous to hold possession of some of the forts as depots. I
recommend that the lieutenant-general be requested to designate the
sites he desires to garrison in the State of Kentucky, when the demoli
tion of the forts, batteries, and buildings, and restoration of the resi
due of the property may at once follow and be carried into effect.
Colonel Simpson in his report to me states that he has consulted with
General Palmer, commanding the department, Governor Bramlette, and
some members of the military committee of the legislature, who are
of opinion that the time has not come for the removal of the present
force from the State, and rather think that political indications are
such that it should be increased. Giving all due weight to these con
siderations I consider the maintenance of a force of cavalry and
infantry sufficient for all purposes, and that no fortifications can be
necessary for defensive purposes, such only being held as serve as a
convenience and insure the comfort of the troops to be stationed in
Kentucky.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
RICH'D DELAFIELD,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Engineers.
a Eight of these belong to the State of Kentucky.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 959
[Indorsement.!
WAR DEPARTMENT,
June 9, 1865.
Eespectfully referred to the lieutenant-general. Recommendations of
the Chief of Engineers approved.
-By order of the Secretary of War :
JAS. A. HAEDIE,
Inspector- General U. S. Army.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 279. ( Washington, June 5, 1865.
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33. Maj. Gen. James B. Steedman, U. S. Volunteers, will at once
return to his proper command in the Department of the Cumberland,
accompanied by Maj. S. B. Moe, assistant adjutant- general of vol
unteers.
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By order of the Secretary of War :
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 52. ) Nashville, Tenn., June 5, 1865.
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Y. In accordance with instructions received from Lieutenant- General
Grant, the veteran portion of the Fourth Army Corps will proceed by
the most practicable route to New Orleans, La., to report on arrival to
Major-General Cauby, commanding Military Division of West Missis
sippi. Major-General Stanley, commanding the corps, will reorganize
the command after detaching from the corps all the commands and men
authorized to be mustered out under recent orders from, the War
Department affecting troops whose term of service expires prior to
October 1, 18G5. Transportation at the rate of eight teams and two
ambulances to the thousand men to accompany the troops, together
with the pontoon train of the corps, except the mules, which will be
turned over to the quartermaster's department at this place. The
organizations and men to be mustered out will be left in command of
Brig. Gen. F. Van Derveer, who will remain at this place and establish
a temporary camp for this purpose. Every exertion must be made to
make the movement directed at the earliest possible date.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
HENRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
New Orleans, La., June 5, 1865. (Received 10.25 p. m. 6th.)
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. :
Your dispatch of the 3d, containing instructions in regard to Gov
ernor Clark, has been received and shall be complied with. He leaves
by next Saturday's steamer. Shall the same disposition be made of
960 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Governor Moore, of Alabama, of wliose arrest I advised you on the 29th
ultimo? I have now in custody the author of the article in the Selma
Dispatch of December 1, 1864, referred to in your dispatch of the 14th
ultimo, and shall forward him to Washington on Saturday, with the
witnesses and other evidence in the case.
E. R. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
Washington, June 5, 1805.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Comdg. Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi :
SIR : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt at this office by
the hands of Capt. H. E. Noyes, Second U. S. Cavalry, of a topo
graphical map and some sketches of Andersonville Prison, of the flag
of the gun-boat Jackson, alias Muscogee, with the signal flags, stream
ers, &c., twenty-three in number, found on her, and twenty-two colors
captured from the enemy during the late campaign of your command
in Alabama and Georgia. In the list accompanying the last-named
flags two colors of Clanton's (Alabama) brigade and two U. S. flags
(regimental colors) are mentioned, but only one of each was received.
I am, sir, &c.,
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
jlfacon, Ga., June o, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff and Asst. Adjt. Gen., Dept. of the Cumberland:
In view of the orders mustering out a large portion of our forces and
distributing the remainder over a very large extent of country, I would
respectfully suggest that the present organization of the Cavalry Corps
be discontinued, and that the troops of that arm remaining in service
be organized into brigades and divisions and returned with the troops
of other arms by districts. This arrangement will simplify returns and
facilitate current business, whereas under the present arrangement,
with the troops scattered through Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama,
Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and probably the Trans-
Mississippi Department, it will be impossible to obtain returns and
maintain organizations as they exist at this time.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., June 5, 1865.
Maj. Gen. L. H. ROUSSEAU,
Commanding District of Middle Tennessee :
GENERAL: Col. John W. Homer, commanding the post of Hunts-
ville, has issued an order (General Orders, No. 15, of May 12, 18C5)
which contains the following objectionable paragraphs:
No passes will be required of citizens passing to and from this city or through the
adjacent country.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 961
The right of citizens to keep and carry arms for self-defense will be recognized,
and no permits or protection from these headquarters will be required.
Citizens can pass through the adjacent country, hunting and gaming without fear
of molestation.
No scouting or raiding parties will be sent into any peaceable or quiet neighbor
hood. Past offenses must be forgiven, old hatreds buried, animosities laid aside,
and a spirit of reconciliation rule.
The policy set forth in this order is not the general policy which is
to prevail throughout the department or in the region around Hunts-
ville. All rebel soldiers, guerrillas, and bushwhackers who are being
paroled and becoming citizens by hundreds have not the right to keep
and carry arms and to pass through the country hunting and gaming.
Passes will still be required by these headquarters of citizens traveling
through the country. All past offenses, such as robbery, murder,
arson, theft, and rape, are not forgiven and to be passed over by the
military authorities in regions where there is no civil law to punish the
offenders. The country is not yet ready for such a state of affairs as
Colonel Homer's order presupposes. The bars are not yet thrown
down and all military restraint removed from the country. Will you
please regulate the matters referred to in Huntsville and vicinity.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
WASHINGTON, D. C., June 6, 1868 — 11 a. m.
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn.:
You need not send pontoon with Fourth Corps. Send General Pope
a pontoon train.
U. S. GBANT,
Lieutenant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS. ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 53. ] Nashville, Tenn., June 6, 1865.
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VIII. Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. Upton is hereby charged with the superin
tendence of the mustering out and organization of all cavalry of the
Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi, that comes under
the provisions of recent orders from the War Department providing
for the mustering out of the cavalry. General Upton will receive his
orders direct from these headquarters.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
HEKRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Camp ffarker, Tenn., June 6, 1865.
Brigadier-General KJMBALL :
GENERAL: From several persons interested the suggestion has been
made that before the dispersion of the Army of the Cumberland a
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meeting of officers and men should be held for the purpose of giving
expression to the sentiment of fellowship and unanimity of feeling
which the great events of the past years should inspire within our
hearts, and to organize a committee to select an army badge and to
form a kind of central committee with whom any one may correspond
upon the social and friendly ties and subjects in common with us not
coming under official business. It is suggested that this Fourth Corps
might with some propriety take the lead in this matter, and if such
meets with your approval I propose the officers and such men as could
be allowed passes meet at the headquarters of Artillery Brigade on Sat
urday at 10 o'clock to organize and appoint appropriate committees.
Something of the kind has been done by the Armies of the Potomac
and Tennessee, and I think it advisable that we have such an organi
zation. Of course we would expect to embrace the Fourteenth and
Twentieth Corps and the Cavalry Corps, under the Army of the Cum
berland, complete. General Donaldson has expressed his willingness
to serve in any capacity, and I have reason to believe the movement
will be gratifying to General Thomas. Please answer by messenger
whether time and place are suitable, and any other suggestions you
may think of. If the time and place of meeting are approved by you
I will publish a notice accordingly .
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- General.
(Same to Generals Elliott and Wood.)
HDQRS. THIRD BRIGL, FIRST Div., FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Camp Harlcer, Tenn.j June 6, 1865.
SOLDIERS OF THE THIRD BRIGADE:
The object for which we have been associated together having been
accomplished, we are now about to separate and most of us join our
families and friends at home, while some of you continue for further
duty. You have acted well your part, faithfully and bravely, in the
great struggle of your country for the maintenance of right and justice
over wrong and oppression. You will feel better that you have done
your part for your country than to have stood an idle spectator. Since
we are compelled to separate, I feel thankful that I leave you in the
enjoyment of an enviable reputation, a reputation of which your friends
can boast and you feel proud. Your toils, hardships, and perils will be
attended with perpetuation of the National Government, with a greater
power and glory than ever before. Treasure up for our fallen heroes
and comrades a remembrance of heroes of their age, in a great and good
cause. Take home and into the future with you the heartfelt grati
tude for his lot having been cast with such gallant soldiers and kind-
hearted gentlemen. God bless you. Good-by.
WM. GEOSE,
Brigadier- General of Volunteers.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Chattanooga, Tenn., June 6, 1865.
The command will move to-morrow morning at 4.30 a. m. First,
Second Brigade j second, First Brigade ; third, wagon train of the
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division. The dismounted men of the command will be at once organ
ized same as on the march from Macon to this place. The number of
dismounted men from each regiment will be sent in this evening, also
the names of officers to take charge of these men Three days' rations
will be issued the command to-night, and two days' forage to-morrow
morning. All animals totally unfit to march to Nashville will be turned
into the post at this place. Brigade quartermasters will remain back
to-morrow to make the necessary disposition of such stock, rejoining
the command at Stevenson, Ala., by rail. Eeveille at 3 a. m.
By command of Col. II. H. G. Minty:
T. W. SCOTT,
Captain and Acting 'Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT or KENTUCKY,
No. 92. } Louisville, Ky., June 6, 1865.
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4. The commanding officer One hundred and twenty-third U. S. Col
ored Infantry, and the six companies of that regiment detailed for
garrison duty at the draft rendezvous, Louisville, Ky., by Special
Orders, No. 55, headquarters U. S. Colored Troops, dated Lexington,
Ky., November 12, 1864, are hereby relieved and will report for duty to
Bvt. Brig. Gen. L. D. Watkins, commanding post, Louisville, Ky.
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By command of Maj. Gen. J. M. Palmer:
E. B. HAELAN,
Captain and Assistant Ad jut ant- General.
TALLADEGA, June 6, 1865.
(Eeceived 10.30 a. m.)
Colonel HOUGH,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Montgomery :
A party of men in disguise, supposed to be from the northern part of
the State, made a raid on Columbiana on Saturday evening. They
hung Mr. Cobb and Mr. Eushing to a tree and left them hanging.
Took $4,000 in gold from Cobb. They exchanged horses at every
planter's house. My command is scouting through the whole northern
part of the State. If they do not disperse and take refuge in the moun
tains they cannot escape. The men that were hung were actively
engaged during the war arresting deserters. The mob may have been
actuated by a desire to retaliate.
M. H. CHEYSLEE,
Brigadier- General.
TALLADEGA, June 6, 1865.
Colonel HOUGH,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
Talladega is the nearest point by rail to Gadsden, forty-five miles
to Centerville, fifty-six to Goshen. I shall complete the railroad to
Blue Mountain in ten days, when I can make a corn depot at that
point. 1 have but five wagons. I have distributed 1,500 bushels of
corn and 10,000 pounds of Confederate bacon. They come from all
parts of State. Calhoun, Eandolph, Talladega, and Shelby Counties
964 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
are supplied from a post I have established at Montevallo. "Randolph
and Cherokee Counties are the most destitute of any in the State.
Assure the general that 1 am giving all my time to the work. Send
along the corn. Judge Thrasher, of this place, is assisting me in dis
tributing the provisions. There is a large amount of corn in the cane-
brake country, on the Alabama and Mississippi Eailroad, bought and
paid for the destitute people. We lack railroad transportation. I am
informed that an order has been issued by General Canby to the Ala
bama and Tennessee River Railroad to turn over two locomotives to
the Florida Eailroad. This will leave us without an engine and will
entirely stop business. I respectfully ask a suspension of the order
until the people in this country are fed.
Respectfully,
M. H. CHRYSLER,
Brigadier- General.
HILTON HEAD, June 6, 1865.
Brevet Major- General WILSON:
Please inform me how far east your line of occupation in Georgia
extends, and where I can get supplies from the Gulf for any of my posts
in the interior portions of the State, and upon what routes such sup
plies would arrive.
Q. A. GILLMORE,
Major- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, June 7, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Commanding , cfcc., Present:
GENERAL : By order of the President you have been assigned to the
command of the Military Division of the Tennessee, embracing the
Department of Kentucky, Department of Tennessee, Department of
Georgia, Department of Alabama, and Department of Florida, head
quarters at Nashville. The Department of Kentucky embraces the
State of Kentucky, Major-General Palmer commanding, headquarters
at Louisville. The Department of Tennessee embraces the State of
Tennessee, Major-General Stoneman to command, headquarters at
Knoxville. The Department of Georgia embraces the State of Georgia,
Major-General Steedman to command, headquarters at Augusta. The
Department of Alabama embraces the State of Alabama, Maj. Gen.
C. R. Woods to command, headquarters at Mobile. The Department
of Florida embraces the State of Florida and Key West, Maj. Gen.
A. A. Humphreys to command, headquarters at Tallahassee. You
will at your earliest convenience proceed to take command of your mil
itary division.
By order of the President :
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 54. } Nashville, Tenn., June 7 1865.
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XVIII. Lieutenant-Colonel Blume, commanding Thirty-second Indi
ana Infantry, will proceed without delay with his command to NasU-
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ville, Term., and report to Brig. Gen. A. Willich, commanding First
Brigade, Third Division, Fourth Army Corps, for assignment to duty in
his brigade. Quartermaster's department will furnish transportation.
By command of Major- General Thomas :
HENRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 21, j Nashville, Tenn., June 7, 1865.
To the officers and soldiers of the regiments of 18G2 who are about
to leave us the general commanding the corps desires to tender his
congratulations upon their past proud career and good wishes for their
future prosperity and happiness. Coming into service at a period
of the war when success seemed doubtful, after all the illusions of
excitement and first impressions that war was all pomp and glory had
worn off, you from the beginning of your service pretty fully realized
the stern, hard task before you, and well have you performed that task.
In all that constitutes a veteran soldier you are not one whit behind
any soldier in our great Army. In this army particularly your regi
ments have passed through all the important battles fought by the
Army of the Cumberland. How much influence these battles have had
in destroying the great rebellion of this century, history must deter
mine. Of the award these regiments of 1862 will have a full share.
The rebellion is ended and you leave us for your homes. Brought up,
as our young men of the North are, to industry and self-exertion, you
will find it no inconvenience or hardship to exchange the discomforts
of camp and the vicissitudes of military life for the peaceful avocations
of the citizen. We part with you in sorrow and will until the end of
life cherish you in our memories as our brave, amiable, and constant
friends and companions in arms.
By command of Maj. Gen. D. S. Stanley:
WM. H. SINCLAIR,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 121. 5 Nashville, Tenn., June 7, 1865.
I. In accordance with instructions from headquarters Department of
the Cumberland contained in Special Orders, No. 52, current series,
and dated June 5, 18G5, the troops of this corps whose term of service
does not expire before the 1st day of October will move toward New
Orleans as soon as payment now progressing is completed. The route
will be to Johnsonville by railroad, thence by steam-boat. Three days7
rations in haversacks will be carried from this place and ten days7 from
Johnsonville. The men will carry the ordinary forty rounds of car
tridges in their boxes, and all other ammunition will be turned in to
the post ordnance officers. Officers7 horses and pack-mules belonging
to the respective regiments will be carried on the cars with the troops
to Johnsonville. The following transportation will be retained, and
will march overland to Johnsonville with the Artillery Brigade as soon
as practicable, viz : To each battery, eight wagons; to the headquarters
of the corps, eight wagons; to the headquarters of each division, six
wagons -} to the headquarters of each brigade, four wagons. Only ten
966 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
ambulances to each division will be taken. Division hospitals and hos
pital wagons will be retained. Two wagons will be allowed to the sig
nal corps. Eight wagons will be taken to each 1,000 men. No ammu
nition wagons for the infantry or artillery will be taken. All property
other than the above enumerated will be turned in to the proper heads
of departments as soon as practicable. The commander of the pontoon
train will at once turn over all property and transportation appertain
ing to the pontoon bridge. The artillery and trains will leave by the
dirt road for Johnson ville as early as the 12th if the men be paid. They
will carry five days' forage and rations. General Kimball will furnish
the artillery and transportation with an escort of 100 good men. The
order of movement will be: First, Second Division, Brevet Major-Gen
eral Elliott; second, Third Division, Major-General Wood; third, First
Division, Brevet Major-General Kimball. The detachments of men
whose terms of service do not expire in the 1862 regiments will be
assigned by division commanders to veteran regiments from the same
State before the movement commences, if possible. If this cannot be
done, an officer must be detailed in each brigade to bring these detach
ments to the corps. The organizations and detachments to be mustered
out, if any remain, will be left in command of Brig. Gen. F. Van Derveer.
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XII. In accordance with instructions contained in Special Orders,
No. 52, current series, from headquarters Department of the Cumber
land, dated Nashville, Tenn., June 5, 1865, the divisions of this corps
are hereby reorganized to consist of two brigades to each division.
The following will be the organization:
First Division, Brevet Major-General Kimball commanding: First
Brigade, Col. Thomas E. Eose — Seventy- seventh Pennsylvania Volun
teers, Fifty- first Ohio Volunteers, Thirty-first Indiana Volunteers,
Twenty-first Kentucky Volunteers, Twenty-third Kentucky Volunteers,
Second Brigade, Col. I. C. B. Suman — Ninth Indiana Volunteers, Thirty-
fifth Indiana Volunteers, Thirtieth Indiana Volunteers, Thirty-eighth
Illinois Volunteers, Twenty-first Illinois Volunteers, Thirty-sixth Indi
ana Volunteers (detachment^.
Second Division, Brevet Major-General Elliott commanding: First
Brigade, Brevet Brigadier- General Opdycke — Twenty-sixth Ohio Vol
unteers, Thirty-sixth Illinois Volunteers, Fortieth Indiana Volunteers,
Forty-fourth Illinois Volunteers, Fifty-seventh Indiana Volunteers, One
hundred and twenty-fifth Ohio Volunteers. Second Brigade, Brig. Gen.
L. P. Bradley — Fifteenth Missouri Volunteers, Twenty-eighth Kentucky
Volunteers, Forty-second Illinois Volunteers, Fifty-first Illinois Volun
teers, Sixty-fourth Ohio Volunteers, Sixty-fifth Ohio Volunteers.
Third Division, Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Wood commanding: First Bri
gade, Brig. Gen. A. Willich — Fifteenth Ohio Volunteers, Eighth Kan
sas Volunteers, Forty-ninth Ohio Volunteers, Fifty-first Indiana Vol
unteers, Fifty-ninth Illinois Volunteers, Seventy-first Ohio Volunteers.
Second Brigade, Bvt. Maj. Gen. S. Beatty — Nineteenth Ohio Volun
teers, Thirteenth Ohio Volunteers, Third Michigan Volunteers, Fourth
Michigan Volunteers, Thirteenth Wisconsin Volunteers, Forty-first
Ohio Volunteers.
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By command of Maj. Gen. D. S. Stanley:
WM. H. SINCLAIR,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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MACON, GA., June 7, 1865.
(Beceived 12 m. 9th.)
Maj. Gen. J. A. RAWLINS, Chief of Staff:
The muster out is depriving me of my best officers. Every recom
mendation and effort having failed to procure the promotion of Colonel
La Grange, of the First Wisconsin Cavalry, he will be lost to the
service unless I can get him appointed a major in the regular Inspector-
General's Department, to which I recommended him. Please do what
you can for him, for I am sure there is no better officer in the service.
If General Thomas is in town show him this telegram. Ask him to
put upon it his indorsement, as the interest of the service requires.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
MACON, GA., June 7* 1865 — 3.30 p. m.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE, Chief of Staff:
I have just received a telegram from General Molineux, at Augusta,
informing me that he is directed by General Gillmore to put troops at
points so as to reach up to the country occupied by my command, and
a telegram from General Gillmore asking how far east my line of occu
pation in Georgia extends, and how supplies can be got to the interior.
I have replied as follows:
I occupy no lines in Georgia, as there is no opposition. My troops go wherever
they are needed, and in accordance with orders of Lieutenant-General Grant I am
authorized to place them where I please and to call for such garrisons of infantry
for other places as I think necessary. I have not thought it advisable, however, to
distribute troops over any specific territorial limits, as I find confusion produced
among the people by orders emanating from so many different sources. If you have
specific orders to occupy any designated territory, and to relieve any part of my
command, please inform me, that I may concentrate. There is no need of i- ending
any of your command at this time west of the Oconee.
I have also given General Gillmore the necessary information about
supplies. I would like specific instructions in regard to the territorial
limits of my command. I see no necessity for scattering troops every
where. A few men at the important centers, as I have them now placed,
with a number of reliable officers, and the necessary civil machinery, wilt
be amply able to restore the civil order throughout the State. What
shall I do in regard to the amnesty proclamation? The people are
anxious to take the oath and organize their State government in
accordance with whatever policy the Executive may direct,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS SECOND DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
' MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Near Chattanooga, Tenn., June 7, 1865.
Colonel LAMSON,
Commanding First Division:
COLONEL: The following^ has just been received:
NASHVILLE, June 6, 1865.
Colonel MINTY, Commanding Cavalry :
You will take charge of all the cavalry belonging to the First and Second Divis
ions at Chattanooga, Tenn., and march to-morrow morning to this place.
E. UPTON,
Brevet Maj or- General, U. S, Volunteers.
* Another copy is dated June 9.
968 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
You will move your command to-morrow morning; at as early an hour
as possible, camping at Shellmound, on the Nashville and Chattanooga
Railroad, at which place you will report in person for instructions.
Draw three days' rations here and two of forage. All animals totally
unfit to march to Nashville will be turned over to the post quarter
master at this place. Leave one of your quartermasters here to make
the necessary disposition of such stock and to get transportation for dis
mounted men, &c. Organize your dismounted men in companies and
battalions with not less than one officer to every twenty-five men, the
senior officer to command the detachment from your division. Ship by
rail the guns, caissons, and other carriages belonging to the batteries.
By command of Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. H. G. Minty:
T. W. SCOTT,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Chattanooga, June 7, 1865
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIFFLE,
Chief oj Staff:
One of the purposes of my visit south has been accomplished, in
determining that aid in the shape of corn to the famishing people must
be at once furnished or death from starvation must shortly result. Will
not the emergency justify you in placing at my disposal at once, say,
5,000 bushels, to be followed, if practicable, by a similar amount in a
week or ten days ? I will attend to its distribution. Prominent men in
Northern Georgia assure me that the State or private subscription shall
restore it if required, or secure from loss. I would not be so urgent did
not necessity compel me to be so.
H. M. JUDAII,
Brigadier- Genera I.
NASHVILLE June 7, 1865.
Brig. Gen. H. M. JUDAH,
Chattanooga :
Orders have been given to send on 5,000 bushels of corn for issue to
starving people.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., June 7, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIFFLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Department of the Cumberland:
GENERAL : I beg to again solicit the attention of the major-general
commanding department to the subject of the proper disposition of the
paroled officers and soldiers present in this, city in large numbers, and
not having homes here or opportunity of employment to support them
selves, and wholly destitute of money or means of any kind to enable
them to go to their various places of residence, they are a grievous
burden upon the military authorities here, and existing orders, so far
as received, leave me powerless to adopt any remedy in their cases. I
respectfully suggest that, for the prevention of suffering and crime
among them, it is absolutely necessary that I should be permitted to
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furnish them Government transportation and subsistence until the evil
of their presence has disappeared. I would particularly call attention
to, and ask instructions concerning, that class of paroled soldiers whose
homes are in the loyal States. I think, by the judicious exercise of the
authority given me for the purpose specified, but little expense would
be incurred by the Government. And, with the further view of facili
tating the object named, I beg to request that I may be, as soon as
practicable, officially notified of such rules and regulations as govern
the administering of the oath of amnesty under the recent proclamation
of the President of the United States, as also of the oath of allegiance.
I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
JNO. E. SMITH,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala., June 7, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. C. C. ANDREWS,
Commanding Post and District :
GENERAL: By direction of the major-general commanding you will
please have all detachments of your command at Pascagoula, Whistler,
Mount Yernon Arsenal, Fort Blakely, and Fort Tracy relieved from the
brigade of the Sixteenth Army Corps, which arrived yesterday. The
object is to have your division and the First Brigade, First Division,
brought as compactly together as possible. A company of troops at
each of the points named will be sufficient.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. THIRD DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Near Mobile, Ala., June 7, 1865.
Maj. F. W. EMERY,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Thirteenth Army Corps:
In compliance with orders from corps headquarters, I have the honor
to report that the following regiments of my division have been shipped
for Texas : Thirty-third Iowa Infantry Volunteers, Twenty -ninth Iowa
Infantry Volunteers, Seventy -seventh Ohio Veteran Infantry Volun
teers, Seventh Vermont Veteran Infantry Volunteers, Twenty-seventh
Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers, Twenty-eighth Wisconsin Infantry
Volunteers, Thirty-fifth Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. P. BENTON,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, June 8, 1865. '
L. H. EICHOLTZ,
Engineer Railroad, Chattanooga :
Yours of to day received. Hurry forward the work of reopening the
Chattanooga and Atlanta Railroad. It is as necessary for the supply
ing of General Wilson as for preventing a famine in Georgia.
WM. D. WHLPpLE>
Brigadier- General.
970 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & 0. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 55. j Nashville, Tenn., June 8, 1865.
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VII. Maj. Gen. D. S. Stanley, commanding Fourth Army Corps, will
cause all detachments not complete organizations remaining in service
alter the muster out of the organizations to which they belong to be
temporarily assigned to some organization of the same arm, veterans,
and, when practicable, from the same State, preparatory to the perma
nent transfer of such detachments to the same or other organizations.
The commanding officer to which such fragments are temporarily
attached will immediately cause supplemental muster and pay rolls of
the same to be made out of the date of April 30, 1865, with a view to
their receiving pay with the other portions of the Fourth Army Corps.
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By command of Major-General Thomas :
HENRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., June 8, 1865.
Maj. Gen. Q. A. GILLMORE,
Hilton Head, 8. C. :
Your telegram of the Gth is just received. In reply, I have to say I
occupy no lines in Georgia, as there is no opposition. My troops go
wherever they are ordered, and in accordance with the order of Lieu-
tenant-General Grant I am authorized to place them where I please
and to call for such garrisons of infantry for other places as I may
think necessary. I have not thought it necessary to distribute troops
over any specific territorial limits as I find confusion produced among
the people by orders emanating from so many different sources. If
you have specific orders to push out and relieve my command, please
inform me, that I may concentrate. Supplies from the Gulf can be
transported by the Apalachicola, Flint, and Chattahoochee Eivers to
Albany and Eufaula and thence by rail to this place, Buzzard Roost,
Milledgeville, Eatonton, Atlanta, West Point, Milieu, and Augusta.
Thomasville can be reached by rail from the Atlantic, and light-draft
steamers can go to Dublin and Hawkinsville. There is no need of
sending any of your command at this time west of the Oconee. A copy
of this telegram was furnished General Molineux at Augusta.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HDQRS. CAYALRY CORPS, MIL. DIY. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., June 8, 1865.
Maj. Gen. Q. A. GILLMORE:
(Via Savannah.)
I am expecting an order to send 2,000 cavalry of my corps to South
Carolina, and am directed to ask you where you wish them and by what
route they shall march; and also what arrangements can be made for
forage. Please answer.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
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EASTPORT, June 8, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS :
Can the sentence of death be enforced against persons defined as
outlaws in general orders, without referring to higher authority for
approval, when a military commission convened by a division com
mander find the person "formerly a guerrilla guilty of breaking his
parole I
E. HATCH,
Brevet Major- General.
NASHVILLE, June 8, 1865.
Major-General HATCH,
Eastport :
We have no precedent in this department for the execution of a death
sentence by order of a division commander. There is no law or order
authorizing this action by any authority except the department com-
manderorthe War Department. The general commanding has expressed
the same opinion in cases of this nature heretofore presented to him.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, &c.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF TPIE MISSISSIPPI,
JEastportj Miss., June 8, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff,
Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn. :
I have the honor to forward herewith for the information of the
major-general commanding proceedings of citizens of Franklin County,
Ala., at the court-house in the town of Frankfort, May 23, 1865.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
EDWAKD HATCH,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
[Inclosure.]
PUBLIC MEETING.
At a large and highly respectable meeting of the citizens of Franklin
County, Ala., held at the court-house in the town of Frankfort on Tues
day, the 23d day of May, 1865, the following proceedings were had, viz :
On motion of William Skinner, esq., James W. Ligon was made
president, N. T. Underwood and Henry C. Tompkins vice-presidents,
and the Hon. C. Womble secretary. The meeting being organized,
Hon. E. S. Watkins moved that a committee of thirteen citizens be
appointed by the president to draft resolutions expressive of the sense
of the meeting, which was adopted. Thereupon the following persons
were appointed as such committee, viz: R. S. Watkins, J. B. Moore,
John Seal, Levi Mahan, C. M. Tompkins, D. V. Sevier, Reuben Moody,
John Weatherford, Christopher Tompkius, Armstead Payne, James H.
Shrygley, William Skinner, Thomas Thorn, Edwin S. Vinson, and Eiley
Sparks (the two last having been added by order of the meeting), who
thereupon retired to consider the matters referred to them. During the
absence of the committee T. M. Peters, esq., of Moulton, being called
on, addressed the meeting in a temperate and appropriate speech,
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which had a happy effect upon the crowd of citizens, who listened with
the closest attention to the end. The committee on resolutions then
returned into the meeting, and through their chairman, E. S. Watkins,
reported the following resolutions, which, after animated and accept
able addresses by Judge Watkins and J. B. Moore, esq., were unan
imously adopted, viz :
Whereas, the people of this county have received the order of Maj. Gen. George IT.
Thomas, U. S. Army, dated the 13th of April, 1865, recommending the re-establishment
of the civil law in North Alabama; and whereas, they are highly impressed with the
importance of a restoration of order once more in the county ; be it therefore resolved :
First. That we accept with pleasure the overtures made therein, and will cheer
fully assist by all proper means in our power our civil officers in the discharge of all
duties legitimately belonging to their stations for the suppression of lawlessness and
crime, the restoration of peace, and for the establishment of the supremacy of the
civil law.
Second. That we are ready and anxious to resume our former friendly relations to
the Government of the United States.
Third. That the public authorities of this State, having power to do so, be, and
they are hereby, respectfully and earnestly requested to appoint immediately, by
proclamation or otherwise, a time for a general election of members to a State con
vention, and a time and place for the meeting of such convention, in order that the
State may be placed in its former proper practical relations to the Government of
the United States at as early a day as practicable.
Fourth. That we respectfully request all classes of our fellow-citizens to unite
with us in our efforts to restore and sustain good order and quiet in the State.
Fifth. That the president appoint a committee of five of our fellow-citizens to wait
on General Hatch, U. S. Army, and request him to forward a copy of the proceedings
of this meeting to Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas, U. S. Army, the commander of this
department.
After the adoption of said resolutions the president appointed under
the fifth resolution the following committee to wait on General Hatch,
viz: Riley Sparks, Thomas James, C. Tompkins, Levi Mahan, and
H. Atkisson. Thereupon K. B. Lindsay, being frequently and loudly
called for, addressed the meeting in a highly interesting and attractive
speech, which was received with much applause by those present. The
meeting then adjourned.
J. W. LIGON,
President.
CHAS. WOMBLE,
Secretary.
ORLEANS, June 8, 1865.
Maj. A. FREDBERG,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
The commanding officer at Jackson was instructed two days ago to
send Governor Clark, of Mississippi, to this city via Mobile. Be
pleased to have him forwarded as soon as possible. He, together with
other important prisoners of State, are to go to Fort Pulaski by the
steamer Constitution, which probably leaves here Sunday or Monday.
Will you communicate with Jackson and let me know the result.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
WASHINGTON, June #, 1865 — 3 p. m.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn.:
Please send forward without delay to Shreveport, La., to report to
Major-General Sheridan, the following regiments of cavalry now serv-
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ing near Memphis, Tenn., if their services can possibly.be spared from
present duty: Fifth and Twelfth Illinois, Seventh Indiana, First Iowa,
and Second Wisconsin. If all cannot be spared, send such of them as
can be.
By command of Lieutenant-General Grant :
JNO. A. RAWLINS,
Brigadier -General and Chief of Staff.
(Copy to General Sheridan, New Orleans.)
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 56. ) Nashville, Tenn., June 9, 1865.
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XXII. Brig. Gen. William Grose, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby relieved
from duty with the Fourth Army Corps, and will report in person to the
assistant adjutant- general at these headquarters for further orders.
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By command of Major-General Thomas :
HENRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MACON, GA., June 9, 1865 — 12.30 p. m.
(Received 8.30 p. m. 10th.)
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
A great many inquiries are made daily in regard to the shipment of cot
ton. Shall I permit holders to move it to the sea-coast without investiga
tion, and leave it to the agents of the Treasury Department to determine
all matters pertaining thereto, or shall I endeavor to investigate titles
myself ? It would be well to have an agent of the Treasury Depart
ment sent to this place without delay for the purpose of getting all
abandoned, confiscable, or Confederate products. There is absolutely
nothing which will bring money in the State except the private cotton,
but it ought not to be allowed to go to market through the usual dishonest
agencies till that which justly belongs to the Government has been
secured, or till the proper machinery is in motion to prevent rascality.
I have also to suggest that the War Department or other competent
authority issue an order to continue the collection of the tax-in-kind yet
due throughout Georgia for the purpose of feeding the destitute poor.
1 think this plan well pursued would save the Government great expense,
which it will otherwise have to incur, to prevent starvation of the people
in the desolated districts. All of Georgia south of this is well off in
the necessaries of life, but the destitution north from Jonesborough is
fearful. Please refer these matters to General Thomas or Secretary of
War for early decision.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Pulaski, Tenn., June 9, 1865.
Prig. Gen, L. THOMAS,
Adjutant- General of the Army:
I respectfully recommend for promotion by brevet the following*
named officers: Col, James Biddle, Sixth Indiana Cavalry (captain,
974 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Fifteenth U. S. Infantry), for long, gallant, and meritorious services.
Colonel Biddle served under Major-General Burnside in the campaign
of that officer into East Tennessee, and with Major-General Stoneman,
commanding Cavalry Corps, Army of the Ohio, in the campaign against
Atlanta in the summer of 1864. I respectfully invite attention in this
connection to the letter of Major-General Stoneman to the Adjutant-
General of the Army, dated about October 11, 1864, commendatory of
this officer, and the indorsement of Brevet Major-General Schoneld
thereon. Col. Thomas H. Butler, Fifth Indiana Cavalry, for gallant
and meritorious service in the campaign of Major-General Stoneman
against Atlanta in 1864. This officer was captured with Major-General
Stoneman's command in July, 1864, and remained a prisoner in the
hands of the enemy until escaping. After a long, arduous, and perilous
march he reached our lines and reported to me for duty about the 1st
of March, 1865. Since his connection with this command Colonel
Butler has commanded a mounted brigade and has evinced the quali
ties of a thorough and reliable soldier. Both of the above-named officers
to be brigadier-generals by brevet. Colonel Elisha Mix, Eighth Michi
gan Cavalry, to be brigadier-general by brevet, for long, faithful, and
meritorious service. Lieut. Col. O. H. Shearer, Sixth Tennessee Cavalry,
to be colonel by brevet, for long, faithful, and meritorious service from
the breaking out of the rebellion. Bvt. Lieut. Col. E. T. Wells, assistant
adjutant-general, II. S. Volunteers, to be colonel by brevet, for long and
faithful service, and particularly for gallantry at the battles of Stone's
Eiver, December 31, 1862-January 3, 1863; Liberty Gap, Tenn., June
26,1863; Chickamauga, Ga., September 19 and 20, 1863; Orchard Knob,
November 23, 1863 ; Mission Eidge, November 25, 1863 ; Buzzard Boost,
February 22, 1864, and throughout the battles and skirmishes of the
campaign of Major-General StoneinajQ [Sherman] to Atlanta in 1864.
Capt. T. F. Allen, Seventh Ohio Cavalry, to be lieutenant-colonel by
brevet from December 15, 1864, for gallant and meritorious service at
the battle of Nashville, Tenn., and for meritorious service and gallantry
in the presence of the enemy, and unfaltering faithfulness in the per
formance of duty in the campaign of 1863-'64 in East Tennessee, for
which he was recommended by his regimental, brigade, and division
commanders for promotion to a majority in his regiment, which
recommendation failed only by reason of his being a junior captain.
Capt. J. E. Edmonds, Ninety-fourth Ohio Volunteers, to be lieutenant-
colonel by brevet, to date from August 20, 1864, for gallant, faithful,
and meritorious service rendered at the battle of Eesaca, May 15, 1864;
New Hope Church, Ga., May 27, 1864, and Peach Tree Creek, Ga.,
July 20, 1864, and during all the campaign of Major-General Sherman
against Atlanta in 1864, while serving as inspector to the First Divis
ion, Fourteenth Army Corps, then commanded by me. First Lieut.
W. E. Lowe, Nineteenth U. S. Infantry, to be major in the Army by
brevet, for long and meritorious service. Capt. J. E. Fitch, commis
sary of subsistence, U. S. Volunteers, to be major by brevet, for long,
faithful, and intelligent service.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. W. JOHNSON,
Brevet Major- General.
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NEW ORLEANS, June 9, 1865.
Major-General GRANGER,
Mobile :
Please to send word to General Hawkins that General Canby desires
him to start with his division as soon as possible for this place en route
to Bed Eiver.
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
New Orleans, La., June 9, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Montgomery, Ala.:
Please direct commanders of detachments from your corps, and now
within the limits of the State of Mississippi, to report for the present
to General Osterhaus. I expect to be with you some time next week
or the following, and then we will arrange this and other matters
permanently.
E. K. S. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Selma, Ala., June 9, 1865.
Lieut. Col. J. HOUGH,
Assistant A djutant- General :
COLONEL : I have the honor to make the following report of the dis
position of the troops of my command at the present time: The First
Brigade is stationed at Meridian, with one regiment, the Ninety- third
Indiana, at Gainesville, two companies of which are at Lauderdale
Springs, one company at Gainesville Junction, and two companies at
Livingston. The Ninety-fifth Ohio, of First Brigade, is stationed at
Enterprise. The Second Brigade is at Demopolis, with one of its regi
ments, Eighth Wisconsin, at Uniontown, and Ninth Minnesota at
Marion. The Third Brigade is at this place with the two batteries.
The troops are all comfortably encamped and in good condition; well
supplied. We have a plentiful supply of corn so far. The animals,
however, are not improving, on account of the scarcity of hay or long
fodder, none being in the country attainable. We supply" General
Chrysler's command from this point, which, with the poor in that sec
tion of country and the redundant negro population, more or less
of whom have to be fed, imposes a heavy tax on the energies of the
supply train in collecting corn sufficient for their support. The rail
roads are in poor condition for the transaction of business, for the want
of rolling-stock. The Alabama and Mississippi to Meridian have little
or none. The Alabama and Tennessee divide their small amount with
them, so that we are enabled to run a train daily to Demopolis and tri
weekly to Talladega. The crops in the section of country occupied by
the division are looking well, except along the line of the Mobile and
Ohio Railroad. They are late, but will yield an average crop. The
freedmen have generally remained on the plantations and work well
where the planters acknowledge their freedom and agree to recompense
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them for their labor, which in most cases is a division of the crop. 1
arn satisfied that for this year it is the only arrangement that the
majority of the planters can make with them, owing to the scarcity of
stock and the restrictions they were under in planting season by the
Confederate authorities. A better disposition is now beginning to
manifest itself among the people, and a desire to obey all orders and
accept the fact that slavery is dead and that the laborer is worthy
of his hire. An assistant superintendent of freedmen has reported
here and entered [upon] his duties. A few cases of lawlessness have
occurred amongst the negroes, bat not enough to cause any serious
apprehensions. In the mountainous country toward Talladega acts of
lawlessness and violence are not infrequent, originating amongst the
poor whites against their rich neighbors who remained at home during
the war and were very zealous in returning fugitives to the army. Gen
eral Chrysler is active in putting a stop to such acts and giving what
protection he can. These people, however, evince no hostility to the
U. S. troops and avoid coming in contact with them, hence the diffi
culty of altogether suppressing these irregularities. There is an abun
dant supply of coal on the line of the Alabama and Tennessee Railroad.
I would earnestly recommend that the Quartermaster's Department
purchase all the coal the Government may require in this department,
the effect of which would be to give employment to the miners and
relieve the Government from the necessity of feeding them, inducing
the people to return to peaceful pursuits. This matter is specially
worthy of consideration. The health of the people at this post is com
paratively good, no epidemics prevailing. The troops, whose terms of
service have nearly expired, are very anxious to be mustered out in
order to get home in time to assist in harvesting. A number of officers
and men are anxious to muster out here, if such an order could be
obtained. Their stay among these people would have a wholesome
influence and is a question worthy the consideration of the Govern
ment. The pioneer corps of this division is engaged repairing bridges
above Talladega. It will require about two weeks7 time to finish
them.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
J. McARTHUR,
Brigadier- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 71. ] Galveston, Tex., June 9, 186.5.
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3. In accordance with directions from headquarters Department of
the Gulf, the Thirty-first Massachusetts (mounted) Infantry will pro
ceed as soon as practicable by steamer to New Orleans, La., reporting
upon arrival to Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. Grierson, commanding cavalry
forces, for duty.
By order of Major-General Granger:
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
WEST POINT, June 10, 1865.
Brigadier-General WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
I wish you to give General Donaldson orders in my name to furnish
General Wilson with the necessary tools, spikes, &cf, to repair the rail-
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road from Chattanooga to Atlanta. I will confer with Donaldson fur
ther on my return to Nashville. He must keep accurate invoices of
whatever he furnishes, with the view of an after settlement. I will be
with you about the end of next week.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF FORTIFICATIONS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Nashville, Tenn., June 10, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Comdg. Mil. Div. of the Miss. West of the Alleghany Mountains:
I have the honor to submit the following inspection report upon the
defenses of Huutsville and Decatur, and the railroad line thence to
Nashville, including also Gallatin and Dalton :
HUNTSVILLE, ALA.
The redoubt at this place, essentially a square of 180 feet sides, is
situated on the highest ground within the city limits. It sees into the
occupied portion of the city and beyond. Portions of the hill are steep
and cannot be swept, especially toward the town, but within canister
range the fire is generally good. A hill, distant three-quarters of a
mile, is higher than the site of this redoubt. From this position the
fort is not defiladed. A traverse should have been constructed across
the work for this purpose. The site of the redoubt is rocky, so that
the ditch excavation is but partial, and therefore little or no obstacle.
The parapet is nearly ten feet thick and the command is good. Though
the work has never been completed, it is in a defensive condition. A
small portion of the parapet has not been raised to its full height.
There are gates at the entrance, and a leaky magazine within, which
acts in some measure as a small traverse. Around the work is an
inclined palisade or fraise, a feeble obstacle, and the remains of a cedar
abatis. This abatis was an excellent obstacle, much superior to the
fraise. Since Hood's invasion no progress has been made on this fort.
In order to make it suitable for a permanent construction the parapet
should be completed (this will require little labor), and a good maga
zine built with its opening toward the low ground. The banquette
should be neatly formed and finished, and the platforms which were
roughly made relaid in a more workmanlike manner. A small block
house within the works would be a proper addition, as the ditch is no
obstacle to assaulting troops. Otherwise it would be proper to blast
out the ditch and revet the scarp with dry stone. The building of a
small keep, an octagon of twelve feet sides, would be the simpler oper
ation of the two. As Huntsville will doubtless be permanently occu
pied, the troops at this place should be called upon to complete the fort.
There are at present nine field guns in the work, seven of which are on
platforms. A single field battery will be sufficient for the permanent
armament. It is probable that Huntsville will require for the peace
establishment one artillery and one infantry company.
DECATUR
Bests upon the Tennessee. Though formerly a place of importance as
the junction of the Memphis and Charleston with the Decatur and
Nashville roads, it now has few inhabitants. Its limits are very small.
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The place is inclosed by a strong infantry line 1,600 yards long, with a
deep ditch not easily gotten over. The breast-height revetment, in
part logs, is very good. Some portion of it was pulled down by the
rebels when Decatur was evacuated. The parapet has a high command,
entirely covering troops in the rear, and is six feet thick. This line is
strengthened by two batteries, with embrasures for fourteen guns each.
The larger of these batteries is entirely inclosed, and is properly a
redoubt, but it has no magazine, keep, or traverse. The other battery,
of more elongated form, has a traverse in the middle and a small block
house on the gorge line, also a leaky magazine. A small additional
battery was formed, but never finished for its armament. Embrasures
for four guns are distributed at other points of the line, to the right and
left. The ground in front of Decatur is very favorable for defense,
generally falling very slightly away from the line. There are no elevated
points in the vicinity to serve as lodgments for an enemy's batteries.
The place is susceptible of resisting a heavy attack. The line rests
upon the river at both extremities. A small interior redoubt toward
the west portion of the line has been built. Near the center of the
inclosed space a large square redoubt was- commenced, but it never
progressed far enough to be available as a defense. It is probable that
Decatur, from the importance of its position, will be permanently gar
risoned. The two works therefore should be preserved. The large
redoubt requires a magazine, and that ki the smaller one should be
repaired. In time the infantry line will be thrown down. The garrison
should keep the two redoubts in order, and do what is necessary to
complete the interior arrangements. Decatur is twenty feet at least
above the highest rise of the river, whereas the opposite or north bank
is overflowed in the season of floods to nearly that depth. The country
on this bank is swampy, and a long lagoon parallel to the river makes
any attack from this direction difficult. The rebuilding of the bridge
across the Tennessee and the completion of the road to Corinth will
restore this depot to its former importance. Decatur is a strong, well-
defended place. To General R. S. Granger, commanding the District
of Northern Alabama, the creditable condition of these works is
mostly due.
ATHENS.
Athens is about fifteen miles north of Decatur, on the road to Nash
ville. It is a small town, but will probably be garrisoned for some
months. The fort is on a slight elevation, about half a mile from the
depot. It is essentially a bastion-work, having four bastion fronts and
the fifth closing with two lines, making a small re-entering angle. It
incloses a space about 300 feet long by 200 wide. The parapet is well
formed and revetted in part with gabions and in part with wattlings.
There are embrasures for thirteen guns. No attention has been given
to the subject of defilement. As there are two positions on opposite
sides of the fort a few feet higher than its own site, a traverse should
have been constructed across it for the protection of the garrison
against reverse fire. This is scarcely necessary now. It would be
well to put a small magazine within the fort for the preservation of
the ammunition of the garrison. One company will doubtless be suffi
cient to hold Athens. The colonel commanding at this place has kept
the fort in good order. By whom it was planned and built I have
not ascertained. It is evident that the location of the embrasures was
not made by a skilled engineer. It is, however, a creditable work, and
ought to stand a heavy attack before yielding.
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PULASKI
Is seventy-nine miles from Nashville. There are lines thrown up by the
army around this large town and something approaching an inclosed
work on a distant hill, but there are no forts, properly so called, at this
place. Pulaski will doubtless be garrisoned for a year at least. Per
haps a stockade inclosing barracks would be as good a defense as a
fort. At any rate, I do not think it necessary now to commence build
ing a redoubt at Pulaski.
COLUMBIA
Is forty-five miles from Nashville, on the Decatur road. Its defenses
are very imperfect. The fort on the high hill overlooking the city, were
it finished, would have a good effect, and, properly garrisoned, would
be sufficient for the reduced establishment of the department. Its
design is a five-sided polygon, with three small bastions, each large
enough when finished to contain a single gun. The work being built
on a rocky hill, has no ditch. A dry stone scarp wall supports the para
pet, and is an obstacle under the flank fire of the bastions to an attack
ing party. This wall is finished on four sides, and one bastion. The
other bastions are raised simply to the height of the platforms. The
fifth side is mostly open. The parapet is but partly formed, and the
work is unserviceable in its present condition. The garrison does not
appear to have given any attention to it. The interior is in bad condi
tion, and has no magazine. There is no necessity for a work at this
point, so long as the garrison of the city is large. Possibly there may
never be any need of such defense; yet it would be good policy to hold
a strong work overlooking so large a place as Columbia. I therefore
think the garrison at the station should inclose the fort and put the
battery of six guns in position within it, building at the same time a
magazine large enough for the ammunition required for a field battery.
FRANKLIN
Is eighteen miles from Nashville. The main work, Fort Granger, on
the north bank of the Harpeth, is about 700 feet long, but narrow. It
consists essentially of two bastion fronts looking northward and con
necting with the gorge line along the hill crest of the river-bank, which
is slightly re-entering. There is no ditch on the gorge which looks
toward Franklin. The other faces have good ditches, though the scarps
are somewhat crumbled down. The work was well built with breast-
height gabionade revetments, and embrasures formed with facines. A
long traverse extends nearly the whole length of this work. The sides
of the traverse are supported by hurdle- work. All* this kind of con
struction upon the fort is somewhat rotten and is therefore broken in
many places. The bomb-proof, which leaks badly, consists of two apart
ments, one of which was probably used as a magazine. Fort Granger
stands on an elevation about 100 feet above the river. It is now in
reality dismantled, both guns and gun platforms having been removed;
yet there is a small detachment living in tents within the fort. If a
single company is deemed sufficient for the garrison, it should occupy
Fort Granger and keep it in order. There is a small redoubt on a hill
about one mile and a quarter distant from Fort Granger, which looks
into this work. It has a little keep within it. Its occupation was
important on account of its position. Other batteries were constructed
on prominences to the north of Franklin, but they have long since been
abandoned. The sketch accompanying this report shows the forms of
the forts and their positions.
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GrALLATIN
Is twenty-eight miles from Nashville, on the Louisville road. Near the
depot stands Fort Thomas, a star redoubt, with six salients built upon a
slight elevation. But a short distance beyond is a higher crest, from
which the fort is not defiladed. An interior bomb-proof block-house
would have made this work quite strong. It is now capable of good
defense. Its parapet, however, between five and six feet thick, is rather
too slight as against artillery. The ditch is deep and a good obstacle;
the scarp and counterscarp are revetted with sods, and the parapet is
preserved in the same manner; logs and rails form the breast-height
revetment. In each salient is a platform and three embrasures to allow
the guns to fire in three directions. These embrasures are not deep,
made of logs, and are entirely too open at the throat. The com
mand of the fort is high and the terre-plein is from eight to nine feet
below the interior crest. The inclosed space is about equivalent to a
square of 200 feet sides. Within the fort is a magazine in fair condition
and covered with earth from three to four feet thick. There are also
two water-tanks. At the entranceway is a draw bridge which is covered
by a redan- shaped traverse. The fort is kept in very good order by the
First Ohio Battery, who garrison it. Their barracks are near, between
the work and the railroad. Fort Thomas will doubtless be held and
there will be no expenditures of any amount connected with its preser
vation.
DALTON
Is situated upon the Atlanta railroad, thirty-eight miles from Chat
tanooga. I have not inspected this fort. Its defenses, as described to
me, are two redoubts, one about 300 feet by 120, the other 110 by 120,
neither, however, being a regular polygon. The works are very sim
ple, with ditches of medium strength, and substantial parapets revet
ted. There are no interior keeps or traverses, and but poor magazines.
These redoubts will doubtless be retained, and a light battery be
mounted within them. Dalton, though in the State of Georgia, like
Huntsville and Decatur, is naturally associated with the Department
of the Cumberland, and I have therefore introduced this short descrip
tion of the place here having omitted it in the report upon the fortifi
cations of Chattanooga.
BLOCK-HOUSES.
The road between Nashville and Gallatin and beyond, to the State
line, is well defended by block-houses and stockades. Since December
last two additional have been commenced, the material being now ready
for setting up the structures. The block-houses that existed along the
railroad from Stevenson to Decatur and thence to Nashville, for the
protection of the bridges, with few exceptions were destroyed by the
enemy at the time of Hood's invasion. On the retreat of the rebel
army their reconstruction was commenced under the direction of Majors
Willett and O'Connell, of Colonel Merrill's regiment. Those between
Nashville and Columbia are mostly set up, but are not yet finished.
Beyond Columbia, toward Pulaski, the material for these constructions
is prepared. Little has been done between Pulaski and Decatur. On
the road from Stevenson to Decatur some of the block-houses are well
advanced; others have progressed no further than the preparation of a
portion of the timber required. As the positions selected for most
of these block-houses in the river bottoms are unhealthy, and as a
large portion of the country on the railroad line from Stevenson by
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Decatur to Pulaski is swampy, it does not seem advisable to build block
houses at every railroad trestle. It would be better to place these
structures at or near the principal bridges and stations, the sites being
selected with some view to health, avoiding low swampy positions and
river bottoms. One-half the number designed will be sufficient between
Pulaski and Stevenson. Several little streams are quite close to each
other, so that one block-house garrison might guard the bridges on
either side. For example, after leaving Decatur Junction, in a dis
tance of three miles, live block-houses have been designed to defend as
many bridges. Before reaching- Decatur, there are four bridges in a
length of three and a quarter miles. I think, therefore, that the num
ber of block-houses in this unhealthy region may be diminished, and
safety at the same time secured. I have no doubt that the block-house
system is the best for protecting the railroad line, so long as such pro
tection may be needed.
In concluding this series of reports upon the defenses of the Depart
ment of the Cumberland, it gives me pleasure to bear testimony to the
great amount of labor expended upon them, both at the principal depots
and upon the long lines of communication. These lines have been well
protected against guerrilla bands and large raiding detachments. Many
of the less important works have been executed under commanding offi
cers of posts, of limited experience, and it could not be expected that
they would be scientifically planned and thoroughly finished, with all
the interior structures essential to convenience, protection, and strength.
That would have required the constant superintendence of skilled engi
neers, whereas few were available, and a greater amount of labor than
could be obtained, especially from small commands far back on the lines
of communication and free from the pressure of an enemy's presence.
The application of the double-cased block-house to the protection of the
railroad bridges is very creditable to Colonel Merrill and his assistant,
Major Willett, who for the past year has superintended railroad defenses
in this department. Captain Barlow, of the Corps of Engineers, has
had charge of the defenses of Nashville since November last, and has
performed his trust ably and faithfully. General Morton while with the
Army of the Cumberland was chief engineer and directed the earlier
works of the department. He was assisted at times by Lieutenant Bur
roughs and Lieutenant Willett. As the principal works of the depart
ment will be held for a year, perhaps permanently, it is proper that their
garrisons should gradually improve, strengthen and finish them. The
interior keep is essential to the strength of field redoubts of weak pro
file and without flanking arrangements. I doubt if any other military
department has been more thoroughly defended during the war by
block-houses and redoubts than the Department of the Cumberland.
Sketches of Dalton, Huntsville, Decatur, Athens, Columbia, Franklin,
and Gallatin accompanying this report.*
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Z. B. TOWEE,
Brig. Gen. and Insp. Gen. of Fortifications, Mil. Div. of the Miss.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 57. } Nashville, June 10, 1865.
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II. The Tenth Tennessee Cavalry having reported at these head
quarters in accordance with orders received from Major-General Can by,
* See Plate CXV, maps 3 to 9, of the Atlas.
982 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
commanding Military Division of West Mississippi, the commanding
officer will proceed with his command and report to Lieutenant- Colonel
Miner, commanding cavalry depot at Edgefield, Tenn.
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By command of Major-General Thomas :
HENRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 4TH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 21. ) Edgefield, Tenn., June 10, 1865.
Before severing his connection with the command the brevet major-
general commanding desires to express his high appreciation of the
bravery, endurance, and soldierly qualities displayed by the officers
and men of his division in the late cavalry campaign. Leaving Chick-
asaw on the 22d of March as a new organization, and without status in
the Cavalry Corps, you in one month traversed 600 miles, crossed six
rivers; met and defeated the enemy at Moritevallo, capturing 100
prisoners; routed Forrest, Buford, and Eoddey in their chosen position
at Ebenezer Church, capturing 2 guns and 300 prisoners: carried the
works in your front at Selma, capturing 13 guns, 1,100 prisoners, and 5
battle-flags, and finally crowned your successes by a night assault
upon the enemy's intrenchments at Columbus, where you captured
1,500 prisoners, 24 guns, 8 battle-flags, and vast munitions of war.
April 21 you arrived at Macon, having captured on your march 3,000
prisoners, 39 pieces of artillery, and 13 battle-flags. Whether mounted
with the saber or dismounted with the carbine, the brave men of the
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Iowa, First and Seventh Ohio, and Tenth
Missouri Cavalry triumphed over the enemy in every conflict. With
regiments led by brave colonels, and brigades commanded with con
summate skill and daring, the division in thirty days won a reputa
tion unsurpassed in the service. Though many of you have not
received the rewards your gallantry has entitled you to, you have
received the commendation of your superior officers, and have won the
admiration and gratitude of your countrymen. You will return to
your homes with the proud consciousness of having defended the flag
of your country in the hour of the greatest national peril, while through
your instrumentality liberty and civilization will have advanced the
greatest stride recorded in history. The best wishes of your com
manding general will ever attend you.
E. UPTON.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, June 10, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN,
Knoxville, Tenn. :
Your telegram of the 4th of June reached me. You will accept my
thanks for the information it contains. I have no doubt of the correct
ness of the view you take upon all the points mentioned. The matter
will be made public. I hope you will get your report into General
Thomas' hands early, so that the whole subject may be brought to light.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
/Secretary of War.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 983
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
Louisville, Ky., June 10, 1865.
Brevet Major- General FORCE,
Commanding Seventeenth Army Corps :
GENERAL: I am directed by the general commanding to request you
to send two good regiments into the city of Louisville to report to Gen
eral Watkins, commanding post, for provost duty. Although these
regiments will be under the control of the post commander, so far as
the patrolling of the city is concerned, they will not be considered as
detached from your command. Suitable quarters will be furnished
them by the post commander.
I am, general, very respectfully , -your obedient servant,
MAX. WOODHULL,
Brevet Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, TENN., June 10, 1865.
Brevet Major-General SMITH,
Commanding Dist. of West Tennessee, Memphis, Tenn. :
The following order has this day been issued from these headquar
ters: In accordance with instructions received from the lieutenant-
general commanding the Armies of the United States the following
regiments are hereby relieved from duty in this department and will
proceed without delay to New Orleans, La. Commanding officers will
report on arrival to Major General Sheridan, U. S. Army, commanding
Military Division of the Southwest, for further orders: Second Wiscon
sin Cavalry, Twelfth Illinois Cavalry, Seventh Indiana Cavalry, and
the First Iowa Cavalry 5* the quartermaster to furnish the necessary
transportation. Copies of the order leave by first mail messenger.
The major-general commanding directs that you notify these command
ers at once to make the necessary preparations to leave as soon as their
orders are received. Acknowledge receipt.
HENEY M. CIST,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
MONTGOMERY. June 10, 1865.
(Received 10.30 a. m. llth.)
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY:
Your telegram directing commanding officers of detachments of my
command now within the limits of the State of Mississippi to report for
the present to Major General Osterhaus is received. Orders have been
telegraphed as directed.
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. IST Div., U. S. COLORED TROOPS,
No. 74. \ Near Mobile, Ala., June 10, 1865.
The troops of this command will be ready to move early to-morrow
morning as follows : The Forty-seventh and Fiftieth will embark at
this point on board the Osborn. The Osboru will also carry the com-
* Special Orders, No. 57, Department of the Cumberland, June 10, 1865, also
Included the Fifth Illinois Cavalry.
984 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
missary stores and quartermaster's supplies. The animals and wagons
of the Forty-seventh and Fiftieth will be sent to Mobile to embark on
other boats there. The Fifty-first will go on the Tarascon, the First
Brigade on the White Cloud, the Seventy- third on the General Banks,
the Seventy-sixth on the James Battle, the Sixty-eighth on the Saint
Charles. Regimental commanders will apply to Major Purnell, assist
ant quartermaster, for additional teams to transport property to
Mobile. Major Purnell will give directions concerning the loading of
the teams. Transportation will not be allowed for worthless and
picked-up furniture.
By order of Brig. Gen. J. P. Hawkins:
SAML. B. FERGUSON,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
COLUMBUS, Miss., June 10, 1865.
Maj. ALFRED FREDBERG,
Assistant Adjutant- General:
Governor Clark was delivered over yesterday at Macon, Miss., to an
officer and special guard sent for that purpose, they leaving for Mobile
with him same day.
G. M. L. JOHNSON,
Colonel, Commanding.
HDQRS. DISTRICT OF KEY WEST AND TORTUGAS,
Key West, Fla., June 10, 1865.
Lieut. Col. C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Department of the Gulf:
COLONEL: I have the honor to inclose for your information copy of
a communication received from Maj. E. C. Weeks, commanding at
Cedar Keys. The surrender of the forces spoken of will comprise all
armed bodies of rebels on the west coast of Florida.
I am, colonel, very respectfully,
JOHN NEWTON,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
[Inclosure.]
HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Cedar Keys, Fla., May 30, 1865.
Capt. J. S. RANSOM,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General,
Hdqrs. Dist. of Key West and Tortuqas, Key West:
SIR: I have the honor to report, for the information of the general
commanding, that on the 27th instant Captain Jerrett, with Company
A, Second Florida Cavalry, entered Tampa to occupy it. By order of
Brigadier-General Newton I have sent commissioners to accept sur
render of the Confederate forces in this vicinity. At Bronson, June 5,
for Levy and adjoining counties; at Bay Port, June 5, for Mandlin's
[Munnerlyn's] battalion ; at Tampa, June 8, for the rebel forces south
of Brook sville.
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Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
EDMUND C. WEEKS,
Major Second Florida Cavalry, Commanding.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 985
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
Mobile, June 11, 1865. (Received 12 in. 15th.)
Maj. Gen. M. 0. MEIGS,
Quarter master -General :
The six steamers mentioned in your telegram some time ago as hav
ing been ordered to report to me in Mobile Bay have not as yet arrived
and nothing has been heard of them. Are they coming? The pro
peller steamers of the East Steamship Company would be very suitable
for the navigation on the Gulf coast. Can any of them be sent?
ED. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala., June 11, 1865.
Maj. Gen. P. H. SHERIDAN, U. S. Army,
Com dg. Military Division of the Southivest, New Orleans:
GENERAL: Your dispatch received. I shall be oif for Galveston at
the earliest moment. The only transportation here is the Corinthian
and Exact, capable of carrying not to exceed 700 men, without animals
or wagons. The Warrior is unseaworthy. Can't you send over the
N. P. Banks, Peabody, and two or three other more sea-going vessels?
G. GRANGER,
Major- General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 151. ) Memphis, Tenn., June 11, 1865.
I. In accordance with instructions from headquarters Department of
the Cumberland, the following regiments of cavalry will be in readiness
to embark on receipt of orders: Seventh Indiana, Twelfth Illinois,
First Iowa, and Second Wisconsin. The regiments will take all their
camp and garrison equipage and ordnance stores, and must be ready
to move at a moment's notice. Those regiments on the line of rail
road and at the various posts outside the city will at once be relieved
and brought into their old camp-grounds near the city to prepare for
leaving. Six days7 rations and six days7 forage will be drawn and
made ready to put on the boats. The quartermaster's department will
furnish transportation.
II. Commanders of the various posts District of West Tennessee
(except Post and Defenses of Memphis) will forward to these head
quarters without delay the names of suitable officers to act as provost-
marshals at their posts.
By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. John E. Smith:
W. H. MORGAN,
Brevet Brigadier -General and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 59. j Nashville, Tenn., June 12, 1865.
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XII. The Second Tennessee Cavalry having reported at these head
quarters, in pursuance with orders from headquarters Department of
986 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Mississippi, the commanding officer will report with his command to
Lieut. Col. G. G. Miner, commanding cavalry depot, at Edgefield, Tenn.
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XXX. There being no executive to the State of Georgia at this
time to authorize the properly elected civil officers of the State to
assume the duties of their offices, the following-named persons elected
to the offices annexed to their names in Whitfleld County, Ga., will
enter upon these offices at once, and be obeyed and respected accord
ingly, this authority to remain in force and effect until the civil gov
ernment of the State resumes its legitimate functions : Wilson Norton,
judge inferior court; William Whitten, judge inferior court; Thomas
Henderson, j udge inferior court ; John Henderson, j udge inferior court ;
A. Cardin, judge inferior court; L. N. Speer, sheriff; W. W. Baker,
clerk superior court; T. M. McHair, clerk inferior court; Isaac Whit-
ten, ordinary; William Eichardson, coroner; John Hill, county treas
urer; S. Fulton, county surveyor; N. P. Harben, justice of the peace;
W. P. Hackney, justice of the peace ; L. Longley, constable ; E. Wrinkle,
constable; C. McCall, justice of the peace, Tunnel Hill District; J. C.
Mitchell, justice of the peace, Tunnel Hill District; J. B. Capehart,
justice of the peace, Trickum District; William Hid, justice of the
peace, Trickum District; E. Osborn, justice of the peace, Tilton Dis
trict; John Faith, justice of the peace, Tilton District; William Hard-
castle, justice of the peace, Ninth District; John Cone, justice of the
peace, Ninth District; John Hackney, justice of the peace, Tenth Dis
trict; William Smith, justice of the peace, Tenth District; W. H. Wil
son, justice of the peace, Eleventh District; Sam Eeed, justice of the
peace, Eleventh District.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
HENEY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HILTON HEAD, S. C., June 12, 1865.
Brevet Major-General WILSON,
Macon, Ga. :
I have your dispatch of the 8th about the 2,000 cavalry. I would
like them distributed as follows, so far as possible, without splitting
battalions, with each detached battalion commanded by a field officer
if practicable, viz : Five hundred to 600 to Augusta, to report to Gen
eral Molineux; from 200 to 300 to Hawkinsville, to report by courier to
General Washburn, at Doctortown; from 150 to 200 to Tallahassee, to
report by telegraph to General Yogdes, at Jacksonville ; and the balance
to Orangeburg, S. C., to report by telegraph to Major-General Hatch,
at Charleston. I have ordered forage to be sent to Augusta, Tallahas
see, and Orangeburg. I may not be able to get it to Hawkiusville in
time, in which case the commands sent there may move down the river
to Doctortown, where they will meet it. Please answer.
Q. A. GILLMOEE,
Major- General, Commanding.
PULASKI, June 12, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE :
I have already sent a party some days ago of thirty men to Center-
ville, and will increase it and give them orders to kill every scoundrel
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caught in the bush under arms. General Sears will be sent up in a few
days. His wound is troubling him and he is not now in a condition to
move.
R. W. JOHNSON,
Brevet Major -General.
CHICAGO, ILL., June 12, 1865 — 12 m.
Maj. Gen. JOHN A. LOGAN,
Commanding Army of the Tennessee, Louisville, Ky. :
As soon as the troops are paid send one brigade of infantry to Gen
eral Pope, at Saint Louis, and one division of not less than 5,000 men
to General Reynolds, at Little Rock, Ark. They will go without trans
portation. To facilitate their going select the brigade and division at
once and have them paid first.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 12. I Mobile, Ala., June 12, 1865.
By authority of the major-general commanding the Department of
the Gulf, Brig. Gen. T. Kilby Smith, U. S. Volunteers, is assigned to
the command of the Post and District of Mobile, relieving Bvt. Maj.
Gen. C. C. Andrews, U. S. Volunteers. The District of Mobile will
include Forts Morgan and Gaines, with their dependencies. The
following-named troops will report to the commanding general of the
post and district for duty: First Brigade, Second Division, Sixteenth
Army Corps; Ninety-sixth U. S. Colored Infantry, Ninety-seventh
Colored Infantry, Thirty-first Massachusetts (mounted) Infantry, four
companies First Indiana Heavy Artillery.
By order of Major-General Granger:
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS*
No. 13. J Mobile, Ala., June 12, 1865.
Lieut. Col. J. G. Chandler, U. S. Volunteers, is announced as chief
quartermaster of the corps, vice Lieut. Col. A. N. Shipley, resigned.
By order of Major-General Granger:
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 73. ( Mobile, Ala., June 12, 1865.
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2. The Third Brigade, First Division, and the Second Division will
be held in readiness to embark on transports at an. hour's notice. Four
days' rations will be cooked and retained until embarkation. Forty
rounds of ammunition will be taken. One wagon to each 200 men and
one ambulance to each regiment will be allowed. The troops will not
go in light-marching order, but all surplus stores and baggage will be
permanently turned in.
988 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
6. The following-named regiments will report to Brig. Gen. T. Kilby
Smith, commanding Post and District of Mobile, for temporary duty :
Nineteenth Iowa Infantry Volunteers, Thirty- seventh Illinois Infantry
Volunteers, Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry Volunteers, Eighty- third Ohio
Infantry Volunteers.
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8. Special Orders, No. 73, extract G, from these headquarters, is so
changed as to direct the Twentieth Iowa Volunteers to report for tem
porary duty to Brig. Gen. T. Kilby Smith, commanding Post and Dis
trict of Mobile, in place of the Eighty-third Ohio Volunteers.
*******
By order of Major-General Granger :
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
POST AND DISTRICT OF MOBILE, ALA.,
Mobile, Ala., June 12, 1865.
Col. F. W. MOORE,
Commanding Third Brigade:
COLONEL: Orders have been issued from, headquarters Thirteenth
Army Corps by which the Thirty-seventh Illinois and Twentieth Iowa
Infantry will remain on temporary duty at Mobile. The Corinthian is
ready for troops to embark. General Granger would like your band to
go on his steamer, the Clinton, to-morrow. You will please have it go
on that boat.
Very respectfully, &c.,
C. C. ANDREWS,
Brevet Major -General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI,
Jackson, Miss., June 12, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. A. MALTBY,
Commanding Post of Jackson :
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs that the Fifty-
eighth Ohio Infantry, veteran battalion, be held in readiness to move
to Canton, Miss., to garrison that place. Immediately upon the arrival
of the battalion of the Fifth U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery, which has
been ordered to report to you at this place, you will cause the Fifty-
eighth Ohio Infantry to be embarked by railroad for their destination.
Notice will also be given the railroad company of the amount of trans
portation that will be required.
By order of Major-General Osterhaus:
J. WARREN MILLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 60. ) Nashville, Tenn., June 13, 1865.
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XII. The Fourth Tennessee Cavalry having reported at these head
quarters in accordance with special orders, headquarters Military
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Division of West Mississippi, the commanding officer will report with
his command to Lieut. Col. G. G. Miner, commanding cavalry depot,
Edgefield, Tenn.
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XIX. The One hundred and twenty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry
is hereby relieved from further duty in the Third Division, Fourth
Army Corps. The commanding officer will report with his command to
Brevet Major-General Miller, commanding Post of Nashville, Tenn.
XX. The commanding officer of the Tenth Tennessee Cavalry will
report with his command to Maj. Gen. L. H. Rousseau, commanding
District of Middle Tennessee, to be sent to Johnsonville, Tenn., for
garrison duty at that place. The quartermaster's department will fur
nish the necessary transportation.
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Bv command of Major-General Thomas :
HENKY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAYALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., June 13, 1865.
Maj. Gen. Q. A. GILLMORE,
Hilton Head, S. C. :
Your dispatch of the 12th is received. My instructions were to send
the 2,000 men to South Carolina, and as under the new order Florida
and Georgia are in General Thomas7 military division, I will delay mak
ing any more detachments until I receive orders from him. I have now
a party at Hawkinsville; will therefore send the men, via Augusta, to
Oraugeburg. Please let me know if this will be agreeable and also
how urgent is the necessity of moving at once. The muster out will
cause some delay and had better be all disposed of before the troops
move again. Please have a supply of forage at Augusta ready to send
out to meet the troops. Two regiments will march from here and one
from Atlanta.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 41. ) Louisville, Ky., June 13, 1865.
At his own request Capt. J. Bates Dickson, assistant adjutant- general,
is relieved from duty at these headquarters. The commanding general
tenders him his thanks for the ability and untiring energy he has dis
played in the discharge of his official duties.
By command of Maj. Gen. J. M. Palmer:
E. B. HARLAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 98. J Louisville, Ky., June 13, 1865.
1. Col. C. J. Dil worth, Eighty-fifth Illinois, is, at his own request,
relieved from the command of the post of Covington and will report to
his regiment at Springfield, 111., by way of Havana. Colonel Dilworth
990 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
will turn over the command to the next in rank. Quartermaster's
department will furnish transportation to Colonel Dilworth, servants,
and horses.
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7. The organization of the One hundred and twenty-fifth U. S. Colored
Infantry having been reported complete by the superintendent organ
izing U. S. colored troops, the regiment is assigned to the Second
Division. The commanding officer will report by letter for orders to
Brevet Brigadier-General Murray, commanding Second Division.
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By command of Maj. Gen. J. M. Palmer:
E. B. HAELAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL, ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
No. 157. ) New Orleans, La., June 13, 1865.
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13. The Fifteenth Massachusetts Battery, now at the city of Mobile,
will be dismounted, its horses turned over to the quartermaster's
department, and its guns to the ordnance department. It will then
proceed to Fort Gaines, Ala., and be reported to the commanding offi
cer for garrison duty at that place. The commanding officer of the
Post and District of Mobile is charged with the execution of this order.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby:
C. H. DYEE,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI,
No. 2. ) Jackson, Miss., June 13, 1865.
I. With the approval of the major-general commanding department,
the District of Mississippi is divided into five sub-districts, viz :
1. The Sub-District of Southwest Mississippi, Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. W.
Davidson commanding, headquarters at Yicksburg, comprising the
counties in the southwestern portion of the State, and terminating on
the north and east with the counties of Issaquena, Yazoo, Madison,
Eankin, Simpson, Lawrence, and Pike.
2. The Sub-District of Northwest Mississippi, Brig. Gen. M. L. Smith
commanding, headquarters at Grenada, comprising the counties north
of the Sub-District of Southwest Mississippi, and terminating on the
east with the counties of Marshall, Fayette, Calhoun, Choctaw, and
Attala.
3. The Sub-District of Northeast Mississippi, Brig. Gen. J. A. Maltby
commanding, headquarters at Okolona, comprising the counties east of
the Sub-District of Northwest Mississippi, and terminating on the
south with the counties of Oktibbeha and Lowndes.
4. The Sub-District of East Mississippi, Bvt. Brig. Gen. W. L. McMil-
len commanding, headquarters at Meridian, and comprising the coun
ties east and south of the districts previously defined, and terminating
with the counties of Covington, Jones, and Wayne.
5. The Sub-District of Southeast Mississippi will comprise the
remaining counties in the southeastern portion of the State, and its
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commanding officer will be hereafter announced. The sub-district com
manders above designated will repair at once to their respective sta
tions.
II. Immediate reports will be forwarded, in pursuance of the sub
joined extract from General Orders, No. 81, current series, from the
headquarters Department of the Gulf:
District and other commanders will immediately report, by the quickest means of
communication, the number, character, and location of the troops under their com
mand; the condition of the country occupied by them; the depots from which and
the routes by which they are supplied ; the quantity and character of the supplies
that can be procured in the country at less cost than they can be furnished from the
general depot; the character and present condition of the railroad, telegraphic, and
other means of communication, and any other information or suggestions that may
be useful.
By order of Major-General Osterhaus :
J. WAEEEN MILLEE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 15. J Mobile, Ala., June 13, 1865.
Lieut. Col. E. G. Laughlin, Ninety-fourth Illinois Volunteers, is
relieved from duty as acting assistant inspector-general and assigned
to duty as provost-marshal general of the corps.
By order of Major- General Granger :
F. W. EMEEY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
NEW ORLEANS, June 14, 1865.
SECRETARY OF WAR:
In the absence of General Canby I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your dispatch of the 10th. Governor Moore, of Alabama,
was sent to Fort Pulaski by the steamer Constitution, which left here
Saturday morning. Governor Clark, of Mississippi, arrived here yes
terday evening, and will be sent forward next Saturday.
Yery respectfullv,
C. T. CHEISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala., June 14, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. C. C. ANDREWS,
Comdg. Second Division, and Third Brigade, First Division :
GENERAL : You will have the troops of your command embarked as
rapidly as possible on vessels which will be designated to you by
Lieut. Col. J. G. Chandler, chief quartermaster of the corps, who will
remain to attend to the shipment, and ordered to report without delay
to the commandiDg officer at Galveston, Tex. Your division will be
sent first, the Third Brigade, First Division, will immediately follow.
The Fourth and Seventh Massachusetts Batteries and no others will
be embarked with your forces. The other batteries will await further
orders, and will not delay your movements. Lieutenant-Colonel
992 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Chandler will designate the manner of loading the boats. As soon as
you have discharged this duty you will proceed to Galveston and
report to the commanding general. Report by letter from time to time
whatever you may deem desirable concerning affairs there.
By order of Major-General Granger:
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. FIRST BRIG., FOURTH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Atlanta, June 14, 1865.
Brevet Major-General WILSON,
Macon, Ga. :
I have the honor to report that Captain Johnson had issued during
seven days ending Saturday, the 10th instant, about 45,000 pounds of
meat, about 45,000 pounds of corn meal, and about 10,000 pounds of flour.
Major-General Thomas cautions me in his dispatch of May 29 against
allowing the issues to assume such " extravagant extensive proportions
as they frequently do." Since then I have informed you of the great
number of destitute people hereabouts, and can safely say we have not
supplied one-fourth of them, and then only with seven days7 supplies. I
send this note for your information that I may be advised if the issues
are. or promise to be, too large.
Your obedient servant,
E. F. WINSLOW,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala., June 14 , 1865.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. LOREN KENT,
Commanding Third Brigade, First Division :
GENERAL: By direction of the major-general commanding you will
please report your command for duty to Bvt. Maj. Gen. C. C. Andrews,
commanding Second Division.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. Gl. } Nashville, Tenn., June 14, 1865.
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II. Brig. Gen. F. Van Derveer, U. S. Volunteers, will report to Hamil
ton, Ohio, and there await the action of the War Department upon his
resignation, forwarded on the 3d instant. The quartermaster's depart
ment will furnish the necessary transportation lor his authorized num
ber of horses and servants.
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By command of Major-General Thomas :
HENRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 993
HEADQUARTERS FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Nashville, Tenn., June 14, 1865.
Brevet Major-General ELLIOTT,
Commanding Second Division:
Move with your division as soon as you can get off in the morning
to-morrow, leaving behind such regiments and detachments as are not
paid. Please to go yourself, and at Johusonville be particular that the
boats are properly loaded, neither top many nor too few men being
placed on each boat. Major Steele will go by the first boat to New
Orleans to report to General Canby and ascertain our stopping place.
I think you can best load the cars at the platform between your camp
and the city. The boats are now awaiting the corps at Johnsonville at
great expense and we cannot delay longer.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
D. S. STANLEY,
Major- General, Commanding.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. SECOND Div., FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Camp Harder, Nashville, Tenn., June 14, 1865.
The division will move by rail to Johusonville to-morrow morning early.
The time and order of movement will be announced hereafter. The com
mand will be supplied with three days' rations in haversacks. All safe
guards will be ordered to join their commands at reveille to-morrow
morning.
By command of Brevet Major-General Elliott:
JAMES A. SPENCE,
Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HILTON HEAD, S. 0., June 14, 1865.
Brevet Major-General WILSON, Macon, Ga. :
I have your dispatch of the 13th about the cavalry. I have no infor
mation concerning the new military departments and military divisions.
Please give me all the news under the new aspect of matters. Please
send from 800 to 1,000 cavalry to Orangeburg after you get through
mustering out. General Molineux wants a small cavalry force. Please
do not split the regiments sent to Orangeburg, especially if South
Carolina and Georgia are to be in different departments.
Q. A. GILLMOEE,
Major- General.
PULASKI, June 14, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE, Chief of Staff:
Cannot the Sixth Illinois Cavalry, which is now at Courtland, Ala.,
under General Granger, be ordered back? They were sent there under
your telegraphic orders to assist Granger in keeping his district in order
until the First Alabama Cavalry should arrive, which I understand has
been there some ten days. I can get no word from General Granger
about them. It is quite essential that they should be here to accomplish
muster out and consolidation.
R. W. JOHNSON,
Brevet Major- General.
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994 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
NASHVILLE, TENN., June 14, 1865.
Maj. Gen. E. W. JOHNSON,
Pulasld :
General Granger lias been directed to send back tlie Sixth. Illinois
Cavalry.
WM. D. WHIFFLE,
Brigadier* General.
NASHVILLE, TENN., June 14, 1865.
Maj. Gen. K. S. GRANGER,
Huntsville, Ala. :
Order the Sixth Illinois Cavalry back to General Johnson, now that
the First Alabama has arrived within your district.
WM. D. VVHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, &c.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS POST,
No. 10. } Chattanooga, Tenn., June 14, 18(15.
In compliance with paragraph 2, Special Orders, No. G5, from head
quarters District of the Etowah, dated June 14, 1865, I hereby assume
command of this post.
ALFKED T. SMITH,
Colonel 156tli Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 42. } Louisville, Ky., June 14, 1865.
First Lieut. B. W. Sullivan, Forty-ninth Indiana Infantry, is announced
as acting assistant adjutant-general on the department staff. He will
be obeyed and respected accordingly.
By command of Maj. Gen. J. M. Palmer:
E. P». HAELAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 72. ] Louisville, Ky., June 14< 1865.
I. In accordance with instructions from the Adjutant-General's Office
of the Army, the One hundred and tenth U. S. Colored Infantry is
hereby relieved from duty in the Army of the Tennessee and will be
placed en route for Nashville, Tenn., to report to the commanding gen
eral Department of the Cumberland. Corps commanders will relieve
all officers and soldiers of this command who may be on duty away
from their regiments and will order them to report to the headquarters
thereof at once.
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By command of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan :
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 995
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
Louisville, Ky., June Id, 1865.
Maj. Gen. WILLIAM B. HAZEN,
Commanding Fifteenth Army Corps :
GENERAL : I am directed by the general commanding to request you
to hold the Second Division of yonr corps in readiness for shipment to
Arkansas in accordance with instructions from the lieutenant-general.
You will please take steps to secure the early payment of these troops
and will please report the exact date that they will be ready to move.
I am, general, very respectfully,
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
Louisville , Ky., June 14, 1865.
Maj or- General BLAIR,
Commanding Seventeenth Army Corps :
GENERAL: I am directed by the general commanding to request you
to hold in readiness for immediate shipment to Saint Louis, Mo., to
report to Major-General Pope, commanding Military Division of the
Missouri, one brigade of your corps. As soon as you have made selec
tion of the brigade to be sent, please report its designation to army
headquarters. The general commanding further requests that you
will take steps to have the troops paid as soon as possible.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, TENN., June 14, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. E. SMITH,
Memphis :
Orders have already gone to Memphis for the cavalry to move.
They must soon arrive.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 75. \ Mobile, Ala., June 14, 1865.
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2. Maj. S. O. Lewis, Eleventh Illinois Volunteers, is hereby relieved
from duty as provost-marshal of the Post and District of Mobile, and
will report to Lieut. Col. E. G. Laughlin, Ninety-fourth Illinois Volun
teers, provost-marshal-general of the corps, without delay for duty.
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By order of Major-General Granger :
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant-General.
996 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala., June 14, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. P. BENTON,
Commanding Third Division, Thirteenth Army Corps:
GENERAL: As soon as proper transportation can be furnished you,
which will be immediately after the other troops of the corps now here
have been embarked for their destination, you will embark that portion
of your command now in or near Mobile and proceed to Brazos San
tiago, Tex., reporting immediately upon arrival to Maj. Gen. F. Steele,
U. S. Volunteers.
By order of Major-General Granger:
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. EMERY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 154. ) Memphis, Tenn., June 14, 1865.
I. In accordance with instructions from headquarters Department of
the Cumberland, the Fifth Illinois Cavalry will be held in readiness to
embark on the receipt of orders. The regiment will take all their camp
and garrison equipage and ordnance stores, and must be ready to move
at a moment's notice. The detachments on the line of the railroad and
at posts outside the city will at once be relieved and brought to their
old camp-ground near the city to prepare for leaving. Ten days' rations
and ten days' forage will be drawn and made ready to put on the boats.
The quartermaster's department will furnish transportation.
II. Brig. Gen. B. S. Roberts, commanding Cavalry Division, District
of West Tennessee, will embark the cavalry regiments under marching
orders on board transports at the levee as fast as they arrive. They
will report to Major-General Merritt or the commanding officer at Alex
andria, La.
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By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. John E. Smith:
W. H. MORGAN,
Brevet Brigadier- General and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CAVALRY HEADQUARTERS,
Memphis, June 14, 1865.
Col. H. DAVIS,
Comdg. Second Brigade, Cavalry Division, Collierville, Tenn. :
Move your regiment at once into Memphis and be in readiness to
embark without delay here. Have all worn-out and surplus quarter
master's property ready to turn over to the division quartermaster and
be prepared to embark with ten days' rations and forage, instead of six,
as in previous orders. The command of the Second Brigade devolves
on the officer next in rank to you of the regiments that are to remain.
You are to go with your regiment.
By order of Brigadier-General Roberts :
B. K. ROBERTS,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 997
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY DIVISION,
DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 96. ) Memphis, Tenn., June 14, 1865.
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IY. In compliance with Special Orders, No. 154, extract 2, head
quarters District of West Tennessee, dated at Memphis, Tenn., June
14, 1865, the commanding officers of the Second Wisconsin, First Iowa,
Seventh Indiana, Twelfth Illinois, and Fifth Illinois Cavalry will
embark their regiments, as fast as they arrive, on board the steamers
now at the levee in this city, and proceed with them to Alexandria,
La., reporting upon their arrival to Major-General Merritt, or the com
manding officer at that place. The senior officer on board of each
steamer will assume command of it, and will be held responsible for
the good behavior of his men. He will also see that none of his com
mand are permitted to straggle through the city, or at any intermediate
place between here and Alexandria, La. Lieut. Col. A. G. McQueen,
acting assistant inspector-general, Cavalry Division, District of West
Tennessee, is charged with the embarking of these regiments.
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By order of Brig. Gen. B. S. Roberts:
B. K. ROBERTS,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
WASHINGTON, June 15, 1865 — 9.30 a. m.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn.:
Have the regiments of cavalry directed by telegraph, June 9 from
these headquarters, to report to Major-General Sheridan at Shreveport,
La., been ordered there1?
By command of Lieutenant- General Grant:
JNO. A. RAWLINS,
.Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
NASHVILLE, TENN., June 15, 1865.
(Received 2.35 p. in.)
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. A. RAWLINS,
Chief of Staff:
The regiments of cavalry named in your dispatch of 9th were ordered
off on the 10th. A copy of order was sent by telegraph to Memphis.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 62. j Nashville, Tenn., June 15, 1865.
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VII. The following-named regiments are hereby assigned to the
First Brigade, First Division, Department of the Cumberland: One
hundred and fifty-fourth Illinois Volunteers and One hundred and
fifty-first Indiana Volunteers. The commanding officers will report in
person with their commands to Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. C. Mason, command
ing, for further orders.
998 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
XXIV. Company A, Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalryr is hereby
assigned to duty at these headquarters. Captain Lloyd will report
in person to the assistant adjutant- general for instructions.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
HENRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MACON, GA., June 15, 1865.
(Keceived 1.10 p. m. 16th.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
Captain Nunan, of the Third Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, has just
returned from Irwin County, whither he was sent to execute orders in
regard to the two bags of money and the arrest of the negro man
Jones. He reports that a short time after Davis was arrested three
Confederate men or officers returned to the camp and carried a carpet
bag away with them. They took the same route said to have been
taken by Breckinridge n day or two before, and crossed the Flint River
near Albany. The captain feeling that he could do nothing more
returned to this place. The men, he reports, were probably the three
out of Davis' ten who were away at the time of his capture. I have
now in my possession the records of Confederate Treasury Depart
ment. The secret journal and all the proceedings of the so-called
Provisional Congress have also been delivered to me by Howell Cobb,
who as president of the body was charged with making some copies
and revising the record. What shall I do with them?
J, H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
MACON, GA., June 15, 1865.
SECRETARY OF WAR:
I have just learned that the U. S. branch mint at Dahlonega is in
good order, all of the buildings and fixtures being complete. I have
directed General Win slow to send an officer and a party of men to that
place for the purpose of protecting the interests of the Government.
Citizens represent that considerable quantities of gold are being dug
in the vicinity. The Treasury Department should take the matter in
hand. Please send instructions.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major -General.
(Same to General Thomas.)
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, June 15, 1865.
Major-General WILSON,
Macon, Ga.:
It is reported that the specie which Davis took from Kichmond
remained at Danville four days; was sent thence by rail to Augusta;
was then brought back to Abbeville, S. C., where it was placed in six
wagons and sent to Washington, Ga. This is sent you in the hope that
it may aid in the discovery of the money.
C. A. DANA,
Assistant Secretary of War.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 999
MACON, GA., June 15, 1865.
(Received 16th.)
Brig. Geii. W. D. WHIFFLE :
A number of inquiries of mine remain unanswered. Please invite
the general's attention to them as soon as he returns. I am about send
ing 2,000 cavalry to South Carolina. When they are gone I shall be a
little weak handed for garrisons; besides, men cannot do garrison duty
well and care for horses same time. I don't think cavalry is very good
for that purpose anyhow ; therefore, would suggest that a force of infan
try be placed at my disposal, in accordance with the instructions of Gen
eral Grant, so that I can collect the cavalry into one organized com
mand and bring to a high state of discipline, and hold it always in
readiness for special service. The number of infantry required will
depend upon the extent of the territory under my charge, and the
policy to be pursued. The people are everywhere orderly and submis
sive, and none more so than the returned soldiers — officers more so than
men. Therefore, in mustering out, I would retain every officer the
original organization would allow. No cavalry officers ought to be
mustered out until the regimental organization has disappeared entirely.
Please insist upon this point with the War Department. The best
interest of the cavalry service depends upon it. The Chattanooga and
Atlanta Eailroad Avill be finished by the 25th instant. There are 32
locomotives and 300 cars now in possession of General Winslow. I
have directed him to make arrangements to do all the business of the
road, and to prevent complications it would be well to take off all the
Government rolling-stock. I have now in my possession the records of
the C. S. Treasury Department, and the secret journal of the Provis
ional Congress. Shall I send them forward in charge of an officer?
There are several other important points upon which I wished to
consult the general. I would be glad to see him soon, either here or
any other point he will designate.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
Washington, June 15, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. L. MOLINEUX, U. S. Volunteers,
Commanding at Augusta, Ga.:
The Secretary of War directs that you send four trunks and six boxes
belonging to the rebel General Beauregard, and reported to be in your
care, to this city under charge of an officer, who will be responsible for
their safe delivery. Report receipt of this order, name of officer sent
with the parcels, and date of their departure from Augusta.
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, J HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 108. ) Macon, Ga., June 15, 1865.
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VII. Maj. C. L. Greeno, corps provost-marshal, will immediately pro
ceed to Athens, Ga., for the purpose of procuring of Jlowell Cobb the
secret journal and all documents, papers, &c., belonging to the so-called
1000 KY., S W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Provisional Congress. He will receipt to Ho\vell Cobb for all docu
ments, &c., which he may receive from him. Quartermaster's depart
ment will furnish transportation.
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By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
EDWAED P. INHOFF,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
EASTPORT, June 15, 1805.
(Received 16th.)
Major-General THOMAS:
I am obliged to send most of my cavalry into Marion County, Ala.,
to break up gangs of guerrillas who have refused to surrender. The
teams hauling rations and forage can haul back Confederate cotton
which these robbers have stolen.
E. HATCH,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Eastport, Miss., June 15, 1865.
Bvt, Brig. Gen. D. E. COON,
Commanding Second Brigade, Fifth Division Cavalry :
GENERAL : You will direct Lieut. Col. C. C. Horton, with the portion
of the Second Iowa Cavalry now at luka, to proceed, with fifteen days'
rations and fifteen days' forage, to Smithville, Miss., and establish
headquarters of the regiment at that place. IJpon arrival at Smith
ville, Lieutenant-Colonel Horton will send four companies to Pikeville,
Ala., to garrison that point. Lieutenant-Colonel Horton is expected to
keep order over as much country as practicable, and is authorized to
seize all arms and ammunition found in possession of persons who can
not show authority for retaining the same. All serviceable U. S. horses
in hands of citizens in that portion of the country will be taken up by
the regimental quartermaster, Second Iowa Cavalry, who will make
proper reports of the horses so taken up.
By command of Bvt. Maj. Gen. Edward Hatch:
HEEVEY A. COLVIN,
Assistant Adjutant- General
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 100. j Louisville, Ky., June 15, 1865.
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3. The One hundred and fifty-third Indiana Infantry, having arrived
at this post, the commanding officer will report with his command to
Col. J. E. Farnum, commanding at Taylor Barracks, for duty.
4. Col. C. H. Carlton, Eighty-ninth Ohio, is relieved of the command
of the Western District of Kentucky, and will report to Camp Den-
nison, Ohio. Quartermaster's department will furnish transportation
for one horse. Col. S. G. Hicks, Fortieth Illinois, will relieve Col. C.
H. Carlton and assume command of the district.
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By command of Maj. Gen. J. M. Palmer:
E. B. HAELAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1001
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 20. ) Louisville , Ky., June 15, 1865.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. Chauncey B. Reese, captain, U. S. Engineers, having
reported in accordance with paragraph 84, Special Orders, No. 275,
current series, Adjutant-General's Office, is hereby assigned to duty at
these .headquarters as assistant inspector- general of the Army of the
Tennessee, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly. The reports
and returns required under existing orders will be forwarded, as here
tofore, to the assistant inspector- general.
By command of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan:
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. SECOND BRIO., SECOND Div., 15TH ARMY CORPS,
OFFICE OF ACTING- ASSISTANT INSPECTOR-GENERAL,
Near Louisville, Ky.. June 15, 1865.
Oapt. 0. M. DE LANY,
Actg. Asst. Insp. Gen., Second Div., Fifteenth Army Corps :
CAPTAIN : I have the honor to submit the following record of events
of the Second Brigade, Second Division, Fifteenth Army Corps, from
the 1st to the 15th day of June, 1865, inclusive: June 1, broke camp
near Washington, D. C., at 3 p. m. Marched to the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad depot. Took cars en route for Parkersburg, W. Ya.,
at 7 p. m. June 2, en route for Parkersburg. June 3, en route for
Parkersburg. June 4, arrived at Parkersburg at 4 a. m., and embarked
on board steamers General Sherman, Express, and Bostonia No. 2, for
Louisville, Ky., at 9.30 a. m. June 5, on board steamers en route for
Louisville, Ky. June 6, arrived at Louisville, Ky., at 12.30 p. m.
Disembarked and marched to camp on the Brownsville road near the
city water- works, where the command has remained encamped to the
present date. There have been no casualties.
I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
D. M. BURCHFIELD,
Capt., Fifty-third Ohio Infantry Vols., and Actg. Asst. Insp. Gen.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 4TH Div., 15TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 29. ) Ridgeway, Ky., June 15, 1865.
I. Maj. H. L. Burnham, Fiftieth Eegiment Illinois Infantry Volun
teers, is hereby detached from his regiment and assigned to duty at
these headquarters as provost-marshal of this division, and will be
obeyed and respected accordingly.
By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. John M. Corse:
L. H. EVERTS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. SECOND Div., FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Steam-boat Nicholas Longworth, Johnsonville, Tenn., June 16, 1865.
The fleet of boats occupied by this division will leave for New Orleans,
La., to-morrow at daylight and in the following order, viz: Nicholas
Longworth, Indiana, Clara Dunning, National, Irene. Should the
Fifty-first Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry not arrive to-night the
Clara Dunning will await its arrival and on overtaking the fleet will
take the position above designated. The movement of the fleet will
1002 KY., S. W. VA,, TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
conform to that of the headquarters boat. These instructions will be
communicated to the captains of boats by the officers commanding the
troops on the several boats.
By command of Brevet Major-General Elliott:
JAMES A. SPENCE,
Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
MACON, GA., June 16, 1865 — 2 p. m.
(Eeceived 5 p. m. 18th.)
Hon. 0. A. DANA,
Assistant Secretary of War:
Your dispatch of June 15, 12.30 p. m., is received; facts stated cor
rectly. Sent six weeks ago as far north as Charlotte to verify them,
guided by men engaged in the secretion and transportation of the money,
and reported to Secretary that Davis had used most of it (the entire sum
did not exceed $1,500,000, principally silver) in paying off his troops.
The balance was distributed to rebel families and pillaged by dis
banded rebels, assisted by parties of the national soldiery. You may
rely upon this and rest assured that nothing more can be made out of
the Confederate Treasury. I will have the books of the Treasury
Department, now in my possession waiting orders, examined for satis
faction of all concerned.
J. II. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
NASHVILLE, TENN., June 16, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON, Nashville:
Your dispatch yesterday from Macon received. All the points you
mention will be brought to the attention of the major-general upon his
arrival. The Western and Atlantic road will not be turned over to
the State or stockholders, or be ran by any person but the management
of U. S. military railroads in this city and their authorized agents. The
road as far as Atlanta is to be held as a military railroad until ordered
otherwise by the War Departmeut through these headquarters.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier -General and Chief of Staff.
MACON, June 16, 1865.
Major-General THOMAS:
General Winslow informs me that for the seven days ending on the
10th instant he has issued to the poor at Atlanta 45,000 pounds of
meat, 45,000 pounds of meal, and 10,000 pounds of flour. In your
dispatch of the 29th of May you caution us against allowing the issues
to assume such extensive proportions as they usually do. I have
informed you of the large number of destitute people in the counties
adjacent to Atlanta, but General Winslow reports that he has not sup
plied one-fourth of them, and with only seven days' supplies. Somebody
must act in this matter with such efficiency as to save life, and at once.
I have recommended the continuance of the tax-in-kind. But that
measure will only be effective in the future. Charity must be sent in the
shape of corn and meat for 30,000 people at the very least.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 1003
MACON, GA., June 16, 1865 — 4 p. m.
Maj. Gen. Q. A. GILLMORE,
Hilton Head, 8. C. :
Your telegram of the 15th is received. One strong regiment will
start at once from Atlanta toward Orangeburg. I learn from Nashville
the whole country has been divided into military divisions under the
major-generals of the Eegular Army, Meade commanding that of the
Atlantic, including States north of Savannah Eiver; Thomas has
Military Division of Tennessee, including all between Savannah and
Mississippi Rivers; Sherman, Military Division of Mississippi; Sheri
dan, Southwest; Halleck, Pacific. I know nothing else, but suppose
all necessary orders will be issued at once. How are you getting along?
Have caught Nisbet, and am after the other men you wish. We have
custom-house records of Savannah. What shall I do with them?
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. IST SUB-DIST. OF MIDDLE TENN.,
No. 53. j Tullahoma, Tenn., June 16, 1865.
******.*
II. The One hundred and fifty-fifth Eegiment Illinois Volunteer Infan
try, Col. G. A. Smith commanding, will proceed by rail to Murfrees-
borough, Tenn., without delay and relieve all detachments of the One
hundred and fifteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry garrisoned
along the line of the Nashville and Chattanooga Eailroad from Nash
ville to and including Duck Eiver bridge. The strength of each garri
son will remain as at present, substituting officers for non-commissioned
officers as far as practicable. The quartermaster's department will
furnish all necessary transportation.
III. The One hundred and fifteenth Eegiment Ohio Volunteer Infan
try, Col. T. C. Boone commanding, will, as soon as relieved by the One
hundred and fifty-fifth Eegiment Illinois Infantry, immediately concen
trate at Murfreesborongh, there to await muster out. The quarter
master's department will furnish transportation.
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VII. The One hundred and fifty-fifth Eegiment Illinois Volunteer
Infantry is hereby relieved from duty with the Second Brigade and will
report for duty to Brig. Gen. H. P. Van Cleve, commanding First Bri
gade, First Sub-District of Middle Tennessee.
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By command of Major-General Milroy:
JNO. O. CEAVENS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY.
No. 101. ) Louisville, Ky., Jane 16, 1865.
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9 Bvt. Brig. Gen. James F. Wade, U S. Volunteers, having reported
at these headquarters in accordance with [paragraph] 78, Special
Orders, No. 227, War Department, Adjutant-General's Office, dated
Washington, May 13, 1865, will report to Brig. Gen. E. H. Hobson,
commanding First Division, Department of Kentucky, at Lexington,
1004 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Ky., for assignment to duty in command of his brigade. His head
quarters will be at Lexington, Ky.
By command of Maj. Gen. J. M. Palmer:
BEV. W. SULLIVAN,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 74. ] Louisville ', Ky., June 16, 1865.
I. In accordance with instructions from the General-in-Chief, Maj.
Gen. W. B. Hazen will put en route for Little Eock, Ark., to report to
Maj. Gen. J. J. Eeynolds, the Second Division, Fifteenth Army Corps,
as soon as the troops of that command shall have been paid.
*******
III. In accordance with instructions from the Secretary of War,
Company D, One hundred and sixth U. S. Colored Infantry, is hereby
relieved from duty in the Seventeenth Army Corps, and will be at once
placed en route for Nashville, Tenn., to report to the commanding gen
eral Army of the Cumberland. The quartermaster's department will
furnish the necessary transportation.
*******
VI. Corps commanders will report as soon after the receipt of this
order as practicable the number and designation of such regiments in
their commands whose term of service expires during the month of
October, 1865. Where parts of regiments go out during that month
the report will be made out by companies. In each case the strength
of the regiment or detachment whose term expires during the month
of October will be given.
*******
By command of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan:
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SEVENTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 148. ) Louisville, Ky., June 16, 1865.
*******
V. Bvt. Brig. Gen. A. Hickenlooper, assistant inspector-general,
Seventeenth Army Corps, is hereby assigned to the command of the
Third Brigade, Fourth Division, Seventeenth Army Corps. He will
report to Brig. Gen. William W. Belknap, commanding Fourth Divis
ion, Seventeenth Army Corps.
By command of Maj. Gen. F. P. Blair:
WM. E. WAEE,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, June 16, 1865.
Maj. Gen. JOHN E. SMITH,
Memphis :
Send about 100 good men to Eipley, Lauderdale County, Tenn., to
assist in establishment of civil law. Let them remain until it is estab
lished.
By command of Major-General Thomas:
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, &c.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1005
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. CAV. Div., DIST. OF WEST TENN.,
No. 98. f Memphis, Tenn., June 16, 1865.
I. The fleet of steam-boats composed of the following-named vessels,
viz, C. E. Hillman, Autocrat, New York, Minneola, Leonora, Prairie
Rose, and any others that may be added before leaving this port, will
be under the command of the senior officer with the fleet, and no boat
will at any time, without the consent of the commanding officer, become
so far separated from the fleet as to be out of signal distance, and any
boat shall render such assistance to the others as may be necessary
during the trip. All the boats of the fleet will be governed by the
signals from the flag vessel.
II. The Third U. S. Colored Cavalry, Lieutenant-Colonel Cook, will
proceed with all possible dispatch to relieve the Fifth Illinois Cavalry
at La Grange, and report to Col. J. E. Phelps for duty.
III. Col. J. E, Phelps will have the Fifth Illinois Cavalry in readi
ness to proceed to Memphis by the cars that take to La Grange the
Third U. S. Colored Cavalry prepared to embark with ten days7 rations
and forage on arriving at Memphis. This regiment will turn over to
the proper officers at Memphis all surplus ordnance stores in compliance
with Circular No. 65, Ordnance Office, Washington, D. C., 1864, and
other unserviceable public property.
By order of Brig. Gen. B. S. Roberts:
B. K. ROBERTS,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 314. ) Washington, June 17, 1865.
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3. Bvt. Maj. Gen. W. L. Elliott, U. S. Yolunteers, is hereby relieved
from duty in the Department of the Cumberland, and will report in
person to Major-General Pope, commanding Military Division of the
Missouri, for duty.
By command of Lieutenant- General Grant:
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS THIRD DIVISION, FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
Johnsonville, June 17, 1865.
General A. WILLICH,
Comdg. First Brigade, Third Division, Fourth Army Corps:
GENERAL: You will move (as soon as you are ready) in command of
the following boats, Jewess, J. II. Baldwin, W. F. Curtis, and Anna, to
Paducah, Ky., and there remain until you receive further orders. You
had better have the captains of the boats notified so they can be ready
to start without delay.
By command of Major-General Wood:
JAS. N. DU BOIS,
Actg. Asst, Insp. Gen., Third Division, Fourth Army Corps.
1006 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, Tenn., June 17, 1865.
Lieut. Col. E. C. BROTT,
Commanding 17. S. Forces, Fort Donelson, Tenn.:
COLONEL: The major-general commanding desires me to call your
attention to his letter of May 31 to Colonel Smith, of the Eighty-third
Illinois, in reference to the conduct of that regiment. In that letter he
was pleased to say that at a time when he most needed brave men and
steady soldiers to drive Wheeler and Forrest out of the district, he
was but too happy to avail himself of the services of as many of your
regiment as could be spared for that duty, and that relying greatly
upon them he was not disappointed in their deportment. You were in
command of that part of the regiment which reported to him, and
he directs me to say to you that your duties and the duties of the
officers and men under your command were efficiently, faithfully, and
cheerfully performed. He also directs me to say, in addition to what
he said of your regiment in the letter to Colonel Smith, that he feels
grateful for the excellent manner in which you have managed affairs at
Fort Donelson, and the adjacent country, and wishes you to be assured
of his high regard and esteem for you as a soldier and a gentleman.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. H. POLK,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. IST SUB-DIST. OF MIDDLE TENN.,
No. 54. ) Tullahoma, Tenn., June 17, 1865.
I. Col. Amasa Cobb, Forty-third Regiment Wisconsin Infantry, is
relieved from duty as commandant of the Third Brigade, and will join
his regiment, preparatory to being mustered out in obedience to order
of the War Department.
II. Col. Thomas Saylor, of the Twenty-ninth Michigan Infantry, will
take command of the Third Brigade, First Sub-District of Middle
Tennessee, without delay, establishing his headquarters at Decherd.
*******
IV. The One hundred and forty-eighth Regiment Illinois Infantry is
hereby relieved from duty in Second Brigade and assigned to the Third
Brigade. The One hundred and forty-eighth Illinois will relieve the
Forty-third Wisconsin Regiment, garrisoned on the line of the Nash
ville and Chattanooga Railroad, from Block-house No. 14 to Decherd,
placing the same number of men at each station as their present garri
son, substituting officers for non-commissioned officers as far as practi
cable. These detachments from the One hundred and forty-eighth
Regiment will inarch immediately to their respective posts, headquarters
of regiment at Decherd. The commanding officer will report in person
to Col. Thomas Saylor, Twenty-ninth Michigan Infantry, commanding-
Third Brigade.
Y. As soon as relieved by the One hundred and forty-eighth Illinois
Infantry, the Forty- third Wisconsin Infantry will proceed to Nashville
by rail, in obedience to paragraph XVIII, Special Orders, No. 55,
Department of the Cumberland, current series.
*******
By command of Major-General Milroy:
JNO. O. CRAVENS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1007
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION CAVALRY,
DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 5. ) Lenoir, Tenn., June 17, 1865.
The Second Brigade of this division is temporarily discontinued, and
the troops composing- it are disposed of and will report for orders as
follows: Commanding officer Eleventh Michigan Cavalry to Col. L. S.
Trowbridge, Tenth Michigan Cavalry, commanding First Brigade.
Commanding officers Eleventh and Twelfth Kentucky Cavalry to Col.
John K. Miller, Thirteenth Tennessee Cavalry, commanding Third
Brigade.
By order of Brevet Major-General Gillem :
EDWARD S. RICHARDS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
Louisville, Ky., June 17, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE n. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn.:
I avail myself of your permission to be absent a few days. Brigadier-
General Hobsou will be here until my return.
JOHN M. PALMER,
Major- General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 75. ) Louisville, Ky., June 17, 1865.
*******
IY. The attention of corps commanders is invited to the frequent
irregularities committed by troops from this army while in the city of
Louisville. Every precaution must be taken to guard against the repe
tition of the disorders of yesterday. The post commander reports that
detachments from this army in the city with their arms attacked and
overpowered his guards. Hereafter no soldier will be permitted to
enter the city except under pass from his division commander. He
must present a soldierly appearance and wear his side-arms. If he
abuses the liberty granted him, all passes will be refused him while the
army remains in the neighborhood of Louisville. All passes will expire
at sundown.
Y. Company E. Fourteenth Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers, is hereby
relieved from duty with the First Regiment Missouri Engineer Volun
teers, and will forthwith report to the commanding general Department
of the Gulf, at New Orleans, La., for transportation to its regiment.
Corps commanders will also relieve all officers and men of that regi
ment on duty with their commands, and order them to report to the
commanding officer of Company E without delay. The quartermaster's
department will furnish the necessary transportation.
*******
By command of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan:
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
1008 KY., S. W. VA., TENtf., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. TEMPORARY DIVISION,
FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 3. ; Near Louisville, Ky., June 17, 1865.
The following officers are announced as the staff of the brevet major-
general commanding: Bvt. Lieut. Col. H. Z. Gill, IT. S. Volunteers,
surgeon in-chief ; Maj. S. H. Hedges, Sixty-sixth Ohio Veteran Volun
teer Infantry, acting assistant inspector-general ; Capt. E. A. Wickes,
One hundred and fiftieth New York Volunteers, assistant commissary
of musters; Capt. William J. Augustine, Twenty-ninth Pennsylvania
Volunteers, aide-de-camp; Capt. E. P. Graves, IT. S. Volunteers, assist
ant quartermaster; Capt. B. F. Winchester, IT. S. Volunteers, commis
sary of subsistence.
By command of Brevet Major-General WTilliams:
E. K. BITTTRICK,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. IST Div., 14TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 30. ) Near Louisville, Ky., June 17, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. C. C. Walcutt being temporarily absent the under
signed hereby assumes command of the First Division, Fourteenth
Army Corps.
GEO. P. BIJELL,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 4TH Div., I?TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 29. ] Near Louisville, Ky., June 17, 1865.
In pursuance of Special Orders, No. 148, extract V, headquarters
Seventeenth Army Corps, Louisville, Ky., June 16, 1865, Bvt. Brig.
Gen. A. Hickenlooper is hereby assigned to the command of the Third
Brigade, Fourth Division, Seventeenth Army Corps.
By command of Brig. Gen. William W. Belknap :
O. D. KINSMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY Div., DISTRICT or WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., June 17, 1865.
Brevet Brigadier-General PHELPS,
Commanding at La Grange:
I am directed by the general commanding the cavalry to say that he
considers your regiment sufficient, by a careful distribution in companies
and detachments of companies, for guarding the railroad line from
White's Station to La Grange, and he expects you to relieve the Fifth
Illinois Cavalry along that line, replacing the posts and stations they
occupy by men of your own regiment. He expects you to see that the
Fifth Illinois Cavalry is in readiness to move into this city for embarka
tion at any moment, bringing their dismounted men and supplies on
the cars and marching the mounted. All surplus ordnance stores will
be in readiness to turn over at this place, and all worn-out and other
unserviceable public property will be inspected by the brigade inspector
and condemned.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. C. SEYMOUE,
Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1009
HDQRS. CAVALRY Div., DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., June 17, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIFFLE,
Assistant Adjutant-General :
GENERAL : In consequence of the breaking up of the brigades of this
division of cavalry by the transfer of five regiments to another geograph
ical division of the army and the muster out of First Mississippi Eegi-
ment, I have the honor to recommend the following organization :
First Brigade, Col. Otto Funke: Eleventh Illinois Cavalry, Fourth
Illinois Cavalry.
Second Brigade, Brevet Brigadier-General Phelps : Second Arkansas
Cavalry, Eleventh New York Cavalry.
Third U. S. Colored Cavalry to remain unattached.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. S. EGBERTS,
Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 3D Div., 4TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 52. } Steamer Peytona, June 18, 1865.
I. The following arrangements and order of procedure of the boats,
and also of the interior economy of the flotilla of the Third Division,
Fourth Army Corps, will be observed in the movement from Paducah
to New Orleans: First, Peytona, headquarters Third Division ; second,
Anna, headquarters First Brigade; third, J. H. Baldwin; fourth, Jew
ess; fifth, W. F. Curtis ; sixth, Sallie List, headquarters Second Bri
gade; seventh, Echo ; eighth, Silver Lake; ninth, Armenia; tenth, Kate
Robinson; eleventh, Columbia. The above order in sailing will be
preserved as nearly as possible. The boats will keep as near together
as possible without endangering each other. At all events, each boat
will keep in sight of the boat preceding it.
II. The signal for landing will be three whistles from the flag-ship,
and will be transmitted by each boat in succession, and the boats will
come in and land as near the flag-ship as practicable. The signal for
sounding will be one long whistle, then two short ones, and then a long
whistle from the flag-ship. On receiving this signal the boats will all
check their headway, and no boat will attempt to pass another in the
fleet. The signal of distress will be one long whistle, then four short
ones in quick succession, accompanied by the ringing of the bell.
Whenever this signal is given by a boat it will be taken up by the boat
preceding it and passed on to the flag ship. Upon hearing this signal
the whole fleet will be checked, and the boats nearest the boat giving
this signal will proceed at once to its assistance.
III. The senior officer of each boat will have the boat thoroughly
policed each morning, the blankets all shaken out, and will maintain
good sanitary regulations on the boat for preserving the health of the
men. The great danger from fire and the accompanying loss of life with
so many troops on board renders it imperatively necessary that there
should be no cooking by the troops on the boats, and the same is
strictly forbidden. The fleet will be stopped and the men allowed to
land often enough to cook meat. When the fleet stops for this purpose
officers will see that the men land and cook meat enough to do them at
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least three days. Bread is furnished to the men cooked. Hot water
can be obtained from the boilers or cook's galley for making1 coffee, and
the senior officer on each boat will make arrangements to this effect.
IV. The senior officer on each boat will keep constantly posted a
sufficient number of sentinels to preserve order and decorum, as well
as to prevent the men from going ashore when the fleet lands for any
other purpose than cooking. It is strictly forbidden for the men to be
allowed to leave the boats for any other purpose than for cooking at
the regular landings for that purpose, and this will always be done
away from any town or place that will afford inducements to the men
to straggle.
V. The commanding officer of each boat will not allow any liquors to
be sold or brought aboard his boat. Each brigade commander will fur
nish a copy of this order immediately to the senior officer of each boat
in his command.
By command of Major-General Wood :
M. P. BESTOW,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MACON, June 18, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
Your telegram in regard to Western and Atlantic Eailroad is
received.* 1 think it more economical to leave the entire management
in the hands of General Winslow. He has had all the troubleand work of
repairing it, and is amply capable of managing it henceforward without
the assistance of the U. S. Military Eailroad authorities. I have given
him all necessary power, and, as there is an abundance of rolling-stock,
I hope he will not be interfered with. The earnings of the road will be
applied as General Thomas may direct. The road will be done in ten
days.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
NASHVILLE, June 18, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Maconj Ga.:
The major-general commanding directs me to inform you that all
military restrictions upon trade and transportation of cotton are
removed. WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier -General and Chief of Staff.
SPECIAL ORDERS, J HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 111. ) Macon, Ga., June 18, 1865.
I. Col. B. B. Eggleston, First Ohio Cavalry, will proceed with his
regiment to Augusta, Ga., by rail, thence by easy marches to Orange-
* See 16th, p. 1002.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1011
burg, S. C. On his arrival there lie will proceed to Hilton Head, S. C.j
and report in person to Major-General Gillinore for further instructions.
He will take with him five wagons and two ambulances. All men on
detached duty belonging to his regiment will be relieved. In relieving
Colonel Eggleston. as post commandant of Atlanta, Ga., the brevet
major-general commanding cheerfully expresses his thanks and satis
faction to this officer for the ability and efficiency which has charac
terized his administration while in that responsible position.
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III. Brevet Brigadier- General Winslow having, by the authority of the
United States, taken possession of and repaired the Western and Atlan
tic Eailroad, is hereby appointed military superintendent of the same.
He is charged with the entire and complete management and control of
the same, making all appointments of employes for the road, preference
being given to loyal men and discharged soldiers. He will see that no
one is retained or employed on the road in the interest of the State of
Georgia and inimical to those of the United States. He will arrange
proper tariffs, and will forward to these headquarters a semi-monthly
report of the operations and condition of the road. All earnings and
expenditures must be accounted for. He will not transfer the control
of the road and property to any other parties unless so ordered from
these headquarters.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
EDWAKD P. INHOFF,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., June IS, 1865.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. F. WINSLOW:
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication
of the 16th instant in regard to the Western and Atlantic Eailroad. I
inclose herewith an order vesting in you all authority necessary to its
complete and exclusive management by yourself.* I look to you for the
appointment of proper employes, from highest to lowest. You are
therefore authorized to remove anybody now employed, or who may
hereafter be employed, and are directed to do so when, in your judg
ment, the public interests demand it, either for reasons of policy, poli
tics, or inefficiency. You will, as a matter of course, give the preference
to loyal men and discharged soldiers of the U. S. service. You are par
ticularly chaiged that nobody is retained in employment on the road
in the interests of the State of Georgia and inimical to those of the
United States. In other words, the railroad must not be used as a
rebel political machine. I shall also look to you for the virtuous admin
istration of the road in every respect ; all earnings and expenditures
must be rigidly accounted for, proper tariff must be arranged and no
free list allowed. People who have no money to travel must be required
to make an affidavit to that effect, and then give their notes payable in
six months. This is the general rule. The exceptions should be for
reasons of undoubted force and in the light of justifiable charity. You
must require of all subordinates such returns as will enable you to
make semi-monthly reports of the condition of the road. A telegram
* See next, ante.
1012 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
from General Whipple yesterday seems to indicate that the authorities
of the U. S. military railroads will take charge of the road as soon as
it is finished. I shall protest against that as unnecessary, and in view
of the fact that those same authorities failed to give any assistance in
making the repairs. If there is any point not clearly enough covered
by this letter of instructions and the inclosed order, please inform me.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 43. 1 Louisville, Ky., June 18, 1865.
Application having been made at these headquarters by the owners
of slaves that the freedom of their slaves be granted by military
authority, to the end that the labor of such liberated slaves may be
made available at home as hired laborers, their persons protected, and
the wages agreed to be given be assured to them, it is hereby announced
that in all cases where the owners of slaves shall declare in writing to
their slaves that they will in all things regard them as hired servants,
and in and by said writing agree to pay them wages for their labor, the
arrangement will be protected in all its parts by military authority,
provided said declaration in writing is made by the master before some
military officer commanding a post or special detachment, or before
some provost-marshal, and assented to by said slave. The officer
before whom such declaration is made will furnish a copy thereof to
the said owner and any slave or party thereto. Parents may accept
similar declaration for their minor children. The military authorities
will regard the parties to such agreements as if free, and will enforce
the payments of wages. Colored persons are advised to enter into the
agreements contemplated in this order whenever they can do so with
just and humane masters.
By command of Mai. Gen. J. M. Palmer:
E. B. HARLAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
New Orleans 7 La., June 18, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. B. H. GRIERSON,
Memphis, Tenn. :
On the completion of your duties at Memphis, you will please proceed
to Nashville and consult with General Thomas as to the number of
cavalry of his and General Wilson's command that will be left in the
northern parts of Alabama and Florida, and thus be transferred to his
command. You will then proceed to inspect that portion thereof serv
ing in Northern Alabama, and having performed that duty will return
to these headquarters. Please acknowledge receipt.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. K. S. Canby:
0. T. CHKISTENSEN,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1013
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 41. j Nashville, Tenn., June 19, 1865.
At a meeting of the officers and enlisted men of the Army of the
Cumberland serving in this vicinity, held at the headquarters of the
artillery command of the Fourth Army Corps on Saturday, June 10,
instant, for the purpose of considering the propriety of adopting a
badge to signalize and perpetuate the history of the Army of the Cum
berland, it was unanimously agreed to adopt such a badge, and the fol
lowing officers were appointed a committee to report a design for the
same: Bvt. Brig. Gen. J. L. Donaldson, chief quartermaster, Depart
ment of the Cumberland ; Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. Opdycke, commanding bri
gade, Fourth Corps; Bvt. Col. W. H. Greenwood, assistant inspector-
general, Fourth Corps; Lieut. Col. W. L. Foulk, Forty-sixth Pennsyl
vania Volunteer Infantry; Capt. E. fl. Litson, Twenty-second Indiana
Volunteer Infantry.
On motion, the following preamble and resolutions were then adopted :
Whereas, many of the soldiers of the Army of the Cumberland are about to aban
don the profession of arms and again mingle in the peaceful pursuits of home,
Resolved, That in parting with each other we do so with mingled feelings of sor
row, sadness, and pride — sorrow, because friends, bound together by ties formed on
many battle-fields, must part; sadness at turning our backs upon the thousand fresh-
made graves of our brave comrades ; and pride, because it has been our good fortune
to be numbered among the members of the Army of the Cumberland, and have each
done his part in proving to the world that republics have the ability to maintain
and perpetuate themselves.
Resolved, That in parting we do as we have many times done in the face of the
enemy, renew our pledges of unending fidelity to each other; and that in whatever
position of life we may happen to be we will never permit our aftections to be
estranged from those who continue to fight our battles, but that we will sustain and
defend them at all times and in all proper places.
Resolved, That the following-named persons, and none others, are authorized to
wear the badge of the Army of the Cumberland :
I. All soldiers of that army now in service, and in good standing.
II. All soldiers who formerly belonged to that army, and have received honorable
discharges from the same.
Resolved, That any soldier of the Army of the Cumberland who is now entitled to
wear the badge of the army, who may hereafter be dishonorably dismissed the serv
ice shall, by such discharge, forfeit the right to wear said badge.
Resolved, That we exhort all members of the Army of the Cumberland to discoun
tenance any attempt on the part of any unauthorized persons to arrogate to them
selves honor to which they are not entitled by wearing our badge.
The badge committee then invited all to send in designs, and
announced that the committee would be open to receive them until 9
a. m., Wednesday, June 14.
The badge described in the accompanying specifications and draw
ing having, since that date, been selected by the committee, the same
is adopted and is hereby announced as the badge of the Army of the
Cumberland.
By command of Major-General Thomas :
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier -General and Assistant Adjutant- General.
Section of Pin.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR BADGE, ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND.
1. Star, five pointed; suspended, point upward ; frosted, gold or
silver, with polished edge one twenty-fourth of an inch wide. Points
of star blunt or very slightly rounded.
Eadius of circle of outer points nine-
tenths of an inch, of inner points four
and a half tenths of an inch.
2. Triangle in center of star, point
upward ; frosted, gold or silver, witli
polished edge one twenty-fourth of an
inch wide, elevated above star one
thirty-second of an inch, or engraved,
if wearer chooses. Triangle of such
size as to leave space around it in
frosted part of the star.
3. Acorn in center of triangle, pol
ished, gold or silver, with frosted cap
and polished stem, in alto relievo, or
engraved. Acorn of such size as to
leave space around it in frosted part
of triangle. Enameled natural color,
if the wearer chooses.
4. Ribbon, silk, red, white, and blue,
three-fourths of inch wide, one and
one-fourth inches long.
5. Pin, concave, oval, five-tenths of
an inch long, two and a half tenths
of an inch wide ; frosted, gold or sil
ver, with polished edge raised. Laurel
wreath surrounding oval, which is
supported at both sides by pillars.
Oval to be one-sixteenth of an inch
above wreath, with "Army of the Cumberland" engraved therein.
Entire oval between pillars, seven and a half tenths of an inch long.
SPECIAL ORDERS, )
No. 66.
HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
Nashville, Tenn., June 19, 1865.
III. The One hundred and tenth U. S. Colored Infantry having
reported at these headquarters in accordance with Special Orders, No.
72, paragraph I, current series, headquarters Army of the Tennessee,
the commanding officer thereof will report with his command to Maj. Gen.
L. H. Bousseau, commanding District of Middle Tennessee, for orders.
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V. The One hundred and fifty-sixth Illinois Volunteer Infantry is
hereby relieved from duty with Third Brigade, Second Separate Divis
ion, Department of the Cumberland. The commanding officer will
report in person with his command to Bvt. Maj. Gen. John E. Smith,
commanding District of West Tennessee, for assignment to duty at
Memphis, Tenn. The quartermaster's department will furnish the
necessary transportation.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
H. M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 1015
EASTPORT, Miss., June 19, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Asst. Adjt. Gen. and Chief of Staff, Dept. of the Cumberland :
I have already seized a large quantity of Confederate corn and issued
to that portion of the population who are really needy. I am now
assessing the rich to supply the poor, taking subsistence in kind. This
I find is not equal to the demand, and I know of several instances
where people have died from starvation. I desire instructions in regard
to the issue of rations, or whether it is the intention of the Government
to feed these people or leave them to their fate.
EDWARD HATCH,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, TENN., June 19, 1865.
Major-General JOHNSON,
PulasM :
Major-General Thomas does not desire that the road shall be strongly
guarded, and thinks that you can relieve the One hundred and seventy-
fifth Ohio, without using any dismounted cavalry. The block-houses
need have only enough men to prevent them being burned by citizens.
B. H. POLK,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
No. 144. ) Nashville, Tenn., June 19, 1865.
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VI. The One hundred and tenth U. S. Colored Infantry having
reported at these headquarters in accordance with Special Orders, No.
06, paragraph 3, current series, headquarters Department of the Cum
berland, the commanding officer thereof will proceed with his command
to Gallatin, Tenn., for duty at that post. The quartermaster's depart
ment will furnish the necessary transportation.
VII. The One hundred and tenth U. S. Colored Infantry having
reported at these headquarters and been assigned to duty at Gallatiu,
Tenu., the detachment of that regiment now on Nashville and North
western Railroad will proceed to Gallatin without delay, and report to
the commanding officer of the regiment. The quartermaster's depart
ment will furnish the necessary transportation.
By command of Major-General Rousseau :
B. H. POLK,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
WASHINGTON, D. C., June 19, 1865.
(Sent 8.20 a. in. 20th.)
Maj. Gen. JOHN A. LOGAN,
Louisville, Ky. :
With a view to a further reduction of the military force, you will
please forward to these headquarters a statement showing the number
of veteran regiments in the Army of the Tennessee, including those
that have been added to it from the Armies of Georgia and the Poto
mac, the eifective strength present and the strength absent, with the
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date of original muster in and the date of remuster as veterans of each
regiment. Those regiments will be mustered out who have the shortest
time to serve until the aggregate effective strength so mustered out
reaches 12,000 men.
By command of Lieutenant-General Grant:
JNO. A. EAWLINS,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 76. ) Louisville, Ky., June 19, 1865.
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III. Major-General Hazen, commanding Fifteenth Army Corps, will
detail one regiment of infantry to act as provost guard for the city of
Louisville, to report at once to Bvt. Brig. Gen. Louis D. Watkins,
post commander. Suitable quarters will be furnished by the post
commander.
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Y. Maj. Gen. F. P. Blair, commanding Seventeenth Army Corps, will
detail one regiment of infantry to act as provost guard for the city of
Louisville, to report at once to Bvt. Brig. Gen. Louis D. Watkins,
post commander. Suitable quarters will be furnished by the post
commander.
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By command of Maj. Gen. J. A. Logan:
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
WASHINGTON, June 20, 1865.
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:
I have the honor to recommend the promotion of Lieut. Col. Joseph
Stockton, Seventy-second Illinois Volunteer Infantry, to the rank of
brigadier-general by brevet, for gallant conduct and meritorious serv
ices during the siege of Vicksburg, and especially for gallantry at the
battle of Franklin, Tenn., where he was wounded, to date November
30, 1864. Colonel Stockton is a young man of fine abilities and great
personal bravery, and he is justly entitled to this recognition of his
services. As his regiment will soon be mustered out of service, I
would respectfully request that early action be taken upon this rec
ommendation.
U. S. GBANT,
Lieutenant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 1. } Nashville, Tenn., June 20, 1865.
By order of the President of the United States, I hereby assume com
mand of the Military Division of the Tennessee, embracing the Depart
ment of Kentucky, Department of Tennessee, Department of Georgia,
Department of Alabama, and Department of Florida, headquarters at
Nashville. The Department of Kentucky embraces the State of Ken
tucky; Maj. Gen. J. M. Palmer, U. S. Volunteers, is assigned to the
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1017
command, headquarters at Louisville, Ky. The Department of Ten
nessee embraces the State of Tennessee; Maj. Gen. George Stoneman,
U. S. Volunteers, is assigned to the command, headquarters at Knox-
ville, Tenn. The Department of Georgia embraces the State of Geor
gia; Maj. Gen. J. B. Steedman, U. S. Volunteers, is assigned to the
command, headquarters at Augusta, Ga. The Department of Alabama
embraces the State of Alabama; Maj. Gen. C. E. Woods, U. S. Volun
teers, is assigned to the command, headquarters at Mobile, Ala. The
Department of Florida embraces the State of Florida and District of
Key West; Maj. Gen. A. A. Humphreys, U. S. Volunteers, is assigned
to the command, headquarters at Tallahassee, Fla. Each commanding
general of department will forward for file at these headquarters a copy
of the monthly return of his department for June 30 instant, and there
after the effective force report and report of stations for the 20th of
each mouth.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Maj or- General) U. S. Army, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, TENN., June 20, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Macon, Ga.:
Yours of the 18th received. It is the opinion of General Thomas
that the Western and Atlantic Railroad, as well as all other military
railroads, can be best controlled by the general superintendent in
Nashville, who has received instructions to take possession as soon as
completed.
WM. D. WBIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, &c.
HDQRS. CAVALRY CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., June 20, 1865.
Maj. C. L. GREENO,
Provost- Marshal, Cavalry Corps, Mil. Div. of the Mississippi :
The following is a copy of a telegram from U. S. Grant, lieutenant-
general :
General WILSON:
Box up and send to the Secretary of War by special messenger all Treasury and
other public documents captured by your command.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant-Genera^.
In pursuance of the above, you will have all the property in your
possession packed and ready for removal as soon as possible.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson:
E. P. INHOFF,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. DISTRICT OF THE ETOWAH,
> SECOND Div., DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. G7. ) Chattanooga, Tenn., June 20, 1865.
I. Col. A. T. Smith, One hundred and fifty-sixth Illinois Volunteers, is
hereby relieved from command of the post of Chattanooga and directed
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to report to his regiment at Cleveland, Term., and assume command of
the Third Brigade, Second Division, Army of the Cumberland.
II. Col. J. F. Curtis, Forty-fourth Indiana Infantry, temporarily in
command of the Second Brigade, will, in addition to his present com
mand, assume temporary command of the post of Chattanooga, Tenii.
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By command of Major-General Steedman :
S. B. MOE,
Assistant Adjutant- Genera L
CIRCULAR, ) HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 4. ) Louisville, Ky., June 20, 1865.
By request of Major-General Palmer, I assume temporary command
of the Department of Kentucky.
E. H. HOBSON,
Brigadier- General.
LOUISVILLE, June 20, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
In the absence of senior commander at this place I have the honor
to report direct, for the information of general commanding, three
divisions of my corps in camp near city, and the fourth arriving.
JEFFERSON C. DAVIS,
Brevet Major- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. — . ) Louisville, Ky., June 20, 1865.
During the stay of the corps in this vicinity the general commanding
desires as far as practicable to allow the men of the command to visit
their homes. Division commanders are, therefore, authorized to grant
furloughs until further orders to the enlisted men of their commands
to the extent of 20 per cent, of the number present for duty. In for
warding applications regimental and detachment commanders will
state whether the application, considering both the number of men
absent on furlough and the number of applications then pending, comes
within the limit of 20 per cent. In order to benefit the greatest num
ber possible the furloughs must be short. Ten days will be allowed to
men from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky; fifteen days to men
from Michigan, Wisconsin, and Missouri, and twenty days to men from
Minnesota. When commanding officers think the case of sufficient
importance to demand a longer time, or a furlough in excess of the
number allowed, the applications will be forwarded to these headquar
ters. Applications for leaves of absence will as usual be addressed to
these headquarters, and the indorsement of commanding officers will
show in each case the number absent (with applications pending), and
that a proper officer is left to command the company, or, in case of a
field officer, the regiment to which the officer is attached.
By order of Bvt, Maj. Gen. Jeff. C. Davis:
A. C. McCLIJRG,
Assistant Adjutant- General and Chief of Staff.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1019
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 159. J Memphis, Tenn., June 20, 1865.
I. Company A, Eleventh Illinois Cavalry, is hereby detached for
special duty at headquarters District of West Tennessee. The com
manding- officer will report to Bvt. Brig. Gen. W. H. Morgan, assistant
adjutant- general, for instructions.
II. Company G, Second Wisconsin Cavalry, will be held in readiness
to embark on receipt of orders. The company will take all their camp
and garrison equipage and ordnance stores, and must be ready to move
at a moment's notice. Ten days' rations and ten days' forage will be
drawn and made ready to put on the boats. The quartermaster's
department will furnish transportation.
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VI. Brevet Brigadier-General Bouton, provost-marshal, District of
West Tennessee, will at once proceed to New Orleans on special duty.
Having accomplished the object of his journey, he will report back to
these headquarters without delay. The quartermaster's department
will furnish transportation.
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By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. John E. Smith:
W. H. MORGAN,
Brevet Brigadier -General and Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 2D Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 25. ( Mobile, Ala., June 20, 1865.
To OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS OF THE SECOND DIVISION:
I am aware of the disappointment you feel in being retained longer
in the service. What is before you will put your discipline to as much
test as anything you have encountered. You will probably have the
hardships of a campaign without its pleasant and exciting events.
You go to a distant part of the country to promote order and the
security of person and property. You must, therefore, relax none of
your discipline nor lose any of your soldierly accomplishments and
character. In the first place, I caution you to be extremely careful of
your health. Prudent and seasonable care of yourselves and temperate
habits, together with a cheerful and resolute spirit, will carry you
safely through the exposures of the summer. Your vigor still belongs
to your country, and you have no right by dissipation or neglect to
impair it. Thus far, as a general thing, you have won the respect and
admiration of the people with whom you have mingled. Such are the
attractions of youth and the frank and generous nature of heroic men.
The common soldiers hardly realize how great have been the triumphs
of their kindness and courtesy. It is them the people most observe.
You represent the dignity and humanity of your Government. The
strangers you go among, as they scrutinize your appearance and con
duct, will think of our Government and be reconciled and attracted to
it in proportion as you are just, orderly, and refined. You are now
the guardians of law, of order, and of peace. It being your special
duty to uphold and enforce law, let no thoughtless one of your number
tarnish your good name by violating law. Soldiers of the Second
Division-, I can see how in a few weeks you will be greeted at your
homes with enthusiasm and gratitude. The cities through which you
pass will pour out their population to behold the heroes of the last
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great battle of the war, and of the many battles before it. In those
exulting moments — in years to corne, indeed, as you receive tokens of
favor from your countrymen — how sweet it will be for you to reflect
that everywhere, and at all times, your conduct has been upright and
manly.
C. 0. ANDEEWS,
Brevet Major- General.
MACON, June 21, 1865.
(Received 22d.)
General WHIPPLE:
General Winslow reports it will require 800 bushels of corn and 30,000
pounds of meat daily to feed the starving poor in the section of
Georgia adjacent to Atlanta, and suggests that immediate Lteps be
taken to ship the necessary supplies to Atlanta for distribution. This
is a most serious matter, and demands prompt attention.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
NEW ORLEANS, June 21, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON:
I have learned to-day that 50,000 rations have been shipped to your
command from Apalachicola to the post quartermaster at Eufaula, Ala.
You stated previously that you would only have forage to be shipped
via that point. Is it your desire to have rations shipped to your com
mand from that point? Please notify if so, that the necessary sup
plies for both commands may be forwarded from here to Apalachicola.
E. E. H. CANBY,
Major- General, Commanding.
MAOON, GA., June 21, 1865.
(Eeceived 11.30 a. m. 22d.)
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY:
Your telegram of to-day received. I need nothing but forage by the
way of Apalachicola, and I think we can dispense with that as soon as
I get the Atlanta and Chattanooga Eailroad opened. Will notify you.
J. H. WILSON
Brevet Major- General.
HILTON HEAD, June 21, 1865.
Major-General WILSON:
Your dispatch of the 16th is received. If the regiment ordered to
Orangeburg is 500 or 600 strong that will do. I see newspaper reports
of the formation of military divisions, but have nothing authentic.
Please send the Savannah custom-house records to General Woodford,
commanding in Savannah. I am glad you have got Nisbet. I want
to get hold of the records of the confiscation court in which Nisbet
and the other two men were engaged. I am all right, but hard at work
exercising the combined functions of governors, legislatures, judges,
justice, tax executioners, and anxiously waiting for something to
turn up.
Q. A. GILLMOEE,
Major- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1021
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
No. 146. I Nashville, Tenn., June 21, 1865.
I. The One hundred and forty-third Indiana Volunteer Infantry is
relieved from duty in the First Sub-District Middle Tennessee and will
proceed to Clarksville, Tenn. Upon the arrival of the regiment at that
place the commanding officer will send three companies to Fort Don el-
son for duty at that post, the remainder of the regiment to be stationed
at Olarksville. The quartermaster's department will furnish the neces
sary transportation.
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By command of Major-General Rousseau:
B. H. POLK,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
MONTGOMERY, June 21, 1865.
(Received 2 p. m.)
Lieut. Col. C. T. OHRISTENSEN,
Assistant A djutant- General :
I am in receipt of communications and indorsements from headquar
ters Department of the Gulf, addressing me as commanding the District
of Alabama, but have received no order of assignment. If one has
been issued will you please inform me of it, giving the limits of my
command1? Mobile is not reporting tome, therefore I am obliged to
report my troops there as on detached service.
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 2o Div., 13TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 27. } Mobile, Ala., June 21, 1865.
I. Brigade commanders are desired to have the circular from these
headquarters of March 16, 1865, fully complied with by the regiments of
their brigades.
II. The attention of officers is called to the following [extract] of
paragraph 75, of the Revised Army Regulations :
All commanders ought to encourage useful occupations and manly exercises and
dhrersions among their men, and to repress dissipation and immorality.
III. Commanding officers are reminded that in the few weeks or days
that troops remain in the service much can be done to improve the
accuracy and elegance of the manual of arms. Drills of an hour and
a half per day at least will be ordered in the cool part of the day by
brigade commanders, to be attended in each company by a commis
sioned officer. Care will be taken that the drill be accurate and accord
ing to the letter of the tactics, especially in regard to time and cadence.
It needs but a reasonable amount of industry and attention to duty on
the part of officers to secure for their commands an excellence which
will be highly creditable. The moral effect of superior soldiership in
our troops in this part of the country will be great. It is also worth
painstaking for each regiment to appear thorough when it returns
home. The test of the manual on dress-parade is for every motion to
be made at the same time (in the ninetieth part of a minute, and no
faster), and for every hand to come down by the side at the same time.
Until this is accomplished regimental commanders should feel that
they have not done their duty.
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IV. At present and hereafter, when the troops are camped in the
vicinity of a city or town, only two commissioned officers from a regi
ment in any one day, and only two enlisted men from a company (neatly
dressed), will be permitted to be absent from camp to visit th.3 city or
town.
V. Brigade 'commanders and commanding officers of detachments
reporting to these headquarters are requested to have the provisions of
General Orders, No. 3, dated headquarters Third Brigade, Reserve
Corps, Military Division of West Mississippi, January 7, 1865, pub
lished and carried into effect, in letter and in spirit, in their respective
commands.
By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. C. C. Andrews :
BYRON PORTER,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, TENN., June 22, 1865.
(Received 5 p. m.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON:
Having completed all necessary arrangements for winding up the
affairs of the Department of the Cumberland, I have published my
order assuming command of the Military Division of the Tennessee.
Official papers referring to railroads in the State and Department of
Mississippi have been sent to me from your office for action. I am led
to believe that, although in your official letter to me of June 7 the State
of Mississippi was not included in my command, it was an oversight.
Please inform, me if you intended to include Mississippi in the Military
Division of the Tennessee.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, June 22, 1865.
(Sent 1.10 a, m. 23d.)
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville :
The State of Mississippi is included in your command, and will be
embraced in the printed order. Its omission in the papers you have
was a clerical mistake.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, June 22, 1865 — 6 p. m. (Received 5.10 a. m. 23d.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. :
I respectfully ask to be officially notified of the appointment by the
President of the provisional governors of the several States within
my command, to enable me to open correspondence with them at as
early a date as possible.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. .8. Army, Commanding.
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WASHINGTON, June 22, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn.:
If the Fourth Army Corps has not yet sailed please transfer from it
all Kentucky regiments and fill their places in it with other regiments.
By command of Lieutenant-General Grant.
JNO. A. EAWLI^S,
Brigadier -General and Chief of Staff.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HBQRS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
No. 69. } Nashville, Tenn., June 22, 1865.
I. The First Regiment Michigan Engineers and Mechanics, now at
Louisville, Ky., will proceed without delay to Nashville, Tenn. The
commanding officer will report in person to the assistant adjutant-
general at these headquarters for orders. The quartermaster's depart
ment will furnish the necessary transportation.
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VII. Company E, Eighth Tennessee Mounted Infantry, is hereby
relieved from duty at Clifton, Tenn. The commanding officer will pro
ceed with his command to Savannah, Tenn., and establish his head
quarters at that place.
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IX. Company D, One hundred and sixth U. S. Colored Infantry, hav
ing reported at these headquarters in accordance with Special Orders,
No. 74, paragraph III, current series, headquarters Army of the Ten
nessee, the commanding officer will proceed Avith his command without
delay to Huntsville, Ala., reporting upon arrival to Bvt. Maj. Gen.
li. S. Granger, commanding District of Northern Alabama, for further
orders. The quartermaster's department will furnish the necessary
transportation.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
H. M. CIST,
A ssistant A djutant- G eneral.
MACON, June 22, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
I find that my cavalry cannot do garrison duty and take care of their
horses properly at the same time. I would therefore request that a
proper force of infantry be sent to this section of the country as soon
as practicable. I have now small garrisons at every town west and
south of the Oconee and Altamalia. I think it would be much better
to collect the cavalry, at least by brigades, in permanent camps, and
by drill, discipline, and good care bring it to a high state of efficiency,
ready to act anywhere with rapidity and force. In a telegram to me
some time ago, General Grant said he would send me whatever force of
infantry might be necessary.
J. H. WILSON,
JZrevet Major- General.
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HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Eastport, Miss., June 22, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE,
Asst. Adjt. Gen. and Chief of Staff , Dept. of the Cumberland:
I beg leave to call the attention of the major-general commanding to
the present peculiar situation of affairs in the portion of the country
occupied by my command, and respectfully invite attention to the fol
lowing extract from a communication from Lieut. Col. H. C. Forbes,
Seventh Illinois Cavalry, commanding U. S. forces at Okolona and
surrounding villages, as an example under which every station through
out the district is laboring to a more or less extent:
We are in the midst of a remote, populous, sensitive district, withoiit instructions
to guide, or orders to administer, except in a very limited sense. Not less than a
territory of 2,500 square miles looks to this point as its natural center, and the fact
of a military occupancy gives the people the opportunity and, in a manner, the
right to expect some announcement of public policy and some indications of private
duty in the trying ordeal through which this, with all Southern communities, is now
passing. I am visited by hundreds of men asking information of vital interest,
without the ability to give more than a semi-intelligent guess toward solution. The
needs of this region are imminent, pressing, critical, and unless some action is taken
commensurate with their importance, the most deplorable consequences are not far
away. First and foremost, as usual, are the negroes. They are becoming more and
more demoralized daily, notwithstanding the most constant and consistent efforts of
the military to enjoin* industry and quiet. A large portion of the able-bodied are
already vagrants and more are daily becoming so. The slightest friction of the home
harness is enough to drive them into vagabondism. As soon as they cease to work
they subsist by stealing, and even the railroad, which has been rationing and paying
them $25 per month, cannot retain them in its employ. They desert their agreements
in whole gangs, always leaving in the night. The most trivial and childish reasons
are sufficient to cause them to adopt courses Avhich jeopardize not only their security
and comfort, but even their lives. Five stout negroes and about twenty women and
children ran away en masse last night from a mistress who has permitted them to
make their own living on her own place for two years, because one of them was
angered at the mistress requiring him to catch and saddle ahorse. In the night they
stole her horses and clothing and came in here. This case is one of a hundred, merely.
Save as they fancy, they are determined not to work. The vagrancy of the able leaves
the ineffective a dead weight on the planters' hands, and in self-defense he thrusts these
out to follow their providers. How can he be required to feed and clothe the imbecile,
when he is not confirmed in the control of the labor needful to provide the means?
Great things are expected from the Freedmen's Bureau. I expect little from it, from
the fact that it will be unable to connect itself with the black masses with sufficient
intimacy to be able to control their movements, unless practically every master be
constituted its supervising agent, and this would prove to be the formal revival of
slavery under Federal authority. I fear that the vital truth for the present is that
the freedmen of these interior regions are not able to be free. For them to be free
is for them first to beg, then to steal, and then to starve. The nearest superintend
ent of freedmen, of whom I can hear, is at Meridian. He enjoys the dignity of cap
tain and announces some very fine theories for the regulation of the labor question,
intended, as far as I can learn, to affect an area of about 10,000 square miles of ter
ritory, every square inch of which is in a state of fermentation, and becoming every
day more and more surcharged with gathering disgust and more dangerous passions.
The whites even hear nothing of his announcements, much less the blacks. He is
the party by whom all contracts are to be registered, to him all the complaints of the
negroes are to be submitted, and by him all discipline is to be enforced. He is 160
miles away, and needs to exercise a positive jurisdiction on every plantation every
day; to be, in fact, universal overseer. The whites say, "What shall we do if the
blacks refuse to work?" It may be answered, "Cease to feed them, and if contu
macious, drive them away." They reply, " What if they won't go; but hide by day
and steal by night?" Answer, " Detect them in crime and turn them over to the
courts." They reply, "We have no courts." We answer, "General Thomas' recent
order re-establishes "the jurisdiction of the courts for the administration of the laws
as in existence prior to the act of secession." They ask, "Can we administer our
black code, then?" "We think not, for that contains the most authoritative possible
recognition of slavery in all its old vital relations to society and law." They rejoin,
"We have no other law. What then? What shall we do?" There is but one reply
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left; it is, " Refer the matter to the nearest agent of the Freedmen's Bureau at
Meridian." They then reply, "How shall they be restrained meanwhile, during the
pendency of the reference?" And you can recur to no law but that of force again,
which is slavery. I have grown satisfied that there is, and can be, no such thing as
the actual immediate emancipation of a large mass of plantation slaves. To announce
their freedom is not to make them free, and the continuous rigors of necessity and
restraints of authority, inseparable respectively from their own circumstances and
the self-defensive action of society, constitutes essentially the substance of slavery
still. As Federal soldiers, Ave can neither recognize slavery nor its equivalent and
are left helpless lookers-on, while the broken ship and crazed crew are drifting on
the rocks together. I see but one remedial plan. That is, to compel by some inti
mate, close-fitting system of prescriptions every able-bodied negro to work, the adop
tion of some appropriate rule of law for the government of the class, under which
the courts can administer restraints and confirm rights, and the thorough, careful
policing of the entire area of the slave States by mounted soldiery in support of
the jurisdiction of the courts; that soldiery to be intimately subdivided and finally
assigned to certain territorial limits. I presume that so comprehensive a measure
will not be taken until some great and fatal mischief has indicated its necessity.
Meanwhile, what am I to do, or to attempt toward restraining the vagrancy and vio
lence of the negroes, and the cruelty and heartlessness of the bad masters'? Starv
ing people are coming in from every direction, from five to sixty miles away, for
relief. I am clean worn out with their wan and haggard beggary. I would rather
face an old-fashioned war-time skirmish line any time than the inevitable morning
eruption of lean and hungry widows that besiege me at sun up and ply me until night
with supplications that refuse to be silenced.
I have avoided reporting: the seemingly petty annoyances incident to
a command of this kind and should say nothing now, were I not of the
opinion that the major-general commanding would be pleased to know
as near as possible the condition of the people. Thus far my whole
object has been simply to keep order, and will continue to be, until
further instructions are received. To this end, so far as it has been in
my power, I have encouraged the citizens, who have shown a disposi
tion to engage in peaceful pursuits, and at the same time have given
those who are prone to evil, to understand that further depredations
would not be tolerated, and the offenders would be summarily dealt
with. The instructions already received, in regard to distributing
among the poor the Confederate corn found in this district, have
already been carried into effect, and much suffering has been alleviated
from this source. The relation at present existing between the freed-
men and their former masters is, as a matter of course, a source of
aggravation to the latter, and no doubt a great deal of inconvenience
is experienced and perhaps occasional wrongs committed. This
undoubtedly accounts for the fact that the people are very anxious to
ascertain the policy to be enforced in regard to the freedmen. And
for the benefit of all concerned, I would earnestly request that I may
be furnished at an early day, or from time to time, such directions as
will enable me to carry out the wishes of the major-general commanding.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
EDWARD HATCH,
Brevet Major-General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTH DIVISION, CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Pulaski, Tenn., June 22, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE:
I have the honor to state, for the information of the major-general
commanding, that on last week I sent to the neighborhood of Lewisburg
and Cornersville a small party of cavalry with instructions to hunt down
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and kill Hill Looker, formerly a scout for Brigadier-General Stark
weather; Line Hopwood. Isly, and McCallum, all notorious outlaws and
robbers. The party caught and disposed of Looker and McCallum.
The others evaded them, but only to fall into the hands of another simi
lar party, by whom they, too, were dispatched. On night before last
learning of a proposed gathering on Sugar Creek, seventeen miles below
here, I sent to the locality designated a squad of the Fifth Indiana
Cavalry. They captured and executed three notorious robbers and
outlaws, Ferguson, Komer, and Turner by name. Komer escaped from
the guard house at this place some weeks since, being at the time under
sentence of death. Both he and Turner I believe were paroled by Gen
eral Granger at Decatur in May, and have been stealing horses when
ever occasion offered ever since. This morning one Norris, formerly a
scout for General Dodge, was captured near this place with a confed
erate of the same kidney (name unknown) and executed by a party of my
escort and by my orders. There are a few more of these guilty [parties]
within my district of operations whom I hope to overtake in time, and
propose to serve in the same way, unless instructed to the contrary.
The Ferguson above named is not Champ Ferguson, but an equally des
perate and lawless character. Before his execution he confessed to par
ticipation in the murder of an officer of the Eighth Michigan Cavalry
some weeks since.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. W. JOHNSON,
Brevet Major- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. FIRST Div., DEPT. OF KENTUCKY,
No. 5. ) Lexington, June 22, 1865.
The undersigned hereby assumes command of the First Division,
Department of Kentucky, in the absence of General Hobson.
J. F. WADE,
Brevet Brigadier- General of Volunteers.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
New Orleans, La., June 22, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Montgomery, Ala.:
No order has been issued formally announcing district commanders,
but you are, by virtue of seniority, commander of the entire district
and State of Alabama, and the commanding officer at Mobile is at fault
in not reporting to you.
By order:
C. T. CHRISTENSEN,
Brevet Brigadier -General and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 92. ] Montgomery, Ala., June 22, 1865.
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IV. Brig. Gen. James I. Gilbert, TJ. S. Volunteers, under authority
of General Orders, No. IOC, Adjutant-General's Office, Washington,
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D. C., June 2, 1865, is relieved from duty with the Second Brigade,
Second Division, Sixteenth Army Corps, and will report to Maj. Gen.
E. E. S. Caiiby, commanding Department of the Gulf, at New Orleans,
La., for orders.
By command of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith:
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
Washington j D. C., June 23, 1865.
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
The President directs me to inform you that he has appointed James
Johnson provisional Governor of Georgia, and Lewis E. Parsons
provisional Governor of Alabama. Governor Johnson has left for
Georgia. Governor Parsons still here.
By order of the President:
E. D. MUSSEY,
Military Secretary.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
Washington, J). C., June 23, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army,
Commanding Department of the Cumberland:
I am directed by His Excellency the President to inform you that
W. L. Sharkey, appointed provisional Governor of Mississippi, left here
for that State some time since.
By order of the President :
K. D. MUSSEY,
Military Secretary.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, June 23, 1865.
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville :
General Humphreys has suffered so much in health from service on
the Gulf that he is unwilling to go to Florida. Can you name any other
officer of suitable ability for that important command!
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, June 23, 1865. (Eeceived 2.40 a. m. 24th.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. :
I recommend either General J. M. Brannan or General A. Baird to
command the Department of Florida. They are both fully competent.
Braiman is senior to Baird.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
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WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
Washington, June 23, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Comdg. Department of the Cumberland, Nashville, Tenn. :
Provided you have not executed the telegraph order of the 5th instant,
from this office, relative to the discharge of all dismounted volunteer
cavalry, it is hereby revoked, and instead it is ordered that a limited
number of cavalry regiments, having the shortest time to serve, be
dismounted and mustered out of service by entire organizations, and
the horses thus obtained taken to mount the dismounted cavalrymen
of regiments having the longest time to serve. The number of regi
ments to be dismounted will be determined by the number of dismounted
men of the long-termed organizations. The muster out of the regi
ments will be made under the regulations promulgated in General
Orders, No. 94, current series, from this office. Please acknowledge
receipt of this.
By order of the Secretary of War :
THOMAS M. VINCENT,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 2. f Nashville, Tenn., June 23, 1865.
By direction of the President of the United States, the Department
of Mississippi, embracing the State of Mississippi, has been added
to the Military Division of the Tennessee. Maj. Gen. H. W. Slocum,
U. S. Volunteers, has been assigned to the command of that depart
ment, headquarters at Vicksburg, Miss.
By command of Major-General Thomas :
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
NASHVILLE, [June] 23, 1865.
General WILSON:
Yours of 22d received, asking for infantry, and referred to Maj. Gen.
J. B. Steedman, commanding Department of Georgia, for recommenda
tion and action.
W. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
NASHVILLE, TENN., June 23, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE STONEMAN,
Commanding Department of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. :
GENERAL : Upon assuming command of your department the major-
general commanding directs that you take charge of the reorganization
of civil law within your department, aiding such reorganization by the
means at your disposal. The military authority will at all times be
held and used as a support and refuge to the civil, avoiding so far as
possible the assumption of the functions of civil tribunals. No arrests
or imprisonment for debts, claimed to be owed by one citizen to another,
will be made. All depredations on the part of the military will be
suppressed at once, and no impressment of forage, provisions, stock, or
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other property will be permitted within your command. Such further
special instructions will be given from time to time from these head
quarters as circumstances may render necessary.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier -General and Chief of Staff.
(Same to Maj. Gen. J. B. Steedman, commanding Department of
Georgia, Augusta, Ga.$ Bvt. Maj. Gen. A. A. Humphreys, commanding
Department of Florida, Tallahassee, Fla.j Maj. Gen. C. E. Woods, com
manding Department of Alabama, Mobile, Ala.; Maj. Gen. H. W.
Slocum, commanding Department of Mississippi, Yicksburg, Miss.)
NASHVILLE, TENN., June 23, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. M. PALMER,
Commanding Department of Kentucky :
GENERAL: The major-general commanding directs me to forward to
you for your guidance, in so far as it may apply to your command, the
accompanying copy of a circular letter of instructions sent to the com
manding officers of the other departments comprised in the Military
Division of the Tennessee.*
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
Louisville , Ky.-, June 23, 1865.
Maj. Gen. JEFF. C. DAVIS,
Commanding Fourteenth Army Corps :
GENERAL : I am directed by Major-General Logan to transmit here
with, for your information, General Orders, No. 22, current series, from
these headquarters, publishing, for the information of the army. General
Orders, No. 117, current series, from the Adjutant- General's Office, of
June 17, 18G5, ordering the transfer of all the Western troops of the
Army of Georgia to the Army of the Tennessee.! A telegram has just
been received from the Adjutant-General of the Army ordering the
reduction of this army by the muster out of 15,000 men, and directing
that the selection of the regiments to be mustered out shall be made
from those that may have the shortest time to serve. To furnish a suit
able basis of calculation, I am instructed to request you to furnish at your
earliest convenience a report as to the organization of your corps, by
regiments, brigades, and divisions, giving the names of the several com
manding officers thereof, and the strength of each regiment present and
absent. A similar report has been called for from the other corps, and
as soon as a satisfactory basis of calculation can be arrived at orders
will be issued designating the organizations to be mustered out of the
service.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
* See next, ante. t See Vol. XL VII, Part III, p. 6*9.
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GENERAL ORDERS, J HDQRS. SECOND BRIG., SECOND Div.,
SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 11. ) Montgomery, Ala., June 23, 1865.
Officers and soldiers of the Second Brigade, the day of our sepa
ration has at length arrived. In anticipation of orders to proceed to my
home in Iowa by Special Orders, No. 92, current series, Sixteenth
Army Corps headquarters, I am relieved from duty with you and
ordered to report to General Canby. After an association with many
of you for nearly three long years, in camp and field, under those pecu
liarly trying circumstances which so generally bind heart to heart in
friendship and in sympathy, a separation comes not without sadness.
My brave officers and men, I shall never cease to remember how
patiently you have endured all the hardships, privations, and exposures
of the soldier on active duty, how heroically you have fought the enemy
of our country upon many stubbornly contested fields, how uniformly
you have fought to conquer. Such battle-fields as Prairie Grove, Little
Rock, Fort De Russy, Pleasant Hill, Yellow Bayou, Tupelo, Oldtown
Creek, Nashville, and Blakely, fought and bravely fought, won and
nobly won, will ever be monuments in history which shall tell to your
children's children of your undaunted courage, your prowess in arms,
your devotion to your country's cause. You have helped to bear the old
flag on, on, until its proud folds once more kiss every breeze from the
Lakes to the Gulf. Now, at last, no enemy is in arms, and the bright
beams of peace have broken through the dark clouds of war. You will
follow me, soon, to your happy friends and homes, to pursue again
your former civil avocations. Be as good citizens as you have been
soldiers. You will defend your country no longer by the bullet, but
by the ballot. Stand by her cause always. But, alas! I cannot even
bid good-bye to all of my brigade, for not a few of our comrades have
paid the highest tribute of the patriot to his country. Let us fail not
to cherish their memories as brothers, extend to their friends a soldier's
sympathy, and drop for them a soldier's tear. Officers and soldiers,
may Heaven's blessings rest upon you all. Farewell.
JAMES I. GILBERT,
Brigadier- General, U. 8. Volunteers.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SECOND BRIO., SECOND Dry.,
SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 12. ) Montgomery, Ala., June 23, 1865.
In view of Special Orders, No. 92, extract 4, headquarters Sixteenth
Army Corps, June 23, 18G5, relieving the general commanding from
command of this brigade, Lieut. Col. J. Merriam, One hundred and
seventeenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, being the senior officer, is
hereby ordered to assume command of the Second Brigade, Second
Division, Sixteenth Army Corps.
By order of Brig. Gen. James I. Gilbert:
JAS. IX COBINE,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
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WASHINGTON, June 24, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army:
The following order has beeii sent to Major-General Slocum:
ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
June 24, 1865.
Maj or- General SLOCUM,
Syracuse, N. Y. :
By the direction of the President, tho Department of Mississippi has been cre
ated to embrace the State of Mississippi. You are hereby assigned to the command,
with yonr headquarters at Vicksburg, whither you will repair, and on your arrival
report by. letter to Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas, commanding the division. Acknowl
edge receipt.
Bv order of the Secretary of War :
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, June 24, 1865.
AD JUT ANT- GENERAL,
Washington, D. C. :
Brig. Gen. Davis Tillson has reported here for duty. Has his resig
nation been accepted?
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 2o Div., FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 43. J New Orleans, La., June 24, 1865.
Orders from the lieutenant-general commanding the army separates
me from the division and assigns me to duty elsewhere. I leave the
division with much regret; I had hoped and expected that I should
share its fortunes during the remainder of its existence as a division.
I shall ever remember the brilliant record of your services, my pleasant
associations with you, and hope that my successor, whoever he may be,
will receive the support so cordially given to me. Officers and sol
diers, farewell.
W. L. ELLIOTT,
Brevet Major -General* Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. 2D Div., FOURTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 44. ) New Orleans, />«., June 24, 1865.
In obedience to orders from corps headquarters of this date, I hereby
assume temporary command of this division. Every possible effort of
the general commanding will be made for the comfort, health, and
lion or of the entire command. The heavy work of the war is over, and
we have now to secure the fruits of the past labors, dangers, and sacri
fices by a few months more of service, and then it is believed the regu
lar forces will be equal to any remaining task, and you will all go home
proudly conscious of a grand record. Every soldier ought to feel that
an honorable discharge will be a most precious legacy for those he
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loves, and hence permit no act to sully the splendor of his past achieve
ments. We cannot escape dishonor except by good behavior and a
zealous devotion to whatever duties arise before us. Discipline in
camp is as necessary as courage in battle. Inattention to the small
duties will inevitably result in dishonor and shame. Requiring nothing
but what your own honor and the good of the service demands, I confi
dently expect the zealous co-operation of all good officers and men to
remove some recent charges against the discipline of this division. I
shall be as zealous of your honor and your interests as of my own; but
remember that you are to perform all your duties like officers and sol
diers. Good discipline is hurtful only to the feelings of the evil-
disposed.
E. OPDYCKE,
Brevet Brigadier- General, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS, ^ HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 36. ) Macon, Ga., June 24, 1865.
I. Commanders of districts and posts within the limits of this com
mand will immediately take measures to have every warehouse, store
room, and depository of cotton, and all books, papers, and receipts
pertaining thereunto, carefully examined for the purpose of securing
for the United States the cotton and stores which originally belonged
to the so-called Southern Confederacy. On the discovery of any eras
ure, alterations, and false entries in the books, or of any cotton con
cealed to defraud the United States, the whole amount in store will be
seized, and after an investigation will be held subject to orders from
these headquarters.
II. All authority from these headquarters designating Col. Ira R. Fos
ter and Mr. J. II. K. Washington as agents for the collection of Con
federate and State stores in Georgia for the benefit of the poor are
hereby revoked. Colonel Foster and his agents will immediately turn
over to Capt. It. Carter, assistant quartermaster, Cavalry Corps, Mili
tary Division of the Mississippi, such property and stores as may have
been gathered, and such papers and information pertaining thereunto
as they may have in their possession. Colonel Foster will also make a
detailed report of his operations under the orders alluded to herein.
In relieving Colonel Foster and Mr. Washington, the brevet major-
general commanding desires to express his thanks for the efficiency and
ability with which they have discharged the unpleasant duties they
were good enough to voluntarily assume.
III. The chief quartermaster of the Cavalry Corps, Military Division
of the Mississippi, is charged with the collection and disposition of these
stores and is authorized to employ such agents as may be actually
necessary to assist in the execution of this order.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
EDWAKD P. IKIIOFF,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY CORPS,
No. 117. } Macon, Ga., June 24, 1865.
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II. Maj. S. V. Shiprnan, First Wisconsin Cavalry, will proceed with
out delay to Washington City, D. C., in charge of forty boxes and
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packages containing the complete records of the Provisional Congress
of the Confederate States, the records of the rebel Treasury Depart
ment, and the plans and specifications of the Confederate States
Central Armory, and Laboratory located at Macon, Ga. On his arrival
there he will report in person to the Secretary of War. On the com
pletion of this business he will proceed to the capital of his State, to be
mastered out of the service of the United States.
By command of Brevet Major-General Wilson :
EDWAED P. IiraOFF,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 81. ] Louisville, Ky., June 24, 1865.
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III. Brig. Gen. John M. Oliver, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby assigned
to the command of the Second Division, Fifteenth Army Corps.
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VIII. During the absence of Maj. Geu. F. P. Blair, Bvt. Maj. Gen.
M. D. Leggett will assume command of the Seventeenth Army Corps.
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By command of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan:
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
New Orleans, June 24, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding, &c., Montgomery r, Ala. :
Major-General Canby directs that the regiments of the Thirteenth
Army Corps now in your district be sent to their destination as fast as
transportation can be furnished by the quartermaster's department.
This without regard to the time of expiration of their terms of service.
Eespectfully,
GEO. L. ANDEEWS,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 3. ) Nashville, Tenn., June 25, 1865.
The staif of the major-general commanding comprises the following-
named officers, who will be obeyed and respected accordingly : Brig.
Gen. William D. Whipple, U. S. Volunteers, major and assistant
adjutant-general, U. S. Army, assistant adjutant- general and chief of
staif; Bvt. Col. Eobert H. Eamsey, major, U. S. Volunteers, assistant
adjutant-general; Maj. Henry M. Cist, U. S. Volunteers, assistant
adjutant-general ; Capt. George W. Howard, U. S. Volunteers, assist
ant adjutant-general; Maj. J. P. Willard, U. S. Volunteers, aide-de
camp; Maj. S. C. Kellogg, U. S. Volunteers, aide-de-camp; Maj. G. P.
Thruston, assistant adjutant-general, U. S. Volunteers, acting judge-
advocate; Lieut. Col. A. von Schrader, major and assistant adjutant-
general, U. S. Volunteers, assistant inspector- general; Bvt. Brig. Gen.
J. L. Donaldson, U. S. Army, chief quartermaster; Bvt. Maj. A. W.
Wills, captain and assistant quartermaster, U. S. Volunteers, staff
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quartermaster, in addition to his duties as post quartermaster of Nash
ville ; Col. J. 0. Read, commissary of subsistence, U. S. Volunteers,
chief commissary 5 Surg. George E. Cooper, U. S. Army, colonel and
medical director; Brig. Gen. Z. B. Tower, U. S. Volunteers, major,
U. S. Corps of Engineers, chief engineer; Bvt. Brig. Gen. J. G. Park-
hurst, colonel Ninth Michigan Volunteer Infantry, provost-marshal-
general; Bvt. Maj. A. L. Hough, captain, Nineteenth Infantry, U. S.
Army, chief commissary of musters. All officers performing staff duty
by orders from headquarters Department of the Cumberland will remain
011 such duty until relieved in orders from these headquarters.
By command of Major-General Thomas:
WM. D. WHIFFLE,
Assistan t Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile , Ala., June 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. T. K. SMITH,
Commanding Post and District of Mobile, Ala. :
GENERAL: In compliance with your request I have the honor to
report that the regiments of my division now here are the Sixty-ninth
Battalion Indiana Volunteers, Nineteenth and Twentieth Iowa Volun
teers, Thirty-seventh and Twenty-ninth Illinois Volunteers, Twenty-third
Wisconsin Volunteers, Thirtieth Missouri Volunteers, and a portion of
the Seventy -sixth Illinois Volunteers. The Twenty-fourth Indiana
Volunteers and the Ninety-seventh Illinois are embarking to-day.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. C. ANDREWS,
Brevet Maj or -General.
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Montgomery, June 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. T. K. SMITH,
Mobile, Ala.:
The major-general commanding directs that the regiments of the
Thirteenth Army Corps now in your district be sent to their destination
as fast as transportation can be furnished. This without regard to the
time of expiration of their term of service. For further information in
regard to their destination you will telegraph to Major-Geueral Canby.
Flease report the execution of this order. Let me know what regi
ments of the Thirteenth Army Corps you have.
JAMES B. COMSTOCK,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MOBILE, June 25, 1865.
(Received 26th.)
ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF:
SIR: Being ordered by Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith, commanding Six
teenth Army Corps, to have the regiments of the Thirteenth Army
Corps now here forwarded to their destination, I would request that I
may be notified what their destination is. Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith directs
me to make this inquiry of you.
THOS. KILBY SMITH,
Brigadier- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1035
MOBILE, June 25, 1865.
(Eeceived 9.35 p. m. 26th.)
ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF:
Are the troops of the Thirteenth Army Corps assigned to temporary
duty here to be sent forward to join their commands in Texas or else
where as soon as transportation can be provided? I have received a
dispatch from Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith that all troops of this corps were
to be immediately forwarded.
THOS. KILBY SMITH,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, Tenn., June 26, 1865.
Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. :
I have the honor to request that Bvt. Maj. Gen. John M. Branuan,
U. S. Volunteers, and Bvt. Maj. Gen. Absalom Baird, U. S. Volunteers,
be promoted to tbe full grade of major-general in the U. S. Volunteer
service, for distinguished and gallant service during the war, and par
ticularly at the battle of Chickamauga, September 19 and 20, 1863, to
which time I would respectfully suggest their appointment be dated
back. Much credit is due both these officers for the courage and deter
mination evinced by them in that terrible engagement in which by a
skillful handling of their commands, and the spirit of confidence which
by their own gallant bearing they were enabled to inspire in their
troops, contributed to a great extent to the successful defeat of the
much superior forces of the enemy. The promotion of these officers is
only a reward of just merit, and I cannot too strongly urge their claims.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
WASHINGTON, June 26, 1865 — 3.30 p. m.
General THOMAS:
Commanding officers of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,
Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas are instructed
that whilst they are not to endanger private property by efforts to seize
that heretofore claimed by the so-called Confederate States, they will
aid the officers of the Treasury Department in protecting and bringing
to market that already in Government possession, or which was
included in the surrender of the rebel armies.
U. S. GKANT,
Lieutenant- General.
(Same to Generals Gillmore, Schofield, and Sheridan.)
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 3. J Nashville, Tenn., June 26, 1865.
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II. The organization known as the Cavalry Corps, Military Division
of the Mississippi, is hereby discontinued. The troops comprising that
command remaining in service will report to the commanding officer of
the department in which they may be serving, through the district
1036 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
commander. Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. Wilson will report for duty in
accordance with orders already furnished him from these headquarters.
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IY. The following volunteer batteries of light artillery now serving
in District of East Tennessee are hereby relieved from further duty in
this department, and will report without delay to the chief mustering
and disbursing officer of the State to which the organization belongs,
at the place of rendezvous hereinafter designated, to be mustered out of
service in accordance with provisions of General Orders, No. 105, current
series, War Department. The guns, horses, and equipments of the
commands will be turned over to the proper officers of the respective
departments at Knoxville, Tenn. The quartermaster's department
will furnish transportation under provisions of General Orders, No. 94.
current series, War Department: Battery B, First Tennessee, Nash
ville, Tenn. ; Battery D, First Tennessee, Nashville, Tenn. ; Battery E,
First Tennessee, Nashville, Tenn. ; Tenth Ohio Battery, Camp Denni-
son, Ohio; Twenty-first Ohio Battery, Cleveland, Ohio; Twenty-second
Ohio Battery, Camp Chase, Ohio; Second Minnesota Artillery, Fort
Snelling, Minn.; Thomas' Independent Battery, Indianapolis, Ind.;
Seventh Indiana Battery, Indianapolis, Ind. ; Colvin's Illinois Battery,
Chicago, 111.; Henshaw's Illinois Battery, Springfield, 111.; Battery I,
First Michigan, Detroit, Mich.; Battery M, First Michigan, Detroit,
Mich.; Battery K, First Michigan, Detroit, Mich.
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XI. The detachment of the First Tennessee Mounted Infantry, now
stationed at Murfreesborough, Tenn., will proceed by rail at once to
Nashville, Term., and report upon arrival to Bvt. Maj. A. L. Hough,
chief mustering and disbursing officer for Tennessee at this place, for
muster out of service. The quartermaster's department will furnish
the necessary transportation.
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XXIX. The following regular batteries are hereby relieved from
their present stations, and will proceed at once to Chattanooga, Tenn.
The commanding officers will report in person to Maj. J. Menden-
hall, commanding Light Artillery Keserve, who will mount and equip
the organizations as horse artillery from the volunteer companies of the
Light Artillery Keserve at that place: Battery I, Second II. S, Artil
lery, Stevenson, Ala.; Battery F, Second U. S. Artillery, Bridgeport,
Ala. ; Battery M, Fourth U. S. Artillery, Bridgeport, Ala.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
HENKY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, Tenn.) June 26, 1865.
Brig. Gen, E. W. JOHNSON, Pulaski, Tenn. :
GENERAL : The report of Lieutenant Hathaway, forwarded by you,
has been received. The major-general commanding directs that you
send sufficient force into Hickman County to hunt down and put out of
the way all bushwhackers and guerrillas, and that you leave sufficient
force there to secure the re- establishment of civil law.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WM. D. WIIIPPLE,
Brigadier- General and Chief of Staff.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 1037
LOUISVILLE, June 26, 1865.
(Eeceived 1 a. m. 27th.)
Lieut. Col. T. S. BOWERS,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
I have the honor to report that the Second Division, Fifteenth Army
Corps, has been sent to Arkansas, and the Second Brigade, Fourth
Division, Seventeenth Army Corps, to Saint Louis, Mo.? as directed in
General Grant's telegrain of the 12th instant.
Eespectfully,
JNO. A. LOGAN,
Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 83. { Louisville, Ky., June 26, 1865.
I. The troops formerly belonging to the Army of the Potomac that
have reported to these headquarters under the command of Bvt. Brig.
Gen. Henry A. Morrow, U. S. Volunteers, in accordance with paragraph
10, Special Orders, No. 274, current series, Adjutant- General's Office,
are hereby organized into a provisional division, to be styled the Pro
visional Division of the Army of the Tennessee, to the command of
which Brevet Brigadier-General Morrow is assigned. The division will
consist of two brigades, as follows :
First Brigade, Col. John Pulford, Fifth Michigan Veteran Volunteers,
commanding: First Minnesota Veteran Volunteers, Lieut. Col. Mark
W. Downie commanding ; Seventh Michigan Veteran Volunteers, Lieut.
Col. G. W. La Point commanding; Thirty-sixth Wisconsin Volunteers,
Lieut. Col. C. E. Warner commanding; Seventh Wisconsin Veteran
Volunteers, Lieut. Col. H. Richardson commanding; Fifth Michigan
Veteran Volunteers, Col. commanding.
Second Brigade, Col. J. A. Kellogg, Sixth Wisconsin Veteran Vol
unteers, commanding : First Michigan Veteran Volunteers, Lieut. Col.
George Lockley commanding; Sixth Wisconsin Veteran Volunteers,
Col. commanding; Twentieth Indiana Veteran Volunteers, Lieut.
Col. A. S. Andrews commanding; Sixteenth Michigan Veteran Volun
teers, Col. B. F. Partridge commanding; Fourth Battalion Ohio Vet
eran Volunteers, Lieut. Col. Sewell W. De Witt commanding.
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By command of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan:
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Selma, Ala., June 26, 1865.
Col. J. F. MARSH,
Commanding, Marion, Ala.:
COLONEL: I am instructed to request you to send five companies
from your command, under command of Lieut. Col. W. Markham, to
Tuscaloosa, Ala., as a garrison to that place. These companies will be
properly armed and equipped, and ten days' rations will be sent with
them. Colonel Markham will aid the Treasury agents who are prop
erly authorized to operate at Tuscaloosa. He will also aid the Freed-
men's Bureau. He will take charge of all Government property and
1038 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
protect both public and private property against evil- disposed persons.
He will be instructed to take possession of all Confederate corn, or
which [was] vested in Confederate authority, and in extreme cases he
will furnish destitute citizens in such supplies as would be allowed by
issues from the commissary department. He will also be instructed
to take possession of all Government wood, in the charge of the mayor
of Tuscaloosa, and report the same by letter to these headquarters.
Please direct him to report frequently concerning the discharge of his
duties and to refer promptly any questions for decision of higher
authority.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. H. F. RANDALL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala., June £6', 1865.
Brig. Gen. THOMAS KILBY SMITH,
Commanding Post and District, Mobile:
GENERAL : I infer from the communication received from you yester
day in relation to sending all the troops of the Thirteenth Army Corps
to Galyeston, that the four regiments of my division now reporting to
you, viz, Twentieth Iowa, Thirty-seventh Illinois, Nineteenth Iowa,
and Sixty-ninth Indiana, are to embark as soon as transportation is fur
nished. I deem it proper, therefore, to inform you that transportation
sufficient for the Sixty-ninth Indiana is now ready, also that my orders
from General Granger are to embark the troops of my division first.
I am informed that transportation for all the troops will be in readiness
in course of three or four days.
Very respectfully, &c.,
C. C. ANDREWS,
Brevet Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST FLORIDA,
No. 156. ] Barrancas, June 26, 1865.
I. Maj. John W. Day and Maj. Isaac C. Heudricks, First Indiana
Heavy Artillery, with Companies F, I, L, M, of their regiment, having
arrived and reported in compliance with Special Orders, No. 159,
extract 2, headquarters Department of the Gulf, to these headquarters
for assignment to duty at Fort Pickeus and Barrancas, Major Day,
with Companies F and L, will take post at Barrancas and redoubt,
relieving the battalion of the Twenty-fifth U. S. Colored Infantry now
on duty there, under command of Col. F. L. Hitchcock. Major Hen-
dricks, with Companies I and M, will take post at Fort Pickens, reliev
ing Companies B and E, Twenty-fifth U. S. Colored Infantry, now on
duty there under command of Major Bondren, who will upon being
relieved join their regiment at this place.
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By order of Brigadier- General Asboth :
GEORGE MONROE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 1039
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, June 27, 1865.
Major-General THOMAS,
Nashville :
On conference with General Grant this morning, and referring to his
draft of tbe general order creating departments and military divisions,
I find that I was mistaken in the belief tbat the State of Mississippi
formed part of your command. It was assigned to General Sheridan's
division so as to give him command on both sides of the river. The order
is printed and will be issued to-morrow. General Grant assigns Gen
eral J. G. Foster to the Department of Florida instead of Brannan, and
adds it to Canby's command. No other changes are made.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF THE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, June 27, 1865.
JOHN E. BRANNER,
President East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad, Knoxville :
Have received no communication from you regarding the East Ten
nessee and Virginia Railroad before your letter, inclosing the President's
telegram directing you to confer with me in regard to the manner of
returning it to the company, dated June 22, just received. I can turn
over the road whenever you as president of the company can make a
settlement with the general superintendent of military railroads in this
military division, W. J. Stevens, whose office is in Nashville. He has
instructions from General McCallum, the general manager of military
railroads in the United States, how to settle the accounts of all rail
roads which have been in possession of the army. General McCallum's
office is in Washington. If you will make application to the Secretary
of War to have the road repaired to Bristol, I will forward it approved
and recommended.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, 17. 8. Army, Commanding.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 118. 5 Washington, June 27, 1865.
The President directs that the United States be divided into military
divisions, and subdivided into military departments, as follows:
DEPARTMENTS.
1. The Department of the East, Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker to com
mand, to embrace the New England States, New York, and New Jersey;
headquarters at New York City.
2. The Middle Department, Maj. Gen. W. S. Hancock to command, to
embrace the States of West Virginia, Maryland (except the counties of
Anne Arundel, Prince George's, Gal vert, Charles, and Saint Mary's),
the line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Virginia, the States of
Delaware and Pennsylvania; headquarters at Baltimore.
3. The Department of Washington, Maj. Gen. C. C. Augur to com
mand, to embrace the District of Columbia, the counties of Anne
1040 KY., S. W. VA., TENN,, N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Arundel, Prince George's, Calvert, Charles, and Saint Mary's, in Mary-
laud, and Fairfax County, in Virginia; headquarters at Washington.
4. The Department of the Ohio, Maj. Gen. E. O. C. Ord to command,
to embrace the States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan; head
quarters at Detroit.
5. The Department of the Tennessee, Maj. Gen. George Ston email to
command, to embrace the State of Tennessee; headquarters at Knox-
ville.
6. The Department of Kentucky, Maj. Gen. John M. Palmer to com
mand, to embrace the State of Kentucky; headquarters at Louisville.
7. The Department of the Missouri, Maj. Gen. John Pope to com
mand, to embrace the States of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri,
and Kansas, and the Territories of Nebraska, Dakota, and Montana;
headquarters at Fort Leavenworth.
8. The Department of Virginia, Maj. Gen. Alfred H. Terry to com
mand, to embrace the State of Virginia, excepting Fairfax County and
the line of the Baltimore and Ohio Eailroad ; headquarters at Eichmond.
9. The Department of North Carolina, Maj. Gen. J. M. Schofield to com
mand, to embrace the State of North Carolina ; headquarters at Raleigh.
10. The Department of South Carolina, Maj. Gen. Q. A. Gillmore to
command, to embrace the State of South Carolina; headquarters at
Hilton Head.
11. The Department of Georgia, Maj. Gen. James B. Steedman to
command, to embrace the State of Georgia; headquarters at Augusta.
12. The Department of Florida, Maj. Gen. John G. Foster to command,
to embrace the State of Florida; headquarters at Tallahassee.
13. The Department of Mississippi, Maj. Gen. H. W. Slocum to com
mand, to embrace the State of Mississippi; headquarters at Vicksburg.
14. The Department of Alabama, Maj. Gen. C. E. Woods to command,
to embrace the State of Alabama; headquarters at Mobile.
15. The Department of Louisiana and Texas, Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Cauby
to command, to embrace the States of Louisiana and Texas; headquar
ters at New Orleans.
16. The Department of Arkansas, Maj. Gen. J. J. Eeynolds to com
mand, to embrace the State of Arkansas and the Indian Territory ; head
quarters at Little Eock.
17. The Department of the Columbia, Brig. Gen. G. Wright to com
mand, to embrace the State of Oregon and Territories of Washington
and Idaho; headquarters at Fort Vancouver.
18. The Department of California, Maj. Gen. Irvin McDowell to com
mand, to embrace the States of California and Nevada, and Territories
of Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado; headquarters at San Francisco.
DIVISIONS.
1. The Military Division of the Atlantic, Maj. Gen. George G. Meade
to command, to embrace the Department of the East, Middle Depart
ment, Department of Virginia, Department of North Carolina, and
Department of South Carolina; headquarters at Philadelphia.
2. The Military Division of the Mississippi, Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman
to command, to embrace the Department of the Ohio, Department of
the Missouri, and Department of Arkansas; headquarters at Saint
Louis.
3. Military Division of the Gulf, Maj. Gen. P. H. Sheridan to com
mand, to embrace the Department of Mississippi, Department of Loui
siana and Texas, and Department of Florida; headquarters at New
Orleans.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 1041
4. The Military Division of the Tennessee, Maj. Gen. G. H. Thomas
to command, to embrace the Department of the Tennessee, Department
of Kentucky, Department of Georgia, and Department of Alabama;
headquarters at Nashville.
5. The Military Division of the Pacific, Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck to
command, to embrace the Department of the Columbia and Depart
ment of California; headquarters at San Francisco.
All officers hereby assigned will proceed, on receipt of this order, to
take command of their respective departments or military divisions.
All officers relieved by this order will, on being relieved by the proper
officer, report by letter to the Adjutant-General for orders.
By order of the President of the United States :
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 4. j Nashville, Tenn., June 27, 1865.
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XVI. The Seventh Tennessee Cavalry is hereby relieved from duty
at Paducah, Ky. The commanding officer will move his command
without delay to Kockville, on the Tennessee River, and establish his
headquarters at that place. The quartermaster's department will
furnish the necessary transportation.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
HENRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MAOON, June 27, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army:
The cashier of the Bank of Georgia having declined to return to Mr.
McMillan, the agent of the Union Bank of Tennessee, the special
deposits of that bank without a receipt for the Confederate money and
bonds, which formed a part of them, I have directed the seizure of
the entire bank and the arrest of the officers. After turning over what
McMillan claimed, the balance with the officers will be held subject to
your orders.
J. H. WILSON,
Major- General.
HDQRS. DETACHMENT SECOND Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Near Macon, Ga., June 27, 1865.
Captain INHOFF,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General, Cavalry Corps:
CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report, for the information of the gen
eral commanding, a few facts as the result of my tour through South
western Georgia. I find that good, efficient working agents of the
Freedinen's Bureau are very much needed in every locality I have
visited, or some one authorized to act as agent to prevent abuses of
power over the weak and defenseless. I find the old system of slavery
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working with even more rigor than formerly at a few miles distant
from any point where IT. S. troops are stationed. I find that the negro
much sooner understands and more readily accepts his status than does
the former master his, the greatest trouble being in convincing the
planter that he is no longer slave-holder, and can no longer whip and
chase with bloodhounds freemen he once called chattel property. I am
frequently told by the planter, "If we cannot whip the negro, they
and I cannot live in the same country." The revolution is so complete,
the change so radical, that it seems impossible for them to comprehend
it. They cannot comprehend how the negro can work without the
whip. I find in every instance where the planters have taken a sensi
ble, honorable course, explaining to them their status, they have less
trouble than ever before, even though they can only promise the negro
subsistence and clothing for themselves and families, which is about as
much as many of the planters can do for the present season. Where
they have trouble they make it themselves by trying to deceive the
negroes or by abusing them. Until Government agents can be
appointed and sent to each locality, I would earnestly recommend that
an order be issued by the proper authority similar to the one issued by
General Schofield at Kaleigh, N. C., a copy of which I inclose.* The
greatest trouble and embarrassment I experienced was for want of such
an order to authorize me to act. With such an order 1 should find no
difficulty in settling all differences. I find in the minds of some a hope
that something will yet turn up which will give them at least a life
lease of slavery. So ardent is this hope in some instances that seces
sionists (and 1 think a large majority of them) would welcome any
foreign power that would humble or destroy our National Government,
thinking at least they might have a small chance of saving the institu
tion, and if not, would have the satisfaction of seeing their enemies
humbled. This feeling is confined principally to the wealthy planters,
or those who were formerly wealthy, and manifests itself at points
remote from where our troops are located, but does not seem to be par
ticipated in by returned Confederate soldiers generally. They usually
manifest a very kindly feeling.
I am, captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H'OEAOE N. ROWLAND,
Colonel, Commanding Detachment.
SPECIAL ORDERS, J HDQRS. GTH DIY., CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 139. ) Pulaski, Tenn., June 27, 1865.
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IY. Col. T. H. Butler, Fifth Indiana Cavalry, will turn over the com
mand of the First Brigade to Col. Elisha Mix, Eighth Michigan Cav
alry. Col. James Biddle, Sixth Indiana Cavalry, will turn over the
command of the Second Brigade to Col. F. M. Davidson, Fourteenth
Illinois Cavalry.
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By command of Brevet Major-General Johnson:
E. T. WELLS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
* See Vol. XL VII, Part III, p. 503.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. — UNION. 1043
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY DIVISION,
DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 105. ) Memphis, Tenn., June 27, 1865.
I. The post at Senatobia is broken up, and the troops will be with
drawn from there under the direction of Brevet Brigadier-General
Phelps, and so distributed as to form a garrison of one commissioned
officer and twenty-five men at Panola and to increase the command at
Grenada to at least seventy-five men.
II. Col. Otto Funke, Eleventh Illinois Cavalry, is hereby assigned to
the command of the post at Grenada, to which place he will immedi
ately repair upon receipt of this order. He will immediately prepare
and forward to these headquarters full and complete schedules of all
public property of every description turned over to him by the Confed
erate authorities under the terms of surrender of the army of General
Johnston, reporting in each case what disposition has been made of
the same.
By order of Brig. Gen. B. S, Eoberts:
E. J. MEYERS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR, ) HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 9. ) Memphis, Tenn., June 27, 1865.
The major-general commanding is daily in receipt of petitions from
the people, which the reports of the various post commanders confirm,
setting forth complaints arising from the new relations of the colored
people with the owners of the soil, and praying for his authoritative
action in the adjustment of the difficulties complained of. Not alone
are the freedmen responsible for the state of things which exists. The
planters themselves, too reluctant to practically accept the passing
away of slavery, do in numerous instances awaken and confirm that dis
affection among the negroes which renders them so unfaithful and unre
liable as employes. First of all, the people must acknowledge and act
upon the full and permanent emancipation of the colored race. With
out the cordial acceptance of this inevitable fact the military author
ities can afford but partial relief to existing evils. Any other course
of conduct, or the manifestation of a different spirit in dealing with the
freedmen, will surely infiict upon them the punishment of their own
willful blindness and injustice. The negro must be made to understand
that the freedom proclaimed to him involves the care of his own sup
port and that of his family, Avhich he has never before known. The
demands for labor are sufficient to afford employment for all able-bodied
freedrneu, and such will be compelled to work for the means of living.
They are free to make their own contracts, and they will be fully pro
tected in all their rights under them, but they will be compelled to the
hon est and faithful performance of such contracts when. made. Negroes
from the country will not be permitted to visit the military posts with
out a pass from their employer, and those unemployed must remain
where the means of employment exist, namely, among the fields. Post
commanders are authorized and instructed to enforce as far as practi
cable the principles and requirements herein contained, and they will,
until the establishment and location of officers connected with the Freed-
rnen's Bureau have removed the necessity of such interposition, compel
the freedmen to the performance of all fair and equitable contracts
with their employers, whenever it is apparent that there has been no
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oppression or unjust treatment toward the employe, and no compulsory
action will be used until a full investigation has determined the rights
of the particular case.
By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. John E. Smith:
W. H. MOEGAN,
Brevet Brigadier- General and Assistant Adjutant- General.
ORLEANS, June 27, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army:
Please advise me of any changes you desire making in the location
of troops of your command that are now within the limits of this
department. I [will] make arrangements to replace them.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, June 27, 1865. (Eeceived 8 a. m. 28th.)
Maj. Gen. E. E. S. CANBY,
New Orleans :
Have received no orders yet from General Grant whether he intends
the troops now in Alabama and Mississippi to remain in those States or
not. Unless you need them, I should like to have all the troops of your
command now in Alabama and Mississippi to remain, as such an arrange
ment would save the expense of transporting other troops to those
States. Please answer, stating what you can do.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
New Orleans, June 27, 1865.
Brig. Gen. T. KILBY SMITH,
Commanding at Mobile, Ala. :
All the troops of the Thirteenth Army Corps now at Mobile, includ
ing those assigned to temporary duty there, will be sent to their desti
nation in Texas as soon as transportation can be furnished.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby :
J. LOVBLL,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CAMP SECOND MAINE CAVALRY,
Montgomery, Ala., June 27, 1865.
Lieut. Col. J. Houan,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Sixteenth Army Corps:
I have the honor to submit the following report : Obedient to instruc
tions dated headquarters Sixteenth Army Corps, Montgomery, Ala.,
June 17, 1865, I started on the 20th for Elba, Coffee County, Ala., in
command of thirty men of the Second Maine Cavalry to ascertain the
truth of the report of robberies and depredations in that vicinity, and
to remedy the evil as far as possible. I arrived at Elba on the 23d of
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June, having marched eighty-five miles. As directed, I reported to
Judge Starke for information, and ascertained from him and others of
the most influential and respectable citizens the cause of the reported
difficulties. It appears that deserters from both armies have been
lurking about in Coffee County and adjoining counties for over a year,
committing depredations upon the property of both loyal and disloyal
men. Many citizens, among them Colonel Lee and Doctor Davis, the
most influential, have been robbed of almost everything. From the
best information I could gather, more than fifty men, mostly deserters
from the First Florida Cavalry, U. S. Army, are engaged in robbing,
plundering, and committing acts of violence. The country is very poor
in Coffee County, and the whole country in that section of the State of
Alabama and those parts of Florida contiguous to it, and these men,
who have thus far escaped capture and just punishment, have been
operating over a large territory in order to make it anything of an
object to them. I found it impossible to arrest the offenders, from the
fact that I could not remain in that locality long enough, being without
supplies, and the country being too poor to obtain them. A small force
stationed at some convenient post on or near the Choctawhatchee River
in the locality where the troubles exist would be the most effective in
keeping everything quiet. Such a force could easily get supplies by
boats on that river, could operate through the whole country, arrest
the Offenders, and remove in a few weeks the cause of present difficulties.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. D. JOHNSON,
Captain, Commanding Company C, Second Maine Cavalry.
[First indorsement.]
HEADQUARTERS SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Montgomery, Ala., June 30, 1865.
Respectfully forwarded.
The detachment of the First Florida Cavalry mentioned herein
deserted from near Pensacola about a year ago, and have billeted
themselves upon the country since, taking whatever they need without
any regard to the status of the party from whom it is taken. This
party has been augmented by occasional deserters from the same regi
ment. Any party going there to arrest them will need to take all their
supplies with them, as there is nothing left in the country beyond the
actual necessities of the inhabitants.
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
[Second indorsement.]
General ASBOTH:
Send company of infantry to take possession of Chattahoochee U. S.
Arsenal, to repress depredations, £c.
NASHVILLE, June 27, 1865.
(Received 8.35 a. m. 28th.)
Maj. Gen. E. R. S. CANBY:
By recent War Department orders, Alabama, Mississippi, and Geor
gia are attached to Thomas' command. I leave for New Orleans
to-night.
B. H. GRIERSOK,
Brevet Major General.
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HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, June 28, 1865. (Received 1.55 p. m.)
Lieut. Gen. IT. S. GRANT,
Washington, 1). G. :
Your telegram of the 26th instant, giving instructions to aid the
Treasury officers in collecting and bringing to market all Confederate
property surrendered by the army, &c., has just been received. The
necessary instructions will be given immediately.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 5. ) Nashville, Tenn., June 28, 1865.
I. The following regiments stationed atTullahoma, Tenn., are hereby
relieved from duty at that post and will proceed to Memphis, Tenn. The
commanding officer will report on arrival to Bvt. Maj. Gen. John E.
Smith, commanding West Tennessee, for orders: One hundred and
fifty-second Illinois Volunteers, One hundred and fifty-third Illinois
Volunteers. The quartermaster's department wall furnish the neces
sary transportation.
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IV. The following batteries of volunteer light artillery are hereby
relieved from further duty in the department where they are serving,
and will report without delay to the chief mustering and disbursing
officer of the State to which the organizations belong, at the place of
rendezvous hereinafter designated, to be mustered out of service, m
accordance with provisions of General Orders, No. 105, current series,
War Department. The guns, horses, and equipments of the commands
will be turned over to the proper officer of the respective departments
at Memphis, Tenn. The quartermaster's department will furnish the
necessary transportation under provisions of General Orders, No. 94,
current series, War Department: Battery M, First Missouri Artillery,
Saint Louis, Mo. ; Battery G, Second' Missouri Artillery, Saint Louis,
Mo. ; Battery G, First Illinois Artillery, Springfield, 111. ; Battery K,
Second Illinois Artillery, Chicago, 111.; Seventh Wisconsin Light Artil
lery, Milwaukee, Wis.
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XXVIII. Brig. Gen. Davis Tillson, IT. S. Volunteers, is hereby
detailed to report to Brig. Gen. Clinton B. Fisk, assistant commissioner
of Kentucky and Tennessee, for assignment to duty with Bureau of
Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
HENEY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, June 28, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Macon, Ga.:
Your action in arresting the officers of the Bank of Georgia is con
firmed. Do not take the bank buildings or books out of their hands.
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Simply hold them under such an arrest as will prevent escape, and
require them to shoulder ail pecuniary responsibility.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HDQRS. GTH Div., CAVALRY CORPS,
> MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
No. 140. ) Pulaski, Tenn., June 28, 1865.
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III. The Eleventh Michigan Cavalry is hereby assigned for temporary
duty to the First Brigade of this division. All correspondence and
orders to and from this regiment will accordingly be transmitted through
Col. Elisha Mix, Eighth Michigan Cavalry, commanding First Brigade.
The stated reports of the regiment will, however, be transmitted direct
to these headquarters.
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By order of Brevet Major-General Johnson :
E. T. WELLS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 24. ) Louisville, Ky., June 28, 1865.
In accordance with telegraphic instructions from the Adjutant-Gen
eral of the Army, of date June 22, 1865, ordering the reduction of the
effective strength of the Army of the Tennessee 15,000 men, the follow
ing-named regiments will be at once mustered out of the service of the
United States in the manner hereinafter indicated. The necessary rolls
and papers will be prepared under the supervision of corps, division,
and brigade commanders, and the muster put will be performed by the
assistant commissary of musters of divisions, who will be guided by
the instructions in General Orders, No. 84, current series, Adjutant-
General's Office. As soon as the troops herein designated shall have
been mustered out of the service, they shall be placed en route for
their respective State rendezvous, there to be paid off by paymasters
especially designated for that purpose, and finally discharged from the
U. S. service. While the troops are en route for their States and
after their arrival therein, prior to their final payment and discharge,
they will be under the control of their respective officers, still being
liable to trial and punishment for any breach of military discipline.
The following-named rendezvous are indicated as those to which the
troops will be sent. The selection, where more than one in the same
State is given, must be made in favor of that nearest the place of
enrollment of each command: Ohio — Cincinnati (Camp Dennison),
Cleveland (Camp Cleveland), Columbus (Camp Chase and Todd Bar
racks). Indiana — Indianapolis. Illinois — Springfield and Chicago.
Michigan — Detroit and Jackson. Wisconsin — Madison and Milwaukee.
Minnesota — Fort Snelling. Missouri — Saint Louis (Benton Barracks).
The following extract from Circular No. 19, current series, Adjutant-
GeneraFs Office, is published for the information of assistant commis
saries of musters :
II. When the muster out of a regiment has been completed, and it is ready to
start for the State (see paragraph 5, General Orders, No. 94, current series, from the
Adjutant-GeneraPs Office), the assistant commissary of musters for the division to
which it belonged will immediately report (by telegraph when practicable) to the
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Paymaster-General of the Army, Washington, D. C., its numerical designation, num
ber of commissioned officers, number of enlisted men, and rendezvous of State where
ordered to for final payment and discharge.
A duplicate of the report called for in the above paragraph will be
forwarded to these headquarters just as soou as the muster out of an
organization shall have been completed.
.Regiments to be mustered out in the Fourteenth Army Corps : Thirty-
third Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. J. Hinson ; Seventy-
fourth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. R. P. Findley ; One
hundred and thirteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. Toland
Jones; Fourteenth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. Albert
Moore; Fifty-fifth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. E. II.
Powers ; Sixty-sixth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. J. T.
Mitchell; Twenty-ninth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col.
Jonas Schoonover ; Thirty-eighth Ohio Veteran Volunteer infantry, Maj.
William Irving; Thirty-eighth Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry,
Col. D. H. Patton; Forty-second Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry,
Col. G. R. Kellams; Sixteenth Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Col.
R. F. Smith; Thirty-fourth Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Col.
Peter Ege; Second Minnesota Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col.
C. S. Uline; Third Wisconsin Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Bvt. Brig.
Gen. William Hawley; Thirty-first Wisconsin Volunteer Infanry Lieut.
Col. George D. Eogers.
Fifteenth Army Corps: Thirty-second Missouri Volunteer Infantry,
Lieut. Col. A. J. Seay ; Fifty-second Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infan
try, Lieut. Col. J. D. Davis; Seventh Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infan
try, Lieut. Col. H. Perrin; Fifty-seventh Illinois Veteran Volunteer
Infantry, Maj. F. A. Battey; Sixty-sixth Illinois Veteran Volunteer
Infantry, Lieut. Col. A. K. Campbell.
Seventeenth Army Corps : Twenty-seventh Ohio Veteran Volunteer
Infantry, Lieut. Col. I. K. Gilruth; Thirty-ninth Ohio Veteran Volun
teer Infantry, Col. Daniel Weber; Forty-third Ohio Veteran Volunteer
Infantry, Col. Horace Park; Sixty-third Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infan
try, Maj. O. L. Jackson; Sixty-eighth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry,
Maj. A. Crockett; Sixty-fourth Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry.
Lieut. Col. Joseph S. Reynolds; Tenth Illinois Veteran Volunteer In
fantry, Lieut. Col. D. Gillespie; Eighteenth Missouri Veteran Volunteer
Infantry, Col. Charles S. Sheldon.
Provisional Division, Army of the Tennessee: Sixteenth Michigan
Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Col. B. F. Partridge; Seventh Michigan
Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. G. W. La Point; Fifth Michi
gan Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Col. John Pulford; Seventh Wiscon
sin Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. H. Richardson.
By command of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan :
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE TENNESSEE,
Nashvillej June 28, 1865.
Maj. Gen. C. R. WOODS,
Fifteenth Army Corps, Louisville, Ky. :
You have been assigned by the War Department to the command of
the Department of Alabama. Report to me here as soon as you can
for instructions.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
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MEMPHIS, June 28, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIPPLE, Chief of Staff:
Up to this date I am without official information or instructions of
the President's proclamation. Under instructions of the honorable
Secretary of Slate, U. S. commissioners are administering the amnesty
oath to citizens. I respectfully request to be instructed as soon as
possible.
JNO. E. SMITH,
.Brevet Major- General.
NASHVILLE, June 28, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. E. SMITH, Memphis:
Instructions as to how and by whom the amnesty oath is to be
administered have been sent to the Adjutant- General for approval. If
approved they will soon be promulgated. In the meantime act in regard
to the amnesty as you think best under what has been published from
Washington.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, &c.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 71. } Memphis, Tenn., June 28, 1865.
No cause of dispute or litigation between civilians respecting prop
erty, and in which the United States Government or some person in its
service is not a party concerned, will be adjudicated or in any manner
entertained by any officer of this command.
By order of Bvt, Maj. Gen. John E. Smith:
W. H. MORGAN,
Brevet Brigadier -General and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
Neiv Orleans, June 28, 1865.
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS,
Commanding, &c., Nashville, Tenn. :
No changes in the troops now in Alabama and Mississippi will be
made until further advised by you. I have turned over the Thirteenth
Corps and nearly all of the cavalry of my command to General Sheridan.
Of the white troops in Alabama and Mississippi only 7,000 are veterans.
About 11,000 are entitled to muster out under the orders of the War
Department, but I have suspended the muster until I could learn the
number that would be available and the necessities. I shall need
some of the cavalry now in the Department of Mississippi if it can be
replaced by you.
E. E. S. CANBY,
Major- General,
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,
New Orleans, La., June 28, 1865.
Maj. Gen. A. J. SMITH,
Commanding District of Alabama, Montgomery, Ala. :
GENERAL: In accordance with instructions from the lieutenant-
general commanding the Armies of the United States, you will render
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every assistance in your power to the authorized officers of the Treas
ury Department, to enable them to secure the property heretofore
claimed by the so-called Confederate Government, and to bring into
market such of the aforesaid property as is now in the possession of
the United States Government, or was included in the surrender of
the rebel army. In carrying out the provisions of the above, care will
be taken that the private property of individuals be riot endangered
by the assistance thus rendered.
By order of Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby:
J. SCHUYLER CROSBY,
Bvt. Lieut. Col., Aide-de-Camp, and Actg. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI,
Jackson, Miss., June 28, 1865.
Brigadier-General LUCAS,
Commanding Cavalry Brigade :
GENERAL : The major-general commanding desires that the following
instructions may be given the officer who is to go in command of the
expedition into the Yazoo country with detachment of your command:
It is simply desired to clear the country of marauders and thieving
bands who are reported to infest that region. The battalion ordered
to be in readiness to move in that direction is to be sent at once in
boats to Yazoo City, or some point in that vicinity, where it will be
disembarked on the west bank of the river. From thence the detach
ment will embark by best route to Deer Creek Post-Office, near the
mouth of Rolling Fork (into Deer Creek). The detachment will return
to Vicksburg, marching between Deer Creek and Sunflower Rivers.
On the Avay to Yazoo City the commanding officer will collect from
military men and reliable citizens all information he can regarding the
usual abodes of the gangs of marauders above referred to. On the
inland march he will break up such of these gangs as he finds, making
such arrests as lie may be able and deems necessary, and securing the
citizens in their peaceful occupations. Patrolling parties will be sent
to the right and left into such settlements as may be conveniently
reached, with the view of obtaining information and of quelling dis
turbances. The commanding officer will suffer nothing to be taken
from the people except such articles as may be absolutely necessary,
for which, in all cases, vouchers in proper form will be given.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. WARREN MILLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY Div., DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., June 28, 1865.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. J. E. PIIELPS,
Commanding at La Grange, Tenn. :
GENERAL : The general commanding the Cavalry Division directs me
to say that instead of re-establishing a post at Jackson, Miss., you will
as often as once a week patrol the country from La Grange to that
place with a sufficient force to keep order, and to aid the municipal
authorities to keep a good police and to protect all citizens from any
acts of lawlessness and violence by evil-minded and disaffected persons
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who may annoy them. You will use your best judgment in selecting
officers and good men for such patrols, and charge them not to trespass
in any manner upon the inhabitants or forage upon them. They must
protect the citizens of the country, and plundering of any kind will be
severely punished. You will see that they take sufficient rations and
forage for the expedition without any recourse to supplies in the country.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. K. ROBEBTS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY DIVISION,
DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 106. } Memphis, Tenn., June 28, 1865.
I.. In compliance with Special Orders, No. 154, extract 2, headquar
ters District of West Tennessee, dated at Memphis, Tenn., June 14,
1865, the commanding officer of the Fifth Illinois Cavalry will embark
his regiment on board the steamers now at levee in this city and pro
ceed with it to Alexandria, La., reporting upon his arrival to Major-
General Merritt, or the commanding officer at that place. The senior
officer on board of each steamer will assume command of it, and will
be held responsible for the good behavior of his men. He will also see
that none of his command are permitted to straggle through this city,
or at any intermediate place between here and Alexandria, La. Lieut.
Col. A. G. McQueen, acting assistant inspector-general, Cavalry Divis
ion, District of West Tennessee, is charged with the embarking of these
regiments.
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By order of Brig. Gen. B. S. Eoberts :
B. K. ROBERTS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
[JUNE 29, 1865.— For General Orders, No. 119, War Department,
Adjutant-General's Office, relating to penalties for neglect of duty, &c.,
on part of officers in charge of troops to be mustered out, see Yol.
XLYI, Part III, p. 1306.]
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City., June 29, 1865.
Major- General THOMAS,
Nashville :
Please direct the officer commanding at Andersonville, Ga., or the
nearest post to that place, to have the graves of the Union soldiers
buried there inclosed so as to protect them, and, if need be, establish a
post there. Orders will be issued immediately to an officer here to go
to Andersonville with the register of burials, and a person who thinks
he can identify many of the graves, for the purpose of establishing a
cemetery, putting up memorials, and securing the remains from dese
cration. Captain Moore, of the Quartermaster's Department at Wash
ington, will be the officer detailed for that purpose. You will please
issue all needful orders on his requisition.
EDWIX M. STAOTOK,
Secretary of War.
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HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, Tenn., June 29, 1865.
AD JUT ANT -GENERAL U. S. ARMY,
Washington, D. G. :
I have the honor to request that Brig, and Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. W.
Johnson be assigned to duty according to his brevet rank of major-
general. This request is made by desire of Maj. Gen. George Stone-
man, who wishes to assign General Johnson to the command of the
Middle District of the Department of Tennessee.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, 17. S. Army, Commanding.
MACON, June 29, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
I have just received telegram from General Gillmore notifying me of
the arrival at Orangeburg, S. C., of cavalry regiments sent there from
my command, and that 110 more cavalry is wanted in that State. The
regiment is 700 strong. General Grant directed me to send 2,000 men.
Please inform him of the above, and ask if I shall do anything more in
the matter.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
CARTERSVILLE, June 29, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE, U. S. Army:
General Wofford requests me to forward the following:
CARTERSVILLE, June 29, 18G5.
The country through which the armies passed, from Chattanooga to Atlanta, is
without corn or money. If the Government could loan or sell on credit 30,000
bushels of corn it would prevent much suffering and enable the farmers to complete
the cultivation of their crops.
WM. T. WOFFORD.
WILL A. ADAMS,
Colonel, Commanding Station.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 112. ] Louisville, Ky., June 29, 1865.
* * * * * * - *
7. The organization rolls of the One hundred and twenty-fourth U. S.
Colored Infantry having been completed, the regiment is assigned to
the First Division, Department of Kentucky, and its commanding officer
will report for orders to Brig. Gen. E. H. Hobson.
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By command of Maj. Gen. J. M. Palmer:
BEY. W. SULLIVAN,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. IST Div., 14TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 76. J Near Louisville, Ky., June 29, 1865.
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III. Capt. George H. Tracy, [assistant] commissary of musters,
First Division, is hereby announced as acting assistant adjutant-
general, First Division, temporarily, and will be obeyed and respected
accordingly.
CHAS. C. WALCUTT,
Brevet Major -General, Commanding.
HDQRS. CAVALRY Div., DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., June 29, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. H. MORGAN :
GENERAL : I have the honor to ask what additional force the general
commanding the district desires to garrison the post at Grenada, which
has at this time but fifty men and four officers. I had ordered the
troops at Seuatobia to report at Grenada, and that re-enforcement of
fifty men was deemed by me sufficient for all military purposes. But
if a larger garrison is required at Grenada I will be glad to know how
large it shall be, and I can forthwith supply it. The order to abandon
the post at Senatobia has been countermanded.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. S. EGBERTS,
Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Commanding.
WASHINGTON, June 30, 1865.
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS,
Nashville , Tenn. :
Muster out of service all the volunteer light artillery in your military
division. If artillery is required to replace any of it, companies of
regulars can be sent to supply the place.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
NASHVILLE, TENN., June 30, 1865.
(Received 2.30 p. m. July 1.)
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT :
Orders sending all volunteer artillery to States for muster out have
been in operation in this military division for the last ten days. Most
of the batteries have gone.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 4. } Nashville, Tenn., June 30, 1865.
By order of the President of the United States, so much of General
Orders, No. 1, headquarters Military Division of the Tennessee, June
1054 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
20, 1865, as places tlie Department of Florida, embracing the State of
Florida and the District of Key West, in the Military Division of the
Tennessee, and all of General Orders, No. 2, headquarters Military
Division of the Tennessee, June 23, 1865, adding the Department of
Mississippi, embracing the State of Mississippi, to the Military Division
of the Tennessee, are hereby revoked.
By command of Major-General Thomas:
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 7. } Nashville^ Tenn., June 30, 1865.
I. The following battery of light artillery is hereby released from
further duty at Eastport, Miss., and will report without delay to the
chief mustering and disbursing officer of the State to which the organ
ization belongs, at the place of rendezvous hereinafter designated, to
be mustered out of service in accordance with provisions of General
Orders, No. 105, current series, War Department. The guns, horses, and
equipments of the command will be turned over to the proper officer of
the respective departments at Nashville, Tenn. The quartermaster's
department will furnish the necessary transportation under provisions
of General Orders, No. 94, current series, War Department: Battery I,
First Illinois Light Artillery, Chicago, 111.
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III. The following batteries of light artillery are hereby relieved from
further duty and will report without delay to the chief mustering and
disbursing officer of the State to which the organizations belong at the
place of rendezvous hereinafter designated, to be mustered out of serv
ice in accordance with the provisions of General Orders, No. 105, current
series, War Department. The guns, horses, and equipments of the
commands will be turned over to the proper officers of the respective
departments at this depot. The quartermaster's department will fur
nish the necessary transportation under provisions of General Orders,
No. 94, current series, War Department: Tenth Indiana Battery, now
at Huntsville, Ala., Indianapolis, Ind.; Battery F, First Ohio Light
Artillery, now at Decatur, Ala., Camp Denuison, Ohio ; Battery E, First
Michigan Light Artillery, now at Decatur, Ala., Jackson, Mich.;
Twenty- fifth Indiana Battery Light Artillery, now at Decatur, Ala.,
Indianapolis, Ind.; Battery K, First Ohio Light Artillery, now at Ste
venson, Ala., Camp Dennison, Ohio.
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By command of Major-General Thomas :
HENRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY COUPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., June 30, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. JOHN F. MILLER:
The bearer of this, J. Griffin, under instructions from General
Wilson, is engaged in fencing, repairing, &c., the grave-yard at Ander-
sonville, Ga. He is anxious that the people of the North should take
the matter in hand and assist him. He is desirous of going North for
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this purpose ; also of going to Washington to procure a duplicate of
the books sent there from Andersonville. General Wilson desires that
you render him such assistance as is in your power.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient -servant,
E. P. INHOFF,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. IST Div., DEPT. OF KENTUCKY,
No. C. ] Lexington, Ky., June 30, 1865.
Capt. IN". R. Forster, One hundred and twenty-fourth U. S. Colored
Infantry, is hereby announced as acting assistant adjutant-general on
the staff of the general commanding, and will be obeyed and respected
accordingly.
By command of Bvt. Brig. Gen. James F. Wade:
M. M. ANDREWS,
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. FIRST Div., MTII ARMY CORPS,
No. 77. ) Near Louisville, Ky., June 30, 1865.
*******
III. Lieut. L. G. Bodie, acting assistant adjutant- general, First
Brigade, First Division, Fourteenth Army Corps, is hereby detailed
for duty as acting assistant adjutant- general at these headquarters.
He will report without unnecessary delay.
*******
By command of Bvt. Maj. Gen. C. C. Walcutt:
GEO. H. TRACY,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, FIFTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
OFFICE ACTING ASSISTANT INSPECTOR-GENERAL,
On Board Steamer Rose Hite, June 30, 1865.
Lieut. Col. A. D. NELSON,
Assistant Inspector- General, Department of Arkansas :
COLONEL: I have the honor to submit the following report of the
movements of this command from June 15 to the present date: From
the 15th to the 25th of June we lay quietly in our camps near Louis
ville, Ky., holding frequent inspections, drills, and policing camps. The
troops were paid to include April 30, 1865, and 12 per cent, of the com
mand were furloughed for thirty days. The Seventeenth Iowa Infantry
was transferred to First Division, Fifteenth Army Corps. The Thirtieth
Ohio Volunteers was relieved from special duty at corps headquarters
and reported to the command on the 25th instant. A great amount of
dissatisfaction prevailed among the troops who had been expecting to
be mustered out of service, and among part of the command desertions
were of daily occurrence for a few days after being paid; but owing to
the exertions and vigilance of brigade and regimental commanders the
difficulty was somewhat allayed, and after leaving Louisville the men
were all kept with the command. In compliance with Special Orders,
No. 155, June 25, 18G5, headquarters Army of the Tennessee, the com
mand broke camp on that day and embarked on transports for Little
1056 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Kock, Ark. On the 30th the division was mustered for pay near Mem
phis, Tenn.
I have the honor to be. colonel, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
0. M. BE LANY,
Captain, Thirtieth Ohio, and Acting Assistant Inspector -General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF FLORIDA,
Tallahassee, June 30, 1865.
[Maj. EDMUND C. WEEKS,
Second Florida Cavalry:}
MAJOR : On receipt of this order you will immediately embark on
board the steamer General McCallum with the Second Florida Cavalry
and the one company Second U. S. Colored Infantry now at Cedar
Keys, and proceed to Saint Mark's. As it will be impossible to get the
steamer farther than Spanish Hole you will land at the light-house and
march from there by the shortest route to Tallahassee. You will only
bring such baggage as is indispensable and, if possible, supplies for
ten days. An order has already been issued for the steamer Ella
Morse and schooners Matchless and Harriet to proceed to Cedar Keys
and move the troops to this place. You will therefore leave all surplus
baggage and supplies at Cedar Keys under proper guard, to be brought
here by the schooners. Major Pollock will embark with his regiment
on the Ella Morse and the schooners when they arrive, leaving one
company at Cedar Keys to guard post. You will bring some boats to
assist in landing troops at the light-house, after which they will be sent
to Saint Mark's under guard.
By order of Brigadier-General Newton:
J. S. RANSOM,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, THIRTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Mobile, Ala., June 30, 1865.
Maj. F. W. EMERY,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Galveston, Tex.:
MAJOR: I have not until this moment received your communication
of the 23d instant, relative to the muster out of troops whose term
expires before the 1st of September and their detention here. Fortu
nately, Colonel Bertram came here on his return from Galveston. He
informed me that such a communication as I have just received had
been sent by you, and by his statements I was induced to detain the
regiments whose terms expire before the 1st of September. Pie came
here about four days ago. At that time vessels were in readiness for
the Nineteenth Iowa, Twentieth Iowa, and Sixty-ninth Indiana, and
the regiments were about to embark. We, however, pushed forward
the preparations for muster out, and those organizations, as well as
the Twenty-third Wisconsin (of First Division), will probably be mus
tered out in the course of four days. There are some 200 men of my
division to be transferred. These I have ordered to report to Lieuten
ant-Colonel Callicott, Twenty-ninth Illinois, to proceed immediately to
Galveston. The muster and descriptive rolls will be ready in the Nine
teenth Iowa to night. They are now ready in the other regiments. I
think the Fourth and Seventh Massachusetts Batteries will be able to
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get off' to-day. I will follow as sooii as I can get transportation. Owing
to the lines being down, General Sheridan's dispatch about the muster
out did not reach me till this forenoon.
1 am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
0. C. ANDREWS,
Jlrevct Major- General.
ADD E N D A .
NASHVILLE, TENN., July 1, IMS.
(Eeceived 1.40 p. m.3d.)
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT, General-in-Chief:
General 0. E. Woods has just reported to me in person. He desires
to take with him to Alabama his old division entire. If he cannot
take his division he desires to take his staff'. I have just learned from
General Cauby that there will be left in Alabama and Mississippi, after
the muster out of those ordered, 7,000. No changes in them till he
learns from me what troops I have to replace them. I shall send Hatch
with his cavalry to Alabama, about 3,000. I have also 0,000 infantry,
including regulars, to divide between Steedman and Woods, as soon as
I can learn what Steedman has at Augusta and Savannah. If the
Fourteenth Corps is to report to me for duty I should prefer leaving it
in Kentucky for the present, as the political condition of that State is
more critical to-day than either Tennessee, Alabama, or Georgia.
With judicious management, 1 believe there will be but little trouble
in restoring perfect order in the three latter-named States.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
MACON, July 1, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WIIIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
The order discontinuing the Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the
Mississippi, is received, but not the order alluded to therein disposing
of me. What shall I do?
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, July 1, 1865.
Brig. Gen. E. S. GRANGER, Huntsville, Ala.:
The following received from Col. G. M. L. Johnson, Thirteenth Indi
ana Cavalry, from Columbus, Miss., July 1:
Organized parties of marauders are operating in Winston, Walker, and other coun
ties of North Alabama, burning houses, murdering Union men, &c. General Oster-
haus will not authorize my sending troops across the State line.
The following instructions have been sent:
Colonel JOHNSON, Columbus, Miss. :
Send cavalry to hunt down and destroy the marauding bands operating in North
ern Alabama. General Hatch will be in Alabama with a division of cavalry in about
two weeks, but you had better not wait for him.
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
GEO. W. HOWAED,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
67 R R — VOL XLIX, PT II
1058 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
NASHVILLE, July 1, 1865.
General WILSON:
I forward you the following from the Secretary of War. Please have
his instructions carried out as soon as possible:*
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- (General.
NASHVILLE, July i, 1865.
General WILSON:
Don't send cavalry to Florida, unless ordered to do so by General
Grant. He informed me when in Washington that he had directed you
to send about 2,000 to South Carolina. If you have not been able to
spare that many yet, you can relieve the reorganized regiment [sic] return
to Georgia. The Cavalry Corps will be dissolved and you placed in
command of the cavalry in Georgia and will be in the district where
Macon is. Eeport to General Steedinan, commanding department,
headquarters at Augusta. Make out a letter of recommendation that
General G. W. Smith be pardoned, and I will forward it, recommended.
Many thanks for the fruit; it is nice, and the finest I have seen.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 8. ( Nashville, Tenn., July 1, 1865.
* * # # # # *
IV. Bvt. Maj. Gen. W. T. Ward having reported at these head
quarters in compliance with Special Orders, No. 318, paragraph 46, cur
rent series, War Department, will report in person to Maj. Gen. J. M.
Palmer, commanding Department of Kentucky, for assignment to duty.
*.*.*.*.**#
XIV. Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. S. Granger with his command is hereby
assigned to the Department of Alabama, and will report to Maj. Gen.
C. E. Woods, commanding.
****** *
XXIII. The One hundred and first U. S. Colored Infantry is hereby
relieved from further duty at Clarksville, Tenn. The commanding offi
cer will report without delay with his command for duty at Nashville,
Tenn., to Brig. Gen. C. B. Eisk, assistant commissioner for Bureau of
Eefugees, Ereedmen, and Abandoned Lands for Kentucky and Ten
nessee.
*******
• By command of Major-General Thomas:
HENRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. EIRST Div., 14TH ARMY CORPS,
No. 31. ) Near Louisville, Ky., July 1, 1865.
I. Bvt. Maj. Gen. C. 0. Walcutt having received a leave of absence
the undersigned hereby assumes comrnaud of the division.
GEO. P. BUELL,
Brevet Brigadier- General.
* See Stantou to Thomas, June 29, p. 1051.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1059
NASHVILLE, TENN., July 2, 1865.
(Received 10.35 a. m. 3d.)
Lieutenant-General GRANT, General-in- Chief:
General Wilson informs me that in execution of your orders to send
2,000 cavalry to South Carolina he has sent 700 to Orangeburg, and
General Gillmore has notified him of their arrival at that place. Gen
eral Gillmore informs General Wilson that the 700 is enough for South
Carolina. Do you wish anything more done in the matter?
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
ORDERS.] HDQRS. CAV. CORPS, MIL. Div. OF THE MISSISSIPPI,
Macon, Ga., July 2, 1865.
To THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE CAVALRY CORPS,
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI :
Your corps has ceased to exist. The rebellion has terminated in
the establishment of your country upon the basis of nationality and
perpetual unity. Your deeds have contributed a noble part to the
glorious result. They have passed into history and need no recital
from me. In the nine months during which I have commanded you,
I have heard no word of reproach upon your conduct, have had no
disaster to chronicle. The glowing memories of Franklin, Nashville,
West Harpeth, Ebenezer Church, Selma, Montgomery, Columbus, West
Point, and Macon may well fill your hearts and mine with pride. You
have learned to believe yourselves invincible, and contemplating your
honorable deeds may well justly cherish that belief. You may be proud
of your splendid discipline no less than your courage, zeal, and endur
ance. The noble impulses which have inspired you in the past will be
a source of enduring honor in the future. Peace has her victories no
less than war. Do not forget that clear heads, honest hearts, and stout
arms, guided by pure patriotism, are the surest defense of our country
in every peril. Upon them depend the substantial progress of your
race and order of civilization, as well as the liberty of all mankind.
Let your example in civil life be an incitement to industry, good order,
and enlightenment, while your deeds in war shall live in the grateful
remembrance of your countrymen. Having discharged every military
duty honestly and faithfully, return to your homes with the noble sen
timent of your martyr President deeply impressed upon every heart,
"With malice against none, and charity for all, strive to do the right
as God gives you to see the right.77
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major -General.
MACON, July 2, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, Nashville, Tenn. :
Your telegrams of yesterday are received. I took the necessary
steps six weeks ago to protect the Andersonville Cemetery. A good
man is in charge of the place. I have sent no cavalry to Florida since
McCook returned from there. I had the 2,000 men ready for South
Carolina, and was informed by Gillmore that 700 would do. A regi
ment of that strength was sent and has arrived at Orangeburg. I
have about 6,000 men left, besides the negroes. Want Croxton, Minty,
and La Grange back if possible; can you send them? I forwarded on
the 20th of June G. W. Smith's application for pardon, with oath and a
1060 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
favorable recommendation. Shall I write a separate letter ? I think the
case worthy of the President's clemency. Smith desires to resume his
Etowah business. Will he be permitted to do so, having taken the
oath ? I don't think a more desirable state of affairs could prevail
than noAV obtains over all of Georgia, west and south of the Ogeechee
and Altamaha. All that is needed to protect the Government is an
ample force for the Treasury Department and proper representatives of
the Freedmen's Bureau. The district about Atlanta is in a starving
condition. Too vigorous measures to prevent suffering cannot be
inaugurated. I have reported by telegraph to General Steedman,
though don't yet know where he is.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
MACON, July 2, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, Nashville, Tenn. :
Joseph E. Brown has returned from Washington and issued an
address to the people of Georgia resigning his office of Governor, and
counseling them what course to follow. Unless he has done this by
direction and permission of the President, I think he should be arrested
and removed to a Northern prison. I will forward to General Steedrnan
a copy of his address and his parole.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
WASHINGTON, July 3, 1865 — 11.30 a. m.
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS, Nashville, Tenn.:
General Wilson need not send any more cavalry to South Carolina
than General Gillmore thinks he will require.
U. S. GBANT,
Lieutenant- Genera L
WASHINGTON, July 3, 1865 — 2.20 p. m.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, Nashville, Tenn. :
General Woods can take his staff with him. There is no need of
sending more troops to Alabama, at least not until he (Woods) gets
there and finds he will need them. We want now to discharge all
troops that can be dispensed with. All the troops now in Alabama
Woods will assume command of on his arrival.
U. S. GBANT,
Lieutenant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 10. ] Nashville, Tenn., July 3, 1865.
*******
XX. Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. F. Miller, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby relieved
from further duty in the Department of Tennessee, and will report in
person to Maj. Gen. C. B. Woods, commanding Department of Alabama
at Mobile, for assignment to duty.
*******
Bv command of Major-General Thomas:
HENRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1061
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF TENNESSEE,
No. 1. J Knoxvillc, July 3, 1865.
The undersigned, in accordance with General Orders, No. 1, head
quarters Military Division of the Tennessee, hereby assumes command
of the Department of Tennessee. A. J. Alexander, brevet brigadier-
general, U. S. Volunteers, is announced chief of staff. All correspond
ence from subordinate commanders and others not strictly appertaining
and belonging to the current business of the adjutant-general's depart
ment will be addressed to General Alexander.
GEO. STONEMAN,
Major- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF TENNESSEE,
No. 2. \ Knoxville, July 3, 1865.
The Department of Tennessee, instituted by General Orders, No. 1,
headquarters Military Division of the Tennessee, will until further
orders be divided into three districts, viz: East, West, and Middle.
The District of East Tennessee will embrace that portion of the State
of Tennessee lying east of the Sequatchie Elver, Crossville, Clear Fork,
and Big Fork of the Cumberland Eiver. Brig, and Bvt. Maj. Gen.
Alvan C. Gillem is assigned to the command of this district, with head
quarters at Chattanooga. The District of West Tennessee will embrace
that portion of the State of Tennessee [between the Tennessee] and
Mississippi Eivers. Brig, and Bvt. Maj. Gen. John E. Smith is in com
mand of this district, with headquarters at Memphis, Tenn. The Dis
trict of Middle Tennessee will embrace all of the State of Tennessee
not embraced in the other two districts. During the absence of Major-
General Eousseau, Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. W. Johnson, U. S. Volunteers, will
command the Middle District, with headquarters at Murfreesborough,
to which place they are changed from Nashville, Tenu. General Eous
seau will report by letter to these headquarters previous to resigning
command of the district.
GEOEGE STONEMAN,
Major- Gen era I.
ATLANTA, GA., July 5, 1865.
[Capt. E. P. INHOFF,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General :
The within is not an exact but an approximate exhibit of the condi
tion of the several counties. Such counties as Morgan should support
their own poor. Many families reported non-producing, never produce
supplies; for instance, those who live in the cities and towns. Some
of this class must be furnished with food, and nearly all are without
means of purchasing. I recommend that supplies of corn meal or flour
and meat be shipped to Atlanta, put in charge of a proper officer, and
by him forwarded to the several county seats, where they can be issued
by persons who are acquainted with the individual necessities, acting
in conjunction with agents of the Government. Frauds on the part
of the people, as well as on the part of some civil authorities, who have
heretofore governed these matters, must be guarded against. I think
supplies should be issued for a limited period, issues to take place every
ten days. Because of the distance which many persons must travel,
and because of the limited means of transportation in the hands of
citizens generally, the issue should be for ten days, or at least for seven.
To prevent imposition, issues ought not to cover a long period. The
1062 KY.7 S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
' . ' r ' ' t / , • i ,
Western and Atlantic Eailroad being now about completed, this mat
ter should be at once taken in hand in order to prevent great suffering
and crime. I respectfully call your attention to the evident want
of thrift and energy and dislike of labor which is so prevalent among
a large class of people, white as well as black, in this section.
Your obedient servant,
E. F. WDfSLOW,
Breret Brigadier- General.
[Inclosure.]
Statement allowing the condition of the people in the several counties in the vicinity of
Atlanta, Go,., in regard to subsistence.
Counties.
Entirely des
titute.
With ten days'
supplies.
Raisingenongh
to last to Sep
tember 1, 1866.
Raising noth
ing.
Number in the
county.
02
•M
1
pS|
00
ft
o
Ej
*
1
£
05
1
(§
j
1
X
a
1
PH
1
1
&
h
I
P4
1
^
&
02
PJ
1
4, 890
3, 047
12, 168
6,635
5,163
Campbell
437
2,437
545
130
290
320
372
3,477
710
1,612
1,669
1,851
401
205
185
553
267
3, 173
1,127
1,180
3, 085
1,404
387
178
559
743
491
2,064
1,214
3, 585
3, 550
2,247
1,048
553
1,935
1,276
1,089
Clayton
390
901
423
775
2, 065
5, 791
1,881
3,251
Cob'b
Coweta
De Kalb
Fayette
Fulton
113
501
597
3,219
249
1,418
461
2,302
710
3,720
Henry •
386
208
39
692
459
209
736
1,684
855
181
3,899
1,967
744
3,134
232
230
30
161
445
115
454
1,283
1, 250
120
923
2,399
767
2,348
221
190
35
140
199
476
1, 296
830
137
614
1,142
245
2,975
322
243
40
340
568
115
463
1, 224
914
120
1, 380
2.433
433
2,047
1.171
798
555
1,099
1,622
1,034
1,746
5, 930
3,771
2,775
5,607
8, 660
5,840
8, L'!>9
Milton
Paulcling
Troup
Total
5,768
28, 390
3, 921
21, 628
3, 226
18,626
4,910
23, 513
14, 636
76, 511
Counties.
Fam ilies having a
surplus.
; Families raising a
£3 '• surplus.
Probable amount
of surplus corn.
Number o f n e-
groes.
Means of trans
portation.
Remarks.
Campbell
('lay ton
Bushels.
"i,'350
1,958
963
2,118
7,014
1,505
Good
Limited
Condition of negroes good.
Negroes generally provided
for.
Do.
Condition of negroes good.
Condition of negroes good
as the whites.
Condition of negroes good.
Do.
Do.
Do.
Condition of negroes indif
ferent.
Condition of negroes good
as whites.
Condition of negroes good;
crops now growing will
probably support the pop
ulation after harvest.
Condition of negroes good.
Cobb
2
do
Coweta
De Kalb
13
(a)
Limited
Fayette
Fulton
858
Good
Gwinnett
Henry
2
38
7
7,475
2,150
3,953
685
6,125
667
5,877
10,261
i . 3:n
Limited
Milton
Morgan
60
None; railroad ...
Good
Paulcling
10
20
(a)
(a)
Newton
Troup
None ; railroad . . .
Limited
CMSS
Total
64
115
10,975 43,315
1
a Small.
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HEADQUARTERS IT. S. FORCES,
MacoHj Ga., July 3, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. B. STEEDMAN,
Commanding Department of Georgia, Augusta:
In the organization of the department to which you have been
assigned, permit me to suggest that the most important interests of
the Government will depend to a great degree upon the efficiency with
which the quartermaster's department is administered. In this con
nection I desire to commend to your special consideration the merits of
Bvt. Lieut. Col. E. B. Carling, the chief quartermaster of my corps
from the date of its organization. He is the senior regular quarter
master in the department, and a young man of decided ability, com
bined with a rectitude and honesty of character altogether rare. I am
sure you cannot find a more competent, trustworthy, and zealous officer.
I write this letter entirely without his knowledge, as he is absent on a
quartermaster's board examination; but I shall regard it a personal
favor if you will detail him to your staff and obtain for him the rank
he has honestly won, but which all my efforts have failed to secure.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. II. WILSON,
Brevet Major-General of Volunteers.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 26. } Louisville, Ky., July 3, 1865.
In compliance with telegraphic communications from the Adjutant-
General of the Army, of date July 1, 18G5, all the remaining troops of
the Fourteenth, Fifteenth, and Seventeenth Army Corps and the Pro
visional Division of the Army of the Tennessee, not included in the
muster out ordered in General Orders, No. 24, from these headquarters,
will at once be mustered out of the service of the United States and
placed en route for their respective State rendezvous, there to be paid
off and finally discharged. The muster out will be made in accordance
with, the provisions of General Orders, No. 94, current series, from the
Adjutant-General's Office, and of General Orders, No. 24, current series,
from these headquarters. No more leaves of absence will be granted.
All officers and men now absent, whose leave will expire before the
muster out of their command has been completed, will report to their
regiment at Louisville, Ky., otherwise to the rendezvous in their respec
tive States to which their commands may be sent. As soon as the
muster out of an organization has been made, the brigade commander
in whose command it may be serving will report directly to these head
quarters the fact, with the number of officers and men in the regiment
or detachment, the rendezvous to which they are sent, and the time that
they will leave this point for their States.
By command of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan:
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, TENN., July 4, 1865.
(Received 7.50 p. in.)
Hon. E. M. ST ANTON:
General Wilson telegraphs from Macon that he took measures six
weeks ago to properly protect the cemetery at Andersonville, Ga.
1064 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Besponsible person was sent at the time. He further telegraphs that
a more desirable state of affairs could not prevail than now obtains
over all of Georgia west and south of the Ogeechee and Altamaha.
All that is needed to protect the interests of the Government is an
ample force for the Treasury Department and proper representatives
of the Freedmen's Bureau.
GEO. II. THOMAS,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, July 4, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. H. WILSON,
Ga. :
General Grant telegraphs me that you need not send any more cavalry
to South Carolina than Gillmore needs. I will send you Croxton and
Miuty, and La Grange, if he is continued in the service. Have you
any officers for your negro regiments, or how many more do you want?
After my telegram to you of the 1st of July I received G. W. Smith's
application for the amnesty, which was favorably indorsed by me and
forwarded. I see no objection to his resuming Etowah Iron-Works,
unless the Treasury Department has libeled them. He must, however,
arrange that with the agent of the Treasury Department. I am inclined
to think that the President permitted J. E. Brown to resign as Governor,
but you did right to forward his resignation and address to the people
to General Steedman, to be referred to the Executive.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding .
GENERAL ORDERS, \ HDQRS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
I^NO. 50. \ Lenoir, Tenn., July 4, 186").
I. In compliance with General Orders, No. 2, headquarters Depart
ment of the Tennessee, the undersigned hereby assumes command of
the District of East Tennessee, with headquarters at Chattanooga,
Tenn. The following staff officers are announced: Maj. G. M. Bascom,
assistant adjutant-general; Capt. D. M. kelson, acting aide-de-camp.
ALYA^" C. GILLEM,
Brevet Major- General, Commanding.
Memorandum of troops to be mustered out in accordance with General
Orders, No. 26, current series, from these headquarters.
CIRCULAR, ) HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 9. } Louisville, Ky., July 5, 1865.
(To accompany General Orders, Ko. 26, current series, headquarters Army of the Tennessee.)
Bvt. Maj. Gen. Jeff. C. Davis, commanding Fourteenth Army Corps.
First Division, Bvt. Maj. Gen. C. C. Walcutt commanding: First Bri
gade, Bvt. Brig. Gen. H. A. Hambright commanding — Twenty-first Ohio
Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. A. McMahan commanding. Sec
ond Brigade, Bvt. Brig. Gen.G. P. Buell commanding — Sixty-ninth Ohio
Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. J. H. Brigham commanding;
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1065
Thirteenth Michigan Veteran Volunteer Infantry, [Col. J. B. Culver]
commanding; Fifty-eighth Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut.
Col. J. Moore commanding 5 [Seventy-fourth Ohio Veteran Volunteer
Infantry], Lieut. Col. E. I3. Findley commanding. Second Division,
Bvt. Mai. Gen. J. D. Morgan commanding: First Brigade, Bvt. Maj.
Gen. William Vandever commanding — Sixtieth. Illinois Veteran Vol
unteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. G. W. Evans commanding; Tenth Michigan
Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. W. H. Dun phy commanding;
Fourteenth Michigan Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Col. Henry E. Miz-
ner commanding. Second Brigade, Col. James E. Burton command
ing — Twenty-second Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Col. Thomas
Shea commanding; Thirty-third Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry,
Col. James E. Burton ; detachment Thirty-seventh Indiana, Company
B, Capt. S. Carver. Third Division, Bvt. Maj. Gen. A. Baird com
manding: First Brigade, Bvt. Brig. Gen. J. W. Bishop commanding-
Eighteenth Kentucky Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. H. K.
Milward commanding; Thirty-first Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry,
Capt. Eli Wilkin commanding; Twenty-third Missouri Veteran Volun
teer Infantry. Second Brigade, Bvt. Brig. Gen. George P. Este com
manding — Seventeenth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col.
B. H. Showers commanding. Temporary Division, Bvt. Maj. Gen.
A. S. Williams commanding: First Brigade, Brig. Gen. James S. Eob-
inson commanding — Eighty-second Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry,
Bvt. Brig. Gen. S. J. McGroarty commanding; Seventy- third Ohio Vet
eran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. S. H. Hurst commanding. Sec
ond Brigade, Bvt. Brig. Gen. William Hawley commanding — Fifth Ohio
Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieutenant-Colonel Kirkup commanding.
Fifteenth Army Corps, Alaj. Gen. William B. Hazen commanding.
First Division, Bvt. Maj. Gen. C. E. Woods commanding: First Bri
gade, Brig. Gen. William B. Woods commanding — Fourth Minnesota
Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. James C. Edsou commanding;
Seventy- sixth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. Edward
Briggs commanding; Ninth Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Maj. A.
Abernethy commanding; Eighty-first Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infan
try, Lieut. Col. William H. Hill commanding. Second Brigade, Brig.
Gen. E. F. Catterson commanding — Forty-sixth Ohio Veteran Volun
teer Infantry, Lieut. Col. E. N. Upton commanding; Sixth Iowa Vet
eran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. W. H. Clune commanding ; Twenty-
sixth Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. Ira J. Bloom field
commanding; Fortieth Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col.
H. W. Hall commanding; Fourth Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry,
Lieut. Col. S. D. Nichols commanding; Seventeenth Iowa Veteran Vol
unteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. S. M. Archer commanding. Fourth Divis
ion, Maj. Gen. John M. Corse commanding: First Brigade, Brig. Gen.
E. W.Eice commanding — Second Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry,
Col. N. B. Howard commanding; Seventh Iowa Veteran Volunteer
Infantry, Maj. Samuel Mahon commanding; Twelfth Illinois Veteran
Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. H. Van Sellar commanding. Second
Brigade, Brig. Gen. William T. Clark commanding — Eighteenth Wis
consin Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. C. H. Jackson com
manding : Forty-eighth Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col.
K". Bingham commanding; Fifty-ninth Indiana Veteran Volunteer
Infantry, Col. T. A. McNaught commanding; Sixty-third Illinois Vet
eran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. J. Isaminger. Third Brigade,
Brig. Gen. E. Eowett commanding — Fiftieth Illinois Veteran Volunteer
Infantry, Lieut. Col. William Hanna commanding.
1066 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Seventeenth Army Corps, Maj. Gen. F. P. Blair, jr., commanding1.
Third Division, Bvt. Maj. Gen. M. D. Leggett commanding: First
Brigade, Brig. Gen. Charles Ewing commanding — Twenty-fifth Indi
ana Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. James S. Wright com
manding; Thirtieth Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col.
William C. Ehoads commanding; Thirty-first Illinois Veteran Volun
teer Infantry, Lieut. Col. E. 1ST. Pearson commanding; Twelfth Wiscon
sin Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Maj. C. B. Wheelock commanding;
Twentieth Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Maj. E. N. Evans com
manding; Forty-fifth Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col.
John O. Duer commanding; Sixteenth Wisconsin Veteran Volunteer
Infantry, Bvt. Brig. Gen. C. Fairchild. Second Brigade, Brig. Gen.
E. K. Scott commanding — Twentieth Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry,
Lieut. Col. H. Wilson commanding; Seventy- eighth Ohio Veteran
Volunteer Infantry, Bvt. Brig. Gen. G. F. Wiles commanding; Seven
teenth Wisconsin Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Bvt. Brig. Gen. A. G.
Malloy commanding; Ninth Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Col.
S. T. Hughes commanding. Fourth Division, Brig. Gen. W. W. Bel-
knap commanding : First Brigade, Brig. Gen. B. F. Potts commanding —
Twenty-third Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. George
S. Babbitt commanding; Thirty- second Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infan
try, Lieut. Col. Sheldon Guthrie, jr., commaudiug; Fifty- third Indiana
Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Col. Warner L. Vestal commanding;
Fifty- third Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. E. H.
McFadden commanding. Third Brigade, Brig. Gen. A. Hickenlooper
commanding — Eleventh Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Capt. Sam-
uel Foster commanding; Thirteenth Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry,
Lieut. Col. J. C. Kennedy commanding; Fifteenth Iowa Veteran Vol
unteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. George Pomutz commanding; Sixteenth
Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Capt. J. F. Conyngham commanding.
Provisional Division, Army of the Tennessee, Bvt. Brig. Gen. Henry
A. Morrow commanding : Fifth Wisconsin Veteran Volunteer Infantry ;
Sixth Wisconsin Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Col. J. A. Kellogg com
manding; Thirty-sixth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. C.
E. Warner commanding; First Minnesota Veteran Volunteer Infantry,
Lieut. Col. Mark W. Downie commanding; First Michigan Veteran
Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. George Lockley commanding; Fourth
Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col. Sewell W. De Witt com
manding; Twentieth Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry, Lieut. Col.
Albert S. Andrews commanding.
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
HDQRS. CAVALRY Div., DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn.j July 5, 1865.
ADJUTANT-GENERAL U. S. ARMY,
Washington, D. C. :
GENERAL : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of telegram
from Lieutenant-General Grant, dated Washington, July 1, 1865, direct
ing General Thomas to relieve me from duty in this division, which he
has done. In compliance with further directions of telegram I report
myself at this place awaiting orders. If the War Department will
direct me to proceed to my home and family in New Haven, Conn.,
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1067
where my private interests and duty to my family call me, I shall be
gratified.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. S. EGBERTS,
Brigadier- General of Volunteers, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
No. 157. ) Nashville, Tenn., July 5, i<S'6V7.
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III. Col. John F. Grill, One hundred and forty-third Indiana Volun
teer Infantry, is hereby assigned to the command of Fifth Sub-District
Middle Tennessee, and will establish his headquarters at Clarksville,
Tenn.
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By command of Major-General Rousseau :
B. S. POLK,
Major and Assistant Adjutant -General.
DETROIT, MICH., July 5, 1865.
(Received 12.45 p. in.)
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT,
General-in- Chief:
I notified General Hooker from Baltimore that I was ordered here to
take command of the Department of the Ohio. To-day I received the
following telegram from him :
CINCINNATI, OHIO, July 4, 186~>.
Major-General ORD:
Your telegram to-day to Colonel IToyt has been referred to me. As I have 110
orders to turn over this command to any one, you know that I cannot do it. Have
been looking for orders ever since the receipt of your telegram from Baltimore.
HOOKER,
Major- G en era 1 .
E. O. C. ORD,
Major- General.
ADJUTANT-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
Washington, July 5, 1865.
Maj. Gen. JOSEPH HOOKER,
Cincinnati, Ohio :
By General Orders, No. 118, all of which is not yet promulgated,
General Ord is assigned to command the Department of the Ohio,
embracing Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan, headquarters Detroit,
and you are assigned to the Department of the East, embracing New
England States, New York, and New Jersey, headquarters New York
City. The Secretary desires you to turn over your present command
to General Ord and repair to New York to prepare to assume command
when the order is sent to you. Acknowledge receipt.
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
1068 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
ORDERS.] HEADQUARTERS U. S. FORCES,
Macon, Ga.j July 5, 1865.
Until other orders are issued by the Freedmen's Bureau the follow
ing rules will be in force and are published for the guidance of the freed-
men and their former masters :
1. The common law governing domestic relations, giving parents au
thority and control over their children and guardians control over
their wards, is in force. The authority and obligations of parents and
guardians take the place of those of tbe former master.
2. The former masters are constituted the guardians of minors and of
the aged and infirm, in the absence of parents or other near relations
capable of supporting them.
3. Young men and women under twenty-one years of age will remain
under the control of their parents or guardians until they become of
age, thus aiding to support their parents and younger brothers and
sisters.
4. The former masters of freedmen must not turn away the young and
infirm, nor refuse to give them food and shelter. ISTor shall the able-
bodied men and women go away from their homes or live in idleness
and leave their parents or children or younger brothers or sisters to be
supported by others.
5. The former masters of freedmen will not be permitted to turn
away or drive from their plantations faithful hands who have helped
to make the crops, when the crops are saved, without paying for the
labor already performed.
G. Freedmen like all other men are amenable to civil and criminal law,
and are liable to be punished for violations of law just the same as
white citizens, but in no cases will brutality be allowed on the part of
+he former master. Thinking men will at once see that, with the end
of slavery, all enactments and customs which were necessary for its
preservation must cease to haveeffect.
7. Persons of age who are free from any of the obligations referred to
above are at liberty to find new homes whenever they can obtain proper
employment, but they will not be supported by the Government or by
their former masters in idleness and vagrancy.
8. It will be left to the employer and servant to agree upon the wages
to be paid, and any just arrangement or contract will not be interfered
with; but freedmen are advised that for the present they ought to
expect only moderate Avages, and when their employers cannot pay
them money they ought to be contented with a fair share in the crops
to be raised. This rule is subject to such modifications as the Freed-
men's Bureau may require.
9. All officers, soldiers, and citizens are requested to give publicity
to these rules and to instruct the freed people as to their new rights
and obligations.
10. All sub-district and post commanders are authorized and required
to correct any violation of the above rules within their jurisdiction.
All offenses hereuuder may be tried by a military commission or pro
vost court.
By command of Major-General Wilson:
EDWAKD P. INHOFF,
Captain and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1069
SPECIAL ORDERS, | HDQR^. MIL. Div. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 13. ) Nashville, Tenn., July 6, 1865.
I. The following volunteer batteries of light artillery now at John-
sonville, Tenn., are hereby relieved from further duty in this military
division, and will proceed without delay to Saint Louis, Mo. The com
manding officers will report on arrival to Maj. Gen. G. M. Dodge, com
manding Department of the Missouri, for further orders. The guns,
horses, and equipments of the batteries will be turned over to the depot
officers of the respective departments at this place : Battery A, Second
Missouri Light Infantry; Battery F, Second Missouri Light Artillery;
Battery I, Second Missouri Light Artillery. The quartermaster's
department will furnish the necessary transportation.
II. The following batteries of light artillery are hereby relieved from
further duty where they are now serving and will report without delay
to the chief mustering and disbursing officer of the State to which the
organization belongs, at the place of rendezvous hereinafter designated,
to be mustered out of service in accordance with provisions of General
Orders, No. 105, current series, War Department. The guns, horses,
and equipments of the commands will be turned over to proper officers
of the respective departments at this place. The quartermaster's
department will furnish the necessary transportation under provisions
of General Orders, No. 94, current series, War Department : Battery B,
First Ohio Light Artillery (Bridgeport, Ala.), Cleveland, Ohio; Ninth
Ohio Battery (Bridgeport, Ala ), Cleveland, Ohio; Thirteenth New
York Battery (Tullahoma, Tenn.), New York City.
III. The following batteries of volunteer light artillery are hereby
relieved from farther duty where they are now serving and will report
without delay to the chief mustering and disbursing officer of the State
to which the organization belongs, at the place of rendezvous herein
after designated, to be mustered out of service in accordance with pro
visions of General Orders, No. 105, current series, War Department.
The guns, horses, and equipments of the commands will be turned over
to the proper officers of the respective departments at Chattanooga,
Tenn. The quartermaster's department will furnish the necessary
transportation under provisions of General Orders, No. 94, current series,
War Department: Battery I, First Ohio Light Artillery (Dalton, Ga.),
Camp Dennison, Ohio; Battery M, First Illinois Light Artillery (Cleve
land, Tenn.), Chicago, 111.; Battery G, First Missouri Light Artillery
(Lookout Mountain), Saint Louis, Mo.
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By command of Major-General Thomas :
HENKY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, July 6, 18r>r)m
General WILSON :
Stoneman has taken Alexander on his staff as chief of staff. I fully
appreciate General Winslow's services in repairing the railroad. It
is best, however, that as long as it is used as a military road that it
should be under the control of the railroad management.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
1070 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 24. 5 Montgomery, Ala., July 6, 1865.
Medals of honor have been awarded to the hereinafter-named com
missioned officers and enlisted men of this command by the honorable
Secretary of War, as an acknowledgment of the gallantry displayed in
the capture of rebel flags during the recent operations against the city
of Mobile, Ala. : Capt. Samuel McConnell, Company H, One hundred
and nineteenth Illinois Infantry Volunteers 5 First Sergt. George F.
Eebman, Company B, One hundred and nineteenth Illinois Infantry
Volunteers; Private John Whitmore, Company F, One hundred and
nineteenth Illinois Infantry Volunteers; First Sergt. Edgar A. Bras,
Company K, Eighth Iowa Infantry Volunteers; Private John II. Calla-
han, Company B, One hundred and twenty- second Illinois Infantry
Volunteers. The major-general commanding, appreciating the services
rendered, orders that the Eighth Iowa Infantry Veteran Volunteers bo
paraded on Saturday, July 8, 1865, at 5 p. m. ; the One hundred and
nineteenth Illinois Infantry Volunteers be paraded on Wednesday, July
12, 1865, at 4 p. m. ; the One hundred and twenty-second Illinois Infantry
Volunteers be paraded on Wednesday, July 12, at 5 p. m., and that the
medals be presented to the proper persons, in the name of the honor
able Secretary of War. Lieut. Col. J. J. Lyon, assistant inspector-gen
eral, Sixteenth Army Corps, is charged with the presentation and the
execution of this order.
By order of Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith:
J. HOUGH,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
WASHINGTON, July 6, 1865 — 12.15 p. m.
Major-General LOGAN,
Louisville, Ky. :
Under the last order you may muster out of service all that remains
of the Army of the Tennessee remaining under your command.
U. S. GEANT,
Lieutenant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 77. ) Memphis, Tenn., July 6', 1865.
The following-named officers are announced as the staff' of the general
commanding, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly: Bvt. Brig.
Gen. W. H. Morgan, assistant adjutant-general and chief of staff; Capt.
S. M. Budlong, acting assistant inspector-general; Capt. John E. Simp
son, aide-de-camp; Capt. A. E. Eddy, chief quartermaster; Capt. J. W.
Mott, chief commissary of subsistence; Lieut. J. W. Wright, acting
assistant quartermaster; Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. Bouton, provost marshal ;
Maj. E. G. Eombauer, chief of artillery; Capt. J. J. Sears, acting ord
nance officer; Surg. E. F. Stratton, surgeon-in-chief; Maj. J. II. Carpen
ter, acting judge-advocate; Capt. Marion Campbell, assistant commis
sary of musters; Maj. U. G. S. De Buol, chief engineer; Surg. John
N. Niglas, staff surgeon.
By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. John E. Smith:
W. H. MORGAN,
Brevet Brigadier -General and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1071
TULLAHOMA, July 7, 1865.
General VAN CLEVE,
Murfreesborounh :
Bvt. Maj. Gen. R. W. Jolinson having been assigned to the command
of Middle District of Tennessee, with headquarters at Murfreesborough,
I have ordered the Second and Third Brigade commanders of the First
Sub-District of Middle Tennessee to report to you temporarily till Gen
eral Johnson arrives to take command and orders otherwise.
E. H. MILROY,
Major- General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 14. ] Nashville, Tenn., July 7, 1865.
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XIII. The Eighteenth Ohio Volunteers is hereby relieved from duty,
post of Chattanooga. The commanding officer will report in person
with his command and to Maj. Gen. J. B. Steedman, commanding
Department of Georgia, for duty.
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XIX. The Thirteenth U. S. Infantry is hereby relieved from duty in
this military division, and will proceed to Saint Louis, Mo. The com
manding officer will report on arrival to Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman for
further orders. The quartermaster's department will furnish the neces
sary transportation.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
HENRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. FIRST DIVISION, SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Selma, Ala., July 7, 1865.
COMMANDING OFFICER,
Montevallo :
SIR : It has been represented to these headquarters that there is a
large class of destitute persons living near Lime Kiln Station who can
not come to Montevallo for subsistence, having no means of transporta
tion. It is also represented that a large number of persons are receiving
supplies who are unworthy and who are trampling upon the generosity
of the Government in her effort to relieve the suffering destitute. It
is desired that you cut off all who should supply themselves and extend
the supplies to those who are absolutely suffering. If possible send your
issuing officer occasionally to Lime Kiln Station to make issues to the
suffering destitute in that part of the country. Will you also please
furnish these headquarters, at the earliest practicable moment, with a
report of the amount of supplies you have received from this point, the
number of families you have supplied, the number of persons to whom
you have issued supplies, and the average amount of each kind of issue
you have made to each person? This is necessary in order to make up
a report, which we are required to make.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant.
W. H. F. RANDALL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
1072 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 78. ) Memphis, Tenn., July 7, 1865.
Brig. Gen. B. S. Roberts, having been relieved from duty in the Dis
trict of West Tennessee, will turn over all records of his office to Bvt.
Brig. Gen. J. E. Phelps, who is hereby ordered to assume command of
the cavalry, with headquarters at La Grange, Tenii.
By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. John E. Smith :
W. H. MORGAN,
Brevei Brigadier- General and Assistant Adjutant- General.
[JULY 7, 18G5. — For Vogdes to Town send, relating to eifects of Jeffer
son Davis, captured in Florida, see Vol. XL VII, Part III, p. 676.]
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, July 8, 1865.
COMMANDING GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND:
All the remaining volunteer regiments formerly in the Army of the
Potomac, recently the Provisional Corps, and the Army of the Tennes
see have been ordered mustered out, and said armies will thus cease to
exist. All officers on duty in your command belonging to regiments or
companies in said armies should be relieved forthwith and ordered to
their respective States, to report to the chief mustering officers thereof
for their final papers and payment.
By command :
THOS. M. VINCENT,
Assistan t Adjutant- Genera I.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 15. } Nashville , Tenn., July 8, 1865.
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XXI. Bvt. Brig. Gen. D. E. Coon, colonel Second Iowa Cavalry, is
hereby assigned to duty as commanding officer Cavalry Depot, Edge-
field, Tenn.
By command of Maj or- General Thomas:
HENRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
LOUISVILLE, July 8, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE,
Chief of Staff:
I leave for Mobile this evening. Have Lieut. Col. G. L. Fort, quar
termaster Fifteenth Army Corps, ordered to report to me as chief
quartermaster. General Logan will obey the order. Have all officers
assigned to me report without delay at Mobile.
C. R. WOODS,
Major- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1073
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
Louisville, Ky., July 8, 1865.
Col. THOMAS M. VINCENT,
Assistant Adjutant- General, U. S. Army:
GENERAL: 1 have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your
telegram of the 7th instant with reference to the muster out of the Army
of the Tennessee. In reply I would inform you that the aggregate
present and absent from each State to be mustered out under your
telegram of the 1st of July is as given below. This is in addition to
the 15,000 present ordered to be mustered out in your telegram of the
22dof June:
Aggregate
present.
absent.
3,005
6, 634-
3 491
2 211
934
365
Ohio
4 278
3 040
4 481
2,556
1,387
1,220
4 886
2 691
273
126
Missouri" -
548
96
The report of troops to be mustered out under your instructions of
the 1st of July, with copies of orders issued directing the muster-out,
were forwarded to you by yesterday's (the 7th instant) mail.
Eespectfully,
JOHN A. LOGAN,
Major General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. ARMY or THE TENNESSEE,
No. 29. ] Louisville, Ky., July 8, 1865.
In accordance with telegraphic instructions from the Adjutant-Gen
eral of the Army, of date of July 7, 18C5, directing that all general and
staff officers, so soon as their commands cease to exist, be ordered to
their places of residence, there to report to the Adjutant- General for
orders, corps commanders will forward to these headquarters the
names of all general and staff officers so soon as the brigade or division
to which they belong is broken up by the muster out of the troops com
prising it, in order that orders may be issued from these headquarters
as directed above. The report will specify the place of residence of
each officer.
By command of Mai. Gen. John A. Logan:
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, Tenn., July 9, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. M. PALMER,
Commanding Department of Kentucky :
GENERAL: The major-general commanding has this day directed the
Sixth Kentucky Cavalry and the Seventh Kentucky Cavalry to report
to you at Louisville, Ky., for the purpose of being present at the coming
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1074 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
State election. The general directs me to inform you that in addition
to this he desires you to give the necessary orders for the muster out
of the men of these commands, eligible to be mustered out under recent
War Department orders, and on completion of the same for you to
reorganize the remaining men of these commands into one regiment, to
be known as the Sixth Kentucky Cavalry, the muster out and reorgan
ization to be made under the direction of Lieutenant-Colonel Flint,
chief commissary of musters, Department of Kentucky. Orders for
the muster out and- reorganization of these commands were issued from
these headquarters, but they have been suspended, and the commands
ordered to report to you for this purpose.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
HENRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
LANCASTER, OHIO, July 9, 1SG5.
Maj. Gen. E. O. C. ORD,
Commanding Department of the Ohio, Detroit, Midi. :
DEAR GENERAL: I received and answered your telegraphic dis
patch, and am now for the first time in possession of the official copy of
so much of General Orders, No. 118, as interests me. I need not tell
you I am glad you have fallen to my share and I hope the feeling is
reciprocal. I hardly yet comprehend how much command I will have
to exercise in time of peace. In war I did not interfere in the least
with department commanders, save the call for the troops needed for
joint operations. I somewhat fear that confusion may and will result
from the habit of the War Department giving orders direct. I propose
to go to Saint Louis next Wednesday or Thursday and will merely call
for reports, so that I may know what I have, and then I propose to let
things subside to a chronic state of peace, unless events arise which I
do not now foresee. Please write me fully and frankly at all times and
I do feel assured that our relations will always be most agreeable.
With respect, &c.,
W. T. SHERMAN,'
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF FLORIDA,
Tallahassee, July .9, :/tf6'5.
Second Lieut. O. G. CHAPMAN,
Comdg. Company A, Second Florida Cavalry, Tallahassee:
SIR: You will proceed at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning with your
company by rail to Station 2, Florida, Atlantic and Gulf Central Rail
road. On your arrival you will either camp in a suitable place, or if a
building can be had without expense to the Government, you will go
into barracks. You must understand that the State is now on a peace
footing and no foraging depredations or marauding will be allowed.
Your particular attention is called to General Orders, Nos. 5 and 9, from
these headquarters. You will not allow your men to roam around the
country, but will keep them at the post. In all difficulties which may
arise between planters and their colored employes you will be governed
in your decision by General Orders, No. 9, current series, headquarters
District of Florida. The planters must treat their laborers mercifully,
and the laborers must be made to understand that the Government will
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not support them in idleness. They are expected to work, as hereto
fore, and will be paid accordingly. When questions arise in which yon
are in doubt, yon will refer them to these headquarters for decision.
You will receive the application in writing of all persons who wish to
take the oath of amnesty, and after indorsing thereon all information
you can gather in regard to the person so applying, will forward them to
these headquarters for approval before administering the oath. Parties
who are exempt from receiving the amnesty oath may make application
to the President of the United States for special pardon, which must
be forwarded through these headquarters. In forwarding such appli
cations you will not indorse them, but will send a letter of advice with
each application, giving all information you can gather in regard to the
person. Until further orders the amnesty oath will not be administered
to paroled officers or soldiers.
By order of Brigadier-General Newton :
A. C. PEETZ,
First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 17. } Nashville, Tenn., July 10, 1865.
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XVI. Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. A. Cooper, U. S. Volunteers, having reported
at these headquarters, in compliance with Special Orders, No. 103,
paragraph C5, current series, War Department, is hereby ordered to
report in person to Maj. Gen. George Stoneinan, commanding Depart
ment of the Tennessee, for further orders.
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By command of Major-General Thomas :
HENRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MACON, GA., July 11, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIFFLE,
Chief of Staff:
Your telegram of yesterday is received. I have given orders neces
sary about the reception and distribution of the corn for the poor, and
have conferred with General Steedmau in regard thereto. It will be
impossible to carry out your instructions to take receipts payable in the
growing crops, as there are but very little crops growing in the devas
tated districts about Atlanta. A better plan will be to take the
receipts of the inferior courts of the counties, or of the Governor of
the State, and hold the counties or State liable for the amount.
J. H. WILSON,
Brevet Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 18. J Nashville, Tenn., July 11, 1865.
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X. In accordance with instructions received from the lieutenant-
general commanding Armies of the United States, Maj. Gen. E. H.
Milroy, U. S. Volunteers, will proceed to his residence at Bensselaerr
1076 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Ind., reporting by letter on arrival to the Adjutant-General, U. S. Army,
for muster out of service. The quartermaster's department will furnish
the necessary transportation for his authorized servants and horses.
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By command of Major- General Thomas:
HEKBY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS SEVENTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Louisville, Ky., July 11, 1865.
OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS OF THE SEVENTEENTH ARMY CORPS:
In taking leave of you I feel it my duty to express my sense of obli
gation, not only for the service you have rendered the Government, but
also to acknowledge the debt which I owe you personally for the repu
tation which your valor and good conduct have conferred upon me. In
whatever position I may hereafter be placed I shall regard it as a duty
to devote myself to your interests. I do not care in this place to recount
your services and achievements. They are written in the history of
our country, and will not be forgotten by those who love our institu
tions, or honor the brave men who have preserved them. I choose
rather to depart from a custom pleasing in itself, and one which would
be especially pleasant in this instance to me, that of recalling your tri
umphs, and even at the risk of provoking criticism by a departure from
the accustomed formalities of a farewell address. I prefer to make some
suggestions, which I hope may not only prove useful to you, but bene
ficial also to the cause of our country, which you have proved that you
prized more than your own personal interests. The order for your dis-
bandment, as you are well aware, has already been received, and nothing
remains to be done to restore you to your homes and families except the
formal discharge from service. Your service demands a better recogni
tion at the hands of the country you have aided to preserve than mere
words of applause. The Eomans made their conquering soldiers free
holders in the lands they had conquered, and as upon your return to
your homes you will find most of the occupations and employments
filled by adepts from civil life, and as the Government has vast tracts
of vacant lands which will be increased by the war, the interests of the
country and your own will concur in the apportionment of these lands to
your use and occupancy, establishing a citizen soldiery to maintain
internal peace and set foreign foes at defiance. There is one other and
most important consideration to which I will point your attention.
Simultaneous with the breaking out of the rebellion against our Gov
ernment a war was made by one of the most potent of the European
States upon the Eepublic of Mexico, under circumstances and with
indications of such an unmistakable character as to leave no doubt
that the rebellion and the invasion of Mexico were but parts of a con
spiracy against republicanism on this continent. The rebellion has
been crushed after efforts and sacrifices that have no parallel in mod
ern war, but the invasion of our sister republic of Mexico has been in a
measure successful. Can it be said that we have triumphed and that
our republic is re-established on solid and immovable foundations so long
as the Hapsburgs, supported by the bayonets of France, maintain them
selves in Mexico, where they have established upon the ruins of the
republic a system inimical to our own — an asylum for all the disaffected
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in our country, from whence treason will be plotted and conspiracies
hatched, to be put in operation when opportunity offers, and to be aided
by the same force, impelled by the same motives which led to the ruin of
Mexico ? It is possible that the failure of that part of the conspiracy which
aimed at the existence of our Government, and which we all know to have
been aided by the moral influence and material aid of the aristocratic
Governments of France and England, may of itself defeat the other
part of the scheme against our sister republic of Mexico, and that Bona
parte may have the good sense to withdraw his troops from that country,
knowing that if he does not withdraw them they will be driven out by
that power which cannot submit to have its institutions threatened by
the encroachments of inimical systems on this continent, and to which
the invasion of Mexico was not only a threat but an insult, because we
had publicly espoused the doctrine that no monarchical governments
should intrude upon this continent, thus taking under our protection
the feebler republics of this hemisphere. To attack Mexico whilst
under our avowed protection, so far as to shield her from the establish
ment of monarchy, was to attack an ally, and indeed to attack us. It
was done at a time when a conspiracy, hatched into life and nurtured
into strength by the same malign influence, required all our power for its
suppression, and disabled us from making good the Monroe Doctrine
which we had adopted and which our interests and honor were engaged
to maintain. The time has come when our power to maintain that prin
ciple coincides with our interests and our honor. It will be maintained.
The whole conspiracy in all its parts must be frustrated. It will be for
tunate for us and the whole civilized world if our diplomacy, invigorated
by our restored power, shall be able to re-establish the principle so nec
essary to our safety and security. If that object can be obtained by
pacific means then soldiery is at an end, and your sole business here
after will be to develop, enrich, and improve our great country. To
that end our soldiers should be provided with homesteads, and in no
part of the country would they fare better or would they be more use
ful than in the South, which they have redeemed. But if the folly and
wickedness which first inspired the attempt to overthrow our great
republic and the republican system in this continent should still prevail,
and European despots continue to threaten us by a flanking movement
on Mexico, you will be called on to complete your work.
FRANK P. BLAIR,
Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
No. 161. J Murfreesborough, Tenn., July 11, 1865.
I. Subject to the approval of the department commander, the head
quarters of the First Sub-District Middle Tennessee are hereby removed
from Tullahoina, Tenn., to Murfreesborough, Tenn. Brig. Gen. H. P.
Van Cleve will assume command of the First Sub-District, and, in con
nection therewith, of the post of Murfreesborough.
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By command of Brevet Major-General Johnson:
W. B. SMITH,
Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
1078 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Dry. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 19. j Nashville, Tenn., July 12, 1865.
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II. Bvt. Brig. Gen. 0. H. Grosvenor is hereby relieved from duty as
commanding' officer post of Chattanooga.
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By command of Major-General Thomas :
HENRY M. GIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, Tenn., July 12, 1865.
Hon. EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. :
I have the honor respectfully to recommend the appointment of Col.
O. H. La Grange, First Wisconsin Cavalry, as assistant adjutant-
general of volunteers, with the rank of major, to the end that he may
be retained in volunteer service (his regiment being among those soon
to be mustered out) until the reorganization of the army is fully deter
mined upon. Colonel La, Grange has seen much of active field service
as a regimental, brigade, and division commander, and in each and all
of these positions has been distinguished for his courage and skill, both
in leading and directing the assaults of the troops under his command
against the enemy's works. He is a most faithful and intelligent
officer, and there is none more worthy, gallant, or capable in the service,
being considered by his superior commander as one of the most promis
ing volunteer officers in the army. He has rendered valuable service
in many of the contests with the enemy in this part of the country, and
his capture of Fort Tyler (while acting under the orders of Brevet
Major-General Wilson, in his cavalry operations in Mississippi, Ala
bama, and Georgia) will compare favorably with any feat performed by
cavalry during the war. That his services may not be lost to the army,
I make a special request for his appointment as assistant adjutant-
general of volunteers, with the rank of major, and that he be ordered to
report to Brevet Major-General Wilson for duty as assistant provost-
marshal for the Macon District.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, IT. 8. Army, Commanding.
LOUISVILLE, July 12, 1865.
(Received 9.50 p. m.)
Col. T. S. BOWERS,
Assistant A djutant- General :
Please relieve and order me to report to General Sherman. This by
Sherman's request.
JJSTO. M. CORSE,
Brevet Major- General.
WASHINGTON, July 13, 1865.
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
Dismount all the mounted infantry in your command and have their
horses turned in to the quartermaster. If the cavalry sent from the
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East to report to General Logan is not required, Lave that or their
equivalent in other troops mustered out also.
U. S. GllANT,
Lieutenant- General.
KNOXVILLE, July 13, 1865.
General GILLEM:
Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. Upton, U. S. Volunteers, has been ordered to report
to you to take command of the cavalry in East Tennessee. Send an
order by telegraph to him here placing him in command, so he can go
direct to Lenoir.
By order of Major-General Stoneman:
A. J. ALEXANDER,
Chief of titaff.
NASHVILLE, TENN., July 14,
(Received 7.10 p. m.)
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT:
Your telegram relating to the dismounting of mounted infantry
received. Orders have been issued.
GEO. IT. THOMAS,
Major- General.
NASHVILLE, July 14, 1865.
Maj or- General STONEMAN,
Knoxville :
Send a regiment of infantry to Edgefield to be on hand in case of
disturbance at that place.
WM. I). WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, ifrc.
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HD<^RS. MIL. Div. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 21. ) Nashville, Tenn., July 14, 1865.
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Y. The One hundred and eighty-eighth Ohio Volunteers, now serv
ing at Tullahoma, Tenn., are hereby relieved from further duty at that
place. The commanding officer will report in person with his command
without delay to Col. M. F. Wood, commanding post of Nashville,
Tenn., for garrison duty at this place. The quartermaster's depart
ment will furnish the necessary transportation.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
HENRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OP WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 80. j Memphis, Tenn., July 14, 1865.
The troops of this command will be reorganized into separate bri
gades as follows :
District of West Tennessee: First Cavalry Brigade, Bvt. Brig. Gen.
J. E. Phelps — Second Arkansas Cavalry, Eleventh Illinois Cavalry,
1080 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Eleventh New York Cavalry, Third U. S. Colored Cavalry. First
Infantry Brigade, Col. George W. McKeaig — One hundred and twen
tieth Illinois Infantry, One hundred and fifty-third Illinois Infantry,
One hundred and fifty-second Illinois Infantry, One hundred and fifty-
sixth Illinois Infantry. Second Infantry Brigade, Col. I. G. Kappner —
Third U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery, Eleventh U. S. Colored Infantry,
Eighty-eighth U. S. Colored Infantry, Fifty-ninth U. S, Colored Infan
try; Company F, Second U. S. Colored Light Artillery ; Company I,
Second TJ. S. Colored Light Artillery.
The Eirst and Second Brigades of Infantry will report to Bvt. Maj.
Gen. A. L. Chetlain, commanding Post and Defenses of Memphis.
By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. John E. Smith:
W. H. MORGAN,
Brevet Brigadier- General and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR, ) HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 11. ) Louisville, Ky., July 14, 1865.
It has been brought to the notice of the general commanding that
many wanton depredations are being committed by the soldiers of this
command upon both white and colored citizens in the vicinity of the
camps. Commanding officers are required to keep their men in camp
until the muster-out rolls are completed and the organizations ready to
start for the different State rendezvous. Tbis promiscuous and general
permission to visit the city, or to leave camp at all, except for the most
urgent reasons, must cease.
By command of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan:
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, July 15, 1865.
Brevet Major-General JOHNSON,
Murfreesborough, Tenn. :
The One hundred and eighty-eighth Ohio, Colonel Taylor, has been
ordered to Nashville. The general wishes it here at once. If you want
more troops a regiment can be ordered up from Georgia or from the
vicinity of Stevenson. From representations made to the general, he
desires you to look after the people of Lincoln County, of this State.
HENEY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 81. j Memphis, Tenn.., July 15, 1865.
Orders heretofore issued from these headquarters imposing a mone
tary restriction upon persons permitted to trade in whatever kind of
traffic within this district are hereby revoked. The provost marshal
will forthwith proceed to adjust the accounts of this military district
with the city of Memphis, and obtain whatever moneys are due from
the city.
By order of Bvt. Maj. Gen. John E. Smith:
W. H. MOEGAN,
Brevet Brigadier- General and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No, 23. J Nashville, Tenn., July 16, 1865.
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Y. The One hundred and eighty-fourth Ohio Infantry, now serving
at Bridgeport, Ala., is hereby relieved from further duty at that place.
The commanding officer will report in person with his command without
delay to Bvt. Brig. Gen. D. E. Goon, post at Edgefield, Tenn., for gar
rison duty at that place. The quartermaster's department will furnish
the necessary transportation.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
HENRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
WASHINGTON, July 17, 1865 — 11 a. m.
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
Order the muster out of all cavalry in your division that can be
spared, and the sale of their horses where they now are. Where it is
necessary to retain cavalry for want of other troops to do garrison
duty, dismount them and sell their horses. A very limited number of
mounted men in each State is all that is necessary. Eeport here the
number mustered out and number of horses disposed of under this
order.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE,
No. 167. ) Miirfrecsborough, Tenn., July 17, 1865.
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II. The One hundred and eleventh U. S. Golored Infantry is hereby
transferred from the Third Sub-District to the First Sub-District and will
report to Brig. Gen. H. P. Van Oleve, headquarters at Murfreesborough,
for orders. The quartermaster's department will furnish transportation
by rail.
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By command of Brevet Major-General Johnson :
W. B. SMITH,
Major and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, | HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 24. ) Nashville, Tenn., July 17, 1865.
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VIII. Brig. Gen. C. C. Doolittle, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby assigned
to the command of the post of Nashville and will report by letter for
orders to Maj. Gen. George Stoueman, commanding Department of
Tennessee.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
HENRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
1082 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS IGTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 28. ) Montgomery, Ala., July 17, 1865.
The following-named regiments of this command are authorized to
place on their regimental colors the battles set opposite their respective
designations:
Seventy- second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Tupelo, Nashville, Spanish
Fort; Ninety-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Tupelo, Nashville, Span
ish Fort; Tenth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, Tupelo, Nashville,
Spanish Fort; Thirty-third Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Spanish Fort;
Twenty-sixth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Spanish Fort; Ninety-third
Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Tupelo, Nashville, Spanish Fort; Eleventh
Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Tupelo, Nashville, Spanish Fort; Eighth
Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, Yellow Bayou, Lake Ohicot, Nashville,
Spanish Fort; Fifth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, Yellow Bayou,
Lake Ohicot, Nashville, Spanish Fort; Ninth Minnesota Volunteer
Infantry, Tupelo, Nashville, Spanish Fort; Forty-seventh Illinois Vol
unteer Infantry, Pleasant Bill, Yellow Bayou, Lake Chicot, Tupelo,
Spanish Fort; Twelfth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, Tupelo, Nashville,
Spanish Fort; Seventh Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, Tupelo, Nash
ville, Spanish Fort; Thirty-third Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Pleasant
Hill, Yellow Bayou, Lake Ohicot, Tupelo, Nashville, Spanish Fort;
Thirty-fifth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, Pleasant Hill, Yellow Bayou,
Lake Chicot, Tupelo, Nashville, Spanish Fort; One hundred and nine
teenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Fort De Kussy, Pleasant Hill, Yel
low Bayou, Tupelo, Nashville, Blakely ; One hundred and twenty-second
Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Tupelo, Nashville, Blakely; Eighty-ninth
Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Fort DeBussy, Pleasant Hill, Yellow Bay on,
Tupelo, Nashville, Blakely; Twenty-first Missouri Volunteer Infantry.
Tupelo, Nashville, Blakely; Thirty-second Iowa Volunteer Infantry,
Fort De liussy, Pleasant Hill, Yellow Bayou, Lake Chicot, Tupelo, Nash
ville, Blakely ; Twenty-seventh Iowa Volunteer infantry, Fort De Kussy,
Pleasant Hill, Yellow Bayou, Lake Chicot, Tupelo, Nashville, Blakely;
Tenth Kansas Volunteer Infantry, Nashville, Blakely ; Sixth Minnesota
Volunteer Infantry, Blakely; One hundred and seventeenth Illinois
Volunteer Infantry, Pleasant Hill, Yellow Bayou, Tupelo, Nashville,
Blakely; One hundred and seventy-eighth New York Volunteer Infan
try, Pleasant Hill, Yellow Bayou, Tupelo, Nashville, Blakely; Thirty-
fourth New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, Blakely; Fifty-eighth Illinois
Volunteer Infantry, Fort De Bussy, Pleasant Hill, Yellow Bayou, Tupelo,
Nashville, Blakely; Fifty-second Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Tupelo,
Nashville, Blakely; Eleventh Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, Blakely;
Seventy-second Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Nashville, Spanish Fort;
Ninety-fifth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Cloutierville, Yellow Bayou,
Nashville, Spanish Fort; Forty-fourth Missouri Volunteer Infantry,
Spanish Fort; Thirty-third Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, Cloutierville,
Yellow Bayou, Tupelo, Nashville, Spanish Fort; Fourteenth Wisconsin
Volunteer Infantry, Cloutierville, YellowBayou, Tupelo, Nashville, Span
ish Fort; Forty-ninth Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Spanish Fort;
Fortieth Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Spanish Fort; Eighty-first Illi
nois Volunteer Infantry, Cloutierville, Yellow Bayou, Nashville, Spanish
Fort; One hundred and eighth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Spanish
Fort; One hundred and twenty-fourth Illinois Volunteer Infantry,
Spanish Fort; Eighth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, Spanish Fort.
By order of Maj, Gen. A. J. Smith:
J. HOUGH,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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STATE OF TENNESSEE, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Nashville, Tcnn., July 17, 18(>~>.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army:
GENERAL: I have the honor to furnish for your information the fol
lowing copy of telegram:
WASHINGTON, July 1C, 1SC5 — 3.50 p. m.
Governor W. G. BUOWNLOW:
I hope, as I have no doubt, you will seo that tho laws passed by the last Legisla
ture are faithfully executed, and that nil illegal voters in the approaching election bo
kept from tho polls, and that the election of Members of Congress bo conducted
fairly. Whenever it becomes necessary for the execution of the law and the protec
tion of tho ballot-box, you will call upon General Thomas for sufficient military
force to sustain the civil authority of the State. I have just read your address,
which I most heartily indorse.
ANDREW JOHNSON,
President of the United States.
I have the honor to be, general, respectfully, yours,
A. J. FLETCHER,
Secretary of State.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
Louisville, Ey., July 17,
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT,
Commanding Armies of the United States:
DEAR SIR: Bvt. Maj. Gen. A. S. Williams, who has been in tho
service for four years, is about being ordered home, to report by letter
to the War Department. I desire especially to call your attention to
him. He has commanded with much ability, alternately his division
and the corps, with which he served for a greater portion of the time
since appointed a brigadier-general. I became well acquainted with
him during the several campaigns that the combined armies made
under General Sherman, and freely bear testimony to his untiring
energy and ability as an officer and soldier. I would be glad to see him
retained in the service. He would fill any position assigned him, I am
sure, to the satisfaction of his superiors. I hope that you will favora
bly consider the matter and reward a veteran soldier.
Very truly, yours,
JOHN A. LOGAN,
Major -General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF FLORIDA,
Tallahassee, July 17, 1865.
Second Lieut. H. F. FERRIS,
Comdg. Company G, 99th U. 8. Colored Infty., near Jiellair:
(Through Captain Tyler.)
SIR: You will leave camp to morrow morning with your company
and march to Warrington, on the direct road to Thoinasville. You
will take with you thirty days7 rations for your command. You will
apply for and obtain from the acting assistant quartermaster at Talla
hassee the necessary transportation for moving your stores and baggage.
On your arrival you will select the most suitable place where it is sup
posed you will be within easy access to large and rich plantations in that
part of Leon County lying around Warrington and Centerville, and
there camp. You will not make use of private buildings other than
1084 KY., S. W. VA., TENN"., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
those which you may be able to obtain with the consent of the owners
for the purpose of sheltering your stores and property. In all ques
tions of labor you are to control their settlement. It must be your
object to enforce discipline and preserve order. Be careful that your
men commit no trespasses. Report your arrival and precise location with
out delay and afterward send in frequent reports of the state of affairs
at your post.
By command of Brigadier-General Newton:
A. 0. PRETZ,
First Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
SWEET WATER, July 18, 1865.
Brevet Major-General GILLEM,
Commanding District of East Tennessee:
The troops will arrive here about 2 p. in., and will camp a mile east
of this place. The grazing is good. The command has been almost
destitute of corn for the last three days. The horses will improve
rapidly here if they have full rations of corn.
E. UPTON,
Brevet May or -General, Commanding Cavalry.
NASHVILLE, July 18, 1865.
Maj. Gen. J. M. PALMER,
Louisville, Ky. :
Order the muster out of all cavalry in your department that can be
spared, and the sale of their horses where they now are. Where it is
necessary to retain cavalry to do garrison duty, dismount them and
sell their horses. A very limited number of mounted men is all that
is now needed in your department. Report to these headquarters the
number of men mustered out and horses sold under this order.
Acknowledge receipt.
By order of Major-General Thomas :
WM. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General, &c.
(Same to Maj. Gen. 0. R. Woods, Mobile, Ala.; Maj. Gen. George
Stoneman, Knoxville, Tenn.; Maj. Gen. J. B. Steedman, Augusta, Ga.)
GENERAL ORDERS, ^ HDQRS. FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
DEPARTMENT OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 23. ) Louisville, Ky., July 18, 1865.
Brigade organizations haying been rendered unnecessary by the
muster out of troops, the different brigades of the corps are hereby
disbanded, and regimental commanders will report directly to the com
manding general of the divisions to which they are attached. All
brigade quartermasters, commissaries, and other staff officers attached
to brigades will at once turn over all Government property and funds
which may be in their possession to the proper staff officers of the
division. As soon as they can be properly completed the records of
brigades will be forwarded by express to the Adjutant-General's Office,
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Washington, D. 0., as directed by General Orders, No. 60, current
series, Adjutant-General's Office. All general and general staff officers
rendered surplus by the operation of tliis order will report directly to
their division commanders for orders.
By command of Bvt. Maj. Gen. Jeff. C. Davis:
A. C. McCLUKG,
Brevet Colonel, Assistant Adjutant- General, and Chief of Staff.
KNOXVILLE, July 19, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIFFLE,
Chief of Staff:
Do your telegraphic instructions of yesterday contemplate the muster
out of the colored mounted regiments'? I think two regiments in East,
two in Middle, and one in West Tennessee, of mounted troops will be
sufficient. Does this meet the wishes of the commanding general?
GEOEGE STONEMAN,
Major- Genera I.
AUGUSTA, July 19, I8u't.
Brig. Gen. W. D. WHIFFLE,
Chief of Staff:
Your order directing the muster out of cavalry is received, and will
be carried out at once. I go to Macon to-morrow to meet an engage
ment with Governor Johnson.
J. B. STEEDMAN,
Major- Genera /.
MUBFBEESBOBOUGH, July 19, 1865.
Brig. Gen. WILLIAM D. WHIFFLE,
Chief of Staff:
Under authority from General Stoneman, I have organized troops in
Middle Tennessee into four brigades of infantry and one of cavalry.
The commander of Fourth Brigade also commands Nashville. This
brigade includes troops at Nashville and those in the old Fourth and
Fifth Sub Districts.
K. W. JOHNSON,
Brevet Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS MILITABY DIVISION OF THE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, July 20, '1865.
His Excellency PRESIDENT JOHNSON,
Washington., D. C. :
Will you authorize the publication of your telegram of the 16th
instant to Governor Brownlow, advising him to adopt strenuous meas
ures to have the laws passed by the last Legislature enforced ? Its pub
lication will do much good in satisfying many obtuse minds in this State
that Governor Brownlow's policy is approved by you. The rebel ele
ment in some portions of this State is very restive under the present
state of affairs.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
1086 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
Washington, 1). C., July 20, 186 ~>.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE II. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
Governor Browiilow has been authorized to publish my dispatch as
requested by you. I hope that you will have it understood that what
ever amount of military force is necessary to sustain the civil authority
and enforce the law will be furnished. This being made known to the
public will exert a powerful influence throughout the State, and will
perhaps prevent the necessity of any military interference. 1 am hard
pressed here ; every moment of my time is occupied. Accept assur
ances of my esteem.
ANDKEW JOHNSON.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
Washington, I). C., July 20, 1865.
Hon. W. G. BROWNLOW,
Nashville, Tenn. :
I hope and have no doubt you will see that the recent amendments
to the constitution of the State as adopted by the people, and all laws
passed by the last Legislature in pursuance thereof, are faithfully and
fairly executed, and that all illegal voters in the approaching election
be excluded from the polls, and that the election for Members of Con
gress be legally and fairly conducted. When and wherever it becomes
necessary to employ force for the execution of the law and the protec
tion of the ballot-box from violence and fraud you are authorized to
call upon Major-General Thomas for sufficient military force to sustain
the civil authority of the State. I have read your recent address to
the people of the State and think it well timed and hope it will do
much good in reconciling the opposition to the amendment of the con
stitution and the laws passed by the last Legislature. The law must
be executed and the civil authority sustained. In your efforts to do
this, if necessary General Thomas will aiibrd sufficient military force.
You are at liberty to make what use you think proper of this dispatch.
Please furnish General Thomas with a copy.
ANDKEW JOHNSON.
NASHVILLE, July xo, I6'6'J.
Major-General STONEMAN,
Knoxville, Tenn. :
The order for the muster out of cavalry does not apply to colored
regiments. Any disposition of cavalry regiments you make in your
command will meet the views of the major-general commanding.
HENKY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF EAST TENNESSEE,
No. 54. ) Chattanooga, Tenn., July 20^ 1865.
I. In compliance with General Orders, No. 4, headquarters Depart
ment of Tennessee, July 12, 1865, the following changes are announced
in the organization of the troops in this command: The Eighth Ten
nessee Cavalry, Ninth Tennessee Cavalry, Thirteenth Tennessee Cav-
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airy, Twelfth Ohio Cavalry, Twelfth Kentucky Cavalry, Tenth Michigan
Cavalry, Second Missouri Cavalry Avill constitute the Cavalry Brigade,
District of East Tennessee, Brevet Major-General Upton commanding.
II. The Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, Company C, First Wisconsin
Heavy Artillery, First U. S. Colored Heavy Artillery, Third North
Carolina Infantry, Second North Carolina Infantry, Fortieth U. S. Col
ored Infantry, Fourteenth U. S. Colored Infantry will constitute the
First Brigade, Brevet Major-General Charles Cruft commanding, head
quarters at Greeneville, Term.
III. The Forty-fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, One hundred and
eighty- sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Eleventh Michigan Volunteer
Infantry, Sixteenth U. S. Colored Infantry, Eighteenth U. S. Colored
Infantry, Forty-second U. S. Colored Infantry, Forty-fourth U. S. Col
ored Infantry will constitute the Second Brigade, Col. L. Johnson,
Forty-fourth U. S. Colored Infantry, commanding.
IV. These organizations will be considered as separate brigades as
contemplated in General Orders, No. Ill, War Department, series 1801,
and will make all reports and returns direct to district headquarters.
By command of Brevet Major-General Gillern :
G. M. BASCOM,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HDQRS. DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
No. 184. } Memphis, Tcnn., July 20, 1865.
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II. In accordance with instructions from the War Department, Adju
tant- General's Office, Washington, June 28, 1865, the Second Arkansas
Cavalry will be immediately mustered out of service. The horses will
be turned over to Capt. A. E. Eddy, chief quartermaster, District of
West Tennessee, and the arms in compliance with General Orders, No.
83, paragraph 4, War Department, Adjutant-General's Office, of date
May 8, 1865. ,
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By order of 15 vt. Maj. Gen. John E. Smith:
W. H. MOEGAN,
J>revct P>ri<ja <Uer- General and Asftitttant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, \ HDQRS. ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 104. j Louisville, Ky., July 20, 1865.
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1 1 .. The regiments of the Third Division, Seventeenth Army Corps,
having been mustered out of service, Capt. Alexander Mcliitosh, assist
ant quartermaster, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby relieved from duty in the
Army of the Tennessee, and will proceed to his place of residence,
Joliet, 111., reporting thence by letter to the Adjutant-General of the
Army for orders.
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V. The regiments comprising the First Brigade, Fourth Division,
Fifteenth Army Corps, having been mustered out of service, the follow
ing-named officers are hereby relieved from duty in the Army of the
Tennessee, and will proceed to their respective places of residence,
1088 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
reporting thence by letter to the Adjutant- General of the Army for
orders: Brig. Gen. E. W. Rice, U. S. Volunteers, Oskaloosa, Iowa;
Capt. C. H. Trott, assistant adjutant- general, U. S. Volunteers, Boston,
Mass.
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VII. The regiments comprising the Third Division, Fourteenth Army
Corps, having been mustered out of service, the following named officers
are hereby relieved from duty in the Army of the Tennessee, and will
proceed to their respective places of residence, reporting thence by letter
to the Adjutant- General of the Army for orders: Bvt. Maj. Gen. A.
Baird, U. S. Volunteers, Washington, D. 0.,- Theodore Artaud, sur-
geon-in-chief, Baltimore, Md.; Capt. Dexter Horton, commissary of
subsistence, Eentonville, Mich.; Capt. John W. Acheson, assistant
adjutant- general, Washington, Pa.; Capt. Jonathan E. Webber, com
missary of subsistence, Morris, 111.
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By command of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan :
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
ATLANTA, GA., July 21, 1865.
(Received 2.20 p. m. 22d.)
His Excellency ANDREW JOHNSON,
President of the United States :
No opportunity is offered the people of many of the counties of the
State to take the amnesty oath. The backwoods counties, whose peo
ple are most loyal and would send delegates on your line of policy, are
neglected. Please order a person with competent authority into each
county in the State to adminisister it. If this is done soon there will
be no difficulty in the convention. Hope you have received my letters
by express. No mail to Milledgeville. Answer to Atlanta. On my
way to Cherokee for a few days. Where is Senator Patterson?
JOSEPH E. BROWN.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, Tenn., July 21, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. R. W. JOHNSON,
Commanding District of Middle Tennessee :
GENERAL : The major-general commanding directs that you select an
officer in whom you have full confidence, with 150 picked cavalrymen
under the proper commissioned officers, to proceed to Clifton, Tenn.,
from Pulaski, to report to J. W. Doherty, attorney general State of
Tennessee, for that section of country, for the purpose of tracking down
and arresting the murderers of Mr. Choate, mentioned in the accompa
nying papers, and to arrest the ringleaders of the guerrilla bands in
Hickman, Wayne, and Hardin Counties, breaking them up thoroughly.
The officer in charge will receive his instructions from you and to be
under the guidance of Mr. Doherty and Colonel Gibbs through the
country. It is the desire of the general that the work be done in such
a manner as to obviate the necessity of repeating it, breaking up as far
as possible these lawless bands and arresting them, sending to these
headquarters for further orders. As it is important that these men
leave as soon as possible, the general has sent his orders to you direct,
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and desires you to notify General Stoneman of these orders being sent
to you and your action. These men are sent to Clifton, as heretofore
when cavalry has been sent to Centerville information has been sent
over the country and the guerrillas, when our forces arrived, were gen
erally found pursuing an honest livelihood for the time being.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
HENKY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjuta n t- Genera I.
WASHINGTON, July 22, 1865 — 6.30 p. m.
Maj. Gen. J. M. CORSE,
Louisville, Ky. :
As at present arranged, you will be ordered to report to Maj. Gen.
John M. Palmer, commanding Department of Kentucky. .
P. T. HUDSON,
Aide- de- Camp.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 107. J Louisville, Ky., July 23, 1865.
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V. The regiments of the First Brigade, Fourth Division, Seven
teenth Army Corps, having been mustered out of service, Brig. Gen.
B. F. Potts is hereby relieved from duty in the Army of the Tennessee
and will proceed to his place of residence, Carrollton, Carroll County,
Ohio, reporting thence by letter to the Adjutant-General of the Army
for orders. The quartermaster's department will furnish transporta
tion for three private horses.
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By command of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan:
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE TENNESSEE,
Nashville, Tenn., July 24, 1865.
Brig. Gen. L. THOMAS,
Adjutant- General of the Army, Washington, J). C.:
GENERAL: I would respectfully request the assignment by the
President of Maj. Henry M. Cist, assistant adjutant-general of volun
teers, at these headquarters, to duty as assistant adjutant-general,
with the rank and pay of lieutenant-colonel, and for his promotion by
brevet to the grade of colonel. This application is based on the past
services of Major Cist, who has been on duty in the assistant adjutant-
general's office at my headquarters for three years, and brings to bear
on his knowledge of the duties of his position energy and faithfulness
in their performance. I would recommend his promotion by brevet as
a just recognition of his services during this period in the capacity he
has been serving.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
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1090 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 183. J Washington, July* 24, 1865.
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18. By direction of the President, Maj. Cornelius Cadle, jr., assistant
adjutant- general, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby assigned to duty as
assistant adjutant-general of the Seventeenth Army Corps, with rank
and pay of lieutenant-colonel, under act of July 17, 18C2.
:"=******
By order of the Secretary of War :
W. A. NICHOLS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 108. J Louisville, Ky., July 24, 1865.
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VI. The regiments of the Fourth Division, Fifteenth Army Corps,
having been mustered out of service, the following-named officers are
hereby relieved from duty in the Army of the Tennessee and will pro
ceed to their respective places of residence, reporting thence by letter
to the Adjutant-General of the Army for orders: Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. M.
Corse, Burlington, Iowa; Capt. L. H. Everts, assistant adjutant-
general, Geneva, 111. The quartermaster's department will furnish
transportation to General Corse for two servants and three private
horses.
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X. The regiments of the First Brigade, Temporary Division, Four
teenth Army Corps, having been mustered out of service, Brig. Gen.
James S. liobinson is hereby relieved from duty in the Army of the
Tennessee and will proceed to his place of residence, Kenton, Hardin
County, Ohio, reporting thence by letter to the Adjutant-General of the
Army for orders.
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By command of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan:
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, TENN., July 25, 1865.
Maj. Gen. JOHN E. SMITH, Memphis:
Send a force of 100 cavalry to hunt down and destroy a band of
guerrillas now raiding over the counties of Perry, Wayne, and a portion
of Hardin, and who make their headquarters in south part of Hickman
County and near Williamsport, in Maury. Your force will remain west
of the Tennessee and co-operate with a like force which General John
son will send out to scour the east of the river.
W. I). WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- Genera I.
NASHVILLE, TENN., July 25, 1865.
Col. T. M. VINCENT,
Washington, I). C. :
The list of organizations mustered out in my command, forwarded on
the 14th, contained all one-year troops eligible to be mustered out prior
Misprinted; should be April.
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to October 1, 1805, and veteran organizations that could be spared.
The remainder of my troops are required, at least until after the coming
State election. They are nearly all one-year regiments and if one is
ordered to be mustered out they will all claim to be, which would leave
me without troops in my command.
GEO. IT. THOMAS,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
Louisville, Ky., July 25, 1865.
Col. THOMAS M. VINCENT,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., War Department, Washington, I). C. :
COLONEL: The Army of the Tennessee will be entirely mustered out
by the 1st of August. By the 4th or 5th I will have the records of
army headquarters ready for transmittal to the War Department.
What orders shall I give my staff!
Respectfully,
JOHN A. LOGAN,
Major- General.
HDQRS. SECOND DIVISION, FOURTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
Louisville, July 25, 1865.
Capt. K. B. STINSON,
Assistant Inspector:
CAPTAIN: In a few more days the last regiment of the Second
Division, Fourteenth Army Corps, will have been mustered out of
service and be wending their way homeward. The official relations
that have so long existed between us will then terminate. 1 desire,
before separating, to express to you my entire approbation of the
manner in which you have at all times discharged your various duties
as a member of my staff. 1 know of no officer who has been more
pleasant, prompt, and efficient than yourself. Be assured that I feel
myself under many obligations for your readiness and kindness. I
regret that service so well and constantly performed has not been met
by a relative reward, promotion. You have earned and deserve it. In
whatever sphere of duty the future may place you, you have my best
wishes for success and prosperity.
I am, truly,
JAMES D. MOEGAN,
Brevet Major- General, TJ. 8. Volunteers.
NASHVILLE, TENN., July 26, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. U. S. GRANT,
Washington :
The Eighth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Kentucky, Eleventh, Fourteenth,
and Sixteenth Illinois, and Eleventh New York Cavalry will be mus
tered out. I do not think it safe to muster out more until after the
election on 3d of August.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
1092 K-Y., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
NASHVILLE, TENN.. July 26, 1865.
Major- General STONEMAN,
Knoxvillc :
Instead of mustering out the Second Missouri Cavalry (Merrill's
Horse) send it to West Tennessee to report to General Smith.
By command:
W. D. WHIPPLE,
Brigadier- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 51. J Louisville, Ky., July 26, 1865.
The near approach of an important election, to be held in all the
counties of the State and Military Department of Kentucky, renders it
proper, in the judgment of the general commanding, to require all offi
cers commanding troops to give to the officers of the State charged, by
law with the duty of conducting elections and to the legal voters of the
State the most complete protection. Martial law prevails in the Depart
ment of Kentucky, and certain classes of persons are especially under
military surveillance and control. These are :
First. All rebel soldiers, whether paroled or not, and without regard
to the fact that they have or have not taken any of the oaths prescribed
by law or executive or military orders, or have registered under orders
from the headquarters of the Department of Kentucky.
Second. All guerrillas and others who, without belonging to regular
rebel military organizations, have taken up arms against the Govern
ment, or have in any way operated against the Government or people
of Kentucky, or any other State or Territory.
Third. All persons who by act or word, directly or indirectly, gave
aid, comfort, or encouragement to persons in rebellion. This applies to
all persons who have voluntarily acted as scouts or spies for rebel or
guerrilla forces, who have voluntarily furnished any rebel force or per
son with information, food, clothing, horses, arms, or money, or have
harbored, concealed, or otherwise aided or encouraged them.
Fourth. All deserters from the military or naval service of the United
States who did not return to said service or report themselves to some
provost-marshal within the sixty days limited in the proclamation of the
President of the United States, dated the llth day of March, 1865, and
all persons who deserted from, the military or naval service of the United
States after the 3d day of March, 1865, and all persons duly enrolled
who departed the jurisdiction of the district in which they were enrolled,
or went beyond the limits of the United States to avoid any draft.
Fifth. All persons who were or have been, directly or indirectly,
engaged in the civil service of the late so-called Confederate Government
or of the so-called provisional government of Kentucky, or who have in
any way voluntarily submitted to either of said pretended Governments —
all agents of or contractors with or for either of said pretended Gov
ernments — all such persons are disqualified from voting by the laws of
the State of Kentucky and the act of Congress of March 3, 1865.
All persons of the classes aforesaid are required to abstain from all
interference with elections, and will, if they shall in any manner inter
fere therein by voting, or attempting to vote, or by persuading any other
person to vote, or by appearing at the polls, be at once arrested and
held for military trial.
Aid will be given to the civil authorities to enforce the laws and to
preserve the peace. Any person who shall counsel, advise, or encour-
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age any judge of any election or any other person to disregard or dis
obey the law, as declared in the proclamation of the Governor of the
State, will be at once arrested.
The peace of the country can be secured only by obedience to the laws.
By command of Mai. Gen. John M. Palmer:
E. B. HAELAX,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 110. ) Louisville, Ky., July 26, 1805.
I. The regiments comprising the First Division, Fifteenth Army
Corps, having been mustered out of service, the following-named gen
eral and staff officers are hereby relieved from duty in the Army of the
Tennessee, and will proceed to their respective places of residence,
reporting thence by letter to the Adjutant-General of the Army for
orders: Brig. Gen. B. F. Catterson, Indianapolis, Ind.j Capt. H. N.
Wheeler, Peoria, 111.
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By command of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan:
MAX. WOODHULL,
Ass Istant Acljuta nt- Genera I.
XASHVILLE, TENN., July 27, 1S65.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE STONEMAN,
KnoxviUe :
Governor Brownlow having applied to me for a sufficient military
force to insure that the approaching elections be conducted legally in
certain counties throughout this State, I wish you to send a sufficient
force to the election precincts of each of the following counties to be
present at the holding of the election for the purpose of enabling legal
voters to hand in their votes, and also to insure them protection when
ever they choose to challenge the legality of votes of other parties
when offered 5 also to see that the judges of elections conduct them
fairly and preserve propriety during the election, viz: Benton, Henry,
Weakley, Gibson, Lauderdale, Henderson, and Carroll, West Teun.;
Humphreys, Dickson, Stewart, Montgomery, Shelby, Fayette, William
son, Davidson, Wilson, Sumner, Eobertson, Cheatham, Bedford, Lin
coln, Marshall, Giles, Maury, Hickman, and Lewis, Middle Tenn. A
copy of this has been sent to General Smith to expedite matters. You
will please see that the order is executed in the other counties named.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, Commanding.
LOUISVILLE, July 27, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, U. S. Army:
Troops will be dismounted as ordered by your telegram of July 19,
and report made as directed. Permission has been given me by the
Adjutant- General of the Army to retain the troops in my department
until after the election.
JXO. M. PALMEE,
Major- General.
1094 KY., 8. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 34. j Nashville, Tenn., July 27, 1865.
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Y. The Will's Valley Railroad from Trenton to Wauhatchie will be
turned over to the company owning it, and the company will be per
mitted to run cars over the road and to Chattanooga upon the terms
formerly agreed upon between them and the Nashville and Chattanooga
Railroad upon making an arrangement to that effect with the general
superintendent U. S. military railroads of this military division. This
to continue in force pending an application of the company to the Presi
dent of the United States to have the road turned over to them.
* * * * * * *
By command of Major- General Thomas:
HENRY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 111. 5 Louisville, Ky., July 27, 1865.
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IY. The organization of the Fourth Division, Seventeenth Army
Corps, being mustered out, Brig. Gen. W. W. Belknap, commanding same,
is hereby relieved from duty in this army, and will repair at once to
Keokuk, Iowa, reporting thence to the Adjutant- General of the Army
for orders.
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VII. The troops comprising the Temporary Division, Fourteenth Army
Corps, having been mustered out of service, the following-named offi
cers are hereby relieved from duty with the Army of the Tennessee and
will proceed to their respective places of residence, reporting thence by
letter to the Adjutant-General of the Army for orders: Bvt. Maj. Gen.
A. S.Williams, Detroit, Mich.; Capt. E. P. Graves, assistant quarter
master, Corning, N. Y.
VIII. The troops of the Fourth Division, Seventeenth Army Corps,
having been mustered out of service, Capt. O. D. Kinsman, assistant
adjutant-general, U. S. Volunteers, is hereby relieved from duty in the
Army of the Tennessee, and will proceed to his place of residence, at
Rochester, Beaver County, Pa., reporting thence by letter to the Adju
tant-General of the Army for orders.
By command of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan:
MAX. WOODIIULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
[JULY 28, 18G5.— For General Orders, No. 130, War Department,
Adjutant-General's Office, assigning general officers to command, see
Vol. XL VII, Part III, p. 679.]
GENERAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
Ko. 131. j Washington, July 28, 1865.
By direction of the President of the United States, the following
Army Corps arc discontinued as organizations: Second, from June 28,
1865; Fourth, from August 1,1805; Fifth, from June 28, 18G5; Sixth,
from June 28, 1865; Seventh, from August 1, 1865; Eighth, from
August 1, 1865; Ninth, from July 27, 1865 ; Tenth, from August 1, 1865;
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Fourteenth, from August 1, 1865; Fifteenth, from August 1, 1865;
Seventeenth, from August 1, 1865; Twentieth, from June 1, 1865;
Twenty- third, from August 1, 1865; Twenty-fourth, from August 1,
1865.
By order of the Secretary of War :
E. I). TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 112. ] Louisville, Ky., July 28, ISfti.
I. The regiments of the Fifteenth Army Corps having been mustered
out of the service, the following-named general and staff officers are
hereby relieved from duty in the Army of the Tennessee and will pro
ceed to their respective places of residence, reporting thence by letter
to the Adjutant-General of the Army for orders: Maj. Gen. William B.
Hazen, Cleveland, Ohio; Bvt. Brig. Gen. L. E. Yorke, Salem, K. J.;
Lieut. Col. G. L. Fort, Lacou, 111.; Maj. Charles T. Gardner, assistant
adjutant-general, Cleveland, Ohio; Maj. C. J. Dickey, Beaver, Pa.;
Surg. 1$. Niccolls, Bloomington, 111. ; Capt. W. W. McCammon, assistant
adjutant-general, Palmyra, Mo. ; Capt. J. II. Boyle, assistant quarter
master, Philadelphia, Pa. The quartermaster's department will furnish
to the above-named officers transportation for their authorized private
servants and horses.
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Y. The troops comprising the Temporary Division, Fourteenth Army
Corps, having been mustered out of service, Capt. E. K. Buttrick, assist
ant adjutant-general, is hereby relieved from duty in the Army of the
Tennessee and will proceed to his place of residence, Detroit, Mich.,
reporting thence by letter to the Adjutant-General of the Army for
orders.
YI. The troops comprising the Seventeenth Army Corps haying been
mustered out of service, the following-named officers are hereby relieved
from duty in the Army of the Tennessee and will proceed to their
respective places of residence, reporting thence by letter to the Adjutant-
General of the Army for orders : Lieut. Col. A. Hickenlooper, brevet
brigadier-general and assistant inspector- general, Cincinnati, Ohio;
Lieut. Col. C. Cadle, assistant adjutant-general, Muscatine, Iowa; Maj.
Logan Tompkins, senior aide-de camp, Saint Louis, Mo. ; Capt. G. B.
Steele, brevet major and aide-de-camp, Decatur, 111.
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By command of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan:
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 113. } Louisville, Ky., July 29, 1865.
I. Bvt. Maj. A. M. Yau Dyke, captain and assistant adjutant-general,
U. S. Yolunteers, is hereby relieved from duty at these headquarters,
and will proceed to Cincinnati, Ohio, reporting thence by letter to the
Adjutant-General of the Army for orders.
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By command of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan:
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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SPECIAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 114. ) Louisville, JIT/., July 30, 1S65.
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II. The troops comprising the First Division, Fourteenth Army
Corps, having been mustered out of service, the following-named gen
eral and staff officers will proceed to their places of residence as set
opposite their names, respectively, reporting thence by letter to the
Adjutant-General of the Army for orders: Bvt. Maj. Gen. C. C. Wal-
cutt, U. S. Volunteers, Columbus, Ohio; Maj. James E. Edmonds,
assistant adjutant- general, U. S. Volunteers, Murfreesborough, Tenn.;
Capt. Enoch F. Deatou, commissary of subsistence, U. S. Volunteers,
Louisville, Ky.
III. The troops comprising the Second Division, Fourteenth Army
Corps, having been mustered out of service, the following-named gen
eral and staff officers will proceed to their places of residence as set
opposite their names, respectively, reporting thence by letter to the
Adjutant-General of the Army for orders: Capt. Theodore Wiseman,
assistant adjutant general, U. S. Volunteers, Brooklyn, E. Y.; Bvt.
Maj. Gen. James D. Morgan, U. S. Volunteers, Quincy, 111.
By command of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan:
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutan t- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 115. ) Louisville, Ky., July 31, 1865.
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V. The troops comprising the Fourteenth Army Corps having been
mustered out of service, the following-named general and staff officers
will proceed to their respective places of residence, reporting thence
by letter to the Adjutant- Gen era! of the Army for orders: Bvt. Maj.
Gen. Jeff. C. Davis, Indianapolis, Ind.; Bvt. Col. A. C. McClurg, Saint
Paul, Minn. ; Lieut. Col. H. G. Litchfield, assistant inspector-general,
New York, N. Y. ; Lieut. Col. J. E. Remington, chief quartermaster,
Dixon, Lee County, 111.; Surg. Waldo C. Daniels, Cleveland, Ohio.
The quartermaster's department will furnish transportation to Major-
General Davis for his authorized proportion of baggage, servants, and
horses. The officers of his staff will be accompanied by the regulation
allowance of baggage, servants, and horses.
By command of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan:
MAX. WOODHULL,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. MIL. Div. OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 38. J Nashville, Tenn., July 31, 1.865.
I. Bvt. Maj. Gen. E. M. McCook, U. S. Volunteers, will proceed to
Peoria, 111., reporting on arrival by letter to the Adjutant-General,
U. S. Army, Washington, D. C.
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By command of Major-General Thomas:
HENKY M. CIST,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1097
[JULY — , 1805.]
SOLDIERS OF THE SEVENTEENTH ARMY CORPS:
You are about to be called upon to assist in erecting a monument to
the memory of our noble, loved, and lamented McPLerson. We are
about to separate, perhaps forever, and now on the eve of our departure
for our far distant homes, scattered over the entire Xorthwest, is a fit
ting time to testify to our love and admiration for our former noble
commander. Company, regimental, brigade, and division commanders
will ail'ord every assistance in their power in collecting and forwarding
the contributions. Proper blanks will be furnished as soon as possible,
but until such time as this can be done commanding officers are requested
to take such steps as will promptly carry out the views of the army.
Company commanders will receive subscriptions and forward the rolls
and money thus collected to the regimental commanders, who will
consolidate the returns, adding the contributions of field and staff,
and hand over to brigade commanders, who will add the contributions
of their headquarters, and transfer the same to division commanders,
who will in like manner transfer the amount thus collected to the com
manding officer of the corps, who w7ill transfer it to the committee indi
cated by the army commander. The rolls will be gotten up as neatly
as possible and be deposited in the cornerstone of the monument, a
soldier's offering to a soldier's memory.
F. P. BLAIR,
Major- Genera /.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE,
No. 116. I Louisville, Ky., August 1, 18(i~>.
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III. In accordance with telegraphic instructions from the Adjutant-
General of the Army, the troops comprising the Army of the Tennessee
having been mustered out, the following-named officers of the staff are
hereby relieved from duty at these headquarters and will proceed to
their respective places of residence, reporting thence by letter to the
Adjutant-General of the Army for orders: Bvt. Brig. Gen. C. B.
Reese, captain, U. S. Army, Cauastota, N. Y.; Bvt. Col. Max. Wood-
hull, lieutenant-colonel and assistant adjutant-general, U. S. Volun
teers, Washington, D.C.; Col. J. T. Couklin, assistant quartermaster,
U. S. Volunteers, Fond du Lac, Wis. ; Bvt. Maj. D. L. Hunting ton,
assistant surgeon, U. S. Army, Philadelphia, Pa.; Bvt. Maj. E. P.
Pearson, captain, U. S. Army, Beading, Pa.; Bvt. Maj. F. F. White-
head, captain and assistant adjutant- general, U. S. Volunteers, Saint
Louis, Mo.; Capfc. H. 13. Beam, assistant adjutant-general, U. 8. Vol
unteers, Dubuque, Iowa; Capt. Eobert E. Beecher, assistant adjutant-
general, U. S. Volunteers, North Brookfield, Mass.
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By command of Maj. Gen. John A. Logan:
MAX. WOODHIJLL,
Assistant Admtant- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, August 1, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, Nashville, Tenn. :
By telegram of June 27 I informed you that General Grant's assign
ment placed the Department of Mississippi, General Slocum command
ing, in the division of Major-General Sheridan, but that by my mistake
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the order that had been issued placed it in your division. The correc
tion has been made, and General Slocum's command, embracing the
Department of Mississippi, forms a part of General Sheridan's division.
Please inform me whether you received my former telegram upon this
subject. My attention is called to the matter by General Slocum report
ing that he received orders both from you and General Sheridan. He
has been instructed that his command is in General Sheridan's military
division.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
NASHVILLE, TENN., August 2, I8(f5.
Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War :
Your telegram of June 27, informing me that the Department of
Mississippi was assigned as part of General Sheridan's military division,
was received, and orders accordingly sent to General Slocum, at Yicks-
burg, June 20.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. SIXTEENTH ARMY CORPS,
No. 35. ) Montgomery, Ala., August 8, 18(i5.
The Sixteenth Army Corps having been discontinued as an organiza
tion by orders from the President, the major-general commanding
deems it proper and just to express to the troops heretofore comprising
it his appreciation of the long and arduous service, the unwearied
patriotism, the cheerful obedience to orders, the dauntless courage, and
resistless morale which have won for you a high name in the records of
your country of which you may well be proud. Fort De Hussy, Pleas
ant Hill, Yellow Bayou, Lake Chicot, Tupelo, Nashville, Spanish Fort,
and Blakely attest your gallantry and success during the last year of
the war. You have never experienced defeat or repulse. Your mili
tary history is without blot or stain. With this record of your service
you can return to your respective homes, as mustered out, with the
consciousness that you have performed your full duty, won the respect
and admiration of your commanders, and well deserved the confidence
and trust of the country that in her hour of danger placed you in ranks
and trusted to you her battles. Still continue to merit that confidence
and trust by becoming as good citizens as you have been soldiers.
Remember that for a republican government the main requisite is
enlightened, moral, and industrious citizens. Unless you become such
the results of your entire service are lost to you. Let the memory of
what you have endured endear to you every foot of American soil.
Having asserted the supremacy of the General Government in arms,
assist now in creating for it a glorious future among nations.
A. J. SMITH,
Major- General.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
Washington, I). C., August 10, 1865.
MICHAEL BURNS, Nashville, Tenn. :
By order of the President all the railroads in Tennessee will be turned
over to the companies.
D. T. PATTERSON.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1099
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., August 12, 1865.
His Excellency ANDREW JOHNSON,
President of the United States:
SIR : Hon. William Wallace, attorney-general of this judicial district,
leaves here for Washington this p. in., who will, as he informs me, call
upon you, and at his suggestion I have the honor to address you in
relation to some of the subjects of his proposed interview with you.
Considering the present condition of the people of the South, brought
about by the late rebellion, we have reason to be gratified at the
results in the District of West Tennessee. Although these are not
altogether such as could be desired, yet a large majority of the people
manifest a disposition to return to their allegiance to the Government
of the United States. Civil law is gradually resuming its authority in
most of the communities, and the recent elections were quietly con
ducted, no disturbance having been reported to these headquarters.
The vote was necessarily light, owing to the restrictions of the fran
chise law enacted at the last session of the State legislature, and in a
few counties no election was held, the people not having had an oppor
tunity of being registered in pursuance of that law. The freedmen's
department, under the energetic management of the assistant commis
sioner, Brig. Gen. D. Tillson, is being rapidly systemized, and I have
no doubt if General Tillson is continued in charge here, which I would
recommend, he will have it so perfected in the course of a few mouths
that it will work harmoniously and to the mutual advantage of the
planters and freedrnen. Most of the planters apparently submit to the
new relations resulting from the Avar, but it will take time to eradicate
the prejudices of education and association. In the absence of special
instructions, I infer that it is not the intention of the Government to
deal harshly with the masses of the people of the South. The people
cannot be held responsible for the rebellion. At its inception a large
minority of them vainly opposed the increasing tide of public opinion
until, overwhelming all their interests and social relations, it resist-
lessly swept them into the political vortex that engulfed these great
communities. General Orders, No. 110, current series, Adjutant Gen
eral's Office, War Department, operates with undue severity in some
cases. No discretion is left to military commanders to return property
that has been taken or ordered to be vacated, in obedience to military
necessity, and not abandoned or confiscated. In making a general
order this was perhaps unavoidable.
I have the honor to be, sir. very respectfully, your obedient servant.
JNO. E. SMITH,
Brevet Major- Genera I.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
Washington, August 13, 1865 — 9.30 a. m.
Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS,
Nashville:
I have been advised that innumerable frauds are being practised by
persons assuming to be Treasury agents in various portions of Ala
bama in the collection of cotton, pretended to belong to the Confederate
Government. I also understand that they are connected with the com
mandant of post at Montgomery. I hope you will appoint some efficient
officer under your command to proceed and examine and ascertain the
facts, and if any parties shall be found, whether connected with the
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Treasury or the military, that you will deal with them in the most sum
mary manner, and report the names of persons engaged in such trans
actions and each case. Mr. Dillon, Treasury agent, will be in Nashville
in a few days and will confer with you upon this subject. I wish you
would direct the attention of the military under your command to this
subject, and especially General Hatch, at Montgomery.
ANDREW JOHNSON,
President United State*.
DETHOIT, MICH., Auyuat 1.4, 1865 — 6.30 p. m.
Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War:
Now that the elections are over in Kentucky and Tennessee, I think
a large number of troops might be mustered out from those two States.
I would recommend that General Thomas be directed to muster out all
he can dispense with, especially of cavalry.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
Washington, August 14, 1865 — 6 p. m.
Major-General THOMAS, Nashville, Tenn. :
.Fro in information lodged here the Freedmen's Bureau at Nashville
and Pulaski are assuming and exercising powers in taking charge of
property and other jurisdiction which is incompatible with the law cre
ating the bureau and the design of its creation. I hope you will give
it some attention, and if you deem it best some suitable and efficient
agent will be at once appointed to investigate its proceedings. I fear
the operations of Treasury agents and the Freedmen's Bureau are cre
ating great prejudice to the Government, and their abuses must be
corrected.
ANDREW JOHNSON,
President United States.
CARBONDALE, ILL., August 1.4, 1865.
Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War:
I hereby tender my resignation as major-general of volunteers, and
ask as a favor to me that it be accepted, there being no necessity for
my services longer. It is important that I be permitted to resign. If
I am not permitted to do so, please extend my leave of absence until
1st of October. Matters of pecuniary interest in settling my business
of long standing demand my attention. Please answer me at once at
this place.
JNO. A. LOGAN,
Major- General.
NASHVILLE, TENN., August 15, 1865.
(Received 5.20 p. in.)
ANDREW JOHNSON,
President of the United States :
Your two telegrams of 9.30 a. in. [13th] and 6 p. in. August 14 are
received, and vour instructions are being carried out.
GEO. IT. THOMAS,
Major- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1101
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington City, August 15, 1865.
Maj. Gen. JOHN A. LOGAN,
Carbondale, III. :
Your telegram tendering the resignation of your commission in the
military service was received this morning and submitted to the Presi
dent, who directs me to say that it is accepted. Allow me to express
my regret that the service will lose so gallant and patriotic a soldier
and to express to you the thanks of this Department for the distin
guished services you have rendered your country in its hour of trial.
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
NASHVILLE, TENN., August 16, 1865,
(Received 2.20 i>. m.)
His Excellency ANDREW JOHNSON,
President of the United States :
I can learn, of no instance in which the officers of the Freedmen's
Bureau have exercised illegal authority in taking charge of property,
either here or at Pulaski. In two or three instances General Fisk has
restored to owners property which had been in charge of the Treasury
agent, he being convinced after investigation that the property was not
abandoned. I believe General Fisk is doing all he can to settle all diffi
culty arising in his bureau justly and fairly under the law creating the
bureau.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT or WEST TENNESSEE,
Memphis, Tenn., August 18, 1865.
Bvt. Brig. Gen. A. J. ALEXANDER,
Chief of Staff, Department of Tennessee:
GENERAL : I have the honor to submit, for the information of the
major-general commanding department, the following report: I
assumed command of the District of West Tennessee May 29, 1805, in
compliance with Special Orders, No. 201, dated Headquarters of the
Army, Adjutant-General's Office, Washington, May 2, 1865, relieving
Maj. Gen. G. G. Washburn, whose resignation had been accepted, to
take effect June 1, 1865. The folloAving troops were at that time
stationed in this district, viz : Of cavalry — Seventh Eegiment Indiana
Cavalry Volunteers, Fifth Regiment Illinois Cavalry Volunteers,
First Eegiment Iowa Cavalry Volunteers, Second Eegiment Wiscon
sin Cavalry Volunteers, Fourth Eegiment Illinois Cavalry Volun
teers, Twelfth Eegiment Illinois Cavalry Volunteers, Eleventh Eegi
ment Illinois Cavalry Volunteers, Eleventh Eegiment New York
Cavalry Volunteers, Second Eegiment Arkansas Cavalry Volunteers,
First Mississippi Mounted Eifles, Third Eegiment U. S. Colored
Cavalry Volunteers. Of infantry — One hundred arid twentieth Illinois
Infantry Volunteers, One hundred and thirteenth Illinois Infantry
Volunteers, Eleventh II. S. Colored Infantry, Fifty-ninth U. S. Colored
Infantry, Eighty-eighth II. S. Colored Infantry. Of artillery — Bat
tery K, Second Illinois Light Artillery; Battery G, First Illinois
Light Artillery; Battery M, First Missouri Light Artillery; Bat
tery G, Second Missouri Light Artillery, Seventh Wisconsin
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Battery; Company F, Second U. S. Colored Light Artillery; Com
pany I, Second U". S. Colored Light Artillery; Third U. S. Colored
Artillery (Heavy). The following regiments of the troops above
enumerated were, in pursuance of orders from headquarters Depart
ment of the Cumberland, ordered to join the command of Maj. Gen. P.
H. Sheridan, at Alexandria, La., viz: Seventh Eegiment Indiana
Cavalry Volunteers, Fifth Eegiment Illinois Cavalry Volunteers, First
Eegiinent Iowa Cavalry Volunteers, Second Eegiment Wisconsin
Cavalry Volunteers, Fourth Eegiment Illinois Cavalry Volunteers,
Twelfth Eegiment Illinois Cavalry Volunteers. The following regi
ments and batteries have been mustered out, viz: Second Arkansas
Cavalry Volunteers, First Mississippi Mounted Eifles, One hundred and
thirteenth Illinois Infantry Volunteers (of which the remaining
recruits were consolidated with the One hundred and twentieth Illinois
Infantry), Battery K, Second Illinois Light Artillery; Battery M,
First Missouri Light Artillery; Battery G, First Illinois Light Artil
lery; Battery G, Second Missouri Light Artillery; Seventh Wisconsin
Battery. The following-named regiments have, since I have assumed
command here, reported to me for assignment to duty: One hundred
and fifty-second Eegiment Illinois Infantry Volunteers, One hundred
and fifty-third Eegiment Illinois Infantry Volunteers, One hundred and
fifty-sixth Regiment Illinois Infantry Volunteers. The following-
named regiments and batteries are now on duty in this district:
Eleventh Eegiment Illinois Cavalry Volunteers, Eleventh Eegiment
New York Cavalry Volunteers, Third U. S. Colored Cavalry Volun
teers, One hundred and twentieth Illinois Infantry Volunteers, One
hundred and fifty-second Illinois Infantry Volunteers, One hundred
and fifty-third Illinois Infantry Volunteers, One hundred and fifty
sixth Illinois Infantry Volunteers, Eleventh U. S. Colored Infantry
Volunteers, Fifty-ninth U. S. Colored Infantry Volunteers, Eighty-
eighth U. S. Colored Infantry Volunteers; Company F, Second U.S.
Colored Artillery (Light) ; Third U. S. Colored Artillery (Heavy) ; Com
pany I, Second IT. S. Colored Artillery (Light). Of these regiments,
the Eleventh Illinois Cavalry Volunteers and the Eleventh New York
Cavalry Volunteers are under orders from headquarters Department
of Tennessee to be mustered out immediately on the arrival at this
post of some regiment of cavalry to take their place. Of the One hun
dred and twentieth Illinois Infantry Volunteers, the expiration of term
of service will take place on the 29th of October next, and I have
already forwarded to department headquarters a recommendation for
the immediate muster out of that regiment. I would respectfully
recommend that Company F, Second IT. S. Colored Light Artillery, now
dismounted, be transferred to some regiment of infantry and the
officers mustered out; also I w7ould recommend that the Third U. S.
Colored Cavalry be dismounted and assigned to duty as infantry.
General and staff officers and changes: Bvt. Maj. Gen. J. E. Smith,
commanding district, vice Maj. Gen. C. C. Washburn, relieved; Bvt.
Maj. Gen. A. L. Chetlaiu, commanding post and defenses; Col. Otto
Funke, commanding Cavalry Division, vice Bvt. Brig. Gen. J. E. Phelps,
relieved, vice Brig. Gen. B. S. Eoberts, relieved, in orders from War
Department; Bvt. Brig. Gen. W. H. Morgan, assistant adjutant-
general, District of West Tennessee; Col. A. T. Smith, acting assistant
inspector-general (temporarily assigned), vice Capt. S. M. Budlong,
relieved and ordered to State rendezvous for muster out, vice Capt. F.
W. Fox, relieved in orders from headquarters Military Division of the
Tennessee; Capt. J. W. Mott, chief commissary of subsistence, relieved
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and this office discontinued ; Capt. A. It. Eddy, U. S. Army, assistant
quartermaster, chief quartermaster District of West Tennessee; Capt.
W. W. McCammon, assistant adjutant-general, acting under instruc
tions from the major-general commanding the department (temporarily
assigned), vice Capt. John E. Simpson, relieved and ordered to State
rendezvous for muster out; Bvt. Brig. Gen. E. Bouton, provost-marshal,
vice Col. George B. Hoge, relieved and ordered to State rendezvous for
muster out; Maj. It. G. Rombauer, chief of artillery, relieved and the
duties of this office discontinued; Maj. J. II. Carpenter, acting judge-
advocate, District of West Tennessee; Maj. It. F. Stratton, surgeon -in-
chief, District of West Tennessee; Capt. Marion Campbell, assistant
commissary of musters, District of West Tennessee; Capt. J. J. Sears,
acting ordnance officer, District of West Tennessee; First Lieut. John
W. Wright, acting assistant chief quartermaster, District of West
Tennessee. Col. It. E. Clary, department quartermaster-general, is on
duty at this post as depot quartermaster, assigned in orders from the
War Department, and acts independently of my orders. Capt. Charles
S. Bowman, Fourth U. S. Cavalry, is on duty in this district as special
inspector of cavalry, assigned in orders from the War Department, and
acts independently of my orders.
The health of the troops of this command is good; their discipline
well sustained and efficient. I would, however, respectfully suggest
that for the more perfect maintenance of health and discipline among
the colored troops occasional changes of station of troops of that class
between different and remote points within the department be ordered.
Their transit across the country would be attended with little or no
increased expenditure by the Government and would remove the causes
of certain serious evils which necessarily attend their long establishment
at the same adjacent posts. I would invite the attention of the major-
general commanding the department to the fact that during the month
of April last the troops of this command were paid to February 28,
1865, since which time they have not received pay, while the One hun
dred and fifty-second, One hundred and fifty-third, and One hundred
and fifty-sixth Regiments Illinois Infantry have never yet been paid,
and would respectfully suggest that measures be taken at as early a
day as practicable to effect the payment of the troops here. The
Freedmen's Department, under the energetic management of the assist
ant commissioner, Brigadier-General Tillson, is being rapidly organ
ized, and I have no doubt if General Tillson is continued in charge of
the Avork of that bureau at this point that he will have it so perfected
in the course of a few months that it will work harmoniously and to the
mutual advantage of planters and freedmen.
The political organization of the various counties within this district
is yet in some instances incomplete, though rapid progress has been
made during the last few weeks. So far as my own information
extends, civil officers have been appointed in nearly all the counties
within the territory embraced within my command, some of whom have
not entered upon the discharge of their official duties, and of whom a
few, perhaps, will not do so. It is hoped that when the new appointees
have fully entered upon the discharge of their duties, the machinery
of civil government will soon be in efficient working condition, both as
regards county legislation and the administration of justice by the
magistrates and the courts of law. The recent elections were quietly
conducted, no disturbance having been reported to these headquarters.
The vote was necessarily light, owing to the restrictions of the fran
chise law enacted at the late session of the State Legislature, and in a
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few counties no election was held, the people not having had an oppor
tunity of being registered in pursuance of that law. While it is
claimed by the local press and asserted generally that there is an
almost universal willingness on the part of the people to submit, it is
yet apparent that submission is that of a military necessity, not a cor
dial response to the claims of the Government upon the allegiance of
its citizens; not the candor of those who, having at last recognized
the enormity of their crime against the Union, with the ardor and
alacrity of true repentance avail themselves of the beneficence of an
outraged Government. The feelings of the people toward the Govern
ment are not of a kindly character generally, but now that the Con
federacy is broken, the very necessities of living compel them to be
quiescent. Weary of Avar, impoverished in house and bereaved in
family, many desire to live in peace and quietness the remainder of
their days; others, in the hope of avoiding the penalties and forfeit
ures of treason, or wishing the gifts at the bestowal of their lately
despised Government, are seized with a conversion, the suddenness
and zeal of which may well excite suspicion of its sincerity. A few
less prudent and less influential still proclaim aloud the doctrine of
Southern rights in a spirit which, if general, must awaken apprehen
sions of future discord. Some there undoubtedly are who propose to
give an active and energetic support to the Government, accepting the
new condition of affairs, never having entertained for themselves, or
abandoning forever, the idea of revolution, [who] are laboring to
cement anew the Union of the States and the fraternity of the people.
Of all classes, by far the greater number are unwilling to take part in
State restoration. The chivalry of the South, it has been confessed,
has been discomfited in war, but here people still retain the pride and
the arrogance of caste. The master race are obliged to acknowledge
the annihilation of African slavery, but they cannot conquer their love
for and the adherence of habit to the peculiar institution. Covertly
they purpose, knowing not how and abiding a time they know not
when, to again make color the badge of servitude and of oppression. It
seems to me to be hardly otherwise to be expected. The prejudices of
education and association are not easily eradicated. While the armed
soldiers of the Union overawe insubordination by their presence, main
taining the sovereignly and enforcing the policy of the Government,
the people of the South will despair of successful resistance in any
form; but the disloyal elements are as dominant as ever; the leaders
of Southern opinion, using, with the politician's craft, the disguise ot
conservatives, await but opportunities to prove themselves the still
relentless foes of the Government. An opportunity would sooner or
later be followed by another political revolution, not to speak of speedy
social chaos and the prostration of law at the feet of crime. It is my
opinion, which lengthening observation confirms, that the safety of the
Union requires that the armies of the United States should hold,
occupy, and possess the territory lately in rebellion for a yet indefinite
period. These remarks are offered as applicable to people residing
within the limits of my command, a general statement of the condi
tion of which, from every point of view, I have conceived it proper for
me to make.
I have the honor to be, general, very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
JNO. E. SMITH,
Brevet Major- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. UNION. 1105
NASHVILLE, August 20, 1865.
Col. T. M. VINCENT,
A ssistan t A djutant- G eneral :
General S ton em an has instructions to muster out of service all regi
ments of white volunteers except the First Minnesota Heavy Artillery,
and the Twelfth Ohio Cavalry, the Tenth Michigan Cavalry, the
Eighth Michigan Cavalry, and the Sixth Indiana Cavalry. As one
cavalry regiment is of more service now than four regiments of infantry,
1 have thought it best to retain the above-named regiments until fur
ther orders. If the people continue quiet and peaceable until Congress
convenes all the white troops remaining in this department at that
time can be dispensed with.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, August 20, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN,
Knoxville :
The military railroads will soon be given up to their respective com
panies. You may, therefore, withdraw all the railroad guards and con
centrate the regiments at the most convenient points for keeping a check
on the conduct of the people. I recommend a central point between
this and Johnsonville for one regiment, Johnsonville for another,
Columbus and Franklin for another, Murfreesborough for another, one
cavalry regiment at Pulaski, another cavalry regiment at McMinn-
ville and Lebanon, another in West Tennessee. The Third U. S. Col
ored Cavalry and all the colored infantry and artillery now at Memphis
to remain and the other regiments white cavalry in East Tennessee,
and distribute the remainder of your negro regiments to the chief
towns in the State not above mentioned. The quartermaster's depart
ment have the Fifteenth and Twentieth here guarding public property.
They had better remain, as they now know what is expected of them
and are becoming reliable.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, August 23,
Maj. Gen. J. M. PALMER,
Louisville :
Lieutenant-General Grant directs that you reduce your force by
muster out of service to about 3,000 men. You will, therefore, muster
out of service all the volunteer troops under your command except the
colored organizations. Acknowledge receipt.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, IT. 8. Army, Commanding.
NASHVILLE, August 23, 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEOROE STONEMAN,
Knoxville :
Lieutenant-General Grant directs that the cavalry of your depart
ment be reduced to two regiments. You can, therefore, muster out the
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Eighth Michigan and Sixth Indiana Cavalry and First Minnesota
Heavy Artillery. Station one of your remaining cavalry regiments in
West Tennessee, and the other at Murfreesborough, sending detach
ments to such points where military interference may be required.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, August 23, 1865 — 10 a. m.
Major-General THOMAS:
August 2 General Steedman, commanding Department of Georgia,
reported that, after mustering out of surplus, under Circular 30, cur
rent series, he would have left in his department, present and absent,
13,376 white and 3,789 colored. Cannot the force of white troops be
still further reduced, say by muster out of 7,000. If not, state reasons.
Answer by telegram.
By command :
T. M. VINCENT,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, August 26, 1865.
Col. T. M. VINCENT,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Washington, /). C.:
Orders were given, yesterday, to muster out all volunteer troops in
Kentucky, except the negro organizations.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. 8. Army, Commanding.
GALENA, ILL., August 26, 1865.
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS,
Commanding Military Division of the Tennessee:
It is now the desire of Government to reduce the military force of the
country and expenses of the Government all that is possible. Under
the authority given you in orders you can muster out of service any
organization you may deem dispensable. My own views are that two
regiments of cavalry will be sufficient to retain in service for the whole
State of Tennessee, and one regiment for each of the other States in
your military division, except Kentucky, Avhere I would keep none. I
would also think 5,000 infantry for Tennessee and 3,000 for Kentucky,
mostly colored, sufficient. The number of posts garrisoned ought to be
reduced to three or four in each State, from which troops can be sent
to any post where they may be required, either to suppress hostilities
or to aid the civil laws. Give me information of what you are doing
and think you can safely yet do in the way of reducing the- force at
your command. I expect to visit Nashville before returning to Wash
ington. Your answer to this letter will reach me here.
U. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant- General.
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NASHVILLE, August 27, 1865.
Col. T. M. VINCENT,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Washington, J). C. :
I have ordered all white volunteer organizations, except veteran
reserves serving in the Departments of Kentucky and Tennessee, to be
mustered out of service, except the Tenth Michigan and the Twelfth
Ohio Cavalry. General Woods has reduced his infantry force to six
teen regiments of white troops and one of negroes. He also reports
one regiment of heavy artillery, colored, and five of cavalry, and
reports that he does not believe it prudent to reduce the force any
more for the present, or until the reorganization of the State of Alabama.
I shall send him five regiments of colored troops, which will enable him
to muster out an equal number of white regiments. Major-General
Steedman has reduced his command to 12,540 white volunteers present
and absent; 3,785 colored infantry present and absent; the Fourth
U. S. Cavalry, 750 present and absent; Company I, Fourth Artillery,
65 present and absent, and the Nineteenth U. S. Infantry, C50 present
and absent, and does not think it prudent to reduce his force any more
until after the reorganization of Georgia. If the Sixth U. S. Infantry,
taken away from Savannah by General Gillmore, as I think without
authority, be sent back, the force in Georgia can be reduced, after the
reorganization of the State, to the two U. S. infantry regiments, the
Fourth U. S. Cavalry, Company I, Fourth Artillery, and the three negro
infantry regiments with perfect safety.
GEO. II. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. S. Army, Command unj.
NASHVILLE, August 29, 18<i5.
(Received 6.45 p. in.)
His Excellency ANDREW JOHNSON,
President of the United States:
I have caused the charges of frauds in the cotton speculation in Ala
bama to be thoroughly investigated, and General Woods reports to me
that no such transactions are now carried on, and he is satisfied that
proper precautions have been taken by the military and Treasury
authorities to prevent further frauds.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF MISSISSIPPI,
No. 40. ) Vicksburg, Miss., September 1, 1865.
* # # # # # #
IV. The commanding general of the Western District of Mississippi
will cause one of the battalions of the Fifth U. S. Colored Artillery
(Heavy), now at the post of Vicksburg, to be immediately reported for
duty to Maj. Gen. P. Joseph Osterhaus, commanding Northern District
of Mississippi.
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By order of Major-General Slocum:
J. WARREN MILLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
1108 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF MISSISSIPPI,
No. 41. j Vicksburg, Miss., September 2, 1865.
* -* * * * * *
III. Company M, Second New Jersey Cavalry, is hereby detailed for
service as escort company at these headquarters.
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VII. Company I, Third Maryland Cavalry, is hereby relieved from
duty at these headquarters. The commanding officer will turn over,
on proper receipts and invoices, to Lieut. G. A. Hewlett, commanding
Company M, Second New Jersey Cavalry, forty horses, with cavalry
equipments. The remainder of the horses, surplus camp equipage, anil
ordnance stores, for which he is responsible, will be turned over to the
officers of the proper staff departments at Vicksburg.
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By order of Major-General Slocum:
J. WARREN MILLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
WASHINGTON, September 2, 1865.
Major-General THOMAS:
Would it not be well to send some of the colored troops now at
Greeneville either to Bristol or down the Mississippi, where their ser
vices are more needed ?
ANDREW JOHNSON.
President United States.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
Washington, J). C., September 4, 1865.
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
I have information of the most reliable character that the negro
troops stationed at Greeneville, Tenn., are under little or no restraint,
and are committing depredations throughout the country, domineering
over, and in fact running the white people out of the neighborhood.
Much of this is said to be attributable to the officers, AV!IO countenance
and rather encourage the negroes in their insolence and in their dis
orderly conduct. The negrc soldiery take possession of and occupy
property in the town at discretion, and have even gone so far as to have
taken my own house and converted it into a rendezvous for male and
female negroes, who have been congregated there, in fact making it a
common negro brothel. It was bad enough to be taken by traitors and
converted into a rebel hospital, but a negro whore house is infinitely
worse. As to the value of the property, I care nothing for that, but
the reflection that it has been converted into a sink of pollution, and
that by our own forces, is, I confess, humiliating in the extreme. The
people of East Tennessee above all others are the last who should be
afflicted with the outrages of the negro soldiery. It is a poor reward for
their long and continued devotion to the country through all its perils.
It would be far better to remove every negro soldier from East Tennes
see, and leave the people to protect themselves as best they may. I
hope you will at once give instructions to every officer in command of
negro troops to put them under strict discipline and reduce them to
order. I also hope, as suggested in a former dispatch, that you will
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relieve that part of the State from negro troops as soon as practicable.
If they are not needed for the public service in your department, let
them be sent where they are, or, if not needed at all, it would be better
that they be taken to the proper points and mustered out of service,
and thereby reduce the enormous expense of the Government. Cannot
instructions be given General Gillem to attend to and see that proper
discipline and order are without delay restored and enforced'?
ANDREW JOHNSON.
NASHVILLE, TENN., September 4, 1865.
(Received 8.10 p. m.)
ANDREW JOHNSON,
President of the United States :
I am only waiting to hear from Generals Steedman and Woods what
troops they can dispense with to make a new distribution of the colored
troops, and I think I can dispense with at least 5,000 in Tennessee, and
will order them either to Georgia or Alabama as soon as I can hear
from the above-named officers.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Mnjor- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF MISSISSIPPI,
No. 44. ) Vicksburg, Miss., September 5, 1865.
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III. The Third Maryland Cavalry, as soon as its muster out is com
pleted, under the provisions of General Orders, No. 94, current series,
of the War Department, Adjutant-General's Office, will proceed with
out delay, with its arms, colors, and necessary equipage, to Baltimore,
Md., there reporting to the proper mustering officer for final payment
and discharge. The quartermaster's department will furnish transpor
tation.
By order of Major-General Slocum :
J. WARREN MILLER,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, September 5, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN,
Knoxville :
Can you with safety reduce the force in East Tennessee, particularly
in the portion east of Knoxville? I desire to send from Tennessee to
Alabama and Georgia as many colored regiments as you can safely
spare. Report what you can do.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major- General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, September 6, 1865.
Governor W. G. BROWNLOW,
Nashville, Tenn. :
I had just anticipated the subject referred to in your letter by dis
patching to General Thomas to relieve East Tennessee of the difficulty
1110 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., <fc W. FLA.
of which you complain. He has no doubt taken steps to do so before
this. I hope you will confer with him on the subject. I have received
various accounts from East Tennessee, all confirming and recommend
ing the suggestions made in your letter.
ANDEEW JOHNSON.
NASHVILLE, September 7, 1865.
(Received 5 p. m.)
His Excellency President JOHNSON :
Your telegram of the 4th instant just received directing the with
drawal of the negro troops from East Tennessee. I have given the
necessary orders, but have to report that I have no white troops to
send to East Tennessee to preserve the peace. Complaints reach me
almost daily of difficulty between the returned rebels and loyal citi
zens, either in defiance of the civil authorities, or that the civil author
ities are inefficient and do not act. The negro troops in Tennessee can
be reduced still more by sending them to Georgia and Alabama to
replace a like number of white troops, who are clamorous to be mustered
out of service.
GEO. II. THOMAS,
Major- General.
NASHVILLE, September 7, 1865.
Major-General STONEMAN,
Knoxville:
Order the regiments stationed at Greeneville to rendezvous at Chatta
nooga to await orders; also the regiment stationed at Knoxville, unless
it is in a good state of discipline. Complaints have been made to the
President that the colored troops in East Tennessee are perfectly law
less. In executing this order of the President I want the people of
East Tennessee to remember that I have no troops to send into that
section of the State.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General, U. S. Army, Commanding.
KNOXVILLE, September <9, 1865.
General THOMAS:
Yrour telegram received and will be observed. You can assure the
President that the reports that have been made to him about the colored
troops at Greeneville and Knoxville are untrue. This I know from
personal observation. The one here is as well behaved a regiment as
there is in the service.
GEO. STONEMAN,
Major- General, U. S. Volunteers.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
Washington, September 8. 1865.
Maj. Gen. GEOEGE IT. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn.:
Your dispatch has been received. In withdrawing the colored troops
from East Tennessee, I would send them where they are needed and
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nowhere else. If there are too many of them in the service, it would
be better to have them mustered out. In the event of an insurrection
it is feared that the colored troops, so great in numbers, could not be
controlled. It is believed that there are mischievous persons acting as
emissaries inciting the negro population to acts of violence, revenge,
and insurrection. This should be carefully looked to, and all conflicts
between the whites and blacks should be avoided as far as practicable.
There would be no danger of this kind if this description of persons
could be expelled from the country whose business it is to excite and
originate discontent between the races. If there were a sufficient num
ber of white troops instead of colored to protect the country it would
exert a much better influence upon the people. I think I shall have
Mississippi added to your department. If the Southern States can be
encouraged, I have no doubt in my own mind that they will proceed
and restore their government within the next six or seven months, and
renew their former relations with the Federal Government. You can
do much in the consummation of this great end. The whole South has
confidence in you, and any move you make in that direction will inspire
confidence and encourage them in the work they have undertaken.
ANDKEW JOHNSON.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF MISSISSIPPI,
No. 47. ( Vicksburg, Miss., September 9, 1865.
I. The Seventy-second Ohio Infantry, as soon as its muster out is
completed under the provisions of General Orders, No. 94, current
series, War Department, Adjutant-General's Office, will proceed with
out delay, with its arms, colors, and necessary equipage, to Columbus,
Ohio, there reporting to the proper mustering officer for final payment
and discharge. The quartermaster's department will furnish trans
portation.
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III. The Second New Jersey Cavalry will be immediately consoli
dated into a battalion of six companies under the provisions of Gen
eral Orders, No. 86, series of 1863, and in accordance with Circulars,
Nos. 36 and 64, series of 1864, from the War Department, Adjutant-
General's Office. The commissioned officers to be retained in the new
organization will be designated by the general commanding the depart
ment. The commanding officer of the regiment is directed to forward
immediately the names of the officers whom he recommends to be
retained. Supernumerary commissioned and non-commissioned officers
will be mustered out. The chief mustering officer of the department
is charged with the supervision and prompt execution of the details of
the consolidation.
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By order of Major-General Slocum :
J. WAEEEN MILLED,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
NASHVILLE, September #, 1865.
(Eeceived 10 p. in.)
His Excellency President JOHNSON:
Have just received your telegram of the 8th instant. I do not believe
that there is the least foundation for fearing an insurrection among the
1112 KY., S. W. VA., TENN,, N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
negroes, nor that in the event of any disturbances the negro troops in
this military division would attempt to commit violence. As a general
rule, the negro soldiers are under good discipline. I have required all
commanding officers to keep their commands under good discipline,
and as a general rule I believe they have. I believe in the majority of
cases of collisions between whites and negro soldiers that the white
man has attempted to bully the negro, for it is exceedingly repugnant
to the Southerners to have negro soldiers in their midst, and some are
so foolish as to vent their anger upon the negro because he is a soldier.
It was my desire to have retained in service all the one-year white
troops to garrison the different important points in each State until the
States were reorganized and resumed their proper status and functions
in the Union. All these regiments have now been ordered to be mus
tered out in Kentucky and Tennessee, which compels me to use negro
troops to garrison the important points in those States. If General
Palmer thinks it safe to withdraw the troops from Kentucky, all the
negro troops in that State can be mustered out of service. It is neces
sary to have a few regiments at the depots in this State to guard pub
lic property. The balance I contemplate sending to Alabama and
Georgia to enable the commanding generals of those two departments
to discharge an equal number of white troops, who are clamorous for
their discharge and in reality are doing but little good in most places.
The white troops are particularly hostile to the negro, and with the
utmost care it is difficult to prevent collision between them. I have
always endeavored to observe a just and conciliatory course toward the
people of the States within my command, and believe they are, as a
mass, satisfied; but there are always in every community evil-minded
persons, to whom nothing seems right except when they can have all
their whims and caprices satisfied. These I find are always ready to
misrepresent and exaggerate every event, however trifling, that does
not in some manner benefit them. From what I observe of the senti
ments and acts of the people of Georgia and Alabama, I am convinced
that after the organization of these States it will only be necessary to
hold the fortifications on the sea coast and concentrate a force of 5,000
or 6,000 well-disciplined troops, either white or black, at some central
points, as Atlanta and Chattanooga, to insure the supremacy of the
the Government.
GEO. H. THOMAS,
Major -General.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL., September 13, 1865 — 10 a. m.
Maj. Gen. G. H. THOMAS,
Nashville, Tenn. :
Your telegrams have been received. The disposition of and order for
muster out of troops is so satisfactory that it will not be necessary for
me to visit Nashville. You are authorized to go to New York at your
pleasure.
U. S. GEANT,
Lieutenant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF KENTUCKY,
No. 70. 5 Louisville, Ky., September 26, 1865.
Bvt. Maj. Gen. Jeff. C. Davis, having reported to these headquarters
for orders, is assigned to command of the First Division, Department
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of Kentucky, with headquarters temporarily at Louisville, Ky. Brig
adier-General Brisbin, on being relieved from command of the division,
will assume command of his brigade.
By command of Maj. Gen. John M. Palmer:
E. B. HAKLAN,
Captain and Assistant Adjutant- General.
WASHINGTON, D. 0., October 4, 1865.
Col. B. F. FISHER,
Chief Signal Officer, U. S. Army :
COLONEL: I have the honor to submit for your information the fol
lowing report of operations of the signal detachment of the Cumber
land (now Military Division of the Tennessee) from the time I assumed
command of the same, April 28, 1865, to September 1, 1865, at which
time all officers and men composing the detachment had been dis
charged the service by orders from the War Department. Upon
assuming command, in accordance with Special Orders, No. 145, para
graph 39, current series, War Department, Adjutant- General's Office,
I found the headquarters of the detachment located at Kuoxville, East
Tenn. During the month of April the officers of the detachment serv
ing in the District of East Tennessee with Generals Stoneman, Stanley,
Wilson, Tillson, and Gillem rendered valuable service in keeping open
communication by signals between the different commands. While
the Union forces were advancing from Kuoxville to Jones ville, via
Bull's Gap and Greeneville, a distance of about 100 miles, the sub-
detachments under charge of Lieut. William Quinton, Signal Corps,
U. S. Army, and Lieut. Henry H. Burton, acting signal officer, were
able to keep up communication by signal from fifteen to twenty-five
miles in advance of the U. S. military telegraph. As fast as the tele
graph lines were completed from point to point, the lines of signal sta
tions were advanced to the extreme front, and were many times made
available in transmitting important communications. For the detailed
account of the advance, the location of different stations, the stations
of observation and communication, the copies of messages sent and
received by signal, I would respectfully refer you to the official reports
of Lieut. William Quinton, Signal Corps, U. S. Army, and Lieut.
Henry H. Burton, acting signal officer, inclosed herewith. On the
3()th of April the organization of the signal detachment connected
with this Department of the Cumberland was as follows, viz :
Commissioned
officers.
a
I
1
"3
At Knoxville, Tenn
4
32
At headquarters Fourth Army Corps
5
28
At Greeneville, East Tenn
o
17
At headquarters General Wilson, in the field
2
5
Detached on duty with General Sherman on Atlantic Coast
6
21
Absent sick and on furlough
3
Aggregate .
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106
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On the 9th of May, 1865, a telegraphic communication was received
from department headquarters at Nashville directing that the signal
detachment serving in East Tennessee be moved down to Chattanooga
and there await orders. The detachment remained at Chattanooga
until May 10, at which time orders were received for the entire detach
ment to report at Nashville. On the 29th of May the party that had
been on duty with General Wilson's cavalry expedition through East
ern Tennessee, Southwestern Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina,
and Georgia, under the immediate command of Lieut. Theodore Mal-
laby, jr., Signal Corps, U. S. Army, reported to the chief signal officer
at Nashville. For the operations of this party during the months of
April and May, I refer you to the very interesting detailed report of
Lieutenant Mallaby, jr., inclosed herewith.* From the fact that this
party accompanied the last great cavalry expedition of the war, and
that Lieutenant Mallaby was selected by General Palmer as the bearer
of important dispatches from the War Department to General Wilson,
then at Macou, Ga., directing General Wilson to pursue and capture
Jefterson Davis, the would-be President of a sham confederacy, which
was successfully accomplished in a few days thereafter, it forms an
interesting historical link in the chain of important events then trans
piring. Lieutenant Mallaby is deserving of great credit for the faithful
manner in which he performed the important duties assigned him while
serving with this expedition. During the month ending May 31 all
acting signal officers on duty in the detachment were relieved and
ordered to their respective regiments, in accordance with Special
Orders, No. 208, paragraph 2, War Department, Adjutant-General's
Office, May 3, 1865. The six officers and twenty-one enlisted men on
duty with General Sherman were, by direction of the Chief Signal Offi
cer at Washington, under date of May 12, dropped from the rolls of
the detachment. May 31 the detachment numbered eight commissioned
officers and eighty-five enlisted men present and absent.
About the 1st of June the Fourth Army Corps, Maj. Gen. D. S.
Stanley commanding, was transferred from the Department of the Cum
berland to New Orleans, La. Four commissioned officers and twenty-
five enlisted men of the Signal Corps were, by order of General Thomas,
temporarily detached from my command to accompany the Fourth
Army Corps. This party, under the immediate charge of Lieut. Jehu
L. Hollopeter, Signal Corps, U. S. Army, was fully equipped with
everything necessary for active field operations. A special report of the
organization of this party was made to the Chief Signal Officer at Wash
ington, under date of June 26, 1865. On the 30th of June, thirty-two
enlisted men of the detachment were discharged the service in accord
ance with Special Orders, No. 315, paragraph 12, War Department,
Adjutant-General's Office, June 19, 1865. At this date, June 30, 1865,
the effective force of the detachment was four commissioned officers
and twenty-five enlisted men. During the months of June, July, and
August, I have no operations to report, as there was no occasion for
the services of the detachment in the field. Active operations had
ceased, the war was over, and a large portion of the troops composing
the department were being mustered out of the service, as they were
no longer required. The order directing the discharge of all officers
and men of the detachment, issued under the provisions of Special
Orders, No. 417, paragraph 5, War Department, Adjutant-General's
Office, August 3, 1865, was received at headquarters of the detachment
* See Part I, p. 326.
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August 24. The officers and men were discharged at once, with the
exception of one officer (Captain Spencer) and five men designated to
take charge of the signal stores, and report to the Chief Signal Officer
of the Army at Washington. At the time when I assumed charge of
the detachment, in April, the official papers and records of the office
were found in a somewhat confused condition and very incomplete.
The discipline of the detachment was unsatisfactory. The Articles of
War had never been read to the enlisted men, as "required by Army
Kegulations. No morning reports of the command were rendered to
any one. The detachment had not been paid for ten months. One-
fourth of the men had no horses. There was a vast amount of public
property on hand that was not required for use in the detachment. The
necessary steps were at once taken to correct all irregularities. The
Articles of War were read to the enlisted men every alternate month.
Morning reports of the command were promptly rendered. Muster and
pay rolls were made out and the entire detachment paid up to April 30,
1865. Frequent and thorough inspections were made. All unservice
able and surplus property was turned in. Horses and new horse equip
ments were obtained for the entire command. The men were armed
with Colt navy revolvers and light cavalry sabers. Frequent cavalry
drills were had. Police regulations were established, and the men
soon began to look and act and feel like soldiers.
To Second Lieut. A§a T. Abbott, Signal Corps, U. S. Army, belongs
the credit of thus reorganizing and re-equipping and disciplining the
enlisted men of the detachment under my command. It was deemed
advisable to assign this doty to Lieutenant Abbott from the fact that
he was so well qualified for the successful discharge of such duties and
at the same time a stranger to the enlisted men. By the faithful dis
charge of his duties, his manly deportment, and correct habits they
soon learned to respect him as an officer and a man. In closing this
report I deem it my duty to favorably mention First Lieut. J. L. Hollo-
peter, Second Lieuts. William Quinton, Henry II. Flook, Samuel J.
Brent, Alfred K. Taylor, and Theodore Mallaby, jr. During the short
time that I was officially associated with the above-mentioned officers,
it was my pleasure to ever find them zealous, prompt, and reliable in
the discharge of all duties assigned them. They are men of intelli
gence, gentlemanly in their deportment, and endowed with all the
requisites that go to make up the true soldier. The valuable services
rendered by these officers during the last three years speak well for
them, and they can be truly proud of the honorable record they have
made for themselves during the late rebellion. In mentioning in this
connection Second Lieut. Asa T. Abbott, Signal Corps, U. S. Army, I
would inform you that I have carefully watched his conduct since
August, 1861. During the memorable campaigns of Generals Banks
and Pope through Northern Virginia in 186U, Lieutenant Abbott, then
being an enlisted man, won my admiration for his many acts of true
bravery, at times, too, when he had no incentive for action or expected
any reward by promotion. As a commissioned officer he has won my
respect and esteem by the intelligent and efficient manner in which he
has performed every duty assigned him. Of unflinching patriotism,
zealous, and reliable, he has served his country faithfully and well.
I am, very respectfully, colonel, your obedient servant,
JOSEPH H. SPENCER, .
Captain and Chief Signal Officer, Mil. Dli\ of the Tennessee.
1116 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 149. J Washington, October 14, 1865.
A PROCLAMATION.
By the President of the United States of America.
Whereas, by a proclamation of the 5th day of July, 1864, the President of the United
States, when the civil war was flagrant, and when combinations were in progress in
Kentucky for the purpose of inciting insurgent raids into that State, directed that
the proclamation suspending the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus should be
made effectual in Kentucky, and that martial law should be established there, and
continue until said proclamation should be revoked or modified; and, whereas, since
then the danger from insurgent raids into Kentucky has substantially passed away:
Now, therefore, be it known, that I, Andrew Johnson, President of the United
States, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby declare
that the said proclamation of the 5th day of July, 1864, shall be, and is hereby,
modified, in so far that martial law shall no longer be in force in Kentucky, from and
after the date hereof.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington, this 12th day of October, in the year of our Lord
1865, and of the Independence of the United States of America the ninetieth.
[SEAL.] ANDREW JOHNSON.
By the President :
W. HUNTER,
Acting Secretary of State.
By order of the President of the United States:
E. J). TOWNSEND,
Assist an t A djutant G enera I.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 1(54. i Washington, November 2-i, 1865.
Ordered, That—
I. All persons claiming reward for the apprehension of John Wilkes
Booth, Lewis Payne, G. A. Atzerodt, and David E. Herold, and Jeffer
son Davis, or either of them, are notified to file their claims and their
proofs with the Adjutant-General, for final adjudication by the special
commission appointed to award and determine upon the validity of
such claims, before the 1st day of January next, after which time no
claim will be received.
II. The rewards offered for the arrest of Jacob Thompson, Beverly
Tucker, George N. Sanders, William C. Cleary, and John H. Surratt
are revoked.
By order of the President of the United States :
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
ETC.
MERIDIAN, March 16, 1865.
General K. E. LEE,
Richmond, Va. :
Am inclined to think General Thomas is moving Fourth Corps and
probably part of his cavalry to East Tennessee, he himself being at
Chattanooga. Enemy still has large force at Pensacola and front of
Mobile, but shows no intention of immediately attacking the place.
It. TAYLOR,
Lieutenant- General.
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MERIDIAN, March 16,
Maj. Gen. D. H. MAURY,
Mobile :
The lieutenant-general commanding wishes you to impress upon your
scouts near Pensacola the great importance of extreme vigilance and
activity. Should enemy move from Pensacola to any other base we
should get earliest possible information, as General E. E. Lee must be
advised from here in time to make suitable dispositions.
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FRENCH'S DIVISION,
Mobile Bay, Ala., March 16, 1865.
Col. E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
COLONEL : I have the honor most respectfully to request the special
attention and consideration of the lieutenant-general commanding
department to certain Special Orders, No. 247, dated Richmond, Va.,
October 17, 1803, and No. 253, dated Richmond, October 24, 18(J4,
issued by the War Department, true copies of which are hereto
attached. By the provisions of Special Orders, No. 247, "all Missouri
soldiers not engaged in active service east of Mississippi River," the
men belonging to military organizations west of the Mississippi River,
and all Missourians east of the Mississippi Kiver liable to conscription,
are ordered to the First Missouri Brigade, and by the terms of Special
Orders, No. 253, all paroled or exchanged Missouri soldiers are ordered
to be forwarded to me, as the commander of that brigade, and I am
vested with authority to furlough these men until exchanged. I pro
cured these orders for the purpose of recruiting and filling up the deci
mated ranks of my brigade and preserving and maintaining intact the
separate State identity of the Missouri Brigade east of the Missis
sippi River, and of bringing into immediate and effective service the
Missouriaus belonging to organizations west of the Mississippi River,
who would otherwise attempt to rejoin their commands, and many of
whom would in all probability be recaptured by the enemy in attempt
ing this. Since October, 1863, by orders of the then department com
mander, Lieut. Col. R. S. Bevier, of the Missouri Brigade, has been in
Richmond for the purpose of receiving and forwarding to the Missouri
Brigade all exchanged Missourians. I have information that several
hundred Missouri soldiers belonging to organizations west of the Mis
sissippi River have been, or very soon will be, exchanged, and I fear
that a portion of these will attempt to make their way across the river
to their commands. If I can once get them with my brigade and place
them in the different regiments with their comrades from the same
State, I feel sure I can soon render them satisfied and make them most
efficient and reliable soldiers. I am deeply solicitous to fill up the
decimated ranks of the First Missouri Brigade, prevent further con
solidations of its regiments and companies, and preserve and main
tain during this eutire struggle its separate State organization and
name, of which every Missourian feels most proud. I therefore most
urgently request that the lieutenant-general commanding the depart
ment will take such measures as will cause all Missouri soldiers, not
engaged in active service east of the Mississippi River, and all Mis
souri soldiers belonging to military organizations west of the Missis
sippi River, and all liable to conscription, to be sent safely to the
1118 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Missouri Brigade, and that all subdepartment commanders, post com
mandants, and provost-marshals be directed to apprehend all such
Missourians and send them at once to my brigade.
I have the honor, colonel, to be, most respectfully, your obedient
soldier,
F. M. COCKRELL,
Brigadier- General Missouri Brigade, now temporarily Comdfj. Div.
[luclosurc Xo. 1.]
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 247. ] Richmond, Va., October 17, 1863.
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IX. All Missouri soldiers not engaged in active service, east of the
Mississippi River, will report to the commanding officer of the First
Missouri Brigade, at Demopolis, Ala. The men belonging to military
organizations west of the Mississippi River will be temporarily attached
to the above-mentioned brigade. The remainder will be permanently
attached. The chief of the Conscription Bureau will order all Mis
sourians east side of the Mississippi liable to conscription to the same
brigade.
*******
By command of the Secretary of War :
JNO. WITHERS,
Assistant Adjutant- Genera I.
[luclosure No. 2.]
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 253. i Richmond, October 21, 1861.
*******
VIII. All paroled or exchanged Missouri soldiers, arriving at Rich
mond or Savannah, will be turned over to Lieut. Col. R. S. Bevier, who
will forward them as soon as possible to Brigadier-General Cockrell,
commanding Missouri Brigade, who has authority to furlough those
paroled until exchanged.
*******
By command of the Secretary of War:
JNO. WITHERS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 16, 186 ~>.
Maj. W. MARKS,
Commanding Apalachce Batteries :
MAJOR : The brigadier-general commanding directs me to say that,
having the utmost confidence in the officers and men in your command,
he expects from them such a defense of the position intrusted to their
care as will give additional honor to their already justly acquired repu
tation. You are now major in command of what may be considered a
most important key to Mobile, and holding such a position you must of
course appreciate the responsibility attached to it. The fate of a city,
perhaps a department, and even the destiny of our common country.
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depends in a great degree upon the successful resistance and deter
mined opposition which will be made by your command. The enemy
will use every effort both by land and water to effect either the aban
donment or capture of these two batteries, but as long as they stand
the co-operating influence of their fleet will be of little avail and the
safety of the city remain intact. This war has given evidence of what
a resolute body of men can do, when actuated by the determination to
stand to their post to the last extremity. And even if by the force of
circumstances they are compelled to give up their well-contested bat
teries, they have the consolation of knowing that their efforts are
respected by their enemies and appreciated and honored by their
country. It is with satisfaction the general feels that everything
that becomes men actuated by the true spirit will be done by you
and your command. Use every exertion and means in your power
to strengthen yourself, in order that when the time comes you may
feel yourself prepared to meet the foe. It is therefore with these
views that I am directed by the general to make the following sug
gestions: Guard your approaches both by land and water actively
and vigilantly, and always have a sufficient force in hand ready to
meet any attempt at surprise on the part of the enemy. Have your
river pickets well armed and thoroughly organized, and commanded
by officeis of tried skill and determination, as the enemy will undoubt
edly attempt a night attack in boats, to accomplish by a sudden dash
what they may not be able to effect in a protracted bombardment. Let
your armed boats have preconcerted signals with the batteries, and
men placed in charge of the same who will under all risks and without
regard to personal safety, but with the salvation of the garrison only
in view, give the signals. Meet such an attack with a terrific fire of
canister from both your heavy and light pieces, and from the infantry,
without regard to the consequences of even the picket crews, for it is
better that their lives should be sacrificed than the safety and tenure
of the batteries be compromised by any hesitancy as to their welfare.
Commence at the parapets, and contest with fire and steel every inch
of your ground; at the same time let your signal officers by means of
rockets spread the alarm to the adjoining garrisons, that aid and relief
maybe sent to you, and thus compel the enemy to abandon what he might
by force of numbers have gained. Keep your means of communication
between the batteries always prepared, especially at night, and have
your ammunition so at hand that it can be used immediately. If pos
sible send down torpedoes and fire-rafts throughout the night, and be
always assured by constant vigilance that your obstructions are not
tampered with either by traitors or the enemy. The distance inter
vening between the hills on the eastern shore and Batteries Tracy and
linger render it almost impossible for the enemy, with a determined
show of obstinacy and endurance on our part, to effect their purposes
from those points. Having made these few suggestions, many of which
have no doubt been thought of by yourself, and being personally
acquainted with the character, spirit, and feelings of the officers and
men composing your command, I but reiterate the sentiments of the
brigadier-general commanding in saying that he has every confidence
that his expectations in yourself and garrison will be fully realized,
and that all the honor and glory for their meritorious conduct will cer
tainly be received by them.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. B. GEAYSOK,
Captain and Chief of Artillery.
1120 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 16, 1865.
Capt. J. Y. TUTT,
Commanding at Greenwood :
CAPTAIN : Your communication inclosing the report of Mr. Davenport
has just been received. Lieutenant Sibley will start to-morrow on a
scout. The general commanding directs that you furnish him thirty or
forty men to carry out instructions given him. Keep a close watch upon
the enemy's movements. Should he attempt to move in this direction,
retard his progress in every possible manner. The position at Muney's
Ferry is an admirable one, at which you can engage the enemy with
all the advantages upon your side.
Very respectfully, captain, your obedient servant,
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant -General.
JACKSON, Miss., March 16, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. E. CHALMERS :
Powers' regiment has been ordered to remain below, and General
Adams goes to Macoii. General Adams says he cannot inspect the
companies and consolidate until the regiment reports to him. In the
meantime I am out of my command. Cannot you order me, or direct
General Adams to order me, on duty with my command, until such
time as General Adams can investigate1? It may be some time before
the regiment comes up, and I wish to be with the command. General
Adams would have done this, but did not feel authorized under your
instructions. Please answer myself or direct General Adams.
JONES S. HAMILTON.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. CHALMERS' Div. OF CAVALRY,
No. 37. ) Columbus, Miss., March 16', 1865.
* « * * * * *
VIII. The following-named officers are hereby assigned to duty
under the recent act of Congress providing for the consolidation of
regiments, &c., with the cavalry regiment formed by the consolidation
of the Eighteenth Battalion Mississippi Cavalry with three companies
(E, II, and K) of the Fifth Regiment Mississippi Cavalry and Capt.
B. F. Saunders' independent company, and will take rank as designated
pending the action of the War Department. There being no field
officer of the Fifth Mississippi Cavalry present and able for duty, and
only two companies of that regiment having thirty-two men present,
the companies composing that regiment, and not included in this order,
have been consolidated with other companies and regiments from the
same State: Lieut. Col. A. H. Chalmers, Eighteenth Mississippi
Battalion, to be colonel; Capt. J. Waverly Smith, Company I),
[Eighteenth] Mississippi Battalion, to be lieutenant-colonel; Capt. W.
J. Floyd, Company H, [Eighteenth] Mississippi Battalion, to be major.
Company A (formed of Companies A and I, Eighteenth Mississippi Bat
talion, consolidated), Capt. A. T. Wimberly, Company I, to be captain;
First Lieut. Hugh A. Reynolds, Company A, to be first lieutenant; Sec
ond Lieutenant Fred. Chick, Company A, to be second lieutenant. Com-
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pany B (formed of Company B, Eighteenth Mississippi Battalion, and
Saunders' independent company , consolidated), Capt. B. F. Saunders, of
Saunders' company, to be captain ; First Lieut. J. P. Morton, Company
B, Eighteenth Mississippi Battalion, to be first lieutenant; Second
Lieut. H. II. Hopson, Company B, Eighteenth Mississippi Battalion,
to be second lieutenant. Company C (Company C, Eighteenth Missis
sippi Battalion, not consolidated), Capt. C. T. Smith, Company C,
Eighteenth Mississippi Battalion, to be captain ; Second Lieut. James
Dinkins, Provisional Army, C. S., to be first lieutenant; Second Lieut.
T. M. Jones, Company C, Eighteenth Mississippi Battalion, to be second
lieutenant; Sergt. John G. Burton, Company C, Eighteenth Mississippi
Battalion, to be second lieutenant (recommended for " extraordinary
skill and valor"). Company D (Company D, Eighteenth Mississippi
Battalion, not consolidated), Private A. G. Mills, Company C, Eight
eenth Mississippi Battalion, who has been recommended for promotion
for "extraordinary skill and valor," to be captain; First Lieut. E. E.
Smith, Company D, Eighteenth Mississippi Battalion, to be first
lieutenant; Second Lieut. J. Z. King, Company D, Eighteenth Mis
sissippi Battalion, to be second lieutenant. Company E (Company
E, Eighteenth Mississippi Battalion, not consolidated), First Lieut.
J. L. Knox, Company E, Eighteenth Mississippi Battalion, to be
captain; Second Lieut. George. E. Harris, Company I, Fifth Missis
sippi Cavalry, to be first lieutenant; Second Lieut. J. Wright, Com
pany E, Eighteenth Mississippi Battalion, to be second lieutenant.
Company F (Companies F and K, Eighteenth Mississippi Battalion,
consolidated), Capt. W. A. Raines, Company K, Eighteenth Mississippi
Battalion, to be captain; First Lieut. D. M. Slocumb, Company F,
Eighteenth Mississippi Battalion, to be first lieutenant; First Lieut.
S. F. Green, adjutant Eighteenth Mississippi Battalion, to be second
lieutenant; Private E. M. Banks, Company K, Eighteenth Mississippi
Battalion, to be second lieutenant (recommended for promotion for
u extraordinary skill and valor"). Company G (formed of Company G,
Eighteenth Mississippi Battalion, and Company K, Fifth Mississippi,
consolidated), First Lieut. O. F. West, Company G, Eighteenth Missis
sippi Battalion Cavalry, to be captain; Second Lieut. E. T. Bowen,
Company G, Eighteenth Mississippi Battalion, to be second lieutenant.
Company H (Company H, Eighteenth Mississippi Battalion, not con
solidated), First Lieut. David Wright, Company H, Eighteenth Mis
sissippi Battalion, to be first lieutenant; Second Lieut. Eobert Brown,
Company H, Eighteenth Mississippi Battalion, to be second lieutenant ;
Second Lieut. S. H. Hyatt, Company H, Eighteenth Mississippi Battal
ion, to be second lieutenant. Company I (Company E, Fifth Mississippi
Cavalry, not consolidated), First Lieut. E. L. Watson, adjutant, Fifth
Mississippi Cavalry, to be captain; Second Lieut. H. F. Moore, Com
pany E, Fifth Mississippi Cavalry, to be first lieutenant. Company K
(Company H, Fifth Mississippi Cavalry, not consolidated), Capt. E.
Hill, Company H, Fifth Mississippi Cavalry, to be captain; First
Lieut. J. C. Conner, Company H, Fifth Mississippi Cavalry, to be first
lieutenant; Second Lieut. J. E. Hoke, Company H, Fifth Mississippi
Cavalry, to be second lieutenant; Second Lieut. M. Parke, Company
II, Fifth Mississippi Cavalry to be second lieutenant.
By order of Brigadier-General Chalmers :
W. A. GOODMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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I 122 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA.? MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
MOBILE, March 17, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. K. TAYLOR :
I have sold 3,000 bales of cotton, to be paid promptly for in currency,
at $1 per pound. Shall do nothing more until further instructed.
J1ST0. SCOTT.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ^ HDQRS. DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI,
> EAST LOUISIANA AND WEST TENNESSEE,
No. — ) West Point, March 17, 1865.
Col. W. B. Wade, commanding Eighth Confederate Cavalry, will
proceed with his command at once to South Carolina and join his
brigade (Anderson's) there, or wherever it may be.
By order of Major-General Forrest :
J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
ITDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 17, 1865.
Col. C. G. ARMISTEAD,
Commanding at Canoe Station:
COLONEL: Your notes of the IGth have just been received. General
Liddell directs me to inform you that he gives you authority to grant
twenty-four-hour permits, but desires you to give none for forty-eight
hours unless you can recall the applicant at a moment's notice. He
directs me further to inform you that he is fully convinced it is the
enemy's intention to advance upon us at such a time as he may be
prepared, unless he meets with a disaster elsewhere which may draw
him off, and, as this is hardly probable, desires you to be well on your
guard, and always prepared with your whole command. Don't lose
your vigilance; he may come when you least expect him.
Very respectfully, colonel, your obedient servant,
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blalcely, March 17, 1865.
Col. C. G. ARMISTEAD,
Commanding Troops, Canoe Station:
Later .information states that the enemy is increasing rather than
diminishing his force. Unless your scouts go nearer the navy-yard
and Pensacola they cannot ascertain the facts.
ST. JISrO. R. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
- » NEWBURG-, ALA., March 17, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. II. JACKSON,
West Point, Miss. :
GENERAL : With considerable difficulty I have succeeded in establish
ing the courier-line from Columbus, Miss., to Moulton, Ala., as far as
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Newburg, sixteen miles distant from Moulton, where I connect with a
courier-line from Moulton to Fulton. My line runs from Columbus,
Miss., forty miles to Mrs. Bankhead's, on the military road; thence to
Green Haley's, on the Buttahatchie; thence to Allen's Factory, on
Bear Creek, and thence to Newburg, a distance of 103 miles from
Columbus. I shall remain at Newbnrg and connect with the line from
Moulton to Fulton until further orders.
I am, general, with high respect, your obedient servant,
J. T. BIGGS,
Lieut, in charge Courier -Line from Columbux, Miss., to Moulton, Ala.
MERIDIAN, March 18, 1865.
Lieutenant-General TAYLOR,
Selma :
(Forward to Montgomery, if necessary.)
Eoddey reports force of enemy on 14th moving from Cherokee to
Russellville; thinks they are moving toward Rome. Kizer's scouts
report no enemy at Tuscuinbia on 14th, but a force camped at Barton.
Henderson reports four brigades cavalry under Hatch at Eastport.
General Forrest thinks latter part of same force reported at Barton,
and recommends General Ban. Adams push all his force to the front
toward Fly ton. Chalmers is at Pickensville; Jackson and Lyon near
West Point. On 16th Henderson reports one brigade cavalry camped
near luka, on Eastport road; lines closed. Mr. Scott has sold 3,000
bales cotton, to be paid for promptly in currency, at $1 per pound, and
awaits further instructions. What shall I do with exchanged Confed
erate prisoners0? Large numbers are coming in.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 18, 1865.
Lieutenant-General TAYLOR,
Montgomery :
Following received from Henderson's scouts :
BALDWYN, March 18, 18 Go.
Harvey reports, Tuscumbia, 2 o'clock 16th, 110 force there; small raid out day
before, also at Buzzard Roost; thinks eiiemy will move from river toward Selma;
thinks Thomas at Chattanooga; Harvey gone to Huutsville. Couriers say no col
umn has gone south from river below Tuscumbia.
GERMANTOWN, March 16, 1865.
(Via Holly Springs 18th.)
Force in Memphis 6,000 cavalry, 4,500 infantry, and three regiments colored artil
lery. Repairing cars and locomotives at Charleston depot; cleaning out Hatchie
River to Brownsville.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
AGENCY 0. S. PRODUCE LOAN,
Mobile, March 18, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. R. TAYLOR,
Meridian, Miss. :
SIR: I had the honor to inform you by telegraph on 17th instant that
I had sold 3,000 bales cotton, payable in currency at the rate of $1 per
1124 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
pound, with the understanding that the trade would not be confirmed
without your approval. I have acted under instructions from the Sec
retary of the Treasury with regard to the sale for Treasury notes at the
market price. The Board of Cotton Brokers report the price of mid
dling cotton at 75 and 80 cents. I obtained $1 in consideration of the
guarantee of the commanding general that the cotton should not be
molested or destroyed by his command. I would be pleased to bear
from you, with such instructions as you may deem for the best interest
of the Government in the disposition of cotton. If Mr. Clapp is at
Meridian please say to him that it is very important for me to have an
interview with him.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOHN SCOTT,
Agent.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
West Point, Miss., March 18, 1865.
Hon. JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE,
Secretary of War, Richmond, Va. :
GENERAL : I take the liberty of addressing you relative to the state
of affairs in the District of Southern Kentucky, and to bring to your
notice and knowledge existing evils, which can alone be corrected by
yourself as the chief of the War Department. It is due to myself to
state that I disclaim all desire or intention to dictate. So far from it,
I hesitate even now to make known the facts or to suggest the remedies
to be applied. No other motive than the u good of the service77 prompts
me to address you. A military district was formed in Southern Ken
tucky, including a small portion of West Tennessee, and Brig. Gen. A.
K. Johnson assigned to the command of it. The object in creating this
district was doubtless for the purpose of raising and organizing troops
for our army. Its permanent occupation by any force raised within its
limits was not expected or calculated upon. If it was, the sequel shows
that both in raising troops or holding the territory the experiment is a
complete failure. General Johnson was often reported to have from
1,200 to 1,800 men, was finally wounded and captured, and his men
scattered to the four winds. Brigadier-General Lyon then succeeded
him and was driven across the Tennessee River into North Alabama,
with only a handful of men. Nothing has been added to our army, for
while the men flock to and remain with General Johnson or General
Lyon as long as they can stay in Kentucky, as soon as the enemy
presses and they turn southward the men scatter, and my opinion is
that they can never be brought out or organized until we send troops
there in sufficient numbers to bring them out by force. So far from
gaining any strength for the army, the Kentucky brigade now in niy
command has only about 300 men in camps (Third, Seventh, and Eighth
Kentucky Kegimeuts). They have deserted and attached themselves
to the roving bands of guerrillas, jayhawkers, and plunderers who are
the natural offspring of authorities given to parties to raise troops within
the enemy's lines. The authorities given to would-be colonels, and by
them delegated to would-be captains and lieutenants, have created
squads of men who are dodging from pillar to post, preying upon the
people, robbing them of their horses and other property, to the mani
fest injury of the country and our cause.
The same state of affairs exists in West Tennessee and along the Mis
sissippi River. The country is filled with deserters and stragglers, who
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run away and attach themselves to the commands of those who have
the authorities referred to. They never organize, report to nobody, are
responsible to no one, and exist by plunder and robbery. There may,
perhaps, be a few exceptions, but as a general thing- men who besiege
the Department for such authorities are officers without position or
command, who by flattering representations, recommendations, and
influential friends avoid the ranks by obtaining authorities to raise
troops within the enemy's lines. I venture the assertion that where one
succeeds and organizes a command ninety-nine fail, and that they take
twenty men out of the army to one placed in it. I therefore unhesi
tatingly recommend that all parties holding such authorities or are act
ing under orders from those who do hold them be ordered to report
with what men they have to the nearest department commander within
a limited period for consolidation and organization, and those failing so
to report to have their authorities revoked and themselves subjected to
conscription whenever caught. Do not understand me as reflecting on
General Johnson or General Lyon. They did all they could no doubt
to carry out the objects of the Department in their district. They
have failed, and the fact to my mind is demonstrated most clearly that
the conscripts and deserters in West Tennessee and Kentucky will
never come out until brought out by force. If all authorities to raise
troops in enemy's lines are revoked and the mustering officers ordered
out, troops can be occasionally sent in under good and reliable officers to
arrest and bring out deserters and break up the bands of lawless men
who not only rob the citizens themselves, but whose presence in the
country gives a pretext to Federal authority for oppressing the people.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
N. B. FOEEEST,
Major- General.
[Indorsement.]
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF ALA., Miss., AND EAST LA.,
Meridian, March 23, 1865.
Respectfully forwarded, approving the views and recommendations
of Major-General Forrest.
E. TAYLOE,
Lieutenant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
West Point, Miss., March 18, 1865.
Col. E. SURGKET,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
COLONEL: I have the honor to state that a few days since I directed
Brigadier-General Wright to order out of West Tennessee a number of
officers purporting to have authorities to raise troops between the ages
of eighteen and forty-five years. In reply I received from General
Wright a letter, an extract from which I respectfully inclose. I of
course was not aware that Colonel Looney or any one else held authority
from the lieutenant-general commanding to raise new commands in
West Tennessee, and from a conversation had with him am not yet
satisfied that they have such orders from department headquarters.
In regard to Colonel Looney, I desire to say that he was a friend and
fellow-townsman of mine before the war, a lawyer, and an out-and-out
war man. He raised a regiment, fell out with General Bragg at Shiloh,
got out of his command, and has done nothing since. He has been
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ostensibly engaged since 1862 in raising a regiment. He lias not suc
ceeded, nor do 1 believe, even under the most favorable circumstances,
he ever will succeed. I hope, therefore, that all such officers may be
ordered to report to department headquarters, that the authorities
given them may be revoked, and they be put in the service. Colonel
L. is a stout, able man, has played around long enough, and it is due
to himself, his family, and the country that he should go into the Army,
and into the ranks, if he can do no better. I herewith inclose a letter
to the honorable Secretary of War, which I hope the lieutenant-gen
eral commanding will indorse and forward.* If all men engaged in
raising commands were ordered into the ranks, and all squads and
unattached companies not regularly in the service were outlawed, we
would get ten men to fill up our old commands to where we now get
one. Those we could not run down and catch the Federals would
drive out to us. At any rate, we would rid ourselves of the odium
attached to their paternity, and would not by the people be held respon
sible for their acts of lawlessness and crime. I do not for a moment
question the motives of the honorable Secretary of War or the lieuten
ant-general commanding in giving these authorities, for every one is
naturally desirous of increasing our strength, and willing to do almost
anything to accomplish that end. It is not the authority itself, but the
abuse of it which is complained of, and in giving them the benefit of
my experience and observation as to practical results, 1 hope I shall not
be deemed officious or as assuming to myself superior judgment in such
matters; but 1 speak truly when I say that whenever a paper of the
kind is presented to me I can but regard it as an exemption from duty
for the war, a license to plunder, and a nest-egg of desertion, all of which
is chargeable not to the measures adopted to increase the strength of our
Array, but to the men, who not only fail to make good their representa
tions and promises in raising additional troops for the Army, but are
actually creating uncontrollable currents of desertion, which are rap
idly depleting commands already in the field.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
N. B. FORREST,
Major- General.
[Inclosure.]
MARCH 15, 1865.
Colonel Looney was sent to me while in West Tennessee by Lieuten-
ant-General Taylor with written authority from department headquar
ters to raise and organize a regiment of men between the ages of
eighteen and forty-five years. Subsequently, under General Taylor's
orders, three or four officers were sent to report to Colonel Looney. I
showed Colonel Looney orders from the Adjutant and Inspector Gen
eral's Office, Richmond, prohibiting the organization of new commands
of men between the ages of eighteen and forty-five years, but I of
course felt bound to obey Lieutenant-General Taylor's orders.
ENGINEER OFFICE,
Columbus, Miss., March 18, 1865.
Maj. J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General, West Point, Miss.:
MAJOR: I am directed by Maj. D. Wintter to inform the major-gen
eral commanding that all troops going either to Tuscaloosa or Finch's
* See next, ante.
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Ferry will have to go the same road by way of Bridgeport to a point a
little south of Lanier's Mill, where the roads diverge. One will have
a signboard "Tuscaloosa;" the other a signboard "Pleasant Eidge,
Clinton, Eutaw." The road to Tuscaloosa, then, will have the mark
X on the trees. The road to Finch's Ferry will have the trees marked
><. I have sent a courier to Major Wintter informing him that General
Forrest wishes the pontoon bridge put across the Warrior Kiver when
the water falls at Finch's Ferry.
I am. &c.,
W. O. FLYNN,
Lieutenant and Engineer in Charge.
WEST POINT, Miss., March 18, 1865.
Brigadier-General CHALMERS :
Order all Mississippi cavalry you have around Jackson, Vicksburg,
and elsewhere on outpost duty to report at Macon, Miss. Send officer
to have their transportation brought. Also General Starke telegraphs
that Major Mims is at Clinton witli fourteen wagons belonging to
Mabry's brigade awaiting orders. Why don't he bring wagons over?
What Clinton does Starke allude to I
N. B. FORREST,
Major- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. CHALMERS' DIVISION OF CAVALRY,
No. 39. J Pickensville, Ala., March 18, 1865.
I. In obedience to Special Orders. No. — , from headquarters District
of Mississippi, East Louisiana, and West Tennessee, dated West Point,
March 17, 1865, the Eighth Regiment Confederate Cavalry is relieved
from duty with Armstrong's brigade, and will proceed at once, under
command of the senior officer present, to report to its proper brigade.
*******
By order of Brigadier-General Chalmers :
W. A. GOODMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
PICKENSVILLE, ALA., March 18, 1865.
COMMANDANT OF POST,
Jackson, Miss. :
Order all Mississippi cavalry on outpost duty around Jackson and
Vicksburg and vicinity to report immediately at Macon, Miss.
JAS. R. CHALMERS,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. CHALMERS' Div. CAVALRY, FORREST'S CORPS,
PioKensville, March 18, 1865.
Brig. Gen. F. C. ARMSTRONG :
GENERAL : You will prepare the detachment of the Eighth Confed
erate Cavalry (Colonel Wade) to march to-morrow morning, 7 o'clock,
with four days' cooked rations to join the remainder of their regiment
in South Carolina. You will retain the wagons and cooking utensils
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heretofore assigned to that regiment. That portion of Twelfth Missis
sippi reporting to Colonel Wade will be assigned to Colonel Dillon, of
Second Mississippi. A copy of General Forrest's order directing the
moving of the regiment will l>e furnished you to-night.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
T. W. WHITE,
Colonel and Assistant Inspector- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, Ala., March 19, 1865 — 8 p. m.
Col. GEORGE G. GARNER,
Chief of Staff, Mobile :
COLONEL : I have received dispatches that the enemy are at Camp
Withers, drums having been plainly heard at that place this morning.
D. reports 1,000 cavalry arrived on the 16th at Barrancas, making 4,000
in all. Sergeant Breuton reports the enemy still receiving heavy re-
enforcements at navy-yard. The enemy encamped eight miles from
Magnolia last night below Bon Secour, but I have not yet ascertained
his direction, whether coming this way or going toward Pensacola.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blalcdy, Ala., March 19, 1865.
Brigadier- General HOLTZCLAW,
Commanding Brigade :
GENERAL : The brigadier-general commanding directs me to inform
you that, from reliable information received, the enemy are at Camp
Withers with a force of cavalry, infantry, and artillery. The condition
of the roads from Camp Withers to this place induces him to believe
that they will advance in this direction, or by Greenwood, to this place,
and he therefore directs that you use every exertion in your power to
be ready for the advance of the enemy. Push forward your present
work and be ready to give him a warm reception at any moment. Im
press upon your command the importance of being ready to receive the
enemy, and urge upon them to complete the work now in progress,
allowing no delay. Cavalry are now being sent forward to meet the
enemy and develop his intentions.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
II. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Copy to Lieut. Col. John A. Brown, commanding Spanish Fort. ^
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 19, 1865.
Capt. J. Y. TUTT,
Commanding at Greenwood:
CAPTAIN : Your communications inclosing the reports of Davenport
have been received. The general commanding directs that you caution
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your scouts in front of Pensacola, and inform them that the enemy are
at Camp Withers. Convey, if possible, to Lieutenant Sibley the infor
mation concerning him alluded to in Davenport's report. Find out at
once in which direction the enemy will move out from Camp Withers,
and be prepared for him. Colonel Spence will move in a short time for
the purpose of developing his intentions.
Very respectfully, captain, your obedient servant,
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, Ala., March 19, 1865—10.15 p. m.
Col. C. G. ARMISTEAD,
Commanding at Canoe Station:
There is a force of cavalry, infantry, and artillery at Camp Withers,
supposed intended for Greenwood and Blakely. Whilst the forces at
Pensacola will probably move on Pollard and the railroad, Colonel
Spence is going to develop the intention of the enemy at Camp Withers.
If the enemy moves up the railroad you must draw your ammunition
from above. Make your arrangements. If he moves toward Tensas
Biver I can supply you.
ST. JNO. K. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 20, 1865.
Col. GEORGE (I. GARNER,
Chief of Staff:
COLONEL: Scouts report the enemy to be at Magnolia this morning,
the force large but not definitely reported. I sent Colonel Spence with
his regiment to try and find the enemy, late last evening, but up to
this moment have received no intelligence from him. I have received
during the day dispatches to the effect that " eighteen vessels were
going to the mouth of Fish River," and but a few moments since that
" three vessels had landed at Battle's Wharf." The gun-boats are now,
and have been for some time, shelling the shore about Point Clear.
Colonel Spence moved directly for Magnolia, where the enemy was
seen, as reported to be, and it is possible the enemy may have turned
to the shore, so as to cause Colonel Spence to miss the head of his
advance. If you can send re-enforcements to occupy the works on this
side, they should come early enough to get into position, as much is
yet to be done in erecting traverses, &c. As the telegraph between
this and Mobile is down, I send the Mary for dispatch and to bring
what troops you wish sent, and by landing to-night or to-morrow morn
ing early at Blakely, they can be marched down to Spanish Fort by
the Bay Minette road. The tread way will probably be finished for use
on Wednesday. No late information from Pensacola up to this hour.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ST. JMX K. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General,
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HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 20, 1865.
Col. G. G. GARNER,
Chief of Staff, Mobile:
COLONEL : I have the honor to state that Captain Tutt reports by
telegraph, as coining from Colonel Spence, that the enemy are moving
toward Greenwood from Camp Withers; also that another column is
moving in the same direction from the mouth of Fish liiver; also that
a scout of Captain Morgan's reports that sixteen transports and lour
gun-boats have passed up Fish Kiver to-day. I have been unable so
far to find out the exact status of the enemy. The opposing parties
seem to have missed each other in some unaccountable way. At last
accounts, since dark, Colonel Spence was at Whitby's Bridge, on Fish
Kiver, trying to make discoveries through his scouts in various direc
tions as to the locality of the enemy. This afternoon, from 2 o'clock to
dark, fifteen gun-boats have been shelling the eastern shore, from Kock
Creek to the village, about six miles. No damage was done, except to
houses. No lives lost. At about dusk the gun-boats withdrew, some
back to the fleet, otbers down the bay. The hard rain now taking
place will probably again interrupt the enemy's movements and give
me some little time to get ready for them. Spanish Fort is in a less
state of preparation now than this place, and I desire to put all the
work on it that I can. The officers there, I fear, do not take the same
interest in it that they do here, and I have instructed Captain Grayson
to pay particular attention to hastening the completion of the defenses
there, at the same time devoting as much of my time to it as can be
spared from other duties. I shall not expect you to send any re-en
forcements unless you deem it advisable, although they could be well
used on works should you send them; that is, if you should not be
threatened on the Mobile side and can spare them.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ST. JNO. K. LID DELL,
Brigadier- Genera I, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 20, 1865 — 2.09 p. m.
Captain TUTT,
Commanding at Greenwood:
Collect all your force to meet the enemy on the Camp Withers road.
Tell Colonel Speuce to watch enemy on both sides of Fish Kiver. Get
facts and report.
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 20, 1865—3 o'clock.
Captain TUTT,
Commanding at Greenwood:
Three vessels have landed at Battle's Wharf. Cannot tell whether
they are loaded with troops or not; the enemy are shelling the shore.
Send me all the news you have. What have you heard from Colonel
Spencef The operator has left at Moutrose.
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 20, 1865—7.10 p. m.
Capt. J. V. TITTT,
Commanding at Greemcood:
It is believed that the enemy are landing on the eastern shore. A
part of the cavalry must be detached to meet this. Ascertain whether
they are coming- np the eastern shore and by the road to Greenwood.
Co-operate with Colonel Spence.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 20, 1865—11.15 p. m.
Captain TUTT,
Commanding at Greenwood:
Draw in your pickets and go forward early in the morning to meet
the enemy, skirmishing with him. If the enemy presses you, order
your transportation and supplies to this place.
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blahely, March 20, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel SPENCE :
COLONEL : Your dispatcli has been received. General Liddell directs
that you scout on both sides of Fish Eiver and the eastern shore to
find the enemy, who is reported to be landing troops on the eastern
shore, and in the vicinity of the mouth of Fish River. When you
know the facts you will oppose the enemy, and if he has sent a portion
of his command to Greenwood place Captain Tutt in his front with
what command he has there.
Very respectfully, colonel, your obedient servant,
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 20, 1865.
Major KIMBELL,
Thirty-second and Fifty-eighth Alabama, Hollyivood:
(Through General Holtzclaw, who will please forward at once.)
MAJOR: I am directed by the general commanding that from all
information received the enemy are preparing to make a move upon us
from Magnolia and up the eastern shore. You will hold your command
in readiness to skirmish with him, and if you are pressed fall back to
Spanish Fort. Do not allow yourself to be surprised.
Very respectfully, major, your obedient servant,
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 20, 1865.
Captain MORGAN,
Commanding Cavalry near Montrose:
The brigadier-general commanding directs that you send your scouts
to the shore, and find out if the enemy are attempting to laud, as soon
as it becomes dark and the enemy cease tiring. Find out if he has not
landed at Point Clear. Keep your scouts well in his front, watching
closely his every movement, and reporting promptly any information
received. Keep scouts well toward Fish River, and be careful that the
enemy does not move up in your rear. Save your telegraph material
when the enemy advances upon you.
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blaltely, March 20, 1865 — 2.15 p. m.
Captain MORGAN,
Commanding at Montrose :
Don't let the enemy come up the eastern shore or from Fish River
without timely notifying these headquarters. Watch closely and don't
allow yourself to be surprised. Give timely notice to Major Kimbell
commanding the infantry near Hollywood.
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 20, 1865 — 3.25 p. m.
Captain MORGAN,
Commanding at Montrose :
Have no artillery to send you for Point Clear. The enemy may be
marching from Fish Eiver, and are shelling to attract your attention.
How many vessels are off Point Clear?
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
• Blaltely, March 20, 1865 — 6.30 p. m.
Captain MORGAN,
Commanding Cavalry near Montrose :
Cover your flank. Do not leave your present position. When the
enemy commences shelling, retire; when lie ceases, resume your for
mer position. Look out for launches attempting to laud and for the
enemy coming up the eastern shore and from Fish liiver. Captain
Morgan will send a copy of this to Major Kimbell at once by courier.
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 20, 1865 — 9 p. m.
Captain MORGAN,
Commanding at Montrose :
Watch well for the eiiemy ; he may attempt to surprise you. Watch
toward Fish Eiver. Captain Grayson, at Spanish Fort, reports that
the enemy has moved his vessels down the bay.
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. CHALMERS' DIVISION OF CAVALRY,
No. 40. j Piclcensville, Ala., March 20, 1865.
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II. The following-named officers are hereby assigned to duty with
the regiment of Mississippi cavalry formed by the consolidation
(under the recent act of Congress) of Ashcraft's, Lowry's and Ham's
regiments (Mississippi) cavalry. They will take rank as herein desig
nated, pending the action of the Secretary of War: T. C. Ashcraft, to
be colonel; W. P. Curlee, to be lieutenant-colonel; L. L. Marshall, to
be major. Company A (composed of Companies B, D, E, and G, of
Lowry's regiment, consolidated), T. Brownrigg, to be captain; W. H.
Hill, to be first lieutenant; George W. Owen, to be second lieutenant.
Company B (formerly Company A, of Ham's regiment), George W.
Byimiii, to be captain; W. A. Parish, first lieutenant; K. M. Harri
son, second lieutenant. Company C (formed of Companies C, D, E, G,
I, and K, of Ham's regiment, consolidated), J. E. Wallis, to be cap
tain; T. K. Strickland, to be first lieutenant; L. P. Brown, to be second
lieutenant. Company D (formerly Company L, of Lowry's regiment),
J. A. Lowry, to be captain, S. W. Frazier, to be first lieutenant;
T. G. Stokes, to be second lieutenant; John Coffeewood, to be second
lieutenant. Company E (formerly Company B, of Ashcraft's regi
ment), A. B. Cole, to be captain; J. E. Davis, to be first lieutenant;
Lafayette Weatherell, to be second lieutenant; Lucius Hern don, to be
second lieutenant. Company F (foraned of Companies D, E, G, and K,
of Ashcraft's regiment (Mississippi) cavalry), J. C. Fears, to be captain;
C. S. Morton, to be first lieutenant; W. H. Keyes, to be second lieuten
ant. Company G (formerly Company C, of Ashcraft's regiment), S. H.
Wood, to be captain; W. D. Graves, to be first lieutenant; L. P.
McCord, to be second lieutenant; Scott Turner, to be second lieutenant.
Company H (formerly Company F, of Ham's regiment), M. W. Howard
to be captain; L. M. Coburn, to be first lieutenant; A. C. Tatum, to
be second lieutenant; William Hinds, to be second lieutenant. Com
pany I (formerly Company I, of Ashcraft's regiment), T. J. Eye, to be
captain; F. G. Thomas, to be first lieutenant; W. E. Thomas, to be sec
ond lieutenant; L. T. Taylor, to be second lieutenant. Company K
(formerly Companies A, H, and F, of Lowry's regiment), J. E. Gilley-
len, to be first lieutenant; J. L. Laughridge, to be second lieutenant.
By order of Brigadier-General Chalmers :
W. A. GOODMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General;
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. Eoss' BRIGADE CAVALRY,
No. 5. j Near Lexington, Miss., March 20, 1865.
The following officers of the brigade staif are assigned to the respec
tive duties, as follows: Capt. P. B. Pluminer, acting assistant adjutant-
general. He will attend exclusively to the duties of that department.
Lieut. J. P. Sykes, acting inspector-general, whose duty it shall be to
follow up and superintend the execution of all orders that pass through
or emanate from these headquarters. It is made his special duty to see
that the rolls are called, absentees reported and punished, and will
report promptly any neglect of duty on the part of officers of this com
mand. Capt. H. C. Armstrong, in addition to his duties as aide-de
camp, will superintend the granting of all passes, approving, register
ing, and receiving the same, in obedience to the orders from these head
quarters. Lieut. W. T. McClatchey, Ninth Texas Cavalry, is announced
as provost-marshal of this brigade, and will be obeyed and respected
accordingly.
DUD. W. JONES,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
HEADQUARTERS EODDEY'S BRIGADE,
Tuscaloosa, Ala., March 20, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. E. TAYLOR :
GENERAL : This letter will be delivered to you by Colonel O'Neal,
who has been ordered to North Alabama to collect and forward to their
commands all absentees from the Army of Tennessee. He goes to your
headquarters to consult you. The Sixteenth, Twenty-seventh, Thirty-
fifth, and Forty-ninth Alabama Eegiments are nearly all at home. They
are in the section of country abandoned to the enemy, and experience
has convinced me that these men can only be got out of the mountains
by persuasive means. We cannot use force, because they are protected
by the enemy. They can be brought back to the service if allowed to
be mounted. Numbers have applied to me to be placed in my cavalry,
which I have refused. I have sent numbers to the army, and somehow
they return. I would suggest that as these men are in your depart
ment you should take some steps to bring them back to the service.
They are skeleton regiments, reduced by long service in the field, and
while General Hood was at Tupelo, I asked him to transfer these
regiments and the Twenty-sixth Alabama Eegiinent to me. I am
satisfied if my request had been granted I would now have 1,000 men
in the field out of these regiments, commanded by veteran officers,
whereas as it now stands not 100 are in the field, and I do not believe
they can be obtained in any other way. Colonel O'Neal can fully ex
plain to you all the facts, and I bespeak for him your aid and assistance.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. D. EODDEY,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DISTRICT OF FLORIDA,
Tallahassee, March 20, 1865.
General J. E. JOHNSTON:
GENERAL: Since I have been in command in this military district (I
assumed command on the 2d ultimo) several raids have been made on
it, and one demonstration of a more formidable nature designed to get
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possession of Saint Mark's and this place. All have been frustrated
with but little loss to us and in a manner very creditable, I think, to
those of our troops engaged. The first was made from Cedar Keys, by
a party of from 600 to 800 men on the 9th ultimo. It was thought they
intended to penetrate by way of Newnansville to the railroad bridge
over the Suwannee. I sent a party of the Reserves and Second Cavalry
to Newnansville under Brigadier-General Miller, and directed Capt. J.
J. Dickison with his command to endeavor to get in rear of the enemy.
Finding, I suppose, that they would encounter more opposition than
they expected, they did not advance as far as Newnansville, but fell back
to a position (No. 4) on the Florida Eailroad, near Cedar Keys. Captain
Dickison attacked them early on the morning of the 13th ultimo, and
though his numerical strength was scarcely a sixth of that of the enemy,
in a sharp fight of two or three hour's duration, he punished them so
severely that they retired hastily to Cedar Keys, leaving a portion of
their dead on the field, with the loss on our part of five men wounded.
Our men inflicted on the enemy a loss of about seventy in killed and
wounded and captured, and recaptured a quantity of cattle, wagons, and
other property which the enemy had taken on the march. Captain
Dickison and his men started on this service the day after they had
returned from the east of the Saint John's Eiver, where, without the
loss of a man, they killed 4 of the enemy, including the adjutant, and
captured 88 prisoners, including a lieutenant-colonel, and 3 captains, an
ambulance, and 10 wagons with their teams, a number of small-arms
and horses, and several thousand pounds of cotton. The lieutenant-
colonel ( Wilcoxson) captured was mortally wounded, and has since died
in hospital at this place.
On the 4th instant a fleet of fourteen vessels, most of them trans
ports, appeared off' Saint Mark's Light-House and landed a force esti
mated at from 1,500 to 2,000 men, Brig. Gen. John Newton commanding.
On the 5th they moved inland, retarded in their march by a part of the
Fifth Battalion Florida Cavalry, Lieutenant-Colonel Scott command
ing. They reached Newport in the afternoon, after capturing a piece of
artillery, the horses of which became unmanageable, shelled the village,
and burned a house or two on the left bank. We burned the bridge at
that point. 1 went to Newport early in the night of the 5th, where I
found Brigadier-General Miller, who had promptly gone there with a
company of cadets and small body of militia. On the first information
that the enemy had landed, the militia were called out and all the avail
able troops within the district within reach were ordered to Tallahassee.
During the night of the 5th the enemy left a detachment opposite
Newport and moved the principal force up to cross the Saint Mark's
at the Natural Bridge. Brigadier-General Miller, anticipating the
movement, sent Lieu tenant- Colonel Scott, with a small body of cavalry,
to meet them there. I ordered the Reserves, militia, and two sections of
artillery, immediately on their arrival by railroad, and the small force at
Newport under General Miller, to the same point, and went there myself.
The Reserves, a few cavalrymen, and a section of artillery arrived at the
NaturalBridge a little before 4 o'clock in the morning just in time to meet
and repel two attacks. The enemy then formed under cover of a thick
hammock and kept up an obstinate fight at intervals for ten or twelve
hours. Early in the afternoon a part of the Second Florida Cavalry
under Col. Caraway Smith arrived. Our artillery (four pieces) opened
a brisk fire which our men followed up by a charge and the enemy fled
to their boats, leaving many of their dead on the field. Our numbers
were scarcely a third that of the enemy. Their loss is estimated at not
1136 KY., S. W. VA., TENK, N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
less than 300 in killed, wounded, and captured. Prisoners captured
represent the loss as particularly heavy in officers. General Newton
reported severely wounded. Our loss, 3 killed and 22 wounded.
Among- the killed was Capt. H. K. Simmons, Second Florida Cavalry,
when gallantly leading his company. Between the 3d of February and
the Cth of March it is estimated that our troops in this district have
killed, wounded, and captured a number of the enemy equal to
one- third of our effective strength, as borne on the last return. Have
added materially to our field transportation and recaptured much
stolen property. The enemy's squadron is still off Saint Mark's and I
anticipate another and more formidable demonstration to get possession
of that port and this place.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully,
SAM. JONES,
Major- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS,
March 21, 1865.
General J. E. JOHNSTON:
Thomas and Stonernan are reported to be concentrating rapidly at
Knoxville to advance down Virginia and Tennessee Eailroad. Cannot
a force be organized in Georgia and Alabama under General Taylor to
cut his communications with Chattanooga and Nashville and draw them
back ?
E. E. LEE.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 21, 1865.
Col. G. G. GARNER,
Chief of Staff, Mobile:
COLONEL: The following telegram has just been received from Col
onel Spence, viz :
IN THE FIELD, Two MILES FROM MONTROSE.
General LIDDELL:
One of my scouts has just returned from the other side of the river ; discovered no
enemy. I have another small scout on that side of the river, also a picket at Whit-
by's Bridge. I will let the picket remain there to-night, unless the enemy advance
faster than I think he will. The enemy is reported to be four miles from this place.
P. B. SPENCE,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding.
Yery respectfully, colonel, your obedient servant,
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
(For Brigadier-General Liddell.)
HEADQUARTERS,
Montr ose, March 21 , 1865.
General LIDDELL:
Enemy reported to be advancing — infantry. I will leave here at fmce
to join my command.
P. B. SPENCE,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1137
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
BlaJcely, March 21, 1865.
[Col. G. G. GARNER,
Chief of Staff, Mobile:]
COLONEL : I have just received the following telegram :
HEADQUARTERS,
Canoe Station, March 31, 1865.
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General :
Scouts just in report five regiments of enemy's infantry, with small body of cav
alry, eight miles this side of Pensacola at 12 o'clock yesterday; have sent down two
regiments to meet them, if still advancing.
C. G. ARMISTEAD,
Colonel, Commanding.
COLONEL : If the reports from Colonel Armistead are true it looks as
if the enemy designs carrying out his original intentions of going
toward Selma, whilst the demonstrations immediately around us may
possibly be intended for effect, to conceal from us his real object. Dan-
nelly's Mills is about fifteen miles southeast from Montrose, and about
twenty- seven from Blakely. I have no later report from Greenwood
regarding enemy's force on Camp Withers road. Colonel Spence will
inform me as soon as he gets in front of the enemy at Daunelly's Mills.
I have the honor to be, colonel, &c.,
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
MONTROSE, March 21, 1865.
General LIDDELL:
Scouts just in from Point Clear report seven gun-boats and one
transport lying oif below the Point. Scout from near Danuelly's Mills
this morning reports the enemy at that place, but have not advanced yet.
J. T. MOEGAN,
Captain, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
March 21, 1865.
Colonel SPENCE,
Near Montrose:
Keep on until you meet the enemy and skirmish with him.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March [21], 1865—6.10 p. m.
Colonel SPENCE,
Commanding, Two Miles from Montrose :
Use your own judgment; make your own dispositions; but skirmish
with the enemy with all or a part of your force. Find out where he is,
what his force is, and what he intends doing. Capture, if possible, some
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of liis pickets, and find out from them the facts as [to] their forces. The
cavalry on the other side are reported to have repulsed the enemy. My
disposition depends upon your prompt report of facts.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 21, 1865—8.45 p. m.
Colonel SrENCE.
Commanding Cavalry, near Montrose:
Can you not possibly capture one of the enemy's pickets to find out
the force they have! If you cannot, make your preparations to drive
them in to-morrow at daylight to see what they have.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 21, 1865 — 2.30 p. m.
Col. C. G. ARMISTEAD,
Canoe Station :
You are referred to your former orders as to the security of public
property on the railroad. A column of the enemy's force landed on
Fish Kiver to move to Greenwood; one reported moving from Camp
Withers ; also one moving on Mobile from Cedar Point. As long as you
have telegraph communication inform me promptly what is going [on].
Notify General Adams and General Taylor, as heretofore instructed.
ST. JKO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS,
Canoe Station, March 21, 1865.
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General:
Dispatch from Keyser just received says enemy were landing at
Milton yesterday morning from four steamers, and had three more
steamers coming up. They report that they have 1,000 cavalry and
one battery of artillery there, and that their destination is Greenville;
that 40,000 troops have gone out from Pensacola toward Pollard, and
that heavy force has gone out from Choctawhatchee, and the three
columns are to concentrate at Greenville.
C. G. AEMISTEAD,
Colonel, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
West Point, Miss., March 21, 1865.
Brig. Gen. A. BUFORD,
Commanding, &c. :
GENERAL: In reply to your letter of the 19th instant, I am directed
by the major-general commanding to say that he has already had two
letters of instructions written you in regard to your relation to Brig.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1139
Gen. D. W. Adams. He thinks your position a plain one. You report
to him as commander of the district in which you are, and as your
senior, and obey all orders of his relative to matters of detail and move
ments of troops, whilst at the same time you obey and carry out the
orders from these headquarters upon the subject of the reorganization
of the Alabama cavalry. As to drawing your supplies from the chief
quartermaster of this command, he directs that you do so whenever
General Adams cannot supply your wants. In conclusion, I am
directed to say that he expects activity and energy in carrying out the
reorganization intrusted to you, and that in doing so you will throw
aside all feeling likely to mar the accomplishment of this work, and
have an eye only to the good of the service.
I am, general, respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. ELLIS, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
WYTHEVILLE, March 21, 1865.
General J. 0. BRECKINRIBGE,
Secretary of War :
Please urge General Gorgas to send forthwith ammunition accord
ing to my telegram to him. Vaughn reports Thomas and Stoneman at
Knoxville with heavy force and advance commenced. I wrote to yoiv
last night.
JNO. ECHOLS,
Brigadier-General.
[First indorsement.]
Eeferred to General Gorgas for early attention.
JOHN C. BEECKINEIDGE,
Secretary of War.
[Second indorsement.]
MARCH 22.
Noted and respectfully returned.
J. GOEGAS.
EICHMOND, VA., March 22, 1865.
General EGBERT E. LEE,
Commanding, &c., Petersburg, Va. :
GENERAL : I have the honor to acknowledge yours of the 18th and
21st of March.* I concur with General Taylor as to the importance of
holding Mobile, and have considered the garrison there sufficient for its
defense against any attack from the Gulf side, the peculiar character
of the approaches requiring any force operating from that base to
move over a country offering many opportunities for defense, or to make
so wide a detour as to expose them to flank attacks, destruction of
their trains, necessarily insufficient for a long march, and therefore to
probable defeat. Against an army moving from the north the case
would be very different; and I suppose your advice was given on the
supposition that Thomas, with his army, was about to move through
Alabama to attack Mobile in the rear. If, as the latter reports render
much more probable, Thomas is moving toward Virginia through East
Tennessee, while it simplifies the problem of holding Mobile, it renders
* See Vol. XLVII, Part I, p. 1046.
1140 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
more serious the one which you have to solve here. All the recent
indications are that the purpose of the enemy is to cut off all commu
nications with Kichmond as the most certain means of securing the
prize they have so long sought, and their efforts to obtain which have
been so successfully resisted by the army under your command. I have
some hope that General Wofford will collect absentees and get recruits
in Northern Georgia sufficient to constitute a force which might be
effective in operating on the enemy's communications through Chatta
nooga. I do not know where and how General Forrest is now employed.
General Cobb, I fear, will be able to do but little to increase the force
alluded to as that which might be in hand under General Wofford ; but
in any event, if Thomas reaches the eastern border of Tennessee he
can draw supplies from Kentucky, and will not be dependent upon the
railroads in his rear. I do not think any property has been recently sent
toward Lynchburg, and will direct as recommended by you in that
regard. I have been very m uch gratified by the success of General John
ston at Bentonville, and hope this is only the first of the good tidings we
may receive from that quarter. It is a plain case for the application
of the maxim with regard to the employment of a small army against
a larger one. Sherman's forces, worn by long marches, and necessarily
comparatively ignorant of the country in which he is operating, must
offer opportunities for surprises and attacks in detail. It is true delay
will increase General Johnston's command, but not so much as the
junction of Schofield will increase that of the enemy; and I hope Gen
eral Johnston will find the opportunity to destroy, at least to a great
extent, Sherman's army before he makes a junction with the other.
Many persons assure me that the men who are furloughed in Missis
sippi are pressing rapidly forAvard to join their commands, and I freely
acknowledge the advantage which would be derived from the gradual
retreat of our forces until they could be joined by all expected re-en
forcements; but if we cross the railroad line from Goldsborough to
Greensborough, the devastation of the country, and the destruction of
the means of transportation from the region upon which we now rely
for supplies, would be a calamity only less than the destruction of the
army. It would certainly be followed by the necessity to withdraw
from this region of country to prevent the starvation of our armies,
and the ill consequences of such withdrawal have not, to my mind, been
diminished by the further consideration which I have given to the sub
ject since our last conversation in regard to it. I scarcely know how
to answer your inquiry in reference to the speedy obtaining of troops
from the trans-Mississippi. You are aware of the extent to which I
have urged General Smith to send troops from the west to the east
side of the Mississippi River, and of the failure which attended the
movement for that purpose last fall. On the olst of January last I
sent a telegram in cipher, of which the following is a copy:
Since my last letter to you reiterating the proposition for you to send such force
as you could spare to the east side of the Mississippi River, the enemy has continued
to withdraw troops from the west to the east, and is now moving a large force from
Tennessee to Virginia. Under these circumstances, I think it advisable that you
should be charged with military operations on both banks of the Mississippi Kiver,
and that you should endeavor as promptly as possible to cross that river with as
large a force as may be prudently withdrawn from your present department. Please
answer immediately, that I may know what to expect.
No answer has been received. You can send any additional orders
or instructions which you may deem proper. My belief is that the
efficient if not the only mode of getting over any considerable portion
of troops from the trans-Mississippi would be to send a commander,
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1141
who knows the necessities on this side of the river, and whose views
were sufficiently comprehensive to embrace the whole question of defense
in the Confederate States, with discretionary power to send such force
as he believed ought to be transferred. My judgment is that General
Bragg fulfills the conditions here enumerated.
Very respectfully and truly, yours,
JEFFN. DAVIS.
BENTONVILLE, March 22, 1865 — 2 p. m.
General R. E. LEE:
Dispatch 21st received. I think that an efficient force cannot be
raised in Georgia and Alabama. Lieutenant-General Forrest's cavalry
force might be immediately employed for the object you name. My
authority, as defined by the War Department, does not extend west of
Georgia.
J. E. JOHNSTON.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA,
March 22, 1865. (Received 10 p. m.) v
Hon. J. 0. BRECKINRIDGE,
Secretary of War:
Information received from Generals Taylor and Echols make it pretty
certain Thomas is at Knoxville; Stoneman, with 4,000 cavalry, at Mossy
Creek on 20th, twenty-nine miles this side of Knoxville. Advance of
infantry reached Morristown, forty-two miles this side Knoxville, same
day, with eighteen cars laden with rails and cross-ties. All the troops
in that department are in motion and all citizens capable of bearing
arms called out.
E. E. LEE.
MERIDIAN, March 22, 1865.
Major-General MAURY,
Mobile :
You are best able to judge of the amount of money you require, but a
million seems a large sum under the circumstances. Send every dollar
that you do not absolutely require to Mr. Guirot, bearing in mind that
with your supplies concentrated you can manage with much less than is
needed outside. If the enemy is moving with so many columns, none
can be very strong. If any of them come within striking distance, there
fore, do not lose an opportunity of inflicting punishment.
By order :
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS EASTERN DIVISION,
Blakely, March 22, 1865 — 5.15 a. m.
Col. GEORGE G. GARNER,
Chief of Staff:
COLONEL: I received the inclosed dispatches about midnight and
send it [them?] to you by first boat. Lieutenant Sibley's report, in a
great measure, confirms that, sent yesterday from Colonel Armistead
1142 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
from Canoe Station, the enemy's strength being, however, 10,000 less
in this last. You will see that General Thomas co-operates from Vicks-
burg simultaneously. I now think there can be no longer any doubt
upon the subject. It is sad to think of the desolation that will follow
the traces of these devastating columns of Yankees. I have nothing
late from the force coming by Fish Eiver. I can only conjecture that
if sufficiently large it will attempt to get possession of Spanish Fort
for a base, whence occupation can be given to the fleet in the bay. In
carrying through the movement on Selma the use of the Alabama Eiver
is of the utmost importance to the enemy, hence I don't think we will
be permitted to remain in quiet long.
1 am. colonel, most respectfully, your obedient servant,
ST. JM). E. LIDDELL.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blcikely, March 22, 1865 — 11.30 a. m.
Col. GEORGE G. GARNER,
Chief of Staff, Mobile:
Colonel Spence reports (8 a. m.) that he failed to capture enemy's
pickets at Dannelly's Mills last night, as chain pickets were too close to
the main body. Discovered only infantry as yet; no force has landed
on bay shore. Dispatch from Davenport that this force is Sixteenth
Army Corps, under Steele. Colonel Armistead sends dispatch from
Canoe Station, 5 p. m. yesterday, that his scouts saw enemy's column on
Monday on Pensacola and Pollard road, and forces have been moving
from navy-yard to Boggy Bayou for some time, and that a column will
move from that place. From the mass of reports received by me I
endeavor to select for your information the most probable and reliable.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS EASTERN DIVISION,
BlaJcely, March 22, 1865.
[Col. GEORGE G. GARNER,
Chief of Staff:]
COLONEL: I have no longer any doubt that the enemy is in strong
force at Dannelly's Mills and will probably move up some distance
to-morrow. Colonel Spence informs me that his (enemy's) pickets are at
Cowpen Branch, about two miles this side. In view of the facts I would
be glad to have what re-enforcements you design sending come at once,
that every preparation for defense may be completed in time to receive
the enemy. Colonel Lockett was here yesterday, and I had hoped that
he would have discovered the condition of the magazine at Huger,
to have it promptly looked after and remedied. Colonel Patton reports
it to be flooded and asks for a force-pump to draw off the water, which
I beg that you will have immediately supplied him. Colonel Armistead
telegraphs me that 2,000 cavalry has moved from the east side of
Blackwater, by Eidge road, in direction of Andalusia. I instructed him
to inform General Adams of the movement and to keep as long as pos
sible in front of the column from Pensacola. From all that I can gather
the greater part of that force confronting us on the eastern shore has
come by laud from Fort Morgan.
[ST. JKO. E. LIDDELL.]
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1143
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 22, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel SPENCE,
In the Field, near Montrose:
COLONEL: General LiddelT directs me to quote you an extract from
a letter received from General Maury, and to inform you that he, as
well as the major-general commanding, desires you to report nothing
but what you know to be facts concerning the force and movements of
the enemy. General Maury has also ordered General Liddell to enjoin
the instructions (contained in the extract) upon his outpost command
ers, "and be prompt in arresting all who are laggard, incautious against
surprise, and inefficient in procuring information,'7 which instructions
General Liddell wishes you to rigidly enforce:
The major-general commanding directs me to say that he is very much perplexed
by the reports of the scouts about the movements of the enemy. It will be most
unfortunate for the country if false alarms and exaggerations of the enemy's forces
and intentions in this region be allowed to receive ^general and official credence.
Please require Colonel Spence to explain fully why he failed to find the enemy. If
Captain Tutt incorrectly reported columns moving from Camp Withers and Magno
lia, arrest him. Ascertain whether the boats entering Fish River conveyed troops;
ascertain whether troops were lauded yesterday at Battle's Wharf. Forbid officers
and men from reporting any but the most carefully procured, observed [informa
tion] ; require pickets and scouts to keep always in sight of the enemy, to receive
with great caution all statements of " reliable" people, and to be especially careful
about reporting and resting on them.
Communicate all information received to the infantry pickets.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Similar letter to Capt. J. T. Morgan, commanding scouts, Montrose.
Ala., and Col. C. G. Armistead commanding troops, Canoe Station.)
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 22, 1865—1.15 p. m.
Colonel SPENCE,
Near Montrose:
Send scouts on Fish Eiver, below the enemy, to make discoveries.
Count the boats ; what kind, &c. If he has no cavalry, scouts can move
around him anywhere. Colonel Arinistead is ordered to confront the
column on Pensacola road. I will have to rely upon your energy and
enterprise alone.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 22, 1865—2.25 p. m.
Colonel SPENCE,
Commanding Cavalry, near Montrose:
Your dispatch received. All right. The cavalry is under your com
mand. Make your own dispositions, only watch the enemy closely and
report facts.
ST. JNO. K. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
1144 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blalcely, March 22, 1865 — 2.20 p. m.
Captain TUTT,
Commanding, near Greenwood:
Keep scouts out in the direction of the Perdido to find out whether
the enemy Avill advance in that direction.
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, Ala., March 22, 1865 — -1 p. m.
Captain TUTT,
Commanding, near Greenwood :
The enemy are reported to have no cavalry or artillery. Keep close
to him. If he presses you, fall back on the Blakely road. E. Levins,
a citizen, was refused a pass yesterday and ordered to Mobile. He
cannot now be found. Lookout for him and arrest him.
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 22, 1865 — 3.30 p. m.
Col. 0. G. ARMISTEAD,
Commanding at Canoe Station:
Dispatch received. Inform General Adams for his action that the
enemy's cavalry are moving in the direction of Andalusia. Keep in
the front of the column moving from Pensacola until your command is
endangered by the movement of this cavalry, which I think is not
immediate. It is desired that you keep as close to the enemy as
possible, and be governed by the instructions sent you, which are in
compliance with instructions sent me, emanating from Major-General
Maury.
ST. JNO. B. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
MERIDIAN, March 22, 1865.
Lieutenant- General FORREST,
West Point, Miss. :
General E. E. Lee, under date of yesterday, [reports] enemy concen
trating at Knoxville. Your main force will move either to Middle Ten
nessee or across Tombigbee to Greenville, Ala. General Taylor will
leave here on morning of 24th for your headquarters. He says Gov
ernor Harris is at Montgomery with your appointment as lieutenant-
general, and congratulates you thereon.
By order :
E. SUBGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General,
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1145
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
West Point, March 22, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. E. CHALMERS,
Commanding Division :
GENERAL: I am directed by the major-general commanding to say
that you will proceed to carry out General Orders, No. 104, from these
headquarters, without delay. He also directs that you keep on hand
five days' rations ready to be cooked at a moment's notice. Hold your
command ready to move.
I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. ELLIS, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MACON, Miss., March 22, 1865.
Capt. W. A. GOODMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General, PickensmUe, Ala.:
Command will not reach here before 25th or 26th. Last report will be
correct.
WIET ADAMS,
Brigadier- General.
WYTHEVILLE, March 22, 1865.
(Keceived 6 o'clock.)
Hon. J. C. BRECKINRIDGE,
Secretary of War:
General Yaughn reports Stoneinan, with 4,000 cavalry, at Mossy Creek.
Thomas certainly at Kuoxville, where has arrived heavy infantry force,
which is being moved forward. Large force engaged repairing the rail
road. Heavy trains with material for repairs arriving at Morristown.
Our troops are being concentrated and all available men called out.
General Early will arrive to-night or to-morrow. General Lee has been
notified. My wife and Fannie here, and well; also Cliff.
J. STODDAED JOHNSTON,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 68. i Richmond, Va., March 23, 1865.
* * * * * * *
XVIII. The organization heretofore known as Perrin's regiment will
be designated the Eleventh Eegiment Mississippi Cavalry.
*******
By command of the Secretary of War:
JNO. WITHEES,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 23, 1865.
Major- General MAURY,
Mobile :
Armistead reports enemy moving in force from Pensacola. Have
you any confirmation'?
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General,
1146 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
BlaMy, March 23, 1865 — 9.10 p. m.
Colonel SPENCE,
Commanding, near Montr ose:
Captain Tutt will watch tlie crossing of the Perdido Eiver in the
direction of Pensacola. I have ordered Captain Barnes to report to
you, that he may be under your eye, and you will send a party under
a competent officer to picket the roads on the east side of Fish Eiver.
Quite an infantry force will be sent to your support to-morrow. Watch
the enemy closely without engaging him. If he advances 011 you.
skirmish with him and report any changes.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Bkikely, March 23, 1865 — 4.15 p. m.
Col. C. G. ARMISTEAD,
Commanding Cavalry, near Canoe Station:
Your dispatch received. Hold your position until the enemy develops
himself and shows his intentions.
ST. JNO. 11. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
MERIDIAN, March 23, 1865.
General D. W. ADAMS,
Selma or Montevallo:
Arrnistead reports enemy moving. Direct General Buford to move
at once for Greenville via Selma or point where pontoon is. Assist
the movement by sending baggage by rail and steam-boat. Forrest
will send other troops to concentrate at same point. Communicate
with Armistead and dispose troops as movements of the enemy may
render advisable. Push forward completion of the pontoon near Selma.
By order :
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
EALEIGH, N. C., March 23, 1865—11.30 a. m.
General E. TAYLOR, Meridian, Miss. :
General Johnston desires you should send to Macon, Ga., for the
purpose of organizing and equipping all the artillery of Army of Ten
nessee left in Alabama and not essentially needed by you for defense
of that State.
G. T. BEAUEEGAED,
General, Second in Command.
EALEIGH, N. C., March 23, 1865 — 11.30 a. m.
General ARNOLD ELZEY, Augusta:
General Taylor has been requested to send to Macon such of the
artillery as he may not need for the defense of Alabama.
JNO. M. OTEY,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1147
MERIDIAN, March 23, 1865.
Lieutenant- General FORREST,
West Point:
Enemy moving up from Pensacola. General Adams has been ordered
to move Buford at once to Greenville. Send him any instructions you
may have to give. Start all troops farthest east, and ready, at once for
Greenville, via Selma, where there is pontoon. If it will facilitate the
movement send heavy baggage by river. General Taylor will be at
your headquarters to-morrow evening.
By order :
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
West Point. March 23, 1865.
Brigadier-General CHALMERS,
Pichensrille, Ala. :
GENERAL: The lieutenant general commanding directs that you
order General Armstrong with his brigade and Hudson's battery to
move on the morning of the 25th instant to Selma, via Finch's Ferry,
carrying with them 80 rounds small-arms ammunition to the man and
250 rounds artillery ammunition to the piece. If you prefer, send
ammunition and heavy stores by boat to Deinopolis, thence to Selma
by railroad. General Armstrong will send forward courier upon his
approach to Selma, notifying the lieutenant-general at this place of time
of his arrival at that place, so that further orders can be sent him from
these headquarters at that point. He will lind a pontoon bridge at
Selma. All of your baggage which cannot be moved when you march
(including Armstrong's) you will store in boxes in good houses or shel
ters on Tombigbee River. This refers to stores, baggage, &c., as pub
lished in General Orders, No. 104, from these headquarters.
I am, general, your obedient servant,
J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
PICKENSVILLE, ALA, March 23, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. ADAMS,
Macon, Miss. :
Hold your command in readiness to move, with iive days' rations.
J. R. CHALMERS,
Brigadier- General.
MERIDIAN, March 24, 1865.
Lieutenant-General TAYLOR,
West Point:
Up to this hour no news of enemy's movements to-day.
E. SITRGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
1148 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA,
WEST POINT, March 24, 1865.
Col. E. StTRGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian:
The lie atenant- general commanding directs that you see Governor
Clark's agent who has been sent to Meridian about calling out militia,
and issue necessary orders to Majors Young and Dameron.
JAS. McCLOSKEY,
Aide-de-camp.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) AD.TT. AND INSP. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 69. j Richmond, Va., March 24, 1865.
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XXVIII. The ten companies of Mississippi cavalry under the com
mand of Col. C. G. Armistead will constitute the Twelfth Regiment
Mississippi Cavalry.
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By command of the Secretary of War :
[JNO. WITHERS,]
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF ALA., Miss., AND EAST LA.,
Meridian, March 24, 1865.
Major- General MAURY,
Commanding District of the Gulf:
GENERAL: The lieutenant-general commanding directs as follows:
An accurate inspection will be made for the purpose of ascertaining
the number of horses in Mobile which can be dispensed with in the
event of a siege. Every horse, whether of citizen or soldier, not abso
lutely required for Government uses must be sent out should the place
be invested. This includes the horses of officers entitled to be mounted
as well. Only such as are obliged to be mounted will retain horses,
and of those the fewest possible number. These horses will be sent to
Major Ewing, at Demopolis or Selma. When the Forrest or other
negroes are to be sent out, send them to Demopolis to be reported to
engineer officer there. All tools not required in the city must be sent
with them. A sharp lookout must be kept by General Liddell, as the
enemy maybe throwing considerable force in his front [and] attempt to
make a movement of his main column into the interior. It is of the
utmost importance to have the earliest information of such a movement.
Should the enemy give Mobile the "go by" and march on Selma or
Montgomery, it may become necessary suddenly to throw 6,000 or 7,000
infantry up the river from Mobile to assist the cavalry. The lieuten
ant-general desires, therefore, that you will take steps to ascertain
what number of boats you can control for this purpose at short notice,
and report to these headquarters. Considerable quantities of rosin
are believed to be accumulated in the neighborhood of Mobile, which
must be destroyed if likely to fall into the enemy's hands. It would
be well if possible to get this into the city, as it would be extremely
valuable as fuel for mills, boats, &c.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. SIJRGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blcikely, March 24, 1865—9.20 a. m.
General MAURY,
Commanding at Mobile:
The following dispatch just received from General Clan ton, at Pollard :
I believe the enemy have broken the road above Evergreen. I have 100 Reserves
and 30 cavalry here. Will do the best I can, being governed by circumstances. I
have 200 men after the enemy above. I expect to form a junction with Armistead.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
BlaMy, March 24, 1865—11.20 p. m.
General MAURY, Mobile :
I have just returned from cavalry front. Lieutenant Sibley has been
behaving handsomely. The following just received :
GREENWOOD.
General LIDDELL:
I have the honor to inform you that I charged the enemy's wagon train this after
noon at 3 o'clock. Captured 21 prisoners and 10 mules and harness; also killed 8
mules, as the only means of destroying their transportation. This occurred between
East and North prong of Fish River, and two miles south of Magnolia. General
Veatch and division is now moving through there, the last of the Thirteenth Army
Corps. I learn from prisoners General A. J. Smith has a command somewhere on
western shore, intending to operate with this against Mobile. The army on move
to-day. could find out nothing of strength or position save above. Do not think
it will do for infantry to come to the rear, but cavalry would do much damage. The
10 mules and 21 prisoners are here.
A. O. SIBLEY,
Lieu tenant.
MONTROSE, 24th.
General LIDDELL :
Scout just in from the mouth of Fish River reports two transports passed up the
river heavily loaded with troops, one large vessel the other medium-sized boat. Two
transports came down empty. Seven other transports lying in the mouth, but few
men on them, supposed only the crew. Five gun-boats lying off near the mouth.
This is reliable.
j. T. MORGAN,
Captain, Commanding.
No advance of the enemy from Dannelly's Mills made to-day. Gen
eral Gibson halted his command near the Village, and did not succeed
in getting as far as I intended. Will move forward to Fly Creek, below
Montrose, as soon as he gets supplied with rations. It is possible A. J.
Smith's division, alluded to by Lieutenant Sibley, may have been on
the transports that came up Fish Eiver, mentioned in Morgan's report,
in the absence of positive evidence of their being on the other side.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 24, 1865 — 8.20 a. m.
General CLANTON, Commanding at Pollard:
The enemy are in large force on Fish Eiver here. General Liddell
desires you to inform him as soon as possible whether the enemy take
the ridge road by way of Weatherford's or the Pollard road.
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General,
1150 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blalfdy, March 24, 1865—10.25 p. m.
Colonel SPENCE,
Commanding Cavalry, near Montrose:
Lieut. A. O. Sibley lias captured 21 prisoners and 10 mules and been
behaving1 handsomely in the enemy's rear. He is now at Greenwood.
Send him twenty men whom you deem reliable for special service imme
diately.
ST. JNO. K. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
West Point, March 24, 1865.
Brigadier-General CHALMERS,
Pickensville, Ala. :
GENERAL : I am directed by the lieutenant-general commanding to
say that you will prepare Stark e's brigade as rapidly as possible to
follow Armstrong, supplied with same amount ammunition, &c., to the
man, and that you will notify him by return courier at what time you
will have Starke's command ready to move. Lieutenant- General Tay
lor will be here to-day, and with the lieutenant-general commanding
will review General Jackson's division and Lyou's brigade. It is
important that Starke's brigade should be gotten ready to move at the
earliest practicable moment, so as to keep the men together. Also that
you will prepare General Adams' command for moving, so that he can
follow Starke. If they have not sufficient transportation, they will
move without it.
I am, general, your obedient servant,
J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS TEXAS SCOUTS, Boss' BRIGADE,
Vernon, Miss., March 24, 1865.
Capt. P. B. PLUMMER,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General, Ross' Brigade Cavalry:
CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report that on the 15th instant eight
of my men, under Private Dorsey Williams, captured the steamer Mon
roe, trading boat, at Grand Gulf, Miss., killing the captain, mate, and
engineer, with five others. On the night of the 14th instant Williams,
Broome, and Gilbert went aboard the boat and told the captain that
they had thirty-three bales of cotton up Big Black they wished to sell.
The terms of sale agreed upon and a parting drink, they went ashore to
bring the cotton down. They then went up the river to the backwater
and placed five men in ambush, and on the night of the 15th they again
went on board the boat and told them they had the cotton down at the
edge of the backwater, and they must go after it. In a few minutes
everything was under way up Big Black. On their way up they had a
champagne and oyster supper. Then taking their stations, Williams
with the pilot, Gilbert with the engineer, Broome at top, they reached
the ambush. Broome ordered them to land, and as soon as the cable
was made fast the ambush, led by Lee, charged, and after killing the
captain, mate, engineer, and five others, they were in possession of the
boat. They carried it about forty miles up Big Black, unloaded her
cargo, which consisted principally of commissary stores aiid liquors
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and 10,000 waterproof caps. Upon the intercession of the citizens,
stating that if they burned the boat they would burn Port Gibson, they
released the boat.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOS. T. COBB,
Captain, Commanding Scout.
HEADQUARTERS RESERVE FORCES OF MISSISSIPPI,
Enterprise, March 24, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. R. TAYLOR,
Comdg. J)ept. of Mississippi and Alabama, Meridian, Miss.:
GENERAL : Before receiving your dispatches of yesterday's date I had
forwarded by mail to you all the information I had in regard to the
Reserve forces now being assembled at Scooba. I answered you by tel
egraph to day, and now send all further information I have. My bri
gade inspector will go to Scooba on Tuesday or Wednesday next, when
1 expect most of the Reserves will have rendezvoused at that place. I
will also go myself at an early day next week. I am now confined to
the house by an injury to my amputated leg. I will forward all reports
of the Reserves to you as they reach me.
With great regard, I have the honor to be, your obedient servant,
W. L. BRANDON,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
MERIDIAN, March 24, 1865.
Brigadier-General BTJFORD,
Montgomery :
Latest information is from Armistead of 22d. One column of enemy
was then north of Gonzales, moving up. He does not estimate its
strength.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
WEST POINT, March 24, 1865.
Brig. Gen. I). W. ADAMS,
Montevallo :
Col. Ed. Crossland, in command of Lyon's brigade, has been, ordered
by way of Tuscaloosa to report to you at Montevallo to relieve all of
Roddey's command, which is ordered south. Should he require assist
ance while en route you will render it.
R, TAYLOR,
Lieutenant- General.
WAR DEPARTMENT, C. S. A.,
Richmond, March 25, 1865.
General R. E. LEE :
GENERAL : General Woiford was assigned two months ago to collect
stragglers and deserters in Northern Georgia and dissolve illegal organ
izations. He was empowered to place them in temporary organizations
and use them until they could be returned to their commands. Gen
eral Wofford is now ordered to report to you.
JOHN 0. BRECKINRIDGE,
Secretary of War.
1152 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
MERIDIAN, March 25, 1865.
Major- General MAURY,
Mobile :
Take active and prompt measures to ascertain whether the force of
the enemy moving toward Greenville is mere cavalry and main body
will attack Mobile, or whether Mobile will be passed by and whole force
advanced up the country. It is of the utmost importance to know this
at once. If Steele is marching to Montgomery you ought by concentrat
ing be able to whip the force approaching the Spanish Fort.
By order:
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 25, 1865 — 2.10 p. m.
Colonel GARNER,
Chief of Staff, Mobile :
General Gibson telegraphs that the enemy are advancing in force
upon the Park cavalry and infantry $ as yet no artillery. Colonel
Armistead telegraphs from Bluff Springs that the enemy are slowly
advancing. General Clantou in command. Generals Liddell and Cock-
rell have ridden toward Montrose. Have sent dispatches to General
Maury, at Spanish Fort, and to General Liddell.
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blalcely, March 25, 1865 — 8.50 p. m.
General MAURY,
Commanding at Mobile :
The following dispatch just received from Spanish Fort:
General LIDDELL:
Enemy in force on the old Blakely road extending to D'Olive's Creek. Fleet massed
off Hollywood and Montrose.
M. H. MARKS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
Scouts will endeavor to discover force of the enemy at Sibley's
to-night. I will have to depend on your sending the boats over, as I
have none at my disposal. It will not be advisable to keep a boat at
night at Spanish Fort, for fear of its being "cut out." Blockade-
runners would be the best for communication at night or for trans
portation of troops. Would it not be best to close the gap in the
obstructions near Huger and communicate by the treadway1?
ST. JM). K. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
BlaJcely, March 25, 1865.
Colonel SPENCE,
Commanding, &c. :
COLONEL : If the enemy moves on to Durant's, inform General
Cockrell, who is near Alexis Springs ; if he moves to the "Village,"
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inform General Gibson, who is at D'Olive's Creek. Your wagons and
forage are near General CockrelFs camp. You will keep in mind that
you are to retire by the Sibley road by Alexis Springs, if the enemy
continues to press you across D'Olive's Creek. Continue to skirmish
closely with the enemy, and keep me well posted through Generals
Cockrell and Gibson. 1 will be at D'Olive's Ford early to-morrow, say
by 7 o'clock. Can you ascertain how far this division is in advance of
the main body of the enemy? Can we attack it before support can
come to it ? General Clanton was wounded, and with Colonel Lary and
Major McWhorter, and the greater part of the brigade, were captured
to-day, near Bluff Springs. Colonel Armistead and Colonel Ball not
with them in the fight; still safe and in front of the enemy. That
column of the enemy have a large wagon train and are moving for
Montgomery.
I am, colonel, your obedient servant,
ST. JNO. K. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
D'OLIVE'S CREEK, March 25, 1865.
General MAURY:
General Gibson informs me that the enemy is moving on the Durant
road, which will bring him four miles to the left of this position, if con
tinued. I shall order General Cockrell's division to cross the Bay
Minette and be ready to intercept the advance on the Sibley road.
This movement destroys our hopes of engaging him here. The pris
oner sent in reports that' Third Division, of A. J. Smith's corps, are
here ; does not know where the other two divisions are.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 25, 1865 — 9.20 p. m.
General MAURY,
Mobile :
Our views fully coincide. Unless able to concentrate shall not risk
engagement in detail. Will return to front by 7 a. m. to-morrow, and
soon afterward hope to meet you at Spanish Fort. Please not to fail to
come. Enemy advanced division, 5,000 to 6,000, headed by 500 cavalry;
no ordnance or ambulance wagons. General Gibson's scouts saw
enemy's column and captured the prisoner (draftsman) sent over. A
map in his possession embraced the eastern shore only to Blakely,
showing the design of enemy to get possession of this side.
ST. JNO. K. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 25, 1865.
Captain TUTT,
Commanding at Greenwood:
CAPTAIN : The brigadier-general commanding directs that you move
everything with your command from Greenwood to Sibley's Mills at
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once, and keep a scout on the road to Durant's. The general is at
D'Olive's Creek and will soon engage the enemy, and wishes yon to
obey promptly the above orders, sending the same to Lieutenant Sibley.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
BlaTcely, March 25, 1865 — 8.25 p. m.
Col. C. G. ARMISTEAD,
Commanding at Canoe Station:
Your dispatch received. As Clan ton has been captured and your
force so inadequate, you will look to the safety of all public property,
keeping in the enemy's front and forming a junction with General
Adams. The enemy are near the Yillage and will probably advance in
the morning in force j therefore I cannot give you any assistance.
ST. JNO. B. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 25, 1865.
[Captain WINSTON:]
CAPTAIN : Your communication just received. The brigadier-general
commanding directs me to say that you must not withdraw your scouts
from Perdido.
I remain, captain, your obedient servant,
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General,
MERIDIAN, March 25, 1865,
Lieutenant-General FORREST,
West Point:
Push forward Chalmers' brigades rapidly as possible to Selma. When
delayed by damage done to the lines of communication, extend time of
furlough ed men a few days, indorsing reasons on furlough.
By order :
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 25, 1865.
Lieutenant-General FORREST,
West Point:
Let Jackson's division follow Chalmers' without delay. An officer
should be sent on to Selma. See General D. W. Adams and have
forage and rations prepared.
By order :
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1155
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
No. G3. ] West Point, March 25, 1865.
1. Asst. Surg. Charles B. Slaughter will report to Brig. (Jen.
E. Chalmers, commanding division, for assignment to duty.
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By command of Major-General Forrest:
J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
West Point, March 25, 1865—10 p. m.
Brig. Gen. J. E. CHALMERS,
Commanding, &c., Pickensville, Ala.:
GENERAL: The lieutenant-general commanding directs that you
move immediately upon receipt of this with Starke's brigade, following
Armstrong to Selma. Beport your arrival at Selma by telegraph to
the lieutenant-general commanding, at this place. Also report by
return courier the time you leave Pickensville. It is important that
you move at once.
I am, general, your obedient servant,
J. P. STBANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
JACKSON, Miss., March 25, 1865.
His Excellency President DAVIS:
Mr. PRESIDENT : I wrote you some days since fully in regard to the
state of affairs here, by Lieutenant-Colonel Brand. As an officer, how
ever, passes through on his way to you bearing dispatches from Gen
eral Smith, I improve the opportunity to say that by recent orders all
the troops in the district are brigaded and under orders to move.
These brigade commanders assume the right to order the troops as
they please and I am left to be responsible for more than half the State
of Mississippi and of East Louisiana, with nothing to defend it with
but the Eeserves of East Louisiana. The State of Mississippi east of
Pearl Eiver is virtually abandoned, and the enemy can take possession
of it when he pleases. In the meantime I, a brigadier by your order,
am without any command but an undefended territory. I do not com
plain, but only desire that if disasters come you may acquit me of all
blame. I again inclose a copy of the proceedings of the court of inquiry.
Always, with grateful respect, your friend,
GEO. B. HODGE,
Brigadier- General.
WEST POINT, March 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. D. W. ADAMS,
Montevallo :
Troops are being pushed forward to Selma to meet raid from below.
Use every exertion to prevent them cutting road to Pollard and Colum
bus. If necessary send lioddey to threatened points by boat or rail;
horses can follow. Advise ine promptly of enemy's movements and
probable object,
E. TAYLOE,
Lieutenant- General.
1156 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., &, W. FLA.
MERIDIAN, March 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. D. W. ADAMS,
Selma :
Directed by the lieutenant-general to say that Greenville is the point
toward which all troops be pushed rapidly as possible.
E. SUBGET,
Assistant A djutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 25, 1865.
Brig. Gen. D. W. ADAMS,
Selma :
Take active and prompt measures to ascertain if main body of the
enemy is moving toward Greenville or whether it will attack Mobile, and
the force moving up is only cavalry. It is of the utmost importance to
know this at once. Chalmers' and Jackson's divisions are ordered, via
Finch's Ferry, to Selma. Have forage and rations ready.
By order :
E. SUBGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 26, 1865.
Governor T. H. WATTS,
Montgomery :
Enemy's main force evidently intend attacking Mobile from eastern
side. The force about Evergreen can be only cavalry, and troops
enough are on the march to whip it, as well as any force coming from
the north.
B. TAYLOB,
Lieutenant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 26, 1865.
Major- General MAIIRY,
Mobile :
If satisfied that Steele's movements endanger Miles' position, with
draw him and the armament from the bluffs. Send the negroes to
Demopolis, if not needed in Mobile. Beport what disposition is made
of the latter.
By order of, &c. : •
E. SUBGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 26, 1865.
Major- General MAURY,
Mobile :
What is position of Olanton's and Armistead's commands ? Are they
cut off by the enemy from communication with Brigadier-Generals
Adams and Buford? Answer fully.
By command of Lieutenant-General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HEADQUARTERS,
Near Sibley's, March 26, 1865 — 12.30 p. m.
General MAURY:
Your dispatch received whilst engaged placing troops in position at
this place. The enemy is at Cyrus Sibley's Mills, and halted just now.
He made too wide a circuit for me to concentrate the command on him.
General Gibson was at D'Olive's Creek, and another column was reported
moving in that direction. I have not heard from General Gibson since
reaching this point. C. Sibley's Mills is four miles distant.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Elakely, March 26, 1865 — 7 p. m.
General MAURY,
Mobile:
The enemy have not moved since my last report. Scouts give infor
mation that the enemy is endeavoring to throw a bridge across Bay
Minette Creek, some three miles below Sibley's. Have received no infor
mation from Spanish Fort as to enemy.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQUS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 26, 1865.
General GIBSON,
Spanish Fort:
Some of our cavalry are cut off between Spanish Fort and Bay
Minette. The enemy are advancing by Sibley's Mills. If they come
by you, keep them at Spanish Fort.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 26,- 1865.
General GIBSON,
Sibletfs Mills:
Enemy stopped four miles from this point. What is in your front!
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. FORCES AT SPANISH FORT,
No. 1. ] March 26, 1865.
I. Dr. J. S. Holt, of Gibson's brigade, is hereby announced as chief
surgeon of this command, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly.
By command of Brigadier- General Gibson :
GEO. NOETON,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
1158 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blcikely, March 26, 1865.
Brigadier-General HOLTZCLAW,
Commanding Brigade :
GENERAL : The brigadier-general commanding directs that you push
forward your work as much as possible, in cutting down the timber in
front of your position. If you have not enough men in your own bri
gade, detach some part of the Twenty-first Alabama. Have the Sibleys
reported to you? The enemy are in force on the D'OHve and Blakely
road, in front of Spanish Fort, and their fleet massing off Hollywood
and Montrose. Please send at once what information you get from your
scouts.
Very respectfully, general, your obedient servant.
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
West Point, March 26, 1865.
Brigadier-General JACKSON :
GENERAL: The lieutenant-general commanding directs me to state
that he desires you to send ten of your best men, well mounted, with
four days' cooked rations, to report at these headquarters at sunrise
to-morrow morning to accompany Captain Henderson and move in your
advance and scout on your left.. The lieutenant general also requests
that you will make as early a start as possible, in order that yon may
make as long a march as possible. The enemy are moving to our front,
aiid it is important that we should strike him as soon as possible.
Yours, respectfully,
J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 26, 1865.
Brig. Gen. D. W. ADAMS,
Selma :
Enemy's main force with Canby, Steele, Granger, and A. J. Smith
moving toward eastern shore, near Mobile. Force about Evergreen can
therefore be only cavalry.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 26, 1865.
Brig. Gen. D. W. ADAMS,
Selma :
Force reported advancing via Gadsden must be mere demonstration.
It is believed Lyon's brigade and mounted Reserves you have in that
direction can meet and repel force referred to. Pontoons are required
for crossing at Finch's Ferry and cannot be sent to Selma. If Captain
Morris is energetic he can establish bridge at Selma from other sources.
It must be done, if possible — steam ferries are too slow for emergency.
Presume you are in telegraphic communication with Greenville. What
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rolling-stock is below there? Buford must concentrate his command
as far south toward Greenville as possible, opening communication and
uniting with Armistead, scouting with only the number necessary to
obtain accurate and early information, and hold his whole force in hand
to check enemy's advance toward Montgomery or Claiborne, as cir
cumstances may require. Unless he concentrates he will be beaten
in detail.
By command of Lieutenant-General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 26, 1865.
Brig. Gen. D. W. ADAMS,
Selma :
It is expected that the march of Jackson, who follows Lyon, will
meet and defeat the enemy reported by Captain Harvey as advancing
from Moulton and Itussellville.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor:
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 26, 1865.
Brig. Gen. D. W. ADAMS,
Selma :
It is possible enemy is aiming for Claiborne. If he is, take steps to
prevent his catching any boats.
By command of Lieutenant-General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 26, 1865.
Brig. Gen. D. W. ADAMS,
Kelma :
General Maury reports portion of enemy's force under Steele appar
ently moving to Claiborne.
E. SUKGET,
Assistant A djutan t- General.
MERIDIAN, March 26, 1865. .
Brig. Gen. I). W. ADAMS,
Selma :
General Buford should be sent to the front, but direct him not to
engage any force which he cannot handle before the re-enforcements
arrive. State in your next what point Armistead reports from. The
lieutenant-general commanding will be at Selma Tuesday.
By order :
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
1160 KY., S. W. VA.. TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
MERIDIAN, March 26, 1865.
Brig. Geii. D. W. ADAMS,
tSelma :
Take steps to prevent the capture of any more trains. Steele with
large force was near Mobile last evening. It is possible that the force
moving up is only cavalry sent to cut railroad. Your cavalry should
be thrown forward from Montgomery.
By order of Lieutenant-Geiieral Taylor :
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 26, 1865.
Brig. Gen. D. W. ADAMS,
— - Selma or Montevallo :
Keport progress made moving stores, &c., ordered east from Mont
gomery and steps taken to execute orders relative to cotton at Selma
and Montgomery. Xo delay must occur in sending east everything
ordered. The few stores remaining after these shipments can, when
necessary, be brought away by boat to Selma, if you find it impractica
ble to send them east by railroad. It is possible enemy may be moving
around to Claiborne instead of on Montgomery directly. Your atten
tion is called to necessity of furnishing these headquarters earliest
information possible.
By order of Lieutenant- General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 26, 1865.
Lieutenant- General FORREST,
West Point, Miss. :
Your telegrams this date received. In view of movements from Eus-
sellville and Moulton, your order for Jackson to move via Tuscaloosa is
right. Jackson with his own and Lyon's command should meet, whip,
and get rid of that column of enemy soon as possible. Wirt Adams
and Scott's forces ought to be able to dispose of any enemy advancing
toward Columbus or from Mississippi River. Think will have in few
days 800 or 1,000 Reserves to re-enforce Wirt Adams or Hodge, at Jack
son, as circumstances may require. Our only plan is to meet and whip
these detached columns before they can unite with each other. You
had better, soon as possible, move via Meridian to Selma, whence you
can assume direction of Jackson's, Chalmers', and Buford's movements.
Telegraph when can expect you here, as lieutenant-general commanding
will either precede or accompany you to Selma.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 27, 1865.
General E. E. LEE,
Richmond, Va.:
Enemy has thrown his large force to eastern side of Mobile Bay,
leaving nothing on Avest side. I am ready to receive any attack he
may make at Mobile. His cavalry from Florida coast has struck Mont-
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gomery railroad at Evergreen. A raid advancing from North and
another from Northeast Alabama toward Selina and Montgomery.
Another threatening prairie region from Memphis. My intention is to
meet and whip these detached columns before they can advance far
into the country or unite with each other. If successful in this refer
ence I will be able to use my force in keeping open communications
with Mobile or reopening them if in meantime interrupted. I hope to
protect our main interests here and personal communications.
Respectfully.
R. TAYLOR,
Lieutenant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 27, 1865.
Captain WINSTON,
Commanding Scouting Party:
CAPTAIN : The brigadier-general commanding directs that you send
scouts in direction of Canoe Station and Weatherford's to watch closely
and see if the enemy turns from Pollard in this direction, giving timely
notice of their movements and strength. You will caution your scouts
not to be deceived by a small body of men and not to make false reports,
which if they should do you will arrest them and send them here.
With the remainder of your command you will keep in communication
with General Liddell and give any information as to a move of the
enemy on the left flank across Bay Minette Creek above Sibley's.
You will be vigilant and active, as probably the safety of this command
depends upon you. Establish a place for your headquarters and keep
couriers there to communicate with General Liddell.
Very respectfully, captain, your obedient servant,
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 27, 1865.
Major-General MAURY,
Mobile:
Enemy have returned from Evergreen toward Pollard. Don't move
Colonel Miles unless it is certain that the enemy are about to turn his
position. You may rely in few days upon vigorous and active assistance
from the outside.
By order:
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MARCH 27, 1865—2 p. m.
Major-General MAURY:
GENERAL : The enemy made repeated attacks this morning in strong
lines of skirmishers, but have been repulsed around the whole lines,
with little loss to us and heavy loss to him. The Reserves are doing
handsomely. Slocomb knocked one of the enemy's batteries all to pieces.
We are all in good spirits, and confident.
R. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General,
(Same to General Liddell.)
11 ()2 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
MARCH 27, 1865.
Colonel GARNER,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Mobile, Ala.:
I urn using successfully the iron screens; will try the wooden embra
sures.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
MARCH 27, 1865.
General LIDDELL:
Enemy in force on the old Blakely road extending to D'Olive's Creek;
fleet massed off Hollywood or Montrose.
K. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MARCH 27, 18G5.
General LIDDELL:
We require more tools. Will send off horses and wagons by iirst
boat to-night. Enemy has established himself in heavy force from the
extreme left to the right, and has heavy batteries along his whole line.
The works are not complete on the left.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MARCH 27, 1805.
Brigadier-General LIDDELL :
Enemy in position from the bay across D'Olive's Creek toward Durant
road in heavy force. Will know more in the morning. My force is
busy on the defenses. Have received no more subterranean shells.
Many of those planted have bursted. Commissary building nearly
done. I am going to develop the enemy at daylight if my information
is not full to-night.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MARCH 27, 1865.
General LIDDELL,
Blalcely :
Drove in the enemy's skirmishers this morning at daylight, captur
ing guns, knapsacks, and blankets. They ran back to their log-works
and appeared in a strong and extended line of battle. We had several
men wounded. Several launches discovered sounding in the cove
below. The guns will drive them away.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MARCH 27, 1865.
General LIDDELL:
All quiet. Enemy still developing on my right and left flanks. He
is putting up a battery upon my left. I am doing all I can to get
Huger and gun-boat to open.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
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MARCH 27, 1865.
General LIDDELL:
The enemy attacked the left and center and drove in tlie skirmishers
of the Reserves, but their main line was repulsed. The Reserves not
very steady. The enemy is developing to the extreme left and toward
the right.
R. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MARCH 27, 1865.
General LIDDELL,
Blakely :
Why don't the gun-boat open on the enemy's right? It could do
great good. All going well. Huger's fire helps us.
R. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- Genera L
MARCH 27, 1865.
General LIDDELL:
After inspecting the lines carefully all day yesterday, I telegraphed
you early in the night the result of our operations, &c. I have been
able to discover nothing additional to day. Wherever I could get
spades for my skirmishers, they have held their ground though the
enemy has approached nearer. Wherever the skirmishers did not have
spades, they have retired within the main lines, and the enemy comes
up as close as he can. 1 have said so much about the absolute neces
sity of an ample supply of intrenching tools that I will not annoy you
any more. Our casualties are fewer to-day than yesterday, but my
men of course, being up night and day and constantly engaged, are
jaded. I would rather have the Reserve regiment than the Twenty-first
Alabama; it has had no experience, and is less than one-fourth the size.
The enemy is in very heavy force, presses me at all points, but I take
the bull by the horns. This force cannot be reduced, and should be
replaced only by troops that have had actual experience. All well.
Come and take a look at things.
R. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MARCH 27, 1865.
General LIDDELL:
Enemy attempted to advance his lines at sunset, but was wholly
unsuccessful. He is persistent in his attempt to gain all the ground he
can and feels us at every point. I am compelled to extend my line on
the left. I lost 5 men killed and 44 wounded to-day. I attribute this
loss to the want of tools to throw up skirmish pits and traverses. I
have an immense deal of digging to do, as the enemy is erecting heavier
batteries on the right and left, which enfilade the lines. Three of his
gun-boats were on the bar and fired at the fort about sunset. All but
one retired after a few rounds, and we all think the one remaining was
sunk. I cannot say certainly, but I think so.
R. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
1164 KY., S. W VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 27, 1865.
General GIBSON,
Spanish Fort :
Enemy's efforts will be persistent on your flanks. You will have to
work bard to-night to be ready for him to-inorrow. Has he attempted
to assault to-day? Have you any casualties'?
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
MARCH 27, 1865.
General LIDDELL:
I have had not less than thirty casualties. No assaults in column,
but several heavy lines of skirmishers have advanced. We have much
work to do and but few tools. I would suggest that you send another
brigade with tools to assist to complete the works, so that everything
may be ready in case of an assault. The boys are worn down already.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MARCH 27, 1865.
General LIDDELL:
After closer examination I concluded not to attack.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MERIDIAN, March 27, 1865.
Lieutenant-General FORREST,
West Point:
General Wirt Adams will need at least a section of artillery. Can you
furnish him? If not it must be sent at once from elsewhere. Answer
immediately.
By order :
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 27, 1865.
Lieutenant-General FORREST,
West Point:
The lieutenant-general commanding asks answer to dispatch of yes
terday about furnishing General Wirt Adams with artillery. The
Eeserves are now being inspected and will be sent to General Adams.
General Taylor will leave for Selma to-morrow or next day, according
to the news from Mobile.
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 27, 1865.
Lieutenant-General FORREST,
West Point:
Generals Adams and Eoddey are still of opinion that it is a large and
well-equipped cavalry force moving from North Alabama. If you have
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not sent an officer to General Adams to confer and make arrangements
about forage, &c., one from him will meet you at Tuscaloosa.
By order :
E. SUKGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 27, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J). W. ADAMS,
Sclma :
General Chalmers, with two brigades, is moving direct for Selma.
General Forrest, with three brigades, via Tuscaloosa, is intercepting
the raid from above. If he has not sent an officer to confer with you,
you had better send one to meet him at Tuscaloosa.
By order :
E. SUBGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Macon. March 27, 1865.
Col. E. SURGKET,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
COLONEL : The application for transportation hence to West Point
was based upon an order of Lieutenant- General Forrest, to send for
ward my command immediately and come on by the first railroad train
myself. I take some members of my staff with me for the purpose of
arranging for encampment, &c., before the arrival of my command.
General Forrest's order embraced Colonel Scott's command and the two
regiments of my brigade which have arrived. They marched last
evening and I shall proceed by the first train this morning, none having
passed up since the receipt of General Forrest's order. As I cannot
say whether the immediate emergency exists which would justify my
application for Government transportation, we will pay the railroad
charges ourselves.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WIBT ADAMS,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS C. S. ARMIES,
March 27, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. J. A. EARLY,
Commanding, tfcc., Wytheville, Va.:
GENERAL: General Lee directs me to say that he has received a let
ter from General Echols, written before your arrival in Western Vir
ginia, in which it is stated that the enemy's advance from Knoxville is
reported to have begun. The general desires that you concentrate all
the force you can collect, and endeavor to delay the progress of the
enemy as much as possible. General Echols reports that the remnant
of Wharton's command is at Dublin, and the general also desires you
to get the two regiments formerly commanded by General Reynolds,
which were reported to him to have returned from the Army of Tennes
see with which they were once serving, and to be in West Virginia.
They formerly belonged to Floyd's command and got with the southern
11 G6 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
army in some way. Many of them having returned to their homes,
one of the colonels Avas sent thither to collect them. They should be
gotten together and added to your force. Should you be compelled to
retire before the enemy, you will do all in your power to hinder his
advance, and if you fall back you will be guided in your movements so
as to co-operate with this army.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CHARLES MARSHALL,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Petersburg, March 28, 1865.
Hon. J. 0. BRECKINRIDGrE,
Secretary of War, Richmond :
GENERAL : General Early who has been so far as Bristol telegraphs
from Abingdon, on the 27th, that the enemy with considerable force of
infantry and cavalry has advanced into East Tennessee and is repairing
the railroad. Vaughn has been compelled to fall back across the
AVatauga and Holston. Enemy's cavalry advanced to Carter's Station,
on the Watauga, but is reported tohave retired. Infantry is said tobe ten
miles below Jonesborough. Another force of cavalry is represented to
be advancing on road by Bean's Station and KingsporttowardBlounts-
villc. The developments are not sufficient as yet to enable a correct
judgment to be formed of the extent of his force or designs. The
reports of the former are various and no doubt extravagant. Such are
always disseminated by the enemy to encourage themselves and alarm
our people. General Early 's troops are not sufficient, I fear, in number
or condition to oppose effectual resistance. I have directed that the
whole strength of the country be called out. I have some doubts
whether General Early can the most effectually accomplish this. I con
sider him an officer of great intelligence, good judgment, and undoubted
bravery. Yet the reverses of his last campaign and his recent defeat
at Waynesborough, have materially shaken the confidence of the troops
and people, and though he may be entirely blameless the ill effects
would be the same. If this feeling does exist a change of commanders
would be advantageous, and so high an opinion have I of General
Early's integrity of purpose and devotion to the country, that should
such be the case, I believe he would be the first to propose it. Your
acquaintance with the troops in that department and the feelings of
the community may enable you to have better information on this sub
ject than I possess, and I therefore solicit your counsel and advice. I
confess that should it be advisable to relieve General Early I do not
know with whom to replace him.
I am, with great respect, your obedient servant,
R. E. LEE,
General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL'S OFFICE,
No. 73. J Richmond, March 28, 1865.
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XIII. Brig. Gen. W. T. Wofford, Provisional Army, 0. S., will make
full reports of his operations under paragraph 36, Special Orders, No.
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18, Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, current series, to General
II. E. Lee, General-in-Chief 0. S. Army, forwarding duplicates to tliis
office.
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[By command of Secretary of War:
JNO. WITHERS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.]
MERIDIAN, March 28, 1865.
General BEAUREGARD,
Rttlriyh, X. C.:
Canby's army is attacking Mobile from eastern side. Heavy force of
Thomas' cavalry moving down through North. Alabama 5 cannot, there
fore, spare any of the artillery to send to Macon at present.
R. TAYLOR,
Lieutenant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 28, 1865.
Major-General MAURY,
Mobile :
Yours of 7 a. m. received. Lieutenant-general commanding hopes in
three or four days to whip the large raids moving from North Alabama,
and will then be in condition to assist you with all the force of the
department. Enemy have returned from Evergreen toward Pollard,
which place Steele occupied on 25th.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 28, 1865.
Major- General MAURY,
Mobile :
If Steele's column is moving, as reported by Armistead, [with] what
force is it occupying you at Spanish Fort, and can it be large? Did
you get [any] of the engineers, &c., from Tensas?
By order :
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March .28, 1865.
Col. G. G. GARNER,
Chief of Staff:
I send you the following for your own information as well as by the
request of Col. C. G. Armistead to telegraph to Brig. Gen. D. W. Adams:
Colonel Armistead reports the force still advancing, consisting of cav
alry, infantry, and artillery, and that he will move with his command
up the Escarnbia and get in the enemy's front. He reports General
Steele in command, his objective point being Montgomery or Claiborne.
General Clanton is said to be severely or mortally Avounded, and in the
hands of the enemy. Lieutenant-Colonel Lary is safe.
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
1168 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 28, 1865.
Colonel GARNER,
Chief of Staff:
Scouts just in report having met the enemy's cavalry at 10 o'clock
this morning seven miles this side of Weatherford's, coming in this
direction. General Gibson telegraphs that his force cannot be reduced
and should only be relieved. Enemy pressing him in heavy force at
all points. His casualties are less than yesterday. I dispatched him
boat would be sent for Reserves to-night. He reports present strength
at 3,400. I send two Yankee prisoners who belong to Gilbert's division,
at Sibley's Mills. There are not enough boats here for the work we
have to do and they never have enough wood. Please send me more
at once.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Comm anding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 28, 1865.
Col. G. G. GARNER,
Chief of Staff, Mobile :
The following dispatch received from Colonel Patton :
Two gun-boats came up to fire at Saint Nicholas at landing. I opened upon them,
and we exchanged five or six shots. One is thought to be sunk — supposed by a
torpedo.
The following just received from General Gibson:
Enemy attempted to advance his lines at sunset, but was wholly unsuccessful.
He is persistent in his attempt to gain all the ground ho can, and fails at every
point. I am compelled to extend my lines on the left. I lost 5 men killed and 34
wounded to-day. I attribute the loss to the want of tools to throw up skirmish pits
and traverses. " I have an immense deal of digging to do, as the enemy are erecting
heavy batteries on the right and left, which enfilade the lines. Three of his gun
boats ran on the bar; fired at the fort about sunset. All but one retired after a few
rounds. We all think that the one that remained was sunk. I cannot say certainly,
but I think so.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
MARCH 28, 1865.
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General, Blakely:
Aggregate present, 3,400.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MARCH 28, 18G5.
Brigadier-General LIDDELL,
Blakely.
Second dispatch received. There are strong indications that the
enemy will assault my lines in the morning. Allow me to keep the
Reserve regiment until to-morrow night.
It. L. GIBSON.
Brigadier- General.
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. FORCES AT SPANISH FORT,
No. 2. $ March 28, 1865.
I. Lieut. A. G. Clark, Twentieth Louisiana Regiment, is hereby
announced as commandant of the post at Spanish Fort. He will be
obeyed and respected accordingly.
By command of Brigadier- General Gibson :
0. EUSTIS,
Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp.
MERIDIAN, March 28, 1865.
POST COMMANDER,
Columbus, Miss. :
Send the following, via Finch's Ferry, to overtake General Forrest:
General Dan. Adams reports the enemy 2,500 strong yesterday noon at
Democrat, twenty- three miles from Elytonj another column moving on
Tuscaloosa.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 28, 1865.
Lieu ten ant- General FORREST,
Columbus, Miss. :
General Adams reports enemy camped at Jasper on night of 26th,
three divisions, under Wilson, with artillery; destination Elyton and
Montevallo. Roddey will be sent to impede him until you get up. If
necessary, Armstrong will also be deflected to assist. If General For
rest has left, operator will hand this to post commander to be sent after
him by special courier immediately.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
•MERIDIAN, March 28, 1865.
Lieutenant-General FORREST,
West Point:
General Dan. Adams' scouts report enemy moving on Tuscaloosa.
Force estimated at 5,000.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 28, 1865.
Brig. Gen. D. W. ADAMS,
8elma :
Armistead reports enemy with cavalry, infantry, and artillery moving
up: Steele in command ; objective point Montgomery or Claiborne.
Armistead will move up the Escambia and keep in his front. Major
Ewing was ordered yesterday to turn over any additional mules
absolutely needed for Forrest's cavalry.
By order :
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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1170 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
MERIDIAN, March 28, 1865.
Brig. Gen. D. W. ADAMS, Selma :
Forrest is moving by way of Finch's Ferry. Kentucky brigade will
strike enemy's rear from Tnscaloosa. Take steps to keep General
Forrest advised of whereabouts of Armstrong's and Starke's brigades.
Impress upon General Buford the importance of gaining early and most
accurate information of enemy's movements, and if possible he must
get into communication with Colonel Miles, at Choctaw Bluff, and
advise him promptly of any attempt of enemy to turn his position.
By order :
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 28, 1865.
Brig. Gen. D. W. ADAMS, Selma :
Armstrong with his brigade should be by this time between Finch's
Ferry and Selma. If you deem it necessary deflect him, by order of
the lieutenant-general commanding, northward to meet the force from
Jasper.
By order :
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 28, 1865.
Brig. Gen. D. W. ADAMS, Selma:
Keep Roddey at Selma till further orders. As already advised, the
movement in North Alabama has been anticipated by the orders issued
to Forrest.
By order :
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 28, 1865.
Brig. Gen. D. W. ADAMS, Selma:
Use Boddey in impeding the enemy until Forrest comes up, but do
not break down his horses. Use the railroad in moving him if practi
cable. Take measures in time to prevent the loss of any cars or engines
on that road. Where is General Lyon? He should by this time be
in front of the enemy. What is Arrnistead's position? General Tay
lor will leave for Selma to-morrow.
By order :
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 28, 1865.
Brig. Gen. D. W. ADAMS, Selma :
Eleven hundred stand of arms have been sent to Selma in last two
days. Presume this will cover all wants.
By order :
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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MERIDIAN, March £<
Brig. Gen. WIRT ADAMS, West Point:
In addition to reporting to General Forrest, the lieutenant-general
commanding directs that you will report all movements of enemy in
your front to these headquarters. Denis7 Reserves will be sent to you
at once.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
March 29, 1865. (Received 11 a. m.)
Hon. J. C. BRECKINRIDGKE, Secretary of War:
General it. Taylor telegraphs from Meridian on the 28th that the
enemy has thrown a large force ashore on eastern side of Mobile Bay,
leaving nothing on west side; that he is ready to receive any attack
he may make at Mobile. Enemy's cavalry from Florida coast has
struck Montgomery railroad, at Evergreen. Raiding expeditions are
advancing from North and Northeast Alabama toward Selma and
Montgomery, and another threatening prairie region from Memphis.
General Taylor will endeavor to destroy these detached columns before
they advance far into the country or unite. He will use his force in
keeping open communications with Mobile or in reopening them if
interrupted.
R. E. LEE.
HEADQUARTERS,
March 29, 1865. (Received 11.22.)
Hon. SECRETARY OF WAR:
I have relieved General Early from the Department of Western Vir
ginia, and for the present the command of one district will devolve upon
General Echols, the other upon General Lomax. I am at a loss how to
supply General Early's place. I have a high opinion of General Hood,
but fear his physical condition and other considerations would dimin
ish his usefulness in that department. I think that General Beaure-
gard might be spared for that department, if under all circumstances
he would answer.
R. E. LEE.
HEADQUARTERS,
March 29, 1865. (Received 5.30 p. m.)
Hon. SECRETARY OF WAR:
Vaughn's scouts report that Stoneman with about 4,000 cavalry
passed Elizabeth town, on the Watauga, and is going up the Watauga.
He may intend to cross by Lenoir to the Yadkin or turn down New
River into Grayson and the Lead Mines. The chief of bureau should
give orders for safety of their property.
R. E. LEE.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA,
March 29, 1865. (Received 30th.)
Lieut. Gen. J. A. EARLY :
I desire you to turn over the command in Southwest Virginia and
East Tennessee to Brig. Gen. John Echols, and of the Valley District
1172 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
to Major-General Loinax. I will address you a letter to your house in
Franklin County, to which you can return and await further orders.
E. E. LEE,
General.
MERIDIAN, March 29, 1865.
Lieutenant-General TAYLOR,
Selma :
From Bald wy n scouts report the force at Eastport embarking with
tents and baggage on 2Cth. Twenty-two transports went down Ten
nessee Elver on 27th. Nothing new from direction of Collier ville.
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 29, 1865.
Lieutenant- General TAYLOR :
(Deliver 011 arrival of passengers from west.)
DEMOPOLIS, ALA.
Following dated 9 a. m. to-day from General Maury : " Force around Spanish Fort
probably 10,000, besides force near Blakely. Re-enforcements have landed about
Hollywood. I have ordered Colonel Miles to act on information he may receive. I
can get no information from Steele's column. Firing resumed this morning at
Spanish Fort. Total casualties so far about ninety, most of them slight. Enemy's
iron-clad on bar of Apalachee, disabled."
Colonel Eaius authorizes Major McCall to draw on Columbus and
Macon Arsenal. Dispatch from General Lee of 27th and General Pil
low of 28th. Operator at Selina can furnish copies ; also dispatch of
Captain Benton, superintendent arsenal, Macon, Ga.
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Sipsey Bridge, March 29, 1865.
Brigadier-General JACKSON,
Commanding Division Cavalry:
GENERAL : The lieutenant-general directs that you leave one com
missioned officer with twenty men here for the purpose of guarding the
three crossings, this bridge and Carter's and Colter's Ferries, one above
and one below. They will remain here until day after to-morrow morn
ing, when they will bury the two men who have been shot here at the
bridge to-day, then follow on and report to their commands at Marion,
Ala. If not there, to report wherever the command may be. Should
the officer left behind catch other deserters he will take them to the
bridge and execute them. The ferry above is one-half mile from there;
the one below is two miles.
I am, general, yours, &c.,
J. P. STEANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF ALA., Miss., AND EAST LA.,
Meridian, March 29, 1865.
Maj. Gen. D. H. MAURY,
Commanding District of the Gulf, Mobile:
GENERAL : The lieutenant-general commanding directs that if there
is no enemy on the western side of the bay, Colonel Maury's command
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be kept well in hand near some accessible point, save the necessary
scouts needed below to watch movements and give early information, so
that should the enemy advance from the Mississippi Eiver or from the
direction of Memphis Colonel Manry can be thrown rapidly by railroad
to re-enforce General Wirt Adams, no other troops being available for
this purpose in the present emergency.
Very respectfully, general, yonr obedient servant,
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 29, 1865.
Colonel GARNER,
Chief of Staff:
The troops were sent in good time last night on the steamer Dor-
ranee, and one Eeserve regiment was ordered to return; but General
Gibson feeling sure they would assault his line heavily, and having his
dispositions all made, retained the Eeserve regiment.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 29, 1865—9.20 a. m.
Colonel GARNER,
Chief of Staff:
Sent telegraphic report of casualties at fort yesterday. Will com
mence work on tread way and piles for wire at Huger to-day. Lieuten
ant Elmore, in charge of this work, has been assigned to other duty by
some authority not mine. Two men wounded at Miuette bridge. No
advance of the enemy from Sibley's Mills. The work here is progress
ing as fast as possible. Skirmishers attacking Spanish Fort now.
Portions of the enemy's camps in the roads near Bay Minette as far up
as Boggy Branch can be reached by guns from Huger. I think the
improper direction of the gun yesterday ought not to prevent us from
using it to-day. Solid shot or percussion-shell can be used effectively,
and will demoralize the enemy. Will General Maury be over to-day?
The enemy's skirmish line of yesterday is a line of battle to-day.
ST. JISTO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 29, 1865.
Captain WINSTON,
Commanding Scouts :
CAPTAIN: General Liddell directs that you send a scout immediately
toward Stockton, to ascertain whether or not the enemy are at Stock
ton, or Montgomery Hill, as it has been reported that the enemy are at
those places. You will direct the officer in charge to find out the facts,
and only report what he knows to be the truth.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
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MARCH 29, 18G5.
General LIDDELL, Blakely :
I have 2,088 total present; aggregate present, 2,888; number of
guns, 2,325; 24 public and 10 private negroes. Our casualties up to
this evening are 30 killed, 11 J) wounded, and 1 missing.
R. L. GIBSOX,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely ^ March 29, 1865.
Brigadier-General HOLTZCLAW,
Commanding Advance :
GENERAL: As heretofore mentioned, our scouts report a force of
the enemy moving from Montgomery Hill in this direction. As you
have Lieut. O. Sibley with you he can inform you concerning all roads
by which the enemy may approach, and General Liddell directs that you
keep yourself well posted as to their movements. The general further
directs that you withdraw the base of your advance regiment to Sibley's
Bridge, leaving your pickets in their present position, so that the
enemy will not be informed of your withdrawal of the reserve of this
regiment, as by concentrating your force you will be able to repel the
enemy's force. Captain Winston's company of scouts is on your left
and rear, toward Stockton, and General Cockrell has placed a regiment
on the Stockton road in support of this company. Keep the Pensacola
road picketed and scouted to prevent enemy getting in the rear of your
advance skirmish line at Cyrus Sibley's Bridge. Captain Winston has
just reported the advance of the enemy, consisting of between 50 and
100 cavalry; was at Bay Minette Station this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
II. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
EiCHMOND, YA., March 30, 1865.
General R. E. LEE,
Petersburg, Va.:
The telegraph operator at Greensborough reports to-day that Stone-
man with force 4,000 strong was reported at Patterson's Factory, on
Yadkin River, west of Salisbury, last night. This morning at 0 a. in.
lost current from Charlotte; supposed they have struck road below
Salisbury, making way to this point. You will be able to judge better
than myself the probability of this report, and of the proper directions
to be given in view of it.
JEFF'N DAVIS.
HEADQUARTERS C. S. ARMIES,
March 30, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. J. A. EARLY,
FranMin Court- House, Va.:
GENERAL : My telegram will have informed you that I deem a change
of commanders in your department necessary, but it is due to your
zealous and patriotic services that I should explain the reasons that
prompted my action. The situation of affairs is such that we can
neglect no means calculated to develop the resources we possess to the
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greatest extent, and make them as efficient as possible. To tliis end
it is essential that we should have the cheerful and hearty support of
the people and the full confidence of the soldiers, without which our
efforts would be embarrassed and our means of resistance weakened.
I have reluctantly arrived at the conclusion that you cannot command
the united and willing co-operation which is so essential to success.
Your reverses in the Valley, of which the public and the army judge
chiefly by the results, have, I fear, impaired your influence both with
the people and the soldiers, and would add greatly to the difficulties
which will, under any circumstances, attend our military operations in
Southwestern Virginia. While my own confidence in your ability,
zeal, and devotion to the cause is unimpaired, I have nevertheless felt
that I could not oppose what seems to be the current of opinion, with
out injustice to your reputation and injury to the service. I therefore
felt constrained to endeavor to find a commander who would be more
likely to develop the strength and resources of the country and inspire
the soldiers with confidence, and to accomplish this purpose I thought
it proper to yield my own opinion, and defer to that of those to whom
alone we can look for support. I am sure that you will understand
and appreciate my motives, and that no one will be more ready than
yourself to acquiesce in any measures which the interest of the country
may seem to require, regardless of all personal considerations.
Thanking you for the fidelity and energy with which you have
always supported my efforts, and for the courage and devotion you
have ever manifested in the service of the country, I am, very respect
fully and truly, your obedient servant,
.R. E. LEE,
General.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DISTRICT OF FLORIDA,
Tallahassee, March 30, 1865.
Brig. Gen. J. I). IMBODEN,
Commanding Prisoners, &c., Augusta, Ga. :
GENERAL: Brigadier- General Scammon, commanding U. S. forces at
Jacksonville, has agreed to receive and receipt for prisoners of war
paroled for exchange. I presume the prisoners now at Anderson ville
will be sent there without delay. If so, Captain Dyke's company
Florida Light Artillery, now at Anderson ville, may be spared ; and, if
so, I am anxious to have it in this district for service at Saint Mark's.
There are urgent reasons why there should be an additional company
there. I believe the company is under your orders ; if so, may I ask
that you will order it to report to me as soon as the prisoners are
removed from Andersonville.
Very respectfully, &c.,
SAM. JONES,
Major- General.
RICHMOND, VA., March 30, 1865.
Governor T. H. WATTS,
Montgomery, Ala. :
Your dispatch of the 29th received. I learn that General Morgan is
now with his brigade in North Carolina, and refer the question of his
assignment, as requested by you, to General Lee. I am cheered by your
assurances and thankful for your efforts.
'JEFF'N DAVIS.
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HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 30, 1865.
Colonel GARNER,
Chief of Staff, Molile :
I urgently request that you send ine the men I telegraphed for
Lieut. Arteinus O. Sibley. One hundred cavalry are hovering around
us, trying to join the enemy's force here, and it is important that they
should be intercepted.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
MARCH 30, 1865.
Colonel GARNER,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Mobile, Ala.:
General Liddell and I both think that no men should be taken away
for a few days. This is a school of instruction for the Reserves; they
are daily improving as soldiers and are well pleased. The enemy
presses at all points, especially my left iiank. I have a great deal of
work to do there upon the main line and I must re-establish my skir
mish line. For these reasons, I hope you will let matters remain as
they are.
E. -L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MARCH 30, 1865.
General LIDDELL,
Blakely :
My casualties of to-day are 6 killed and 40 wounded.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MARCH 30, 1865.
General LIDDELL,
Blakely:
The Eeserves are now leaving.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MARCH 30, 1865.
General LIDDELL,
Blakely :
We are doing very well. Can't you send us some tools?
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS FORCES AT SPANISH FORT,
March 30, 1865.
I. The brigadier-general commanding desires to express to the troops
the admiration of their valor and endurance, and his entire confidence
in their ability to defend this position.
II. Thousands of anxious hearts turn toward you.
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III. Let every officer and man resolve to do his whole duty, to stand
firm at his post, and to make the enemy pay dearly in blood for every
inch he may advance, and by the blessing of Heaven we shall continue
those successes which so far with scarcely any loss crowned your
efforts.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Nine Miles from Centerville, on Montevallo Road,
March 30, 1865 — 2 p. m.
Private A. P. Glass, Company G, First Mississippi Cavalry, will
proceed to James Hill's, sr., by the way of Scottsville. When he meets
General Jackson's command he will turn it back to Mr. Hill's, where
General Jackson will find orders for his movements. Should Brigadier-
Generals Bell or Campbell be in the advance of General Jackson they
will turn back, as above directed.
By command of Lieutenant-General Forrest :
J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS ALABAMA CORPS OF CADETS,
March 30, 1865.
Brigadier-General JACKSON,
Commanding Division of Forresfs Army :
MY DEAR SIR : Under your orders the horses belonging to the bat
tery of the Corps of Cadets have been impressed. Against this proceed
ing I most respectfully protest, upon the following grounds : First. That
State property is not subject to impressment. Now, these horses, as
far as the battery is concerned, belong absolutely to the State, and are
subject at all times to the order of the superintendent of the corps. To
save the expense of feeding, they were allowed by the Governor to be
used for their keeping when not in the actual service of the battery.
If you desire to see the instrument signed by the Governor to the above
effect it is at your call. Second. The Legislature of the State passed
an act placing the corps under the orders of the Governor for State
defense, and requiring him to have them kept in readiness for inarching
at a moment's warning. They have been so kept, and on three different
occasions they have been ordered out, and were able to respond to the
call without the delay of an hour. I have at this juncture of affairs
received notice from the Governor to hold the corps in complete equip
ment for marching to any point in the State designated. I received
information but a few days ago from a private source in Montgomery
that the Governor expected to order the corps to Selma or to Mobile as
soon as the plans of the enemy were developed. By every mail I have
been expecting orders to march. Now, with what military courtesy or
legal propriety can you disable and throw out of service the most effi
cient arm of this corps ? We are fighting for a mere chimera if any offi
cer of the Confederate Government can thus disband the only State
force which Alabama has — the only one which she has taken the pride
to equip entirely at her own cost, and to keep exclusively under her
Governor's orders for her defense. Besides, this is a nursery for officers
of the Army, in the maintenance of which the Confederate Government
has so large an interest as to have induced every Secretary of War to
1178 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
exempt its members from conscription in the Army. We annually send
about 200 youth, well drilled in infantry and artillery, into the field.
How are we to instruct our cadets in artillery without horses'? Third.
Every Confederate officer who has sent impressing agents to this com
munity has respected this property of the State. I have now before
me the order of the lamented Polk when he was chief of this department,
forbidding all impressing agents to interfere with our battery. I hope
that on maturer reflection you will pursue a like course. Fourth. You
have the right to impress from citizens. I have not. These horses I
cannot possibly replace. You can substitute them with others which
are not like these, subject to military duty and in hourly expectation of
a call to march to the front. If no other consideration, that of the
helpless condition in which the corps is placed should induce you to
forbear the execution of your order. And in regard to two wagon horses
which belong to the mess hall, and which are daily engaged in hauling
our fuel and provisions, allow me to say that destitute as I am of the
power of impressment, I know not how I shall feed the corps if they
are also taken away. It does seem to me when you consider these state
ments that every consideration of propriety and every principle of law
ought to induce you to respect the rights and wishes of the State.
I have the honor to be, with high consideration, your obedient servant,
L. C. GARLAND,
Colonel and Superintendent.
MERIDIAN, March 31, 1865.
Lieutenant-General TAYLOR,
Selma :
Forrest's command all crossed. Ordered special train last night to
bring the pontoons. Your orders with regard to ammunition from
Georgia anticipated yesterday.
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, March 31, 1865.
Major- General MATJRY,
Mobile :
General Buford reports he has opened communication with river from
Greenville. No enemy moving toward Claiborne, but are operating at
and below Pollard toward Tensas.
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 31, 1865.
Col. GEORGE G. GARNER,
Chief of Staff:
General Gibson has just telegraphed me the following:
Capt. Clement S. Watson, of my staff, and A. E. Newton, Company E, Fourth Loui
siana Battalion, led a sortie at sunset and drove the enemy from his advance on Bat
tery 3; killed a large number and captured 1 captain and 21 enlisted men. These
brave comrades deserve the thanks and have entitled themselves to the admiration
of this ariuy.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
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HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 31, 1865.
General MAURY,
Spanish Fort:
Colonel Armistead telegraphs from Bellville, via Greenville, 30th, that
the enemy were in force at Pollard Sunday morning, and reported to have
occupied Canoe Station Monday. He heard the enemy would turn
toward Tensas and Blakely, which corroborates the statement of Mr.
Thomas, operator at Perdido, which my adjutant telegraphed you.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
(Same to Colonel Garner, Mobile.)
MARCH 31, 1865.
Col. GEORGE G. GARNER,
Chief of Staff, Mobile, Ala.:
Please send me by first opportunity 400 P>eauregard screens for
sharpshooters. I find them excellent.
K. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- Genera L
MARCH 31, 1865.
General LIDDELL:
Enemy is erecting a battery of heavy guns in front of Battery McDer
mott (No. 2). Have fired a 64-pounder, and the artillery officers report
also the Parrott battery in front of Battery No. 2. Enemy opened
also thirteen guns on Battery No. 4, and have fired a Coehorn mortar
on our left.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- Genera I.
MARCH 31, 1865.
General LIDDELL,
BMkely:
I have the honor to report 6 killed and 26 wounded to-day.
GEO. NORTON,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
MARCH 31, 1865.
General LIDDELL,
.BlaJecly :
All of General Holtzclaw's brigade has arrived.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MARCH 31, 1865.
Col. GEORGE G. GARNER,
Chief of Staff:
Nothing but the usual skirmishing going on. Enemy at work on his
parallels. I regret to announce the death of Colonel Burnet, who was
killed on our line while making a reconnaissance with me.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
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MARCH 31, 1865.
Maj. D. W. FLOWERREE,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Mobile, Ala.:
The tread way can be used for removing the wounded, but it is far
preferable to send light boats nearer to hospital. All wounded except
three have been removed to Battery Tracy by light boats. The remain
ing three will be sent on boat now at landing. All Eeserves have left.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MARCH 31, 1865.
Oapt. W. P. RICHARDSON :
(Care of Major Myers.)
The supply of field ammunition will not last till night. Have some
here by morning without fail.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MARCH 31, 1865.
General LTDDELL, Blalcely :
It was already daylight when Holtzclaw's brigade arrived, and I
could not detain the boat and pull out the other Eeserve regiment. I
will send it up by the very first boat to-night.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MARCH 31, 1865.
General LTDDELL, Blakely :
It is reported that the enemy is erecting a heavy siege battery half a
mile in rear of his right flank on the bay.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MARCH 31, 1865.
Brigadier-General LIDDELL :
I have received no dispatch relative to the steam-boat. I do not think
there would be any great danger in the boat coming to the fort.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
MARCH 31, 1865.
General LIDDELL :
All ready to be shipped.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. FORCES AT SPANISH FORT,
No. 1. J March 31, 1805.
The commanding officer appeals to his brigade commanders to press
forward the work upon their outer lines, to awaken their officers to the
necessity of vigilance and energy at this hour. You must dig, dig,
dig. Nothing can save us here but the spade. There are plenty of
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them if you will gather them up. A siege train will open upon this
position and the main works should be worked upon during the day as
well as the skirmish line, when it can be done.
By order of Brigadier-General Gibson :
GEORGE NORTON,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR.! HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, March 31, 1865.
The commanding officer desires to thank Capt. 0. S. Watson and
Lieut. A. E. Newton and their brave comrades of Gibson's brigade for
the heroic and successful sortie made upon the enemy's advance line.
He assures them of the admiration of this army.
Respectfully,
GEORGE NORTON,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, March 31, 1865.
COLONEL COMMANDING INFANTRY AT SIBLEY'S HOUSE:
COLONEL : The enemy is about fifteen miles distant, near the railroad
above us, and will probably advance to-morrow morning, in view of
which General Liddell directs that you withdraw your advance pickets
to-night from front of enemy to Sibley's Creek, where you now are.
You will direct the officer in charge of the squad with subterra shells
to plant them at once, except in the road, where they will not be placed
until the last moment, leaving a vedette in the road to inform any of
our men coming in of the necessity of keeping in the middle of the road.
It is necessary for you to concentrate your command in order to be
ready to move to the works with the artillery, or resist the enemy
where you are should he come in your front and not from above. You
will also burn the Sibley Bridge should he be able to drive you from the
creek.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
II. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Scottsville, March 31, 1865 — 9.30 a. m.
Brig. Gen. W. H. JACKSON,
Commanding Division :
GENERAL: The lieutenant-general commanding directs me to say
that you will move on to this point without halting, where you will feed
your command and then move 011 to-night to Centerville, as it is impor
tant that you should reach that point with as little delay as possible,
and that he will have further intrenched at Centerville or the Cahawba
bridge on your arrival.
Yours, respectfully,
J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
The enemy are reported to have arrived at Montevallo this morning;
but nothing definite.
J. P. S.
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HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY,
Six Miles from MontevaUo, March 31, 1865 — 6 p. m.
Brig. Gen. W. II. JACKSON,
Commanding Division :
GENERAL: Since the dispatch of 2 p. m. of this date, per Lieutenant
Glass, the lieutenant-general commanding directs me to say that the
enemy are moving right on down the railroad with their wagon train
and artillery. lie directs that you follow down after them, taking the
road behind them from Montevallo down. He further directs me to say
that he does not wish you to bring on a general engagement, as he
thinks their force is much stronger than yours ; and an engagement
should be avoided unless you find the balance of our forces in support
ing distance of you.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CHAS. W. A^DEESON,
Aide-de- Camp.
HEADQUARTERS CAVALRY DIVISION,
Tuscaloosa, Ala., March 31, 1865.
Col. L. C. GARLAND,
Superintendent Alabama Cadet Corps :
COLONEL: In reply to your communication of the 30th, received last
night, I have the honor to inform you that the impressment of the horses
heretofore used for the artillery of the Corps of Cadets is made by the
order of Lieutenant- General Forrest, which order I feel bound to obey
as closely as any other that he will give me. I would add that I con
sider the taking of these horses as clear a case of military necessity as
any that has come under my observation. The two wagon horses used
for niess hall I will have returned if you will send some [one] over to
point them out. Permit me to assure you, colonel, that there is no one
who appreciates more highly than I the great advantages of a military
school, and especially of one that has attained the state of perfection
yours has. I should be far from interfering with the horses, if acting
011 my own responsibility; but I am but a subordinate, and feel com
pelled to see the orders of General Forrest executed.
Hoping that my explanation is sufficient to show the part I bear in
the transaction, and will be satisfactory to you, I remain, colonel, very
respectfully,
[WM. H. JACKSOX,
Brigadier- General.}
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
Macon, April 1, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. E. TAYLOR,
Meridian, Miss.:
GENERAL : General E. E. Lee's amnesty proclamation was published in
the papers of Mississippi on the 14th of March ; but in the publication
there is not, it seems to me, sufficient notice of the time when the twenty
days commences, and I fear it is not understood, for the original date of
the order is published and nothing but the printer's mark (of March 14)
shows the actual date of its publication in your department. This will
cause misconception by the ignorant and illiterate. I respectfully
request that you publish an order on the subject, and I would suggest
that it would avail much for the service if you could so order that the
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date of the commencement of the twenty days should only be, say, of
the date of your order. I write this after consultation with some of
our best citizens, as a means of making the efforts of the militia and
other troops now about to be sent to arrest deserters more effectual.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CHAS. CLAEK,
Governor of Mississippi.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 1, 1865.
Col. G. G. GARNER,
Chief of Staff:
The order for Captain Slocomb to be relieved was never received by
me nor do I know who was to relieve him. All the troops were brought
up last night that I have received orders to bring. If you send me the
Gunnison she can go to the fort easily to-night. The following has
just been received from Thomas, the operator at Tensas. From what
he could learn the main body of the enemy is encamped along the old
stage road from a point within seven miles of Carpenter's Station to
within four miles of Perdido. A detachment of the enemy is at Hall's
Cow-pens, half a mile from the railroad, a mile from Bay Minette. A
party of cavalry crossed the roac\ this morning at Bay Minette.
ST. JKO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 1,
Colonel GARNER,
Chief of Staff:
The enemy are firing about ten miles distant. When will the First
Mississippi be over ?
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blalcely, April .7, 1865.
Colonel GARNER:
Please send over at once Company L, Vaiden Artillery, at Battery
Mclntosh. General Cockrell cannot do without them. Also send
squad of the First Mississippi on steamer Virgin, two men at Colonel
Winder's headquarters, and two at Battery Missouri.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
APRIL 1, 1805.
General MAURY:
1 would strongly urge that more torpedoes be placed below.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
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HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 1, 1865.
Colonel PATTON,
Spanish Fort:
Captain Gray son has been firing heavily from his battery, and drove
the enemy out of his works. The enemy are now moving upon us from
above, and Captain Grayson had to withdraw.
II. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
APRIL 1, 1865.
General LIDDELL:
General Holtzclaw reports the fire of the gun-boat or the battery
on the north side of Bayou Minette is doing fine work this morning
and relieving my left very much. Can't you have it continued ? It has
stopped them from firing and put them to digging, and in some places
run them out of the swamp.
B. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blrikely, April 1, 1865.
General GIBSON,
Spanish Fort:
General Liddell cannot communicate with the gun-boat. He wishes
you to signal the gun-boat requesting the captain to assist Captain
Grayson.
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
APRIL 1, 1865.
Capt. J. CLARK:
I have not ammunition for the day.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
APRIL 1, 1865—1 p. m.
General D. H. MAURY,
Blakely :
The blockaders are not aground, but anchored in the channel.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
APRIL 1, 1865.
General MAURY,
Mobile :
Please send down to-night the detachments from Ectors and Holtz-
claw's brigades, and the Twenty-first Alabama Ivegiinent not sent with
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their proper commands. I have a great deal to do here, and have only
1,700 infantry, with two corps d'armee in my front pressing up night
and day.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
(Same to General Liddell, Blakely.}
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 1, 1865.
General GIBSON,
Spanish Fort:
General Maury has ordered me to send no more men to Spanish
Fort, and to withdraw Ector's brigade. I do not know his object. Our
lines are 2,000 yards long, and I have not enough men here by 1,000 to
man our fortifications, and Steele's corps is reported to be larger than
both corps in front of your works.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 1, 1865.
General GIBSON,
Spanish Fort :
General Maury has directed me to withdraw at once Ector's brigade
from Spanish Fort to this place, for which purpose I send you one of
the blockaders to-night, and you will have the men ready to embark at
once, as the enemy from above is closing around me. Acknowledge
receipt of this at once.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
SPANISH FORT, April 1, 1865 — 9.30 p. m.
Major-General MAURY,
Mobile :
Much the largest force of the enemy is here (two corps). This
place is closely invested and weaker by far than Blakely. Large
detachments from Holtzclaw's brigade are at Blakely. The losses in
my own have been heavy. There are already many more troops at
BJakely than here. Can't you let me keep Ector's brigade a day or two
longer f The withdrawal of it just now renders this position hazardous
in the extreme. Answer.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
(Same to Brig. Geii. St. J. E. Liddell, Blakely, and Col. G. G. Garner,
chief of staff.)
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SPANISH FORT, April 1, 1865—9.30 p. m.
Major-General MAURY :
General Liddell was of the opinion a few days ago that the force at
this place could not be reduced. It has been reduced 400 muskets by
the exchange of Holtzclaw's for Thomas' brigade. Both General Holtz-
claw and myself are of the opinion that the place cannot be held, with
the small force left after the withdrawal of Ector's brigade, against the
heavy force pressing upon us at every point. You can depend upon my
zeal and renewed determination to do my very best to hold the place.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
(Same to Ool. G. G. Garner.)
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 7, 1865.
General MAURY,
Mobile :
The following dispatch just received from General Gibson :
In the opinion of General Holtzclaw and myself, the withdrawal of Ector's brigade
renders Spanish Fort untenable with the small force left against the large force "now
pressing at every point. While this is my candid conviction; I will continue heartily
and with renewed efforts to do my utmost to hold this place.
R. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
Please decide this matter at once. The boats have gone to Spanish
Fort.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 1, 1865.
General GIBSON,
Spanish Fort:
I referred the matter again to General Maury, and he telegraphs me
the following:
General LIDDELL :
I decided this matter when at Blakely. Ector's brigade must come up to Blakely.
D. H. MAURY,
Major-General .
The boats are on their way to Spanish Fort. Have Ector's brigade
ready to embark as soon as they arrive.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 1, 1865 — 9.30 p. m.
Brig. Gen. ST. J. E. LIDDELL,
Blakely :
Casualties of to-day, 4 killed and 17 wounded.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
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HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Forty April 1, 1865 — 11 p. m.
General D. H. MAURY,
Mobile, Ala.:
I felt it to be my duty to call my brigade commanders to a council of
war and to ask their opinion as to the possibility of holding this posi
tion after the withdrawal of Ector's brigade. Colonel Campbell, Colo
nel Jones, Colonel Patton, and General Holtzclaw are present. They
have expressed their opinions, beginning with the junior officer, in view
of the present aspect of affairs here, that the position cannot be held
with the reduced force, and that the troops, guns, and stores will fall
into the hands of the enemy should he attack. I fully concur in this
opinion. Let me assure you of one thing, whatever force is left here
shall make a defense that will reflect no discredit upon our army.
Every officer and man will do his whole duty.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 1, 1865.
General GIBSON,
Spanish Fort:
I regret very much the withdrawal of such a number of troops from
your command, but greater credit will be due General Holtzclaw and
yourself by holding out gallantly with your small force, and no one will
more readily accord this credit to you. General Holtzclaw, and your
garrison than myself.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 1, 1865.
General HOLTZCLAW,
Spanish Fort :
The order to withdraw troops emanates from General Maury, not
myself. I have no desire to withdraw the troops. I have referred the
matter to General Maury again.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
SPANISH FORT, April 1, 1865 — 11 p. m.
General D. H. MAURY :
General Liddell telegraphs General Holtzclaw that he regrets the
withdrawal of troops from this position, and that he has no desire to do
so. Please answer if you have received my three telegrams relative
to this matter. Answer my dispatches.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
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HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 1, 1865.
Brigadier-General COCKRELL,
Commanding Division :
GENERAL: General Liddell directs that you till the whole line of
skirmish pits with the men of your own brigade, as they are the only
ones here that can be relied upon thoroughly, and in all probability the
enemy will endeavor to take these works by storm, and therefore it is
necessary to have the best men in those pits.
I am, genera^ very respectfully,
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
P. S. — General Liddell furthermore directs me to inform you that, in
obedience to orders from General Maury, he will remove Ector's brigade
from Spanish Fort to-night, in order that the brigade may rejoin you
by daylight, if possible.
Yery respectfully, general, your obedient servant,
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 1, 1865—9.50 p. m.
Brigadier-General COCKRELL,
Commanding Division :
GENERAL: General Liddell directs me to say to you that if you
ascertain that it is advisable to make a dash at the enemy to-night, he
would be pleased to have you do so, as we might have to make the
same move under worse circumstances, and suggests that you use for
the purpose a rather small but reliable force. As you know where the
sub terra- shells are planted, you can caution the force moving out
against them.
Yery respectfully, general, your obedient servant,
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blalcely, April 1, 1865.
Brigadier-General THOMAS,
Commanding Brigade :
GENERAL : General Liddell directs me to inform you that the force
of the enemy now in our front is composed principally of negroes, and
will not spare any of our men should they gain possession of our works.
In view of the above, he directs that you station your men in the
rifle-pits, and impress upon their minds the importance of holding
their position to the last, and with the determination never to sur
render. General Cockrell is here and desires me to inform you that
upon consulting with General Liddell he has decided not to place his
men in your pits, deeming it best for your own men to occupy the
pits in your front, placing six men in each pit.
Yery respectfully, general, your obedient servant,
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
.Makely, April 1, 1865.
Colonel McCowN,
Commanding Outposts, Saluda Hill:
COLONEL: The batteries of Captain Grayson upon our right on Bay
Minette have been doing great execution, and General Gibson and
Colonel Patton have urgently requested that they be placed in their
former position. In view of this fact General Liddell has ordered the
batteries to return, and directs that you hold your position on Saluda
Hill and your pickets at Sibley's Bridge until the last moment, thereby
enabling the batteries to be withdrawn, which must be done at all
hazards should the enemy advance, or endeavor to cut them off.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- Genera I.
APRIL 1, 1865.
General W. H. JACKSON,
Commanding :
GENERAL: Federal cavalry force numbering 2,500 crossed the Black
Warrior at Richardson's Ferry, in Jefferson County, to-night. They
are moving very rapidly. They acknowledge a defeat. Four miles
from the place where you halted the column the Federals stopped,
picketed the roads, and in the course of two hours placed the column
in motion.
T. T. LAND,
Harvey's Scouts.
HEADQUARTERS Boss7 CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Near Canton, Miss., April 1, 1865,
Capt. W. A. PERCY,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Jackson, Miss.:
CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report that, in obedience to orders
received from Brigadier-General Hodge, I took the Ninth Texas Regi
ment of my command and proceeded to investigate the cases of " delin
quents" said to be in and around Canton, Miss. 1 had a careful exami
nation of the entire community, officers, soldiers, and citizens, and am
glad to report that none were found who were absent from their com
mand without proper authority, with exception of a few who were in
charge of the civil authorities. Those whom I had arrested and found
their authority correct, I approved their papers and released them. I
found Captain Archer, the efficient post commander, to be an officer of
energy, and had done his duty, and am led to believe from my own
investigation and statements of Captain Archer, that these "many
delinquents" reported to you are men and officers who have been
ordered to hospitals and have medical certificates in their possession.
1 am, captain, very respectfully, &c.,
DUD. W. JONES,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
1190 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blalcely, April 2, 1865 — 8.30 a. m.
General MAURY,
Mobile :
The enemy camped apparently in large force one mile above us last
night on the Stockton road, and is now engaged skirmishing on the
left flank preparing, I think, for an assault or demonstration in force.
I need additional artillery temporarily if it can be spared. My cipher
reader, Massey, has not yet returned from Mobile.
ST. JNO. R. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blalcely, April 2, 1865—8.50 a. m.
General MAURY,
Mobile :
I think a gun -boat should be placed at once in the mouth of Baft
Eiver to prevent the enemy from interrupting navigation by placing a
battery on land.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blcikely, April 2, 1865.
General MAURY,
Mobile :
I believe the enemy are preparing to assault my line to-day. Please
spare me some light artillery temporarily, and if possible send it over
immediately.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 2, 1865 — 10 a. m.
Commodore EARRAND,
Commanding Naval Forces, Mobile:
If the gun-boat Morgan is not needed where she now is, please order
her at once to lie at the mouth of Eaft Eiver to protect our left, as the
enemy are now advancing on the left, and the Morgan can rake the
right of the enemy's line.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
BlaTcely, April 2, 1865.
Commodore EARRAND,
Commanding Naval Forces, Mobile:
The bluff is high and the Huntsville has not sufficient elevation.
Please send Morgan or some boat with more elevation.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
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HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 2, 1865 — 8 a. m.
Major-General MAURY:
I recommend that Capt. Clement S. Watson, Company K, Twenty-
fifth Louisiana Eegiment, be promoted to be -major of that regiment,
for the singular skill and valor with which he conducted a sortie against
the enemy on the 31st instant. The majority is vacant.
E. L. GIBSON.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 2, 1865 — 8 a. m.
General LIDDELL:
The two blockaders have gone. They were detained by one being
aground, and the other was used to unload her and drag her off.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 2, 1865—8.40 a. m.
General GIBSON,
Spanish Fort:
The enemy is now showing himself in my front, skirmishing on my
left in front of General Cockrell. Have nothing but light pieces and
not enough of them by half. How are you doing?
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 2, 1865 — 9.30 a. m.
General LIDDELL:
Enemy firing 8-inch mortars on all the batteries and using heavier
guns and increasing their number. He is now erecting a heavy battery
upon my extreme right, which will give me great trouble. He is also
developing in the extensive woody flats upon my right and left flanks
and presses forward his zigzags and parallels closer and closer every day.
When I get the main line complete I shall begin counter-approaches,
but my men are too few for the long line and immense work to do.
Don't let the enemy get close to you to begin with, as he was enabled
to do here.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 2, 1865 — 2 p. m.
General MAURY:
Enemy's sharpshooters firing from the flats on the flanks in the direc
tion of the bay. I shall have a great deal of work to do here that I
had not anticipated. His zigzags are pressing up supported by paral
lels filled with troops. He is using 8-inch mortars vigorously, but
without result. He has erected several batteries of heavy guns and at
1192
one or two points lias advanced them beyond their original positions.
I hope by to-morrow night to be able to begin counter-zigzags and to
prevent mining, of which there is some probability. We have had to
day the usual skirmishing and artillery firing. I am economizing in
the use of ammunition.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- Genera L
(Same to General Liddell.)
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 2, 1865 — 7.30 p. m.
Major-General MAURY, Mobile:
If you can get the Tuscaloosa for] some iron-clad to come down and
enfilade the right flank of the enemy, I have a plan for attacking the
advance line of that flank which will enable me to gain decided advan
tages, certainly to arrest his progress and pressure against me at that
point.
B. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 2, 1865 — 7.30 p. at.
General MAURY, Mobile:
The eighth day has closed without important results. The situation
remains unchanged except that in the first day's action the enemy suc
ceeded in pushing back my skirmish line at certain points for a short
distance, has erected heavier batteries, and is using 8 and 10 inch mor
tars. But our losses become smaller every day, our ability to cope
with him greater, and the confidence of the officers and men grows
stronger and stronger.
B. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
(Same to General Liddell, Blakely.)
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Forty April 2, 1865—8.30 p. in.
General LIDDELL, Blakely:
Casualties of to-day, 5 killed and 120 wounded.
II. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS Boss' BRIOADE,
Canton, April 2, 18(>r,.
Capt. E. T. SYKES,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
CAPTAIN: Upon a former report you directed that Griffith's cavalry
and Cobb's scouts be included in my next report. Colonel Griffith has
never reported to these headquarters, and I have no official communi
cation with him, his command being in East Louisiana, and I suppose
reports to Brigadier-General Hodge, commanding department. Cobb's
scouts, by order from Lieutenant- General Forrest, have been taken out
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of tliis brigade and ordered to report to Brigadier- General Hodge for
duty. Is there no arrangement you can make by which I can get some
blank reports, &C.1? If so, please send me some — a few, at least.
Very respectfully, &c.,
DUD. W. JONES,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY POST,
Tuscaloosa, Ala., April ;>, 1865.
Brig. Gen. D. W. ADAMS,
Commanding District of Central Alabama :
GENERAL: I send you inclosed a copy of dispatch* received at 5
p. in. from Brigadier-General Jackson. Mr. Freeman, a citizen of North -
port, has just arrived from the vicinity of New Lexington (twenty-six
miles north of this place), and reports that 7,000 infantry and some
cavalry were encamped at Eldridge Post-Office (fifty-five miles north of
Tuscaloosa) night before last. Mr. Freeman gets his information from
Doctor llandolph, who states that he saw a Mr. Purdy, from the imme
diate vicinity of Eldridge, who saw the enemy's camps. It is proper
to state here that Mr. Purdy gave his information to Mr. James McDon
ald, who reported these facts to Mr. Freeman. Judge Davis, a well-
known citizen of this place, knows these men and vouches for their
reliability. All that I am able to learii regarding this force is from
reports of citizens. I have scouts upon the road and will give you the
first reliable information I receive.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. B. HAKDGASTLE,
Captain, Commanding Post.
COLUMBUS, April 3, I8d5.
Hon. J. C. BRECKINRIDGKE,
Secretary of War :
Many negroes offered daily to volunteer. Gould raise a brigade in
a short time. Have telegraphed twice on the subject. Please answer.
L. VON ZIKKEN,
Colonel, Commanding.
[Indorsement.]
APRIL 8, 1865.
ADJUTANT-GENERAL :
Please answer and confer authority as decided on at Kichmond to
raise companies. Officers to be appointed hereafter.
J. D.
MERIDIAN, April 3, 1865.
Col. W. M. LEVY,
District Headquarters, Mobile :
Yankees entered Selina yesterday evening; Forrest had no engage
ment with him. General will be here to-day. Will telegraph more
fully.
E. SUBGET,
Assistan t A djutant- General.
* Not found as an iuclosure.
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HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 3, 1865.
General MAURY:
We have been mortar- shelled all night, and there is some musketry
at different points this morning. I never saw sncli digging as the
enemy does. He is fast converting his advanced skirmish line into his
main line. He is also erecting a heavy battery upon his extreme left
and upon his extreme right flank. Can yon spare me some picks'? I
would like to have 200 good negroes with tools to work. Every man of
this force has been up all night. Be certain to send our supply of
wooden embrasures, iron screens, and the heavy gun.
'E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
(Same to General Lkldell.)
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 3, 1865 — 5.45 a. m.
General LIDDELL,
Blakely :
I am greatly disappointed that the boat did not return with heavy
gun. Has any accident happened?
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Fort, April 3, 1865 — 9 a. m.
General MAURY :
Ts there no chance to get the gun-boat? Can I get 100 negroes with
50 axes and 50 picks ?
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 3, 1865.
General LTDDELL:
I have four boats that will carry on an average twelve men with two
oarsmen in each boat. Colonel Patton will report the number at Huger
and Tracy.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 3, 1865.
Col. GEORGE G. GARNER:
I am informed by Lieutenant Luzenberg, an officer right-wing defenses,
Mobile, that he has more siege mortars than he needs. If any can be
spared, they will be of great service to us? as the enemy is concentrat
ing heavy mortars against us.
E. L. GIBSON.
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APRIL 3, 1865—9 p. in.
General D. H. MATJRY,
Mobile, Ala.:
Captain Slocomb reports that he cannot work the guns now manned
by Luinsden's battery if it is taken away before the other company
arrives.
R. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- Genera /.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 3, 1865 — ft p. m.
General LIDDELL:
Casualties of to-day. 8 killed and 16 wounded.
R. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
APRIL 3, 1865—10 p. in.
Colonel GARNER,
Chief of Staff, Mobile, Ala.:
There is much delay in the things for us at Blakely. The wooden
screens, heavy guns, &c., not arrived here, nor the negroes. Can you
send me some hand-grenades? The enemy gives us plenty of 10-inch
shells for a mortar; we would only require fuses and a little powder. I
would strongly urge the planting of more torpedoes below. Nothing-
new to-day. Enemy is busy, and so are we. An 8 or 10 inch mortar
will do as we have a supply of shells for both.
R. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF ALA., Miss., AND EAST LA.,
Meridian, April 3, 1865.
Lieutenant-General EORREST :
GENERAL: The lieutenant-general commanding directs me to inform
you that he visits Mobile to-night, but, circumstances permitting, will
return immediately and join you either by way of Demopolis or from
Columbus, bringing with him General Wirt Adams' command, which
has already received orders to move into Alabama. While it is impor
tant to defeat this raid at the earliest possible moment, the lieutenant-
general commanding directs that you avoid an engagement until you
have so concentrated your troops as to render success certain. Should
the enemy cross the Alabama River you will follow as rapidly as possi
ble, attacking, if practicable, before he effects a junction with the forces
from below. If he succeeds in this, however, you will, in conjunction
with Buford, operate vigorously upon the flank and rear of the troops
besieging Spanish Fort and Blakely. Use every effort to communicate
with General Buford and keep him advised of the enemy's movements.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
General Wirt Adams moves via Pickensville and Greensborough.
Communicate any necessary orders to him.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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MERIDIAN, April 3, 1865.
Brigadier-General HODGE,
Jackson :
Have you information that would lead to the belief that the enemy
are making raid from Vicksburg under cover of the exchange of pris
oners'? It is very probable they may do so, having moved all troops
from Eastport, and it is of utmost importance to know it at once.
Where is Powers' regiment? Answer to-night.
E. SITKGET,
Assistant Adjutant Genera I.
MERIDIAN, April 3, 18(>~>.
Brigadier-General HODGE:
I have no information from Vicksburg, but merely suspect one. If
you can, send me information from Big Black before morning. If
affairs in lower district will permit, you had better order Powers' com
mand to point you indicate, where it can easier join Ross if suspected
movement should occur.
By order :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April ,?, 18(>~>.
Brigadier-General HODGE,
Jackson :
Enemy entered Selma last evening; have no particulars yet. For
rest had no engagement with them. Suppose lie could not get up in
time.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April -9, .7<%'5.
Brig. Gen. WIRT ADAMS,
West Point:
Enemy reported to have entered Selma last evening; portion of the
town said to have been burned. Have no particulars.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 3, IMS.
Brig. Gen. WIRT ADAMS,
West Point:
Prepare immediately to move east, via Pickensville, with every avail
able man of your own and Scott's (Louisiana) brigade. You will take
only your ordnance train, necessary cooking utensils, and hard bread,
as your line of march will furnish bacon. A staff officer goes by special
train this evening to deliver you your instructions. Send at once a
scouting party, under reliable officer, toward Selma, via Marion and
Greensborough, to learn if possible whereabouts of enemy and of Gen
erals Forrest, Chalmers, and Jackson, with instructions to inform them
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you are endeavoring to join them and arrange for opening- communica
tion with them for you. Eeply when you will be ready to move and
with Low many men.
By order of Lieutenant-Genera 1 Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April o, 1865.
Brig-. Gen. WIRT ADAMS,
West Point, Miss. :
Move at once with your own and Scott's brigades. Captain Hough,
adjutant and inspector general, will meet you at Columbus to-morrow
evening with further instructions.
By order of Lieutenant- General Taylor:
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April «?, 1865.
Maj. JOHN S. HOPE,
Adjutant and Inspector General, Demopolis:
Arms and plenty ammunition was shipped by cars from Selma. Call
on Major McCall to know what became of them. If men can't be armed
of course no defense can be made. In that event everything should be
brought to this side and nothing left for enemy to cross with. Instruct
Major Whitfield to remove such portions of engines as will prevent the
enemy from using them. The parts so removed should be brought
west of the river. This last in case of danger.
By order:
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant A djutant- G eneral.
MERIDIAN, April 3, 1865.
Maj. JOHN S. HOPE,
Demopolis :
Call on Major McCall for any arms and ammunition he or Major
Price may have that it is practicable to use. The men must have
them. Care should be taken to prevent their waste or loss and secure
their return in good order if not used. If news of Jackson's victory
be true his position ought to cover Deinopolis. Get in communication
with him, if possible, and learn latest news of Forrest, Chalmers, and of
Selma. If Jackson covers Demopolis no issue of arms should be made.
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF ALA., Miss., AND EAS.T LA.,
Meridian^ April «S, 1865.
Col. W. E. MILES,
Commanding Choctatv and Oven Bluffs:
COLONEL : Boats with valuable cargoes have been ordered down the
Alabama Eiver, to attempt to get into the Toinbigbee, and General
Maury has been instructed to send a gun-boat up to Choctaw Bluif to
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convey them around. General Buford reports that the only force of
the enemy on the river is at Montgomery Hill, which he lias been
instructed to dislodge, if possible. If he has not succeeded in doing so
a gun-boat must be relied upon to protect the transports. Give neces
sary orders. General Buford has a line of communication to Claiborne.
The lieutenant-general commanding further directs that you will estab
lish communication with him, via that point, and say to him that he will
communicate any information through you to these headquarters, Selina
being in the hands of the enemy. The boat must not go beyond Oven
Bluff until further orders, or unless threatened, as the enemy may raid
as far west as Deinopolis.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
B. SUKGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EXCHANGE BUREAU, VICKSBURG DISTRICT,
Camp Townsend, April -lj 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General* Meridian, Miss.:
CAPTAIN : In addition to my letter of yesterday in relation to the
necessity and justice of protecting the planters of this county from
the jay hawking which has so recently become so very common and
indiscriminate, let me further state that if a company of good men were
stationed for this ostensible purpose they could not only suppress jay-
hawking, but inasmuch as the men could constantly operate closer to
Vicksburg than any other body of scouts have done (because of the
immunity from capture which would be observed by the enemy), they
would be able to prevent a large amount of desertion to the Yankee
lines, which I now regret to say is constantly going on, and would be
able to drive out from Warren County the hundreds of lawless deserters
who now seek a place of safety between our lines and that of the
enemy ; also they would keep you supplied with the latest papers, &c.
I am satisfied such a company on such a service here would save ten
times their number to the Confederacy, and at the same time give secur
ity to life and property to a people who, amid all the disasters which
have overtaken them in this [war] have continued eminently loyal to
us. And here let me recommend to you, should the lieutenant-general
see fit to detach a company for this service, that the men who are at
present assigned to duty with me, and who will be relieved in a short
time, are in every way suited to carry out the object proposed. They
are discreet, clever, orderly men ; they have been on duty here three
months (selected specially for the purpose by Brigadier-General Adams,
because of his high estimate of them) as scouts and pickets, and in all
that time not a single trespass upon citizens can be laid to their charge.
The best citizens along the lines testify to their uniform good conduct,
and they proved themselves the most reliable set of men ever on duty
on this line. The planters desire them in preference to any others,
because of their full confidence in them. I have reference to Capt.
John Wilkinson's company (C), Twenty-fourth Mississippi Battalion
of Cavalry. He has eighty effective men, and the citizens of Warren
County will cheerfully provide forage and rations for them. Since
writing the above the most atrocious outrage, by Yankee negroes,
has been perpetrated. The particulars have just reached me. An
other reason why the protection asked for should be granted: Last
night, about 11 o'clock, the residence of Maj. Reese Cook, an old and
highly respected citizen of this county, was plundered of everything
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valuable, and himself and wife fired upon in their bedrooms, mortally
wounding the latter and dangerously wounding the former. This
is the second dark tragedy of this kind which has been perpetrated by
Yankee negroes since I have been here on duty. Can you not admin
ister the remedy asked for? What with Yankee negroes on the one
side and Confederate outlaws on the other, the life and the property
of the people of this county are rendered fearfully insecure. The people
cry for protection. For God's sake give them your protection. They
are with us heart and soul and should not be abandoned.
Your early attention to this matter will greatly oblige the parties
mostly interested as well as your most obedient servant, &<;..
N. G. WATTS,
Colonel and Agent.
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF ALA., Miss., AND EAST LA.,
Meridian, April 4, 1865.
WILLIAM LYON, Esq.,
Demopolis, Ala. :
SIR: By direction of the lieutenant-general commanding, at present
necessarily absent from headquarters, I have the honor to acknowledge
through you the receipt of a proposition from certain citizens of
Marengo and adjoining counties to furnish negroes for military service.
General Taylor tenders to these gentlemen his thanks and his high
appreciation of the patriotic motives which have thus promptly induced
this offer of assistance. No orders from the proper authorities at Rich
mond have as yet reached him on the subject of the late legislation with
regard to the employment of negroes as soldiers, but this would not
prove an obstacle with the commanding general in the acceptance of this
proposition could the department furnish the requisite arms, which,
unfortunately, is impracticable at the present moment. He would be
gratified, however, if the gentlemen who have affixed their names to
the application would take steps to ascertain definitely the number of
negroes that could be furnished at short notice, together with the
names of officers to whom owners would be willing to intrust them.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. SUBGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 4, 1865.
General MATJRY:
Enemy opened with all his guns at 5.39 o'clock and closed at 7.30?
without intermission. He dismounted the 64-pounder in Battery 3,
breaking the trunnions, and 24-pounder Parrott in Battery 2. He did
no other damage. We did not reply, except with a few guns in Battery
No. 1, Spanish Fort. The firing was so rapid we could not estimate
accurately the number of guns. Colonel Patton, Captain Slocoinb, and
myself estimate his guns at about thirty and his mortars at twelve.
There were three or four casualties altogether. Can't you send another
64-pounder and some 10-inch mortars? I would like to have two more
64-pounders and fight the fight out in earnest. The enemy's batteries
are very heavy, but they can never take this place with them. All's
well.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
(Same to General Liddell.)
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HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 4, 1865 — 11 a. m.
General MAURY:
The 20-pounder Parrott arrived late last night, and negroes. Other
things yet to come. Glad to get mortars. Nothing of interest. All
well.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
APRIL 4, 18G5.
General D. H. MAURY,
Mobile, Ala.:
Major Marks, commanding linger and Tracy, reports the enemy has
a large whaleboat, or cutter, directly under their batteries on Bay
Minette. Can't you get assistance of cutters or naval barges'? I have
increased my pickets on spit.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier General.
(Same to General Llddell, Blakely, Ala.)
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort^ April 4, 1865.
General MAURY:
Have increased detail on spit ; will have two field pieces placed there.
Am glad to get the 8-inch mortar, and would like to have one 10-inch
mortar. I think we could use one more 30-pounder Parrott to advan
tage on Battery No. 2 (McDermott). Will give you my views in a letter
in three days covering all points.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
APRIL 4, 1865.
General LX H. MAURY,
Mobile, Ala.:
I have been obliged to extend my left flank out to the bay and to
build log breast- works that distance. I find this a great labor. I feel
quite certain now that I shall be compelled to do the same thing on my
right flank. Can't I get some axes, 100. Enemy's light boat appeared
in front of my picket boat to-night, and his fleet fired a few rounds dur
ing the bombardment this evening. Can't detachments from the naval
service look to my water flanks and communications? The great
extension of my flanks makes my line quite thin. Casualties, twenty
wounded.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
(Same to General Liddell, Blakely.)
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS,
No. 9. j Spanish Fort, April 4, 1865.
I. The general commanding offers a leave of absence for thirty-six
hours to every man who turns into the ordnance department twenty-five
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pounds of lead or an equivalent, twenty- five solid shot and shell, or six
mortar shells, allowing one man only from each command to be absent
at a time.
II. Any man detected in destroying serviceable cartridges, either
our own or such of the enemy's that fall into our hands, will be severely
punished and deprived of the privilege of the order.
III. All missiles must bear undoubted signs of having been thrown
by the enemy.
IV. It is the duty of brigade ordnance officers to see that all other
lead found along our lines from damaged cartridges, &c., is collected
and brought in daily to the ordnance department.
V. It is hereafter forbidden that a single one of the recruits recently
attached to Gibson's brigade be allowed, on any pretext or at any time,
night or day, to go beyond the main line of works. Officers and men
are hereby expressly ordered to fire on and arrest any one of these
men attempting to pass beyond the main works. A furlough of thirty
days will be granted to any man who may arrest one of these men or
any man attempting to desert to the enemy, to ruin ourselves and our
country by giving information to those who seek to destroy our lives and
homes. A secret police should be organized in each company to watch
them, detect them, and kill them at once.
VI. The general commanding announces to the troops that he will
give any officer or soldier who captures a prisoner leave for twenty-
four hours.
By command of Brigadier-General Gibson :
GEO. NOETOK,
Acting Assistant A dj H ta n t- General.
HEADQUARTERS Ross' CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Canton, Miss., April 4, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel SURGKET,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
COLONEL : In obeying General Orders, No. 3, from Headquarters Army
of Confederate States, I find several men in my command belonging to
regiments in the Trans-Mississippi Department, who have joined my
command and have made good soldiers. They desire to remain in this
department and with this brigade. Have forwarded applications for
transfer, and I would respectfully ask permission to retain them until
their applications are returned or heard from. This favor I ask for
them and for the good of the service.
I am, colonel, very respectfully,
DUD. W. JOKES,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
HEADQUARTERS Boss' CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Canton, Miss., April 4, 1865.
Capt. W. A. PERCY,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
CAPTAIN : I have the honor to report that 1 have this morning ordered
Maj. W. B. Jollee, quartermaster of this brigade, to proceed to Gren
ada, Miss., and in obedience to orders to report to Brigadier-General
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Wright to receive, receipt, and ship to this point corn, &c. Your com
munication in regard to u holding my command in readiness to move"
has been received, and I have directed my scouts to be vigilant and
ascertain if any plan for movement is on foot. I am satisfied that no
advance can take plnce without my knowledge, and I will keep you
informed and shall move to meet any advance, as their movements may
suggest.
Very respectfully,
DUD. W. JONES,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
MERIDIAN, April /, 18(>5.
Capt. W. HOUGH,
Adjutant and Inspector General, Columbus:
Dispatch from Henderson's scouts says enemy estimated at 1,500
reached Tuscaloosa this morning at 2 o'clock. Had burned one factory.
Hasten General Adams' movement. He will put himself promptly in
communication with these scouts, who were at Komulus, thirteen miles
west Tuscaloosa this morning, and govern his line of march by move
ments of the enemy, endeavoring to strike him before he reaches
Demopolis, if such is his object. The scouts, &c., in North Mississippi
will of course be left. Answer when General Adams will move.
By order of Lieutenant General Taylor:
E. SUKGET,
A ssistant Adjutant- Genera I.
MERIDIAN, April 4, 1865.
Maj. JOHN S. HOPE.
Demopolis :
Following just received. Send it to General Forrest promptly as
possible :
ROMULUS, THIRTEEN MILES WEST TUSCALOOSA, ALA.,
April 4, 1805—9 a. m.
Enemy in force, supposed by Colonel Garvin, of Twenty-sixth Alabama, 1,500,
reached Tuscaloosa 2 o'clock this morning. Crossed Black Warrior at Rocky Ford
and came down west side of river, crossed over bridge into the town, and burned
Kirkinau, Hays & Co.'s factory.
W. M. McCONNELL,
Lieutenant, Henderson Scouts.
Wirt Adams will be ordered to move promptly from Columbus.
E. SUKGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF ALA., Miss., AND EAST LA.,
Meridian, April 5, 1865.
His Excellency Governer CHARLES CLARK,
Macon, Miss. :
SIR : The enemy's movements in Alabama having withdrawn in that
direction for the moment the bulk of our forces, it is possible he may
take advantage of their absence and send out small raids from Mem
phis, Vicksburg, or Natchez. To meet that contingency I respectfully
request you to instruct the officers in command of your militia, called
out for the purpose of catching deserters, to report to and obey any
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calls made upon them for assistance by the following officers, to wit:
Those in counties adjacent to Northern Mississippi to Colonel McCul-
loch, commanding above West Point; tbose in counties adjacent to
Northwest Mississippi to Brigadier-General Wright, commanding at
Grenada; those in counties adjacent to West Mississippi to Brigadier-
General Hodge, commanding officer at Jackson; those in Southwest
Mississippi to Colonel Griffith, commanding at Woodvillc. Be pleased
to direct the rniltia officers to rendezvous their commands for defense
at such points as the above-named officers may, respectively, indicate
whenever their assistance may be needed. You will understand I do
not wish the militia deflected for a moment from the work for which
they were especially called out unless it is necessary in order to repel a
raid actually in progress, but simply wish you to now issue such instruc
tions to your officers as will enable them to respond promptly, without
referring the matter to you in the event of their assistance ever being
required for the purpose named. Your communication relative to
General R. E. Lee's amnesty order was received, and I have, in view of
the facts therein stated, issued an order extending the time of the
amnesty to the 15th of this month.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
R. TAYLOR,
Lieutenant- General, Commanding.
DANVILLE, April 5, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. J. B. HOOD :
Proceed to Texas as heretofore ordered.
S. COOPER,
Adjutant and Inspector General.
MERIDIAN, April 5, 1865.
Major-General MAURY,
Mobile:
The fact of Davidson's raid last December induces belief that enemy
may again attempt in same way to cut communication with Mobile.
Have made such dispositions as are possible to secure earliest informa
tion of any such movement. You should also so dispose your scouts as
to insure same end in event of other sources failing, as it will be im
portant to save rolling-stock in case enemy makes the movement
referred to.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 5, 1865.
Col. W. M. LEVY,
District Headquarters, Mobile :
Documents received. Many thanks. Have private letters for you
from trans-Mississippi. What shall I do with them? Another small
column of the enemy been found at Tuscaloosa. Have ordered Wirt
Adams to strike his flank.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 5, 1865.
Colonel GARNER,
Chief of Staff:
You have received the reports direct from Spanish Fort. At this
place the enemy have erected a battery on my left; have fired occasion
ally from it. Quite heavy skirmishing in my front. Eeport of casual
ties from Spanish Fort and this place was forwarded you last night.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General , Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 5, 1865.
General MAURY:
The 30-pounder Parrott has not yet arrived. Can't these delays be
prevented by increasing transportation? E must have some light,
strongly- armed, fighting boat to protect our boats bringing supplies. I
have given up all hope of our naval boats ever finding out where the
enemy's right flank is and attacking it.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
(Same to General Liddell.)
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 5, 1865.
General MAURY:
It is over 400 yards from the works on the right through the fallen
forest to the bay. It is over 100 yards from the works on the left to
the water. The enemy has constructed a battery upon the left of Par
rott guns commanding this space and is developing an infantry force
there. He is doing the same thing on the right. I don't believe I can
do this work with the troops here. It extends the line over 500 yards.
It must be defended, and I have begun the work already. I will
require at least 200 more negroes and 300 axes. Negroes are useless
without axes. I will want half a dozen grindstones. I believe from
water to water this line is nearly if not quite 3,000 yards. With the
small force to cover it, a force the greater part of which has been on
an unbroken strain for two weeks, I must be supplied with more heavy
guns, more mortars, more axes, more negroes, to make a successful and
triumphant defense, and besides these some little craft, under my orders,
to watch the water flanks — some fighting craft. The present means of
transportation from Mobile are Avholly inadequate. Nothing new this
morning. Enemy is firing his heavy batteries occasionally.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
(Same to General Liddell.)
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 5, 1865 — 1.30 p. m.
General MAURY:
Can't you take a look at my lines to-morrow? I sincerely hope you
will do so. I have not a single man to use on launches. I can't spare
one from the main lines. My men are wider apart than they ever were
under Johnston or Hood. My works not so strong as they ordinarily
were and the enemy in larger force, more active, and closer. Can you
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send me two light howitzers? To defend the place you must let me
have the axes and negroes. Have you any negro troops? I would be
glad to get some. All's well. The gun-boat don't come. It would be
of immense service in Apalachee River.
R. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 5, 1865 — .-> p. m.
General MAURY:
If I can't get howitzers I will take mountain howitzers. I Avill make
good soldiers of all the negroes you send me, provided I have axes and
spades. I am economizing all ammunition and secure all the enemy
gives. All's well. Hope to see you to-morrow.
R. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 5, 1865 — 8.30 p. m.
General LIDDELL:
Casualties of to-day. 4 killed and 25 wounded.
R. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
CIRCULAR.! HEADQUARTERS FORCES AT SPANISH FORT,
April 5, 1865.
The idea is prevalent that these works will never be assaulted. It
is made the imperative duty of every officer to see that his men are so
arranged that in the twinkling of an eye they may fall into their proper
places; that the works are adapted to allow every gun to be concen
trated, and fired under the head-logs; that his picket-line is equally
prepared and protected. The picket-line must be held. Regimental
commanders must see that the pickets in their immediate front are
encouraged and hold their lines. Brigade commanders will be expected
to charge and dislodge the enemy immediately from their picket-lines,
should he attempt to dash on them, and to occupy them. Whenever
there are indications of an assault, and always when heavy shelling
begins, officers must see that their men put on their accouterments and
have their guns in hand. It is ordered that after shelling, or in case of
an assault, every officer and man yells as loud as possible.
By command of Brigadier-General Gibson :
GEO. NORTON,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS SPANISH FORT,
April 5, 1865.
I. A telegram from Major-General Maury calls for all the enemy's
unexploded 10 inch shells that can be obtained to be sent to Battery
linger to use against him.
II. It is particularly urged on commanders that they have all such
shells about their lines collected and piled up, ready to be put into
wagons, and notify these headquarters every evening where such piles
may be found.
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III. Six of these 10-inch shells entitles a man to thirty-six hours'
leave of absence.
By command of Brigadier-General Gibson:
W. P. RICHARDSON,
Captain and Ordnance Officer.
HEADQUARTERS ARTILLERY,
Spanish Fort, April 5, 1865.
Capt. C. H. SLOCOMB:
CAPTAIN: The brigadier- general commanding, deeming it a matter
of great importance that the enemy's working parties should be
retarded in their operations, you will open upon them along your line
with guns and mortars. Should you, however, by so doing draw upon
you a greatly superior artillery fire, and one which you cannot silence
without too great risk of dismounting your guns, you will cease firing
and put your guns and men under cover. To accomplish your object it
is necessary that you should call for strong supports as sharpshooters,
and see that they open on enemy's sharpshooters, so as to enable you to
work your guns with effect.
I am. captain, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
I. W. PATTON,
Colonel, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS FRENCH'S DIVISION,
April 5, 1865.
Colonel SPENCE,
Commanding Armisteatfs Brigade:
COLONEL : In obedience to orders from district headquarters, through
General Liddell, you will be ready with your command to move to
Mobile on the first boat to-morrow morning. Your pickets will be
relieved by Colonel Barry and Major Wofford.
By order of Brigadier- General Cockrell:
J. A. SHINGLEUR,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 5, 1865.
Lieutenant-General FORREST,
Doctor Jones\ near Marion:
At Mobile everything goes on well. Yankees have gained nothing
thus far. All quiet in Mississippi, save that about 100 Yankees dashed
into Holly Springs at daylight this morning; captured Maj. B. S.
Crump, the provost guard, and telegraph instrument.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 5, 1865 — 1 p. m.
Lieutenant-General FORREST,
Marion, Ala. :
Your messages of yesterday just received. Returned from Mobile this
morning. Will leave by first train for Demopolis and push on by most
practicable route to join you. Have pontoon already laid at Demopolis.
Will send you arms rapidly as possible. Have but few left. Give them
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to your best men. Wirt Adams left Columbus this morning with 1,500
men to join you at Marion via Pickensville. He may have to stop to
light raid that entered Tuscaloosa at daybreak yesterday. It is useless
to fight enemy until we are strong enough to whip him. Hang on his
flanks and rear, cut off small parties, and delay his movements till you
can get your whole force in hand. Am trying to save property at De-
mopolis. Have no idea of fighting there. Several hundred of Arm
strong's men are reported to have reached Cahawba. Where is General
Dan, Adams 1 Answer to Dernopolis this evening.
E. TAYLOR,
Lieutenant- General.
Operator at Demopolis will signal Adams, at Uuiontown, and see
there is no danger of enemy getting there before he sends it. Direct
Adams to show it to no one, to seal it securely, and forward by reliable
courier immediately to General Forrest.
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
At Doctor Jones', April 5, 1865 — 6 p. m.
Brigadier-General JACKSON :
GENERAL : The lieutenant-general commanding directs me to say the
privilege granted on yesterday to exchange broken-down horses for
serviceable ones for cavalry is hereby revoked, and you will at once recall
any orders granting such privileges for men in cavalry to exchange,
as he finds it has so far been injurious, and besides, he has no authority
to give an order to force citizens to exchange. But you will continue
to exchange or impress such horses and mules that may be required for
the use of the artillery, ordnance, and transportation train only. For
other purposes he does not feel authorized, even under the emergency.
Respectfully,
J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
[Indorsement.]
HEADQUARTERS JACKSON'S CAVALRY DIVISION,
Marion Junction, April 6', 1865.
Respectfully referred as information to Brigadier- Generals Bell and
Campbell. They will call in all parties sent on this duty and inform the
command of the same, so that no other application will be sent up for
approval.
By command of Brigadier-General Jackson :
E. T. SYKES,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 5, 1865 — 1.30 p. in.
Brigadier- General JACKSON,
Doctor Jones' Souse:
It is presumed you have already taken steps to ascertain direction of
enemy's movements from Selma. If not, do so immediately, and report
soon as possible. Send any information you may have to Demopolis
to-night.
By command of Lieutenant-General Taylor:
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
A ssistant Adjutant- General.
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OFFICE SELMA AND MERIDIAN RAILROAD,
Uniontoicn-j Ala., April 5, 1865.
Brigadier-General JACKSON :
SIR : I understand that you have established your headquarters on
the line of this road at Doctor Jones', and have there a telegraph office.
Permit me to suggest that you authorize or instruct the operator at
this point to furnish me any news which you may receive as to the
movements of the enemy. I advise this course because in the first
place there is a Government depot here, in which is stored a large
amount of Government cotton ordered to be burned when the emer
gency requires it. In the next place our planters, whose negroes and
teams should be faithfully employed in putting in a crop, are stamped
ing with causeless fright. Had they some reliable means of informa
tion this would not be the case, but they 'would retain at its important
labor the force which will otherwise remain idle and useless. Ton will
appreciate this reason, for unless the crop be planted starvation will
work out the aims of our enemies. I write you over my official signature,
that you may have some warrant to confide in rny discretion and loyalty,
and rest assured that I shall make nothing public unless its publicity
will evidently benefit the cause of the Confederacy.
Very respectfully, yours,
JAMES L. PRICE,
Presides t.
MACON, April 6, 1865.
JEFFERSON DAVIS:
The movements in Alabama put in immediate danger arsenals and
public stores at Columbus, Ga., and this place, as well as the resources
in Southwestern Georgia. These important interests require more
means of defense than I have with militia. Might raise six thousand
men. It is desirable I should know whether other forces will be sent
here, and such other information as you deem proper.
HOWELL COBB,
Major- Genera I.
DANVILLE, VA., April 6', 1865.
Lieut. Gen. R. TAYLOR, Meridian^ Miss. :
Well acquainted with the district south of the Homochitto, and with
Brigadier-General Hodge, I decided that lie was, of those available for
the purpose, best suited to that command, and assigned him to it. He
should have been sustained in that position by the district commander.
Brigadier-General Humphreys has been ordered to succeed to the same
coinmand, and will not be removed without authority from the War
Department.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
DANVILLE, VA., April 6,
Brig. Gen. B. G. HUMPHREYS, Tuslcegee, Ala.:
Hearing that you are about to start for Virginia, 1 infer that you have
not received your order of assignment to command in district south of
the Homochitto. There is present need for you there, Brigadier-Gen
eral Hodge having been relieved.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
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HEADQUARTERS,
Meridian, April 6, 1865.
Lieutenant-General TAYLOR,
Demopolis :
Have no information from Tuscaloosa, raid necessitating change of
order about the boat from Gainesville. Save artillery ammunition,
which don't imagine Forrest needs, it contains only supplies of minor
importance. Not knowing his wants, however, it is ordered down.
Arms and ammunition leave here by rail to-morrow. Everything going
on well at Mobile, but General Maury again calling for intrenching
tools, especially spades and shovels.
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 6, 1865. •
Lieut. Col. WILLIAM M. LEVY,
District Headquarters, Mobile :
See that Sam. Duncan returns promptly on time. You will under
stand it is to his advantage to do so. Think the enemy have crossed
river at Selma and going east, but have nothing definite.
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 6, 1865.
Col. G. G. GARNER,
Chief of Staff, Mobile:
General Gibson telegraphs nothing unusual this morning. Enemy
still pressing forward his approaches. Asks for a company of sappers
and miners. Enemy at this place keeps up constant firing throughout
the night with skirmishers, and is busily engaged erecting his batteries.
Several men wounded during the night by stray shots. Will send full
reports of casualties when they come in.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blaltely, April 6, 1865.
Capt. JOHN W. BENNETT,
Commanding Steamer Nashville :
CAPTAIN: I have the honor to urgently request you to take your
position upon the left flank of General Gibson at once, for the purpose
of protecting it and throwing out launches in direction of Bay Mi-
nette, protecting our telegraphic communications with Spanish Fort.
By taking your position near Battery Tracy you will be able to
enfilade the enemy's right flank, and render great "assistance to General
Gibson and myself by depriving the enemy of the use of Bay Minette.
Very respectfully, captain, your obedient servant,
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
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HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 6, 1805.
Captain FRY,
Commanding /Steamer Morgan:
CAPTAIN: I take it for granted after seeing you in conversation with
General Maury, that you have received instructions from him to give
to General Gibson all the assistance possible in protecting his flanks
and water approaches. Should this, however, not be the case, I request
that you will go down to Spanish Fort, or as near to that place as will
enable you to accomplish so desirable an object. General G. is hard
pressed and unable to look after his water approaches, and you can do
so to a very great extent. I have requested (in connection with this)
Captain Bennett, of the Nashville, to go as far as Tracy to aid you in
covering the left flank of Spanish Fort, on Bay Minette.
I am, captain, yours, respectfully,
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 6, 1865 — 1.30 a. m.
General MAURY:
There are strong indications that this position will be assaulted at
daylight, especially on my left flank.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
(Same to General Liddell.)
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 6, 1865.
General MAURY:
Nothing unusual to report. Enemy is pressing forward his lines by
the usual zigzags. Can't I get a company of sappers and miners ? I
hope you will come over to-day.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
(Same to General Liddell.)
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 6, 1865 — 11 a. m.
General MAURY:
The enemy appeared in three barges last night and attempted to cut
the telegraph line and to destroy the pits. They were promptly driven
off. Can't you send a gun -boat to fire into the enemy's right flank?
Please look over the dispatches I have sent you within two days.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
(Same to General Liddell.)
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 6, 1865 — 11 a. m.
General MAURY, Mobile, Ala.:
I must have the company of sappers and miners, and 200 negroes.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
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HEADQUARTERS,
/Spanish Fort, April 6, 1865 — 11.30 a. m.
Col. GEORGE G. GARNER :
I have lost in my brigade, out of 500 guns, 22 killed and 64 wounded
since operations began here.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 6, 1865 — 8 p. m.
General D. H. MAURY,
Mobile, Ala. :
I would like to have a naval launch with a naval officer and crew to
report to me to do very important picket duty in these waters. I think
this necessary.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 6, 1865 — 9 p. m.
General MAURY:
Casualties to-day are 1 killed and 11 wounded.
R. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
(Same to General Liddell.)
HEADQUARTERS Eoss' CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Canton, Miss., April 6, 1865.
Capt. W. A. PERCY,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Jackson, Miss. :
CAPTAIN: I have the honor to report that my scouts at Messinger's
Ferry report that the enemy come out nearly every day as far as Clear
Creek, eight miles from Vicksburg, in squads of 25 and 100 men. They
captured two of Henderson's scouts and four dismounted men of this
brigade on the 3d instant. The Fourth Missouri Cavalry is all the
mounted troops near Vicksburg, numbering 750 men, of which some
500 remain in the city, and 250 are guarding the railroad between Big
Black and Vicksburg. They can hear nothing of an anticipated raid
in this direction. I am now encamped three miles from Canton on the
Vernon road, not being able to get a camp on the Livingston road. I
have some corn at Canton, and will be able to get enough to last me
until I can get corn from Grenada, as my train is still hauling forage
to the railroad at Vaughan Station.
I am, captain, very respectfully,
DUD. W. JONES,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
HDQRS. DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI AND EAST LOUISIANA,
West Point, April 6, 1865.
Lieut. Col. E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant-General, Meridian, Miss.:
COLONEL : In the absence of the lieutenant-general commanding dis
trict, I feel it proper to communicate a verbal message received through
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Lieu tenant- Colonel Kirwan, Twelfth Tennessee Federal Cavalry, from
General Hatch, 0". S. Arrny, to the effect that his men must not be tired
on between Burnsville, luka, and Bastport, that is, between railroad
and river, which under the agreement with General Forrest he claims
as neutral ground. In case this request is not complied with, he says
that he will be compelled to stop the running of the relief train. This
message was brought by Mr. Boss, superintendent of the road.
I am, colonel, respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. ELLIS, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
DANVILLE, VA., April 7, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. R. TAYLOR:
(Care of Governor Watts. Montgomery, Ala.)
I have directed General Cobb, in Georgia, as far as practicable to aid
in the defense of Alabama. Communicate with him and give the proper
instructions, for which purpose your command is extended to embrace
Macon and Atlanta, Ga.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
DANVILLE, VA., April 7, 1865.
General Ho WELL COBB,
Macon, Ga. :
Your dispatch of April 6 received. Governor Watts asks for help at
Montgomery. Says with troops that can be spared from Georgia can
probably save Montgomery, retake Selina, and save Mobile. General
Woiford has been notified, at Atlanta, of your views and directed to
co-operate with you. You will note the requests of Governor Watts, and
as your discretion indicates operate in conformity thereto. Of the prac
ticability I cannot judge here; the purpose commends itself. Com
municate with him.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
GREENSBOROUGH, N. C., April 7, 1865.
General Ho WELL COBB,
Macon, Ga. :
Call on the Governor of Georgia for all assistance practicable.
Enemy being unprovided with pontoon trains should be prevented
from crossing at fords and ferries. Operations here still of an unde
cided character.
G. T. BEAUREGARD.
DANVILLE, VA., April 7, 1865.
Governor T. H. WATTS,
Montgomery, Ala. :
Yours of 6th received. I have communicated the substance to Gen
eral Cobb and called upon him to give you all practicable aid. He is
directed to communicate with you. May God bless your efforts and
give you success.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
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DANVILLE, YA., April 7, 1865.
General W. T. WOFFORD,
Atlanta, Ga.:
Your dispatch of April 4 received. General Cobb reports Columbus
and Southwestern Georgia in danger from enemy in Alabama. Under
present circumstances you will co-operate with him in checking the
enemy as far toward the west as practicable. A few reliable men with
combustible and explosive materials should be employed by you to
interfere with Chattanooga and Knoxville Railroad as may thus be pos
sible. T have not access to the records of the War Department at this
time, and have no knoAvledge of such authority to Col. B. J. Hill as you
describe.
JEFFEBSON DAVIS.
MERIDIAN, April 7, 1865.
Lieutenant-General TAYLOR,
Demopolis :
Henderson's scouts report from near Tuscaloosa, dated 12 o'clock 5th
instant, that enemy left Tuscaloosa at 11 a. in., burned the foundry,
factory, and bridge across the Warrior, 1,200 or 1,500 strong, going in
direction of Pickensville. They paroled some fifty prisoners. Colonel
McCollum reports on 6th scouts report all quiet at Eastport. Hatch
still there scouting heavy out to luka. General Adams left Pickens-
ville at 7 that morning for Finch's Ferry. Only received these dis
patches this morning. Telegraphed immediately to Gainesville to send
courier after General Adams with the information contained in first,
and orders, if possible, to find and fight that column. Press telegrams
received to-day give Northern accounts of strength of the Selma column ;
say it is three divisions, 5,000 each, Wilson commanding whole. Hatch
at Eastport with one division as reserve. Just reported, 8.30 p. in., by
operator, enemy thirty miles from Columbus, but don't say in what
direction. Nothing yet official.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF ALA., Miss., AND EAST LA.,
Demopolis, Amil 7, 1865.
Rev. W. P. WILSON:
SIR : I am directed by the lieutenant-general commanding to state to
you that the militia in counties of Sumter, Greene, and Pickens could
at this time, by actively scouting the country and arresting all strag
glers from the army, be of great service to the cause. He therefore
hopes you will use your influence to induce the militia in these counties
to pursue the course indicated. The men arrested should be sent to
this place and turned over to Brigadier-General Armstrong. It is
understood that the counties referred to are being overrun by mounted
stragglers, some of whom are taking horses and mules under pretended
authority to impress the same. No one except the authorized agents
of Maj. E. H. Ewiug, chief quartermaster in charge of field transporta
tion, has the right to issue authority to impress. Maj. E. H. Swing's
agents will be respected, but all other persons found impressing stock
should be arrested and brought to this place for punishment by
proper military authority. No person has been authorized by either
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Lieutenaut-General Taylor or Lieutenant-General Forrest to impress
horses except in one case, viz, Lieutenaut-General Forrest authorized
Brigadier-General Jackson to impress a few horses to remove some
artillery in an emergency. That emergency has passed, and the effect
of the authority so granted has ceased to exist.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- Genera L
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 7, 1865.
Capt. JAMES FRY, C. S. Navy :
SIR : I would respectfully request that the Nashville or the Morgan
will take position between Tracy and Huger and send picket boats to
guard the tread way bridge across Bay Miuette; also to make every
effort to destroy the bridge which the enemy are using across the
mouth of Bay Minette Creek. If it is possible to silence the enemy's
battery on Bay Minette, 1 earnestly desire it may be done. Should
the Nashville carry out the above instructions, I desire that the Morgan
should take position on my left, and fire according to instructions sent
Captain Bennett. This to be continued until otherwise ordered, or the
object attained.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 7, 1865.
Capt. J. W. BENNETT,
Commanding Steamer Nashville:
CAPTAIN : General Maury has a secret expedition on foot, and requests
that you send two launch boats or yawls (capable of conveying fifteen
men), with their crews and muffled oars, to report to Capt. Frank
Moore at the Blakely Wharf at 6 p. m. this day.
Yery respectfully, captain, your obedient servant,
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 7, 1865 — 6.15 o'clock.
Major-General MAURY :
All quiet. Enemy failed to attack. He probably discovered I was
prepared and on the alert. We got three of his vedettes. These pris
oners, as all others, report two army corps at work against us. Enemy
shelled spit and treadway furiously several hours yesterday afternoon.
I must have the things I have asked for within the last three days, else
disaster may happen. Think of our incomplete works and of the dis
parity of the forces.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
(Copy to Brigadier-General Liddell.)
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1215
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 7, 1865 — 7.30 a. m.
General D. H. MAURY, Mobile, Ala.:
I can't get along without subterra shells, hand-grenades, more
negroes, a company of sappers and miners, a cutter or launch from the
navy, two howitzers. The enemy made great progress yesterday and
last night in his approaches. He will soon dig np to my main line at
the rate he is advancing. Must do something to meet his night
approaches.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 7, .1865 — 9 p. m.
Major-General MAURY, Blalcely :
Casualties of to-day, 6 killed and 23 wounded.
li. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
(Same to Brigadier- General Liddell.)
HEADQUARTERS FORT,
April 7, 1865.
Captain SLOCOMB:
The general commanding directs that if you have your mortar in
position and guns ready for action, open with your mortars, commenc
ing on your right. Fire leisurely. Throw your shells beyond our lines
into the enemy's picket line. If you think this firing will seriously
retard the mounting of 8-inch gun make your statement in writing. If
everything is ready commence now with mortars.
By order Col. I. W. Patton :
M. H. MAEKS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 7, 1865.
Captain THORNTON,
Post Quartermaster, Gainesville:
General Wirt Adams left Columbus on morning of 5th instant for
Greensborough via Pickensville and Eutaw. Send a special courier
immediately to find him with the information that the enemy moved
from Tuscaloosa on the 5th toward Pickensville, 1,200 strong. He must
meet and fight this column if possible.
By order:
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 7, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel McCoLLUM, Columbus, Miss. :
Direct Captain Bowie to follow his command. Henderson's scouts
report enemy left Tuscaloosa 11 a. m. on the 5th and moved in direction
of Pickensville. Use every effort to ascertain his whereabouts if west
of the Warrior Eiver.
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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MONTGOMERY, ALA., April 7, 1865.
J. C. BRECKINRIDGKE :
The enemy, 8,000 strong, are still at Selma. As yet no demonstra
tions against this place. I was separated from my division before the
advance of the enemy on Selma, by order of General Adams, to defend
this place. I have now 1,800 men, militia, &c.; will make the best
tight possible. General Dick Taylor went from Selma to Demopolis,
and my impression is that the enemy will move in that direction. For
rest, after the fall of Selma, concentrated at Centerville and will cer
tainly be on the enemy's rear, with Chalmers and Jackson, who did not
get np before the fall of Selma. I am doing all I can to organize a
force here.
A. BUFOED,
Brigadier- General.
CONFIDENTIAL.] EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Milledgeville, April 7, 1865.
Maj. Gen. SAM. JONES:
GENERAL: I agree with you fully in opinion on the blockade ques
tion, and inform you in this confidential manner that the cotton is to be
carried down by the State on her steamers and sold to persons who have
authority from the United States Government to purchase and sell us
in exchange necessaries which we cannot do without. It is also the
policy in this way to accumulate some funds abroad to pay for soldiers'
clothing, &c. I have the authority of the Legislature of niy State for
this. Members of Congress tell me that a late act of Congress gives
the same authority, and the President has directed General Cobb to
grant permits if necessary on my certificate. I am glad you take what
I consider the true view of this question and will be much obliged by
any aid you may afford me. The portion of your letter which relates
to militia will be referred to Adjutant-General Wayne for reply.
I am, general, very truly, &c.,
JOSEPH E. BROWN.
MERIDIAN, April cS, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. R. TAYLOR,
fiemopoliB) Ala.:
Northern papers just received by General Hodge say Richmond, fell
by assault on 3d instant. He will send them here.
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April tf, 1865.
Major-General MAURY,
Mobile :
General Taylor directs in case of necessity to move Col. H. Maury's
regiment up by rail to re-enforce Wirt Adams. Will it be in readiness
to move at a moment's notice? Vicksburg papers of yesterday report
capture of Richmond on the 3d. Lee moving toward Danville.
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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MERIDIAN, April 8, 1865.
Lieutenant-General TAYLOR,
Demopolis :
Following just received, dated Columbus :
The Yankee column, which was attacked, and driven toward Tuscaloosa on 6th, was
reported by ray scouts last night as making forced marches on Columbus. I marched
my command forty-live miles in eleven hours, reaching there at 1 p. m. to-day. No
reliable intelligence of his approach thus far.
WIRT ADAMS.
This is first information I have had of an engagement with enemy.
Do you still desire the orders sent to-day for General Adams carried
out? Please answer to-night, as he will receive them before morning.
Scouts report enemy re-enforced at Eastport by Seventh Illinois and
Twenty-seventh Michigan. Send special messenger to you to-morrow
with the documents, as directed.
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 8, 1865 — 8.45 a. m.
General MAURY,
Mobile :
Enemy kept up a brisk fire about 2.30 a. in. from their lines in front of
5, 6, and 7 for about one hour and a half. At 8 a. m. our batteries com
menced opening upon them, which up to this has been briskly replied
to from several points, and one immediately in front of No. 7 throwing
shells into Blakely and at the brick-yard landing. We are not yet able
to silence this battery. Captain Moore returned late last night without
accomplishing anything. Nothing from Spanish Fort.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 8, 1865 — 7.35 p. m.
Major MARKS,
Battery Huger :
General Holtzclaw telegraphs the left turned at Spanish Fort.
General Gibson did not [report?], and I wish to know what the news is
at once, and give General Gibson all the assistance you can.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 8, 1865 — 12.25 a. m.
Major-General MAURY:
Enemy very active on his parallels all day in front of Battery 4, and
is drawing quite close. He is beginning some zigzags on other points.
His artillery is so much more powerful than ours, and his lines so well
protected, that we cannot use ours to arrest his progress. Hand-gren
ades, howitzers, and negroes arrived. Will send off all surplus articles.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
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HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 8, 1865 — 12.25 a. m.
Brigadier-General LIDDELL,
Blakely :
Sent casualty report at 9 p. m. : 6 killed, 23 wounded.
K. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 8, 1865 — 11 a. m.
General LIDDELL:
The enemy lias advanced to within 150 yards of Battery 4, and his
heavy batteries enfilade that portion of our lines, some of the shot pass
ing through the traverses. He has 10 and 13 inch mortars also playing
on my left and left center. His heavy Parrott guns are on his right
flank within range of gun-boats.
K. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 8, 1865 — 12 m.
Col. GEORGE G. GARNER,
Chief of Staff, Mobile, Ala. :
When you relieve Slocomb's, send me a strong company; strong in
numbers and in working qualities.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 8, 1865 — 2 p. m.
Major- General MAURY,
Mobile :
I have just opened Battery McDermott on a working party of the
enemy, and was obliged to close. The concentrated fire of the enemy
could not be endured. I will try again this evening. One gun tempo
rarily disabled, and one chest exploded. Our artillery is commanded
by heavy batteries of the enemy.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
(Copy to Brigadier-General Liddell.)
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 8, 1865 — 8.50 o'clock.
Major-General MAURY:
The enemy continues to press, but I hope for the best. He broke
Ector's brigade on the left, in the woods.
K. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
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HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 8, 1865.
General GIBSON,
Spanish Fort:
I send you all the boats I can get, to be used in the event of your
being compelled to evacuate.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 8, 1865 — 9 p. m.
General MAURY:
I am beginning to retire by treadway. Hope to lose nothing but
artillery. Will have a guard at the landing, so as to hold fast to the
last moment.
E. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS,
Spanish Fort, April 8, 1865.
Brigade commanders will see that their advanced line and their skir
mishers keep up a constant tire on the working parties of the enemy,
and that their main line does no firing, but is adapted to repel an
assault at any hour, night and day. It is reported that there are no
watches in some of the regiments at night. Plenty of wooden screens
are now at the landing.
By command of Brigadier-General Gibson :
GEO. NOETON,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. FORCES AT SPANISH FORT,
No. 11. J April 8, 1865.
It has been reported to the brigadier-general commanding that the
enemy is more active than usual along certain portions of his line.
Commanders will have a sharp lookout kept up along their respective
fronts, and try to discover and report to these headquarters any move
ment of the enemy. Every precaution must be taken to prevent a
surprise during the night.
By command of Brigadier- General Gibson:
GEO. NOETON,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 8, 1865.
Colonel PATTON,
Spanish Fort:
If we have met with a disaster, use your discretion, and if you think
best, leave for Battery Tracy at once and take command.
ST. JNO. E. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
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DANVILLE, VA., April #, 1865.
General D. W. ADAMS,
Montgomery, Ala.:
Your telegram of 7th to Secretary of War, in his absence, received.
General Cobb has been directed, as far as practicable, to aid in defense
of Alabama.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
MONTGOMERY, April 8, 1865.
Hon. J. C. BRECKINRIDGE :
Will forward dispatches to General Taylor by courier to Meridian; it
will require several days. Enemy not yet advancing on this place.
Indications are that they intend occupying Selma and line of Alabama
and Tennessee Railroad permanently. I am having this place fortified,
and, if speedily re-enforced, it can be held, unless they send large force
against it. Would respectfully suggest propriety of sending General
Cobb and his force to meet them here in General Taylor's absence and
difficulty of direct orders.
DANIEL W. ADAMS,
Brigadier- General.
MERIDIAN, April 8, 1865.
General WIRT ADAMS,
Columbus :
The following telegraphed to Captain Thornton, at Gainesville,
to-day :
Send immediately to General Wirt Adams following instructions : General Taylor
directs that after 'lie has fully disposed of enemy under Croxton, to throw strong
force rapidly across toward road enemy advanced on, via Elyton and Montevallo, to
intercept stragglers and wagons. After this he will return to vicinity of West Point,
throwing scouts as far as Decatur to watch Tennessee Valley.
E. SURGET.
If any change is made in these instructions by the lieutenant-gen
eral will inform you by morning.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 5, 1865.
Brigadier-General ADAMS,
Columbus, Miss.:
Remain in vicinity of Columbus or West Point for protection of
prairie country and Mobile and Ohio Railroad. Reorganize and refit
your command fast as possible; 100 mules have been sent you by
Major Ewiug. Scout thoroughly, sending them as far east as Decatur.
Colonel Denis, commanding Reserves at Scooba, is ordered to report to
you if you want him. Can communicate by telegraph to Gainesville
Junction, whence he has line of couriers.
By order :
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1221
HEADQUARTERS Koss> CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Near Canton, Miss., April <9, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
COLONEL : I have the honor to report to you that the troops of this
brigade stand greatly in need of clothing. Living as they do in Texas,
tbey have been unable to procure clothing from their homes as other
troops do who live in this department. We have had to depend entirely
upon the issues of the Government, and when we have drawn clothing
have scarcely ever received more than half the amount that our requi
sitions called for. Whether this was owing to the inability of t. Gov
ernment to furnish the supplies or the misappropriation of the same by
officers through whose hands they had to pass, I do not pretend to say,
but I do know that while this brigade has been barefooted and naked
other cavalry commands have apparently been well provided for. The
brigade is detached at present. Will not Lieutenant-General Taylor
order a special issue of 550 suits of clothing (the number present) to
this command? Lieutenant-General Polk, when commanding this de
partment, gave us in that way the nearest complete outfit that we have
had. I can send a bonded officer to any point necessary to make requi
sitions and receipt and superintend the transportation of supplies to
the command. Your attention and assistance, colonel, if given will be
properly appreciated.
Very respectfully, colonel, your obedient servant,
DUD. W. JONES,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
HEADQUARTERS Boss' CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Near Canton, Miss., April 8, 1865.
Brig. Gen. G. B. HODGE,
Commanding District, &c. :
GENERAL : After my respects to you, &c., I have sent to your office
a communication to Lieutenant-General Taylor, asking him to make an
extra issue of clothing to my command. Please give me your assist
ance and I think we will be able to get it. Many of my men are bare
footed and badly clothed. I am organizing a shoe shop to make shoes
for my command. My commissary furnishes hides for which I get the
leather, the tools are found in the country, and I can furnish workmen
from my command, but I cannot get shoe thread. Can you not get Mr.
Wallis, the Government agent, to supply us with a bale of shoe thread
from Vicksburg? If you think it necessary I will make a communica
tion to General Taylor through you in regard to it.
Very respectfully, &c.,
DUD. W. JONES,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
MERIDIAN, April 9, 1865.
Lieutenant- General TAYLOR,
Demopolis :
Generals Hodge's and Henderson's scouts report to-day three bri
gades infantry lauded at Vicksburg Friday evening; seven regiments
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cavalry and more infantry expected Tuesday; destination Jackson and
farther. Hodge asks if he had not better order Griffith's and Powers'
toward Jackson. Later he telegraphs, operator at Clinton taken to the
woods. Enemy moving on that place, so I have given no orders with
regard to Griffith and Powers till I hear from you, save that they shall
get in position to intercept the Clinton raid if it move toward Mobile
and Ohio Eailroad, or march to Jackson, as subsequent orders may
direct.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 9, 1865.
Lieutenant- General TAYLOR, Demopolis:
False alarm about enemy moving on Clinton. Operator got back
from the woods, but Griffith reports enemy will move from Baton Rouge
in six or seven days, 1,500 strong.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blalcely, April 9, 1865.
Major-General MAURY, Mobile:
GENERAL: The telegraphic connection with Mobile being inter
rupted, I have been unable to communicate with you to-day, and I fear
there is something wrong about this matter, but do not know where the
fault is. The man I sent to look after it has been ordered back by Mr.
Sandford without accomplishing anything. If nothing is done to secure
safe communication, we will have to rely upon boats, which, too, will
soon be cut off. Colonel Patton writes me that the enemy has been
crossing Bay Minette bridge in heavy columns this morning, followed
by his trains of wagons. We have had the constant fire of five batteries
on us this morning, dismounting two guns, field pieces, including the
only Blakely gun. Colonel Patton has signaled Captain Gray son
(3.20 p. m.) that artillery accompanies the infantry. There is nearly
one-quarter of a mile from the right of General Thomas, through the
swamp and to the river, that is unoccupied by any troops, and the track
of the garrison from Spanish Fort discloses to an enemy the means of
approach to this place on that side. I shall move my quarters to that
locality and make every disposition available. I am having the new
place of landing prepared for the use of boats — small craft and possibly
steam -boats.
I am, general, most respectfully, your obedient servant, &c.,
ST. JNO. R. LIDDELL,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
HDQRS. EASTERN DIVISION, DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Blakely, April 9, 1865.
Brigadier-General COCKRELL,
Commanding Division :
GENERAL: General Liddell directs me to inform you that Colonel
Patton signals 'the following from Battery Tracy :
Wagon trains and heavy columns of infantry have been crossing Bay Minette
bridge all the morning.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1223
In view of the above, General Liddell directs that you hold your com
mand in readiness for an assault at any moment.
Very respectfully, general, your obedient servant,
H. L. D. LEWIS,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
No. 99. J Mobile, April 9, 1865.
*******
III. Capt. C. H. Slocomb, Fifth Company Washington Artillery, is
relieved from duty with Col. M. Smith, and will report, with his com
pany, to Maj. H. C. Semple for duty in his battalion light artillery.
*******
By command of Maj. Gen. Dabney H. Maury:
GEO. G. GARNER,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Mobile, Ala., April 9, 1865.
Captain SLOCOMB,
Commanding Fifth Company Washington Artillery:
CAPTAIN : You will proceed at once to»take charge of four guns — one
12-pounder Napoleon from redan right of Battery G, which will be
turned over to you by Col. M. Smith, commanding right of line of
defenses; one 12-pounder Napoleon from redan right Battery H,
Avhich will be turned over to you by Col. C. A. Fuller, commanding
left wing of defenses; two 3-inch rifles, now at ordnance depot, which
will be furnished you upon application to Maj. n. Myers, chief ord
nance officer. You will report to Major Semple, commanding light
artillery battalion at Camp Beulah, for horses, harness, &c.
By command of Maj. Gen. D. H. Maury:
JNO. A. BROWN,
Colonel and Inspector of Artillery.
MERIDIAN, April 10, 1865.
Major-General MAURY,
Mobile , Ala. :
From my knowledge of General Taylor's plans, troops and stores
must be moved in this direction. Considerable force accumulating at
Vicksburg will move westward, probably by end of the week.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 10, 1865.
Major-General MAURY,
Mobile :
General Taylor directs if you have not already moved cavalry regi
ment to Claiborne, suspend the movement until further orders, and
keep the regiment on west side of the bay.
E. SUKGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF THE GULF,
Mobile, Ala., April 10, 1865.
Col. P. B. SPENCE:
(Through Brig. Gen. B. L. Gibson.)
COLONEL : The major-general commanding directs that you will keep
your pickets on every route by which the enemy may come. Will
oppose his advance upon the city and retard it as long as possible.
Tobin's battery will be under your orders. When you can no longer
check the enemy, you will not remain with your command in the city,
but will move to such position as to cover the railroad and the Tom-
bigbee Eiver, observing enemy and communicating with Colonel Miles
and with department headquarters. You will at once have supplies
placed for your command at suitable points on the railroad or Tom-
bigbee Eiver above here.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
GEO. G. GAENEE,
Chief of Staff.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Marion Junction, April 10, 1865 — 3.30 p. m.
Col. T. H. LOGWOOD :
COLONEL: The lieutenant-general directs that if you find the enemy
have all left Selma, that youtwill withdraw everything from Cahawba
below and up the river as high as the bridge, and move back early in
tlie morning and join your brigade at Hamburg.
Eespectfully,
J. P. STEANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Marion Junction, April 10, 1865 — 4 p. m.
Brig. Gen. W. H. JACKSON,
Commanding Cavalry :
GENERAL : The lieutenant-general directs that you move with your
entire command to-morrow at 12 m., following General Starke in the
direction of Gainesville. You will leave one company on the line of
the railroad to remain three or four days to scout and then to follow,
and will also have four or five men to remain with Captain Hull (your
telegraph operator) to convey dispatches. Captain Hull will remain
three or four days, until relieved. You will withdraw all your forces
except the one company, moving as directed by way of Greensborough
in direction of Gainesville. Inclosed you will find copy of an order*
sent Colonel Logwood.
J. P. STEANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Marion Junction, April 10, 1865 — 5 p. m.
Brigadier-General JACKSON,
Commanding Cavalry :
GENERAL : The lieutenant-general commanding directs that you will
move with everything here except one company, which you will leave
* Not found.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1225
here to scout uiitil relieved by a company from General Roddey's com
mand, aiid that you will supply the Pludson Battery (now with General
Starke, at Greensborough) with the horses furnished for it by Major
Ewing, quartermaster. The lieutenant-general will go, via Demopolis
and Meridian, by rail to Gainesville, and desires that you assume com
mand of all his forces and move them, as heretofore directed, to
Gainesville via Greensborough.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
OH AS. W. ANDERSON,
Aide-de-Camp.
P. S. — This does not apply to Roddey's command, who are ordered to
be collected at Greensborough.
MOBILE, ALA., April 11, 1865.
Col. P. B. SPENCE :
All the infantry and artillery will be withdrawn during the night.
You had better withdraw your more distant pickets and dispose them
nearer, so that when you leave your present position you will have them
in hand. Keep scouts out pretty well and at daylight make this your
headquarters and occupy the city. Much will be left to your own dis
cretion. Do not let any part o* your command be captured, but remain
in the city as long as you can safely. When you quit the city take the
road leading to Meridian and cover the troops and trains. Communi
cate with Colonel Andrews, commanding infantry force in charge of the
trains. Prevent any disorder in the town.
Yours, very respectfully,
R. L. GIBSON,
Brigadier- General.
HEADQUARTERS Ross' CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Canton, Miss., April 11, 1865.
Capt. W. A. PERCY,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Jackson, Miss.:
CAPTAIN : I have the honor to report that a few days ago I sent a
party of the dismounted men of this brigade into the enemy's lines to
destroy some Yankee farms, and if possible to mount themselves. They
succeeded in capturing two plantations within three miles of Vicksburg
and all the party mounted and equipped themselves, bringing out some
twenty head of good stock. I hope in this way to mount all my dis
mounted men. I have no information from any of my scouts as to the
re-enforcements arriving at Yicksburg. My scouts are vigilant and will
keep themselves posted as to any movement. I have now some reliable
scouts near Yicksburg, to ascertain the truth of the statement made by
Henderson's scouts.
I am, captain, very respectfully,
DUD. W. JONES,
Colonel, Commanding Brigade.
HEADQUARTERS RESERVE FORCES OF MISSISSIPPI,
Enterprise, April 11, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. R. TAYLOR,
Meridian, Miss. :
GENERAL: The official morning report of the Reserve of the State of
Mississippi, assembled at Scooba, yesterday (10th instant), represent
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945 men present and fit for duty. During the day I ain advised unoffi
cially that others arrived, increasing the aggregate to 1,200 men and
officers present. This force is as well armed and equipped as the ord
nance officer of the department, with his limited supply, is able to do.
They are in a condition to do good service as soon as their horses are
shod. When I left Scooba on the 4th instant the quartermaster
reported seven forges engaged in shoeing horses, and that he would be
able to shoe 100 cavalry horses per day. At that rate they will soon be
in a condition for the field.
I have the honor to be, general, with great regard, your obedient
servant,
W. L. BRANDON",
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
[Indorsement.]
APRIL 11, 1865.
Captain BULLOCK:
Report contents of this to the general at his leisure and telegraph
General Brandon to Enterprise of the orders issued this morning.
E. S[URGET,]
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 11, 1865.
Major- General MAURY,
Mobile, Ala. :
Why remove all your troops if enemy have made no demonstration?
Are your bay batteries still manned? Have you carried out instruc
tions as to re-enforcing Colonel Miles and sent the orders to him as
directed? Are full arrangements made with naval officers? See that
no mistake occurs in orders about cotton. If Colonel Maury's regiment
is with Colonel Miles, let it guard the river above Choctaw and estab
lish courier-line to Demopolis. No stores must be left in Mobile except
in case of absolute necessity, and ordnance stores under no circum
stances. Unless you have surplus transportation, troops must march
and transportation used for moving stores. Answer what you have
moved and what stores and troops yet remain.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CHUNCHULA, April 12, 1865 — 3 p. m.
General GIBSON:
Impress on Spence the importance of destroying the bridges and tres
tles as he retires. The general commanding will go to Citrouelle, and
the trains will take from the wagons there whatever freight can be
transferred, so as to lighten up the wagons. We will wait here till the
next train comes up and send one back to try and get Colonel Lindsay
and men. There is a car of corn and rations for Spence at this station.
Order him to keep well in the front.
By command of Major-General Maury:
D. W. FLOWERREE,
Assistant A djutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1227
HEADQUARTERS, &c.,
Mobile, April 12, 1865.
Colonel SPENCE:
The inclosed dispatches will serve for your action and guidance.
You had better place the section of light artillery, which you have,
beyond Eight-Mile Creek without unnecessary delay. Please give
especial attention to the burning of the cotton, protecting that which
has been guaranteed by the proper military authorities, which is in
warehouses. Exchange poor horses for good ones, and take out with
you all good mules and horses you may find. Do all this in as quiet
and orderly manner as possible. Stay as long as you can in the city,
and keep order in the corporation. Inform General Taylor, at Meridian,
of enemy's movements. Telegraph operator will arrive at 9 a. m. to
report to you. Destroy railroad bridges and trestles.
By command of Major-General Maury.
Very respectfully, &c.,
D. W. FLOWEKREE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CHUNCHULA, April 12, 1865 — 4.30 p. m.
Colonel SPENCE:
You must keep close to the enemy and not give up ground unless
forced to do so. Send news to Citronelle of enemy's force, &c. Burn
all trestles and bridges between this point and Mobile as the trains
pass over. Send a scout to Oven Bluff. Corn is here for you ; your
train also. Send orders to the quartermaster what you want them
to do.
By command of Major-General Maury:
D. W. FLOWERREE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
Send pickets close to city. Give Captain Moore necessary scouts.
D. W. F.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 12, 1865.
Colonel MILLER:
COLONEL: Lieutenant-General Taylor directs that you retain suffi
cient mounted men to scout the river south of Demopolis. Have
couriers to ascertain and report any movement of the enemy. These
reports will be made here. Establish communication as soon as possi
ble with Colonel Miles' scouts from Choctaw Bluff or Colonel Maury,
who will cross the river to-day or to-morrow somewhere about Claiborne.
Yery respectfully,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
MERIDIAN, April 12, 1865.
Lieutenant-General FORREST,
Gainesville, Ala.:
Enemy landed at point four miles below Mobile on western shore at
11.30 a. m. His cavalry is reported moving up the river on Claiborne.
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We should resist his crossing the river, as Colonel Miles can hold his
position, and with aid of navy the river, long as possible. If he should
succeed in crossing we ought to whip him as his force without Wilson
certainly cannot exceed 3,000.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 12, 1865.
Lieutenant-General FORREST:
Arrest the march of Jackson and Starke as near Greensborough as you
can, where they can get forage and subsistence. Let their trains come
to Gainesville for ordnance and supplies, ready for active campaign.
Order Wirt Adams to join you with all of his and Scott's commands
and King's battery, somewhere near Clinton or Eutaw, or within easy
junction of Jackson. His train must be near Greensborough, and should
be stopped at some point to await his arrival. Brigade of Reserves, 1,500
strong, will move up to replace Adams, and a battery sent to replace
King's. This movement of Adams should occur at once, unless enemy's
movement on Columbus prevents. Push scouts to north and have Crox-
ton disposed of if within striking distance. Push scouts to east to open
communication with Monte vallo and Talladcga. Direct Lieutenant Davis
to remain until further orders at Marion Junction and retain Henderson's
and other scouts in proper position to watch Wilson's movements south
or east. Mobile is now evacuated, except rear guard, and a large part
of the forces will reach Demopolis to-morrow. Shall order Griffith to
Jackson, leaving nothing but Louisiana Reserves and militia in lower
district. Shall leave Armstrong in temporary command at West Point
with Reserves until his brigade is ready to move. McCulloch can remain
where he is for present. Will order Miller to scout from Demopolis and
Uniontown south to river, instead of carrying all his command to Greens-
borough. Maury's cavalry regiment has been ordered to cross from
Claiborne to scout river and open communication with Demopolis. Shall
equip Mobile forces for field at Demopolis or McDowell's, and if Wilson
turns back west we must whip him at all hazards before re-enforced from
Mobile. Your headquarters at West Point not needed by you should go
to Macon, where our depots will be. McCulloch's and other commands
should exchange unserviceable for serviceable animals at once. Small-
arm ammunition and extra small-arms have been saved from Mobile and
some field batteries equipped. Will receive important dispatches from
the President to-morrow. Will send you contents. Colonel Forrest, with
his small command, had best remain where he is until I see you. Shall
have Ross' brigade in front of Vicksburg with the four-gun battery for
the present. May order Powers to join Wirt Adams soon as I hear from
Jackson.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor:
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
[Indorsement.]
GAINESVILLE, ALA., April 12, 1865.
The lieutenant-general commanding sends General Jackson the above
(a copy of Lieutenant-General Taylor's dispatch) that he may more fully
comprehend the orders this morning sent to him.
J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1229
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Gainesville, Ala., April 12, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. H. JACKSON :
GENERAL : The lieutenant-general commanding instructs me to say
that you will halt your command at or near Green sborough, where you
can supply yourself with forage. You will send your wagon train
unloaded to this place with your ordnance officer to procure 100 rounds
of ammunition per man, and 400 rounds of artillery ammunition for
each piece. You are authorized to take command of Brigadier- General
Koddey's command and other straggling forces you may meet with.
You will send out a scout to Monte vallo and keep open communication
with Talladega. Harvey's scouts you will send after Major-General
Wilson, follow hiin, learn what he is doing, and make prompt report to
these headquarters. Captains Harvey and Henderson are authorized
to exchange by impressment, if necessary, all horses which may be
needed to properly remount their respective commands. You yourself
are authorized to use the same right of impressment for your command.
You will unload your entire train and send it here for ammunition and
commissary stores. All these exchanges by impressment must be done
under the supervision of a commissioned officer.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant A djutant- General.
P. S. — You will find inclosed copy of instructions to Brigadier-Gen
eral Starke as information. Captains Harvey and Henderson have
been telegraphed, at Marion Junction, to carry out these instructions.
You will send all Captain Harvey's men to him. He (Captain Harvey)
will telegraph both the lieutenant-general commanding and Lieutenant-
General Taylor. You will find inclosed copy of Lieutenant-General
Taylor's telegraph dispatch,* which may more fully explain to you
these orders, &c.
J. P. S.
[Inclosure.]
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Gainesville, Ala., April 12, 1865.
Brig. Gen. P. B. STARKE :
GENERAL: I am instructed by the lieutenant-general commanding
to say that you will halt your command at Eutaw if you have crossed
the river. If you have not crossed the river you will halt your com
mand wherever you can supply yourself with forage. You will send
your ordnance officer here and procure 100 rounds of ammunition per
man and 400 rounds of artillery ammunition for each piece. You are
also instructed to send a vigilant scout to Tuscaloosa, and if you find
Croxton there you will at once move with your brigade and drive him
away. You will send your wagon train here unloaded to procure and
carry your ammunition. You are also authorized to exchange by
impressment horses and mules to remount your command or to fit up
your train if you find it necessary. If you need any arms you will
make requisitions for them.
J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
P. S. — All exchanges by impressments, unserviceable stock for serv
iceable stock, must be done under the supervision of an officer.
J. P. S.
* See next, ante.
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MERIDIAN, April 12, 1865.
Brigadier-General TUCKER,
Jackson, Miss. :
Order Powers to move at once with his command and camp equipage
by most direct road to Gainesville, Ala. Direct him to send officer in
advance to report his progress and time he will reach destination.
By order of Lieutenant- General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 12, 1865.
Brigadier- General BRANDON,
Enterprise, Miss.:
Yours of yesterday received. This morning sent orders to brigade of
Eeserves to move to Macon and report to General Armstrong.
E. TAYLOE,
Lieutenant- General
MERIDIAN, April 12, 1865.
Brigadier- General BRANDON:
(Or commanding officer of Eeserves, Scooba, Miss., via Gainesville
Junction, to be forwarded by courier.)
You will move at once by common road to Macou, Miss., and all your
camp and garrison equipage, to report to Brig. Gen. F. 0. Armstrong.
Send a staff officer in advance to General Armstrong, at Macou, for
such orders as he may have for you. Acknowledge receipt hereof
immediately.
By command of Lieutenant- General Taylor :
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF ALA., Miss., AND EAST LA.,
Meridian, April 12, 1865.
Col. W. E. MILES,
Commanding, &c. :
COLONEL : I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of
the llth. Colonel Maury's regiment, if you are in communication with
it, must remain on the west bank of the Alabama Eiver, to prevent
any force from crossing above your position. He must be extremely
active and vigilant in the performance of this duty. General Maury
has been instructed to re-enforce you to some extent and to send you a
transport and gun-boat to Oven Bluff. You are to hold your position
till the last moment and use these boats for your escape. If you find
you can bring your men off in the gun-boat, then send the transport up
to Demopolis. In evacuating you will either cross to the Mobile and
Ohio Eailroad or go up the river to Demopolis, as circumstances may
direct.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1231
MERIDIAN, April 13, 1865.
General E. E. LEE,
Danville, N. C. [Va.]:
My dispatch of 9th, from near Oahawba, gave latest from Mobile of
7th. Same night received dispatcb of 8th, stating enemy had gained
advantage on left of Spanish Fort, which caused General Gibson to
retire from the place, but no particulars given. On morning of 10th
received dispatch from Mobile of 9th, which had to be repeated for cor
rection of cipher. At 2 p. m. same day received dispatch of 9th, stating
that Blakely had been carried by assault at 6 p. m. that day, with
casualties slight. Directed General Maury to prepare to withdraw
from Mobile in manner indicated previously. Beached Meridian at 8
p. in. on llth, and learned from General Maury that he had withdrawn
all troops from city and defenses, except one regiment of infantry,
which would leave in morning or before I could reach him, and
Brigadier-Generals Liddell, Cockrell, and Thomas. Loss of stores
at Mobile will report in detail as soon as possible. The enemy did
not land on western side of bay until 11.30 on 12th.
E. TAYLOE,
Lieutenant- General.
CiTRONELLE, April 13, 1865—7 a. m.
Colonel SPENCE:
After leaving a few pickets and scouts close around the city, you
will retire and take position here to-morrow or next day. There are
some supplies here for you. Until further orders Gitronelle will be
your base of operations. Keep open the telegraph office here and
secure the wire as you fall back. Send the wire you will save to
Meridian. We should get as much as possible. Keep your wagon
train here. Captain Tobin thinks he has to send a section of artillery
to Oven Bluff, which is a mistake.
By command of Major-General Maury:
IX W. FLOWEEEEE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FORCES,
Citronelle, Ala., April 13, 1865—9 a. m.
Col. P. B. SPENCE:
COLONEL: The brigadier-general commanding directs me to say that
in accordance with instructions received from the major-general com
manding, you will send off your artillery at once on the road to Merid
ian, Miss., to be put on the first train it meets. During the day he
wishes you to withdraw to this point, where you will find rations for
your men and corn for your animals. You will leave a picket here to
remain until further orders. General Maury wishes you with your
whole force to serve as guard for wagon train and keep the wagons
moving as fast as practicable. Send forward any information you may
get of the enemy.
I am, colonel, very respectfully,
CAETWEIGHT EUSTIS,
Lieutenant and Aide de- Camp.
P. S. — All troops and railroad trains will be off from here by 12 m.
C. E.,
Lieutenant and Aid e-de- Camp.
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CITRONELLE, April 13, 1865—9 a. m.
Colonel SPENCE:
The instructions sent to you this morning have to be modified. The
following will guide you : Leaving a few scouts to watch the enemy
you will fall back at once to Citronelle and use your command as the
rear guard and for the wagon train. Do not destroy any wire above
Citronelle, as we may wish to re-establish the office there. Take with
you the operator at Citronelle when you leave. Send Tobin's battery
here to go by rail, if possible.
By command of Major- General Maury:
IX W. FLOWEREEE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
BUCATIJNNA, April 13, 1865.
Colonel SPENCE, Commanding Cavalry:
Withdraw your pickets at Citronelle when you deem best, leaving
scouts. Establish line of couriers between yourself and Meridian so as
to convey dispatches, say ten miles apart, and urge wagon train for
ward. Telegraph me at Shubuta. Hope Tobin's battery will get on
the cars — guns and horses.
K. L. GIBSOIST,
Brigadier-General.
MERIDIAN, April 13, 1865.
Colonel SPENCE :
Keep your pickets and scouts close about Mobile as enemy will per
mit. Make your headquarters at Citronelle until driven away. Have
a telegraph office opened at State Line, removing, if necessary, the
office from Bucatunna to State Line. Keep up the line of couriers to
Colonel Miles from State Line, communicating promptly to Colonel
Miles all information you have aifecting his position. There are
rations for you at Citronelle and several stations above. Do not destroy
any of the railroad above Citronelle unless driven up the road by a
serious advance of enemy. Trains will be sent down the road to sup
ply you when necessary and to move the heavy baggage up to the
wagon train.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 13, 1865.
Col. W. R. MILES, Ckoctaw Bluff:
If in communication, direct Maury's cavalry, by order of General
Taylor, to remain west Alabama Kiver to keep you advised and prevent
crossing the river above you. Hold your position long as possible.
If compelled to abandon it use gun-boat and transport sent to you
from Mobile, going up to Demopolis, if possible. If that is impractica
ble cross to Mobile and Ohio Railroad. If there is danger of losing
the transport burn it unless gun-boat can tow it up. If the gun-boat
can afford sufficient transportation can send the other boat on to Dem
opolis. If you have time save from the works all the salt possible.
Please acknowledge receipt.
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1233
MERIDIAN, April 13, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel MERIWETHER,
Demopolis :
Eeport result of your reconnaissance to Oahawba bridge, and send
someone to reconnoiter and report condition of railroad from Selma to
Montevallo. Keep the rope and go on rapidly with Tombigbee bridge.
Have given no instructions to interfere with your operations on that
work.
By order of Lieu ten ant-General Taylor:
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 13, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian:
Colonel Miller's scouts have been sent down and courier-line estab
lished. Couriers have been sent to Captain Porter, at Prairie Bluff, as
required by Captain Morris.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant -Colonel, Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 13, 1865.
Capt. JOSEPH PORTER,
Prairie Bluff, Ala.:
CAPTAIN: Lieu ten ant- General Taylor directs that you immediately
impress wagons and equipage to the nearest point on the Selma and
Demopolis llailroad. Let me hear from you by return of courier. Inform
me of your progress, so that I may communicate it to General Taylor at
Meridian, as he is desirous of hearing from you at the earliest moment,
as is also Captain Morris. The trains are running from here to Marion
Junction and Cahawba bridge. You are doubtless aware of the evacu
ation of Mobile by our forces.
Very respectfully,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 13, 1865.
Maj. S. HILLYER,
Assistant Quartermaster, Marengo County, Ala. :
MAJOR: Your communication of the llth to General Armstrong is
before me. He is gone with his command to Crawfordville. The enemy
have all gone east from Selma. Captain Graham has gone to his post.
1 think the best thing you can do will be to make the best of your way
thence with all the teams. I heard General Taylor express a desire
for your return to that place several days since. He is now in Meridian.
You are aware, I suppose, that we have evacuated Mobile. I have
Colonel Miller's scouts between the two rivers and a line of couriers
established to bring all possible information of movements on and
between the two rivers. The cars run between here and Cahawba
bridge. The latter has been burned.
Very respectfully,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
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HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Gainesville, April 13, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. E. TAYLOR:
GENERAL : I have ordered Lieutenant Moore, in charge of ordnance
stores at this place, to turn over to Captain Hill, my ordnance officer,
some few spare traces for the use of the Hudson battery, which could
not be moved without them; also some few cartridge and cap boxes,
not waiting to send the requisition to you for approval, from the fact
that the steamer was on the eve of leaving with ordnance for Jackson's
division, to be delivered at Finch's Ferry, and it was the only immediate
opportunity I had of sending them, as the bridges were washed away
and the wagons ordered to this point after stores could not get here.
Not having time to telegraph you and get a reply before the departure
of the boat, I presume under the circumstances (as I am ordered to be
ready to move at a moment's notice) that it will make no difference and
this explanation will be satisfactory.
I remain, general, your obedient servant,
N. B. FOEEEST,
Lieutenant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 13, 186 5.
Lieutenant-General FORREST,
Gainesville :
Following received :
TUSCALOOSA, ALA., April 11, 1865 — 5 _?>. m.
General FORREST:
GENERAL: The enemy remain in camp near Northport on the Byler road, picket
ing all the roads leading from Northport in direction of Columbus. My scouts met
them this morning three miles from Northport. Can't tell what their movements
may be. A prisoner states that they would cross at or above this place and move in
direction of Selma. One thousand men could take them all. I have dispatched Gen
eral Adams.
WM. MARTIN,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding.
By ' rder of Lieutenant-General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 13, 1865.
Lieutenant-General FORREST,
Gainesville:
Montgomery is probably in possession of the enemy by this time;
there is nothing to prevent junction of Canby's and Wilson's cavalry!
Hold your command in readiness to move, and see that roads and
bridges leading south are in order, so that if enemy attempts to cross
Alabama River you can fall on him suddenly. Should you hear of such
a movement on his part you will move at once, without waiting further
orders, with all your force, save such as demonstrations from above
may render it necessary to leave behind, and attack him. Lieutenant-
general commanding will come to Gainesville soon as he can leave here.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
1235
MERIDIAN, April 13, 1865.
Lieutenant- General FORREST,
Gainesville* Ala.:
Direct Jackson to move with his three brigades, via Spring Hill,
Prairieville, and Dayton, to good camping- ground south of Dayton and
near Linden. He will place one of his batteries on Bigbee in nearest
commanding position to Linden. The other battery on Alabama in
nearest commanding position to Prairie Bluff, and must have strong
supports for both. Will push out scouts to and along both rivers,
those toward the Alabama keeping in communication with Colonel
Miles, at Choctaw. Jackson's headquarters and main body must be at
Linden, or near there, so as to be able to concentrate on either river.
The positions and roads must be carefully inspected and all necessary
courier-lines established. You will control movements of your trains
as to whether they shall load the supplies at Finch's Ferry or Demop-
olis. Will be able to give you in a few days, at Demopolis, the supply
train desired. Your orders to Adams ought to dispose of Croxtoii and
dispel all anxiety as to incursion in that direction. Will probably
place Mobile garrison at Marion or at some good point along that line.
Route indicated for Jackson's march is by the map, though he may find
better roads. All boats on both streams should be collected near
points occupied, and Alabama Eiver especially watched above and
below, Roddey's command, with Martin, must do picketing and scout
ing north toward Tuscaloosa and Moutevallo, and keep up your com
munications with Adams. Soon as you have regulated your trains, &c.,
you had better move to Linden, via Demopolis, where lieutenant-general
commanding will meet you. Davis, from Selma, can give you all
information from toward Montgomery.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Gainesville, Ala.j April 13, 1865 — 10.30 a. m. (Received 4 p. m. 14th.)
Brig. Gen. W. H. JACKSON,
Commanding Division :
! GENERAL: The lieutenant-general directs that you will not send the
wagons to this place as ordered yesterday, but will order them to
Finch's Ferry. He will send the stores this afternoon on the steamer
Lilly to Finch's Ferry, where they can be issued and will save the
trouble of sending the wagons to this place. The steamer will arrive
at Finch's Ferry to-morrow night. He only wants his own headquarters
wagons with Majors Mason and Rambaut to come to this place. He
will send all the accouterments he has and twenty rounds of small-arms
ammunition to the men and fifty rounds of artillery ammunition to each
piece, and you will make arrangements to haul that amount.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
P. S. — The lieutenant-general directs me to say that should either of
the caissons be out of repair that you will send them on to this place
to be exchanged for new ones, as directed this morning.
J. P. S.
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HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Gainesville, April 13, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. H. JACKSON,
Commanding Cavalry :
GENERAL: The lieutenant-general directs me to say that you will
order Brigadier-General Eoddey, if he has reported — if not, you will
order Colonel Burtwell — to establish a courier-line from Montevallo to
Talladega, provided the telegraph line is not working from Montevallo
to Talladega. If so, he will not establish the line between the two
points. You will also order him to establish a line from Talladega to
some safe point on the Georgia Railroad north of Montgomery, so as
to get in telegraphic communication with the east. This must be
done at once; and, if General Eoddey or Colonel Burtwell have not
force sufficient, you will send an officer with a good company from your
division or General Starke's brigade to carry out this order. General
Roddey has not reported to these headquarters, nor has anything been
heard from him. The lieutenant general further directs me to say that
he wrote Colonel Burtwell to send all of his transportation and Gov
ernment stock to Demopolis, and turn it over to Major Ewing, reserv
ing twenty-five six-mule wagons, three forges, and three ambulances,
selecting the best stock for teams, which order Colonel Bnrtwell has
not obeyed; and he directs that you ascertain if Colonel Burtwell
received the order. If so, why he has not complied, and if he refuses
to carry out the order you will order him in arrest and to report at these
headquarters, and have the order to send the transportation and stock
to Demopolis executed, retaining the twenty-five six-mule wagons, three
forges, three ambulances, and teams for them, for the use of Roddey's
brigade. There are also a number of horses and mules belonging to
Eoddey's brigade that are disabled which he wishes sent to Major
Ewing, who is now engaged in exchanging broken-down stock for serv
iceable.
Yours, respectfully,
J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Gainesville, Ala., April 13, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. H. JACKSON,
Commanding Cavalry, &c.:
GENERAL: Inclosed you will find copy of a telegram just received
from Lieutenant-General Taylor. In order to be thoroughly advised of
the movements of the enemy, the lieutenant general instructs that you
send scouts below Selma and establish a courier-line from Union town,
to Greensboro ugh, with instructions for them to report both by courier
and by telegraph to your headquarters. You will most closely watch
the Alabama River, and if you find the enemy are crossing it you will
move against him with your whole available force, taking your own
division, Brigadier General Starke's, and Brigadier-General Adams'.
The latter left Columbus this morning to unite with you. You will
promptly and fully advise the lieutenant-general of your movements
and information, not waiting for him, as in case of your movement he
will follow you. You will at once send men down and see that the
roads and bridges are in repair, so that nothing will detain you when
you are required to move. You will keep five or six days' rations for
your men besides your hard bread, so that you will have nothing to
CORRESPONDENCE:, ETC. — CONFEDERATE. 1237
delay you from active service. You will keep your command as close
together as forage privileges will allow you. The boat leaves this
afternoon with supplies and ordnance. The lieutenant-general also
sends you 200 stand of arms, which you will have issued, and 40 rounds
of ammunition to the man. You will see that your ammunition wagons
are in readiness for the move and keep your supply train in the rear.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 13, 1865.
Lieut. Col. E. SURGET,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Dept. Ala., Miss., and East La., Meridian, Miss. :
COLONEL: I was on my way to Mobile for the purpose, before the
evacuation of the city, of proposing the exchange of the officers and
men captured by the enemy at Spanish Fort and Blakely, when on my
arrival at Citron elle I learned that the train had received orders not
to proceed any farther toward the city. I also learned that the mili
tary forces were fast evacuating Mobile, and the enemy would occupy
it at 2 o'clock. It being impossible to reach the city by that hour, and
knowing that I could effect no arrangements under the circumstances
for the exchange of prisoners, I returned to this point. I will return
in the morning to Dernopolis, to which point I have transferred my
office. I have been advised of no measures taken by Major-General
Maury for the exchange of the said prisoners. 1 will, therefore, as soon
as the lieutenant-general commanding sees fit, proceed toward Mobile,
under flag of truce, for the purpose of proposing the said exchange.
I will await at Demopolis the pleasure of the lieutenant general
commanding.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. E. CUEELL,
Assistant Commissioner of Exchange.
MERIDIAN, April 13, 1865.
Brigadier-General ARMSTRONG,
Macon, Miss. :
General Marcus J. Wright reports not exceeding 1,400 cavalry on
Mobile and Ohio Eailroad, from La Fayette to White's Station, protecting
working parties. The lieutenant-general suggests your getting men
enough together and, by rapid movement, falling upon them in detail
and destroying them. Answer.
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 14, 1865.
Colonel SPENCE,
Citronelle :
Your dispatch of 10.35 received. Keep your pickets and scouts
close about Mobile as enemy will permit; make your headquarters at
Citronelle until driven away. Have a telegraph office opened at State
Line, removing if necessary the office from Bucatunna to State Line.
Keep up the line of couriers to Colonel Miles from State Line. Com
municate promptly to Colonel Miles all information you have affecting
his position. There are rations for you at Citronelle and several
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stations above. Do not destroy any of the railroad above Citron elle
unless driven up the road by a serious advance of the enemy. Trains
will be sent down the road to supply you when necessary and to move
the heavy baggage up with wagon trains. You will hereafter report
movements of enemy directly to these headquarters; General Maury
has been so notified. Keep flying scouts on each of your Hanks to
advise you of enemy's movements to get around you. Get citizens to
give you best information about the roads and crossings. The bottom
lands are probably overflowed and impassable. Get best information
you can.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 14, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian:
Colonel Fuller's command arrived two hours since. They will camp
near this town. Scouts were dispatched from this place on the 115th
instant with orders 1o open communication with Colonel Miles' com
mand, at Choctaw Bluff; also with Colonel Maury, who was expected to
cross the river at Claiborne. A portion of the scouts will move in the
direction of Oven Bluff, on the Bigbee and observe the river. A line
of couriers communicate with the scouts.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Poxt.
POST DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 14, 1805.
Captain STONE,
Of Steamer Admiral :
CAPTAIN : The steamer Saint Charles, with very valuable effects on
board, bound for Gainesville, is here without a pilot, and was brought
from Mobile to this place by volunteer engineers, &c. I understand
you have two pilots on your steamer. You will, therefore, please direct
one of them to report to the captain of the Saint Charles for the pur
pose of carrying the boat to Gainesville and bring her back to this
post, which can be done in twenty-four hours.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
MERIDIAN, April 14, 1865.
Lieutenant- General FORREST,
Gainesville :
Following just received:
MARION JUNCTION, April 14, 1865.
Colonel Martin reports from Tuscaloosa: The enemy moved camp the morning of
the 12th in direction of Lexington ; Martin's scouts watching river up to Black Rock
Shoals; enemy sent off 400 negroes day before, direction of Decatur.
J. W. MARTIN,
Captain, J-c.
You will take proper steps.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor:
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1239
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Gainesville, April 14, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. H. JACKSON,
Commanding Cavalry, &c. :
GENERAL : Inclosed you will find copy of telegram* from Lieutenant-
General Taylor. You will make every preparation to move on the
morning of the 16th instant. You will take one wagon to the regi
ment, and two if necessary, with indispensable cooking utensils and
four days' cooked rations for your commands. You will reserve your
hard bread unless it is absolutely necessary to use it, as no more
can be procured. You will supply your command with 40 rounds of
ammunition to the man in their cartridge-boxes, and 250 rounds of
artillery ammunition to the piece. You are also specially instructed
to carry with you forty rounds of extra small- arms ammunition to the
man in your wagons. The balance of your ordnance with its train and
the supply and other trains you will order to Prairieville. You are
further instructed to send your commissaries at once to Linden, as
well as the details to work the roads as directed in Lieutenant-General
Taylor's telegram. You will send one of your brigades with a battery
to Prairie Bluff. You will send one or two regiments to the mouth of
ChickasaAv Bogue with a battery, retaining the remainder of your
force about Linden and Antioch. You will send the two regiments
and battery at the mouth of Chickasaw Bogue or at the ferry below
the mouth. The telegram inclosed will more fully instruct you.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. P. STEANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General. »
MERIDIAN, April 14, 1865.
Maj. Gen. HOWELL COBB,
Columbus or Macon, Ga. :
Instructed General Adams to attempt no defense at Montgomery if
enemy moved against him in force, but to unite his infantry with you
for defense of Columbus, keeping Buford with cavalry to delay and annoy
enemy. Ee-enforce Buford with all cavalry you can, and strengthen
Columbus works. The disaster at Mobile will occupy me for several
days in this quarter, and enemy will require Avatching from Eastport,
Tuscaloosa, and Vicksburg. Adams should move his infantry reserves
from Talladega and Coosa to Columbus, if possible. I hope the large
army near Mobile may turn its attention toward the trans-Mississippi,
as we have our hands full without it. Have ordered communication
open with the nearest telegraph east of Montgomery. Adams had
courier-line from Talladega to that point. Will join you at earliest
moment, but have much to engage me at present here, and cannot fore
see enemy's movement. Inform me of your force, its strength, charac
ter, and disposition. Assume direction of affairs east of Montgomery
in absence of definite instructions from me. Buford must watch enemy
near Pollard, &c. Will communicate with you frequently. Forward
all information of movements in the east and hurry on my dispatches
from the Government.
E. TAYLOE,
Lieutenant- General.
*See Bullock to Forrest, 13th, beginning " Direct Jackson/' p. 1235.
1240 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Direct tlie cavalry commaiid at or near Moutevallo in the name of
Lieutenant-General Taylor to see that courier-line is established and
kept up, the nearest practicable telegraph station east of Montgomery
changing its terminus as advancement of telegraph repairs from this
direction and enemy's movements from Montgomery may render expe
dient. You must in variably acknowledge receipt of dispatches, stating
when and how you have forwarded them. Answer regarding these dis
patches, and also those sent you yesterday for the President and Gen
eral Cobb.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor:
'W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS FORCES AT MERIDIAN,
No. 1. } April 15, 1865.
The attention of officers of all grades is called to the desertions taking
place in some of the commands. This is a time when every officer
should be vigilant and attentive to the wants of his men and exercise
measures at once to prevent the worst of military crimes — desertion. A
furlough of forty days will be granted any enlisted man who shall detect
and aid to convict any one in the act of desertion.
By command of Brigadier-General Gibson :
GEO. NOETON,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- Genera I.
MERIDIAN, April 15, 18C>5.
Brigadier-General TUCKER,
Jackson :
Griffith's command must be moved up to join lioss' brigade at once.
Select some good officer to take charge of affairs in district south of
Homochitto till General Humphreys reaches there to take command.
Hold your troops well in hand to move at any moment in any direction
circumstances may require, keeping only such men detached as are
necessary for pickets and scouts. Be prepared also to fully execute
the minute instructions heretofore sent you at any time it may become
necessary to so order you.
By command of Lieutenant-General Taylor:
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
A ssistant A d jut ant- Genera I.
MERIDIAN, April 15, 1805.
Brigadier-General TUCKER,
Jackson, Miss. :
Where is Powers' regiment? Instead of sending it to Gainesville,
send it by shortest practicable road to strike the Mobile and Ohio llail-
road somewhere near Bucatunna or State Line Station. Answer imme
diately, stating when it will start, what road it will travel, and where
and when it will reach railroad.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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MERIDIAN, April 15, 1865.
Colonel SPENCE,
Citronelle :
You should be able to get information from Colonel Miles, per courier-
line, and must send a few scouts to watch along the Tombigbee. They
will report to you regularly, sending reports by the courier-line already
established. It is important we should hear from them daily, if only to
know enemy has not made his appearance on the river.
By order of Lieutenant General Taylor:
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Ad j lit ant -General.
APRIL 15, 1865.
Colonel SPENCE:
COLONEL : I send by Captain Murrell a dispatch for Surget or Gen
eral Taylor, which I wish you would forward for me. There is little
doubt that the enemy are in force (3,000 cavalry) at Jackson. Colonel
Laukford sent a courier to turn me back. I learn Brooks is on the road
west of the railroad — at all events I think your left flank safe. I am
en route for Demopolis.
D. H. MAUKY.
MERIDIAN, April 15, 1865.
Col. P. B. SPENCE,
Citronelle :
Colonel Miles having withdrawn his forces from Oven Bluft' you will
withdraw courier-line from State Line Station and order the officer
commanding same to return to Meridian with his men. Have ordered
Powers' regiment to re-enforce you.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor:
*W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 15, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel SPENCE,
Citronelle :
Colonel Miles has left Choctaw and will reach Demopolis to-night.
You must have flying scouts to the Tombigbee River and report
promptly all movements on that stream.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor:
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
DEMOPOLIS, April 15, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian:
Colonel Miles arrived short time since. Left couriers at Jackson
with directions to remain there and scout the country until driven or
ordered away. They were ordered to communicate by line of couriers
established by Lieutenant Shepherd to State Line Station. Scouts are
sent to both rivers, but no communication yet received from Choctaw
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Bluff. Colonel Miller leaves to-night to attend to this in person. Clip
per will not go down the river, or any other boat. Captain Porter
arrived with pontoon train.
[S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.]
DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 15, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian:
Couriers from Clarke County report that Colonel Maury's command
was defeated fourteen miles on the other side of Claiborue, and 200
killed, wounded, and captured. They afterward entered Claiborne and
captured the enrolling officer.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, April 15, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian, Miss.:
There are eighteen boats here. Captain Brice's ordnance stores are
going on board as rapidly as possible. Captain Dudley is also putting
his stores on board. Instructions given to Colonel Fuller as directed.
There are about 2,600 men here under his command. Instructions
shown to Majors Peters and Semmes. Boats have not been unloaded.
Nothing further from scouts in lower Alabama. A telegraph from
Montgomery, dated yesterday, from Capt. C. H. Black, of scouts, says
a column of the enemy is now moving in the direction of Weturnpka,
up the river. They captured three boats above town and brought them
down to the landing last night. They are putting wood on these boats.
The destruction of prox^erty is immense. At 2.30 the enemy left Mont
gomery, with the exception of the Fourth Kentucky, McCook in
advance, and camped nine miles from Montgomery on Columbus road.
Every possible preparation will be made here.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
MERIDIAN, April 15, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel JONES,
Commanding Post, Demopolis :
Owing to the delay in getting the T.dgon trains up from Mobile, the
troops will be equipped for the field here instead of at Demopolis. You
wil1 therefore direct following officers, in name of Lieutenant General
Taylor, as follows : Colonel Fuller to move all troops, infantry and
artillery, of General Maury's command, as well as all those at Demopolis
belonging to commands east to McDowell's, early in the morning and
there take trains for Meridian. Have up steam and use the boats at
Demopolis for this purpose. Major Ewing to send wagons and teams,
as fast as he gets one ready, to this point. Send all boats with stores
to Gainesville to wait orders. Put on them all post stores not required
for immediate use. Keep your scouts and courier-line in same position.
Show this to the officers mentioned and to Major Semmes and Captain
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Morris. Lieutenant-Colonel Levy, adjutant and inspector general, will
be at Demopolis in the morning with more minute instructions.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor :
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS POST,
Cahaicba, Ala., April 15, 1865.
Maj. J. W. YOUNG,
Chief Quartermaster , Meridian :
MAJOR : Steamer Admiral has on board 1,000 sacks of corn and 800
pounds of bacon for indigent families, taken on board between here
and Gainesville to be delivered between here and Jackson's Creek at
various points. Shall she go down and deliver this freight and bring
up a cargo of salt ? Steamer Clipper not yet returned from Gainesville,
but expected back to-night. Shall both boats go ?
S. JONES,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Post.
MERIDIAN, April 15, 1865.
Lieutenant-General FORREST, Gainesville:
Lieutenant-general commanding will try to go to Demopolis to-mor
row. Answer when will Jackson's command probably reach Linden or
vicinity.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 15, 1865.
Lieutenant- General FORREST, Gainesville, Ala.:
Events of which I have been informed within the last hour have
determined me to move the troops from Demopolis to this point, and
will be concentrated on line of Mobile and Ohio Railroad. Will put
everything within range of concentrating between this and Macon.
Will send you particulars later. As Jackson will not move until morn
ing get dispatches to him to-night directing him to move to Gainesville
and Livingston, thus forwarding our original plans. Orders to Adams
to pursue Croxton will not be changed, as he cannot get beyond your
reach. You will give such orders to his trains, &c., left behind as will
insure their joining you. Courier-line established eastward will be
continued as indicated.
R. TAYLOR,
Lieutenant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 15, 1865.
Lieuten ant-General FORREST, Gainesville:
By special instructions from the President, Brigadier-General Hum
phreys has been assigned to command of Sub-District of Homochitto.
To save time, orders have been issued direct from these headquarters.
Copy sent you by next mail. Notify General Tucker.
By order :
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Gainesville, April 15, 1865 — 12.30 p. m.
Brig. Gen. W. H. JACKSON,
Commanding Division :
GENERAL: The lieutenant-general directs nie to say that instead of
moving as directed previously that you will move your entire command
and wagon train, and everything else belonging to your division, to
this place with as little delay as possible. You will allow Eoddey's
command and courier-line to remain, but will withdraw the line of
couriers to Linden, leaving scouts in that direction. Brigadier-General
Starke has also been ordered to move to this place.
Yours, respectfully.
J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
P. S. — If there are stores or supplies the lieutenant-general directs
that you will have them placed at Finch's Ferry, where the steamer
can get them.
J. P. S.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Gainesville, April 15, 18(>5 — 10.30 p. m.
Brigadier-General STARKE,
Commanding Cavalry :
GENERAL: The lieutenant-general directs me to say that instead of
moving as directed previously that you will move with your entire
command and wagon train to this place, bringing everything belonging
to your brigade. Brigadier-General Jackson has also been ordered to
move to this place.
Yours, respectfully,
J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF ALA., Miss., AND E. LA.,
No. 47. j Meridian, April Id, 1865.
It being impossible at this time for officers and men who are in Ala
bama and Mississippi belonging to armies in Georgia, North Carolina,
and Virginia to return to their commands, they are directed to report
to Major-General Maury, at Meridian, to be by him organized in com
panies, battalions, and regiments, placing men of same divisions and
corps together as far as possible, until communication east is reopened,
when they will be returned to their commands. These temporary organ
izations will be officered solely by officers belonging to eastern armies,
if such are found present, and will include all such officers and men at
Meridian, as well as those who may hereafter report in obedience to
this order, as far as practicable. Separate field transportation will be
given to organizations of eastern troops, with the view to their being
suitably equipped for promptly rejoining their proper commands at the
earliest moment possible after communication is reopened.
By command of Lieutenant-General Taylor:
E. SUEGET,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS MAURY'S DIVISION,
No. — . ) Meridian, April 16, 1865.
All detachments belonging to French's division will report to Col. D.
Coleman, commanding Ector's brigade. All other detachments will
report to Col. F. L. Campbell, commanding Gibson's brigade.
By command of Brigadier-General Gibson:
GEO. NOBTON,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 16, 1865.
Colonel SPENCE,
Citronelle :
You must do your scouting with few flying scouts and keep your
command less scattered.
By order of Lieuteuant-General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
POST DEMOPOLIS, April 16, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian, Miss.:
The following dispatch has just been received from Captain Harvey,
commanding scouts, dated at Montgomery, 14th instant, 9 p. m. :
Enemy left here this evening, taking the road to Columbus. A portion of our
prisoners were paroled; the remainder moved off. I charged into the town while
the enemy were moving out; killed and captured about twenty. Enemy burnt part
of his train on leaving.
Colonel Fuller's command is moving. I have no information from
scouts below here. Pilots and engineers are deserting and going down
the river. I have sent orders below to stop every man in a small boat
who has not my pass. Orders sent to General Jackson by special
courier. Instructions sent to Commander Farrand.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
[DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 16, 1865.]
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian, Miss.:
Major Ewing has a large quantity of stores here, unloaded from
steamer Farrand, nearly 1,000,000 pounds, and a large quantity of tools,
in transit from Meridian to this place. Shall he continue his work or
put his stores on boat? Surplus stores are being shipped. Fuller's
command moving.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
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MERIDIAN, April 16, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel JONES,
Commanding Post, Demopolis:
Find out where Commander Farrand is, and send him the following:
The lieutenant-general commanding requests that you will co-operate with and
render any assistance in your power to Lieutenant Andrews, whose orders are to
obstruct the Bigbee as low down as possible. A picket boat below him will be
necessary.
Eespectfully,
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 16, 1865.
Col. H. H. MILLER,
Ninth Mississippi Cavalry, Suggsville:
COLONEL : I respectfully call your attention to the vital importance of
having some vigilant and reliable scouts on the Bigbee Elver at the
foot of the first large bend below this place, and distant about ten or
twelve miles from Linden. General Taylor is very desirous of having
this part of the river closely watched for the earliest approach of the
enemy's gun-boats, and that instant information be conveyed to these
headquarters. I ask you, colonel, to lose no time in perfecting this
arrangement. Let the men be reliable in character, as the duty they
will have to perform is of an important kind.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
POST OF DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 16, 1865.
Col. H. H. MILLER,
Ninth Mississippi Cavalry:
COLONEL : I am reliably informed that some of the pilots, engineers,
and others of the crews of the steam-boats now at this post are desert
ing and going down the river in boats and skiffs of various kinds, with
a view of getting to Mobile. You will please instruct your scouts to
look out for them at any point below this on the river where they will
be most likely to be intercepted, and arrest any and every man found
going down the river in a small boat without a pass signed by myself
only, and send them back to this post.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
HEADQUARTERS POST,
Demopolis, April 16, 1865.
Captain WALKER,
McDoivelVs Landing: »
Captain Walker and Lieutenant Kendall will bring over their detach
ments by first boat, and will report with them at this office.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1247
MERIDIAN, April 16, 1865.
Lieut. J. E. K. ANDREWS, Demopolis :
Obstruct the Bigbee as low down as possible. Gall upon Commander
Farrand for such assistance as he may be able to render you. If pos
sible, place some torpedoes in the Alabama Eiver. In the water of
these rivers the Singer lock, it is believed, will better answer your pur
poses than the primers used heretofore, provided they can be had. But
this is left to your own discretion.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor:
E. SUEGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Colonel Garner.)
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Gainesville, April 16, 186o.
Col. E. SURGKET :
COLONEL: General Starke with his command and a portion of Gen
eral Jackson's wagon train are on this side of the Warrior, and General
Jackson's division on the east side, and in consequence of high water
will not be able to reach here until the evening of the 18th instant. I
have sent a steamer to Finch's Ferry to cross General Jackson's com
mand. The pontoon bridge was removed on account of high water. I
have also ordered General Eoddey's wagon train, with the exception of
a sufficient number to transport cooking utensils, to move to this place.
There are some several pieces of artillery and about fifty caissons, and
I should like to have the privilege of exchanging the caissons, as some
that I have are somewhat dilapidated. I will order General Starke on
his arrival to move as ordered in the direction of Livingston. Some
dispatches have been received from Captains Henderson and Harvey,
via Selma, and I presume you have received them, as I gave orders for
all information to be given you. General Adams will strike the Byler
road about thirty miles north of Tuscaloosa, and the latest information
I have of Croxton was that he was moving in direction of Decatur, on
Tennessee Eiver. I find General Adams' wagon train is in a very bad
condition, and I will endeavor to fit it up if you think we will have any
use for it. The larger portion of the forage in this country has been
consumed by beef cattle, and I find it is in a greater abundance in the
vicinity [of] Suinterville. In one of your dispatches you mentioned
"our former plan." I do not know which you alluded to, as there were
two directions spoken of — north and west.
I am, colonel, your obedient servant,
N. B. FOEEEST,
Lieutenant- General.
POST OF DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 16, 1865.
Brigadier-General JACKSON, Greensborough, Ala. :
GENERAL: By telegraph last night from Lieutenant-General Taylor
I am instructed to forward to you the following order: You will not
carry out orders to move to Linden and Antioch. They are counter
manded. You will move with your whole command, Starke's brigade,
and Adams' wagon train and everything to Gainesville.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding.
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HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Gainesville, April 16, 1865 — 9.30 a. m.
Brig. Gen. W. H. JACKSON,
Commanding Cavalry :
GENERAL: The lieutenant-general directs me to say that having
been informed by Brigadier-General Stark e that the pontoon at Finch's
Ferry has been taken up, he has ordered the steamer Marengo to pro
ceed to Finch's Ferry for the purpose of crossing your command, and
that you will move your command to some point below where you can
cross your command on the steamer, leaving a dispatch at Finch's
Ferry for Captain Stone, commander of the steamer, where you will
cross at, in order that he may drop down to the point designated. You
will order such stores as cannot be brought in the [sic] be put on the
boat and brought to this point. He also directs that you will bring
General Roddey's wagon train, leaving a sufficient number of wagons
for the purpose of transporting cooking utensils, and direct General
Eoddey to make requisitions and send to this place for such arms as he
may require.
Eespectfully,
J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
[Indorsement.]
Order steamer to drop down to Jennings' Ferry.
W. H. J[AOKSON].
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Gainesville, April 16, 1865 — 7.30 p. m.
Brig. Gen. W. H. JACKSON,
Commanding Cavalry:
GENERAL : The lieutenant-general directs me to state that after your
command has crossed the river you will order the pontoon boats and
equipage to be taken to Demopolis on the steam-boat and delivered to
Captain Morris, of the Engineer Corps, and to instruct him to advise
Lieu ten ant- General Taylor of the arrival of the pontoon, &c.
Yours, respectfully,
J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 16, 1865.
Brigadier-General TUCKER,
Jackson :
Latest Confederate news from east is from Johnston, of 7th instant.
He was still at Smith field. You get Yankee reports enough in Jackson
to make one feel shaky.
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 17, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian, Miss.:
CAPTAIN: Herewith I respectfully transmit you copies of two com
munications received to-day from below. The substance of them has
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been telegraphed you by Colonel Levy, to whom I showed the originals.
The line of couriers and scouts may now be considered as established,
and I will give you the earliest information as received.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
All the cotton has been rolled out and placed for burning, as directed,
amounting to about 700 bales.
[Inclosure.]
LINDEN, April 17, 1865 — 10.30 a. m.
Lieut. Col. S. JONES,
Post Commandant, Demopolis :
COLONEL: Your dispatch, per courier, reached me last night at 2
o'clock. From the best information I could then obtain I concluded
that Beckly's Landing was the best point to station the scouts. That
landing is thirty-five miles by the river below Demopolis and nine miles
from here. But since sending them out I have ascertained that the
only communication with Demopolis from that station would be through
this place. This would consume too much time in transmission of dis
patches. I have since learned that Lewis' Ferry, seven miles above
Beckly's, is a better position, and I have ordered them to that place.
From there their communication with you will be direct, through
Jefferson, distance sixteen miles. A glance at the map will show you
the advantages of the location. The river makes a very sharp bend,
requiring a boat to run ten miles around, whilst the point of land is
only two miles across. There is a ferry flat at Lewis' by which a por
tion of the scouts will cross to the west bank of the river, then pass
across the point of land, and take position on the river. A boat coming
up will then be seen by them ten miles below Lewis', and the scout will
only have to ride two miles to cross to the east bank, whilst the boat
will be compelled to run ten miles to reach Lewis'. The bend is very
difficult to navigate, and I presume you will receive information of the
approach by the time a boat could reach Lewis' from the point where
it was first seen. I have placed four intelligent and reliable men on
this duty, and have instructed them fully. They will report to you
direct when anything transpires. Inclosed you will find a dispatch
from Captain Smith, received late last night. I presume I will hear
from his scouts on the Bigbee Biver to-day. With the detachment I
have with me I will proceed immediately to thoroughly picket the Tom-
bigbee somewhere in the vicinity of Coffeeville. My headquarters will
be at Grove Hill. You shall have early and reliable information of
anything transpiring on both rivers. I will retain Captain Smith on
the Alabama Biver, and supposing the other to be the most important,
will take charge of the picketing and scouting on the Tombigbee in
person.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, &c.,
H. H. MILLEB,
Colonel Ninth Mississippi Cavalry.
[Sub-in closure.]
SUGGSVILLE, ALA., April 16, 1865.
Capt. [Col.] H. H. MILLER:
DEAR SIR: We are at Suggsville, and at this point have established
the last courier post, eighteen miles from Choctaw Bluif. We sent out
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a scout yesterday morning from Grove Hill toward Claiborne, and have
information that the Federal cavalry were there, about 1,500 strong
under General Lucas, but left yesterday evening, as they said, for
Montgomery. It is fully confirmed that Colonel Maury's command was
badly used up on the 12th, as stated. Colonel Maury was not with them.
They were under command of Lieutenant- Colon el Myers. The remnant
are said to be near Greenville, still east of the Alabama Eiver. We
also sent out a scout to Choctaw Bluff, but it has not reported back as
yet. We have credible information, however, that Colonel Miles
blew up the magazine and evacuated that place on the 14th and went
to Oven Bluff. Information has been received here that he had also
evacuated that place and gone up the river — of that more fully when
our scout reports. We have sent out a scout this morning in the direc
tion of Claiborne also. The Yanks crossed over to this side of the river
and carried off negroes and mules. One square in Claiborne was burned.
They have left a report behind them that Claiborne will be occupied
about the 17th or 18th by General A. J. Smith with the Nineteenth
[Sixteenth] Army Corps, numbering about 3,000 men.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. T. SMITH,
Captain, Commanding Couriers.
N. B. — The Yanks are said to have left Claiborne and gone in the
direction of Montgomery.
W. T. SMITH,
Captain, Commanding Couriers.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF ALA., Miss., AND E. LA.,
No. 48. J Meridian, April 18, 1865.
Full rations of bacon, beef, and sugar — say three-quarters of a
pound of bacon or one pound and a quarter of beef to the ration, and
twelve pounds of sugar to the 100 rations — will be issued to the troops
of this department until further orders. •
By command of Lieutenant- General Taylor:
E. SURGET,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
DEPT. HEADQUARTERS, MEDICAL DIRECTOR'S OFFICE,
Meridian, Miss., April 18, 1865.
Lieut. Col. E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
SIR : I have the honor to submit, for the information of the lieuten
ant-general commanding, the inclosed telegram from the surgeon in
charge of hospitals, Selma, Ala., giving information of the number of
Federal wounded at that place, and the care taken of them. I have
also to state that I have received a full report of all Confederate
wounded received in the hospitals at that place from the first engage-
.ments, near Monte vallo, amounting to 138. Of this number sixteen
have died from their wounds and ninety-seven remained in hospital on
the 14th instant, all well cared for, and four-fifths of whom are doing
well and will recover.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. B. SCOTT,
Medical Director.
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MAJOR LEE'S PLACE,
Near Eastport, April 18, 1865—9.30 a. m.
Maj. J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Forrest's Corps:
MAJOR : I arrived here yesterday. Cannot hear of any boat except
the Lilly that has passed up to Tuscaloosa and has not returned. Upon
inquiry I find there are but two points, Eastport and Erie, that I can
reach the river on this side. At this place we have to run up the river
nine miles to Choctaw Bluff to get a landing, which would be neces
sarily a slow operation unless we have eight or ten boats. At Erie we
run down the river three miles to Haynes' Bluff [sic] impassable from
that point to Gainesville, some slough to cross, and should be pleased
to hear from the lieutenant-general as to what can be done to cross the
command. I received the order to move to Gainesville at 3 p. in. (16th
of April). My wagon train is in the vicinity of Eutaw, the loads, the
baggage, &c., on this side near Finch's Ferry, as the wagons were
unloaded at the point I received the order to send wagons back.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. H. JACKSOX,
Brigadier- General.
MERIDIAN, April 18, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel LEVY,
Assistant Adjutant and Inspector General, or
Lieutenant-Colonel JONES,
Commanding Post, Demopolis:
There are some 200 of Ferguson's cavalry near Dayton, Marengo
County. Order the officer commanding them to Selma to report with
his command to Colonel Roys ton for duty. Direct quartermaster,
Demopolis, to ship forage to Cahawba River, to be from there hauled
to Selma for use of cavalry. Report execution of this order with name
of commander, strength, &c.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor:
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
POST OF DEMOPOLIS, April 18, 1865.
Col. H. H. MILLER,
Commanding Scouts, Grove Hill, Ala. :
COLONEL: I received last evening the two dispatches you sent me,
for which please receive my thanks. Colonel Levy, inspector-general,
was here at the time and telegraphed the substance of them to General
Taylor, and I sent copies by mail to-day. I send you a newspaper for
your information as to the passing events. A battery is being estab
lished at a point a few miles below here in. case gun-boats should come
up, and Commander Farrand has or will send down a picket-boat. I
hope to hear again from you in the course of the day.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
I send some orders for Capt. J. J. Wheadon, who is either at Clifton
or Carndeu, and hope they will reach him at the earliest moment.
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POST OF DEMOPOLTS, ALA., April 18, 1865.
COMMANDING OFFICER OF FERGUSON'S CAVALRY,
Near Dayton, Ala. :
The lieutenant general commanding department directs that you
report, with the men of your command, to Col. Y. L. Eoystori for duty
at Selma, Ala., without delay, and that you will acknowledge receipt
of this order by return of the courier, giving the strength and condition
of your command and name of officer in command. I will order forage
to be sent hence to Selma for your horses.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. Boss7 CAVALRY BRIGADE,
No. 10. J Canton, Miss., April 18, 1865.
I. The character of the brigade should be as enviable for gentlemanly
and soldierly conduct as that it now sustains for gallantry on the field
of battle. To insure this end it is hereby ordered that if any member of
the brigade, whether with or absent from the command, shall conduct
himself in an unsoldierly manner that is calculated to throw disgrace
or odium upon our brigade or loved State, and the same shall be proven
before a military commission, if an officer, his name will at once be for
warded to the Secretary of War to be dropped from the rolls, and if an
enlisted man he will be transferred to infantry and his horse and equip
ments to the quartermaster.
II. The brigade commander requests the co-operation of every good
soldier to assist him in sustaining and improving the reputation of the
Texas brigade. He feels confident that the majority of the men and
officers will see the necessity of such and give him their assistance in
this course, to protect the character of the brigade and that portion of
our State intrusted to our keeping.
III. The prize drill between the regiments of the command will take
place on Saturday week, the prize to be awarded by competent judges
to the best drilled squadron. From this time on regimental com
manders will drill their squadrons twice a day. In the morning from
9 a. m. to 11 a. in., and in the evening from 3 p. m. to 5 p. in., and it is
hoped that close attention will be given to this exercise.
By order of Col. D. W. Jones, commanding Ross' brigade:
P. B. PLUMMEE,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF ALA., Miss., AND E. LA.,
No. 49. J Meridian, Miss., April 19, 1865.
I. All officers within this department charged with public property
of any description will remain with the same and be held to a strict
accountability for any waste or unnecessary destruction thereof, and
will make no disposition of it except under orders from competent
authority.
II. During the temporary interruption in communication with the
chiefs of bureaus at the seat of Government, all officers of the C. S.
Army serving in this department will report to the chiefs of their
respective departments at these headquarters, wiio will promptly notify
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the assistant adjutant-general's office of any instances of failure to
comply with this order.
By command of Lieuten ant-General Taylor:
E. SUEGET,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. DEPT. OF ALA., Miss., AND E. LA.,
ENGINEER OFFICE,
Meridian, Miss., April 19, 1865.
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The undersigned hereby reassumes control of all engineer oper
ations in the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana
as chief engineer. All reports required by regulations and existing
orders will be furnished promptly to this office by officers in charge
of independent operations. The following officers are announced as
assistants to the chief engineer: Capt. W. J. Morris, assistant chief
engineer, in especial charge of topographical department; Second
Lieut. S. C. Cooke, acting adjutant, engineer service, Department of
Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana; and Acting Lieut. W. J.
Gazzam, assistant adjutant. All orders and communications signed
by these officers will be recognized as official.
SAM'L H. LOCKETT,
Colonel and Chief Engineer, Dept. of Ala., Miss., and East La.
DEMOPOLIS, April 19, 1865.
Capt, W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian, Miss.:
Courier sent last night to Ferguson's cavalry with order to report at
Sehna. Will give strength of command, &c., on his return. Five
hundred sacks corn gone to Harrell's Cross-Eoads to day for their use.
Will have to be hauled from there to Selma. No news from scouts
below here.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 19, 1865.
Col. Y. L. EOYSTON,
Commanding Post, Selma, Ala.:
About 200 of Ferguson's cavalry have been ordered to report to you
for duty from Dayton. Five hundred sacks corn will be sent from here
to Harrell's Cross-Eoads for their use. From there it will have to be
transported to Selma by your assistant quartermaster. I have had no
requisition from you for rations. All quiet below here.
S. JOXES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
HDQRS. GEORGIA EESERVES AND MIL. DIST. OF GEORGIA,
Maeon, Ga., April 19, 1865.
Maj. Gen. SAM. JONES,
Commanding, &c., Tallahassee, Fla. :
GENERAL : I presume you are aware of the fall of Columbus on Sun
day night, after a hard fight, The movements of the enemy since are
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not certainly known. It is believed that they are marching in force on
this place. The enemy attacked West Point about the same time, and
it is believed that a column is marching from that point in this direc
tion. It is certain that a portion of their force has reached Thomaston,
and that is all that is certainly known. The enemy is estimated at
9,000, including both columns. I will endeavor to keep you advised.
I am, general, ve^ respectfully, yours,
HOWELL COBB,
Major- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Meridian, April 19, 1865.
Lieutenant- General FORREST,
Gainesville :
Following just received, dated Demopolis to-day, and is reported for
your information :
Bands of men representing General Jackson's division are going through this
country forcibly dismoTinting citizens on the road, taking horses, mares, and co]ts;
in some instances presenting and firing on them. I have 110 power to arrest them.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commandiny Post.
General Starke should by to-morrow be in position to stop this.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Gainesville, Ala., April 19, 1865.
Division and brigade commanders will notify their commands that
there is a surplus of Federal money in this department arising from the
sales of Government cotton. Being now cut off from Eichmond, it may
not be possible to pay the command in currency. As there are many
soldiers who have families inside the Federal lines where such money
is serviceable, it is offered to the entire command at the same rate at
which it was received for cotton, yet it is not obligatory upon any to
receive it, being altogether a matter of choice. Should soldiers deter
mine to accept this money, they will receive pay to 28th of February
ultimo at the ratio of $1 in Federal currency for $15 of Confederate cur
rency, the rate at which the cotton was sold.
By command of Lieutenant-General Forrest:
J. P. STRANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 19, 1865.
Brigadier-General TUCKER,
Jaclfson, Miss. :
It is understood Ross' brigade captured steamer Union near Yazoo
City. Report particulars.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor:
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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MERIDIAN, April 20, 1865.
Hon. SECRETARY OF WAR:
(Through Major General Oobb, Columbus or Macon, Ga.)
Have completed equipment of Mobile garrison for the field. No
indication of any decided movement from Mobile nor from Mississippi
or Tennessee Eivers. Former very high, all its lowlands being under
water.
E. TAYLOE,
Lieutenant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 20, 1865.
Hon. SECRETARY OF WAR:
(Through Major-General Cobb, Columbus or Macon, Ga.)
Following dispatch to the Government was sent 14th. Having
received no reply, it is repeated :
Your cipher of 7th relative to Georgia received last night. Instructions had been
sent Brigadier-General Adams to unite his infantry with General Cobb, at Columbus,
for defense of that place, as we could not expect to hold Montgomery. Mobile was
evacuated by General Mauryon night of llth before I could reach him fromCahawba
River. Will send full report soon as possible. Am fitting up transportation for
Mobile garrison. Can unite everything with Cobb, in Georgia, or cover supply
region of Alabama and Mississippi and preserve communication with Mississippi
River. Enemy has power to occupy country south and east of Alabama River, as hia
large force engaged at Mobile is now liberated. Decision should be had at once as
to which of the courses to adopt. Ignorant of the policy of the Government, I can
not decide.
E, TAYLOE,
Lieutenant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 20, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel WHITE,
Inspector Arsenals, Selma:
Colonel Moore, of Selma Arsenal, cannot be heard from, and it is
believed is in hands of the enemy. Material of Selma Arsenal is much
scattered. It is of first importance that it should be collected and work
resumed as soon as possible at some point on Mobile and Ohio Eail-
road, Macou, Miss., or near there. This will require some one of
experience. I therefore wish you to assume control temporarily of all
the officers, workmen, and material of Selma Arsenal. I shall leave
here to-morrow or next day for Demopolis. Will meet you there.
E. TAYLOE,
Lieutenant- General.
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT, MEDICAL DIRECTOR'S OFFICE,
Meridian, April 20, 1865.
Lieut. Col. E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
SIR: I have the honor to state, for the information of the lieutenant-
general commanding, that the number of sick and wounded belonging
to Major-General Wilson's cavalry corps, U. S. Army, and now in hos
pital at Selma, Ala., is eighty-three, and that they are receiving the
same medical and subsistence stores as the sick and wounded of the
Army of the Confederate States. Two Federal medical officers are in
attendance on them.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
P. B. SCOTT,
Medical Director.
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HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Gainesville, April 20, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. H. JACKSON.
Commanding Division :
GENERAL: The lieutenant-general commanding directs me to ac
knowledge receipt of your dispatch of yesterday, and to say that you
had better defer any attempt to cross the river for a day or two, or
until the water falls sufficiently to allow you to do so.
I a general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CHAS. W. ANDEBSO^,
Aide-de-Camp.
HEADQUARTERS Boss' CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Canton, Miss., April 20, 1865.
Capt, W. A. PERCY,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
CAPTAIN : Your communication in regard to the gun-boats at Yazoo
City just received. I cannot now send troops across Big Black below
Goodman, which is some fifty miles, on account of high water. At
Scott's Ferry I think I can cross, with a good deal of difficulty, by
to-morrow evening or the next day. I have heard nothing more of the
boats, but am expecting a courier from them every hour, and if they
are still at Yazoo City I will immediately send 100 men and attempt
to drive them away, but cannot do anything but keep them from land
ing troops, as the river is very high and wide and I have no artillery.
In regard to the trading-boats captured or reported captured by my
command, I have to say that I sent Lieutenant West with ten dis
mounted men to Sunflower Eiver for this purpose, but up to this time
I have had no report of his operations, but learned from one of his men
the intelligence telegraphed you on yesterday. I have sent orders to
Lieutenant West to rejoin his command, and also report all particulars,
&c., and will have the case investigated upon his arrival, and will report
to you the result.
N Very respectfully, &c.,
DUD. W. JONES,
Colonel, Commanding Ross"1 Brigade.
CIRCULAR,] HDQRS. DEPT. OF ALA., Miss., AND EAST LA.,
Meridian, April 20, 1865.
To the COMMANDERS OF THE COUNTY MILITIA OF ALABAMA:
Separated, as many of you now are, from the Governor of your State
and deprived of his advice and the opportunity of communicating with
him, it becomes my duty, as departmental commander, to advise the
immediate and efficient organization of the county militia. Your sec
tion of country will no doubt be infested by roving bands of deserters
and stragglers, whose efforts will be to intimidate, oppress, and plun
der the citizens. A thorough organization and proper disposition of
the county militia will enable the citizens of each county to protect
themselves and property from the outrages of such outlaws. I there
fore urge you to lose no time in arousing the people of your respective
counties to the necessity of their immediate organization into compa-
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nies for mutual protection. Such assistance as I may be able to give
you in furnishing forage, subsistence, and ordnance stores will be
promptly given.
E. TAYLOE,
Lieutenant -General, Commanding Department.
CHARLOTTE, N. C., April 21, 1865.
General Ho WELL OOBB,
Macon, Ga. :
Your telegram of the 18th received. I hope in this trying hour the
spirit of tbe people will be found equal to the occasion and that you
will receive the needful aid for the defense of Macon. Numerous
absentees, including very many who belonged to captured companies
of the Army of Northern Virginia, will furnish the material for an
experimental test of your plan of new organizations. Exercise large
discretionary power and report to me, that the proper orders, general
and special, maybe issued to ratify the action taken. In the meantime
let it be understood that the organizations are temporary, or contin
gent, but made by my authority.
JEFFEESON DAVIS.
POST OF DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 21, 1865.
Col. Y. L. EOYSTON,
Commanding Post of Selma:
Ferguson's cavalry has not been ordered to you, as they could not be
found at the point indicated. Superintendent refused to carry bacon
and meal yesterday, and cannot do so to-day in consequence of rain,
he having no covered car. I have scouts all the way down, and will
advise you of movements of gun-boats, if any. Have you any courier-
line, and in what direction1?
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
POST OF DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 22, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian, Miss. :
CAPTAIN: Your communication of 20th by courier was handed to me
at 10 o'clock last night. I immediately went on board the Southern
Eepublic and handed the inclosed to Commander Farrand, who after
reading it desired me to say that he would take pleasure in carrying
out what was therein indicated. I have just been informed that the
steamer Virginia, instead of coming up to this place as ordered, is now
at a place called Three Elvers, about fifteen miles above Mclntosh
Bluff, loading cotton for Mobile, and I am starting a courier to Colonel
Miller with the information and a request that he capture the boat if
possible and send her here; but if this cannot be done, to burn boat
and cotton rather than let her go to the enemy. 1 had no scout reports
yesterday or last night except the couriers I sent to Prairie Bluff, on
Alabama Eiver, who returned last evening and report no enemy in that
section of country.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
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POST OF DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 22. 186o.
Col. H. H. MILLER,
Ninth Mississippi Cavalry, Grove Hill:
COLONEL: I have just learned that the steamer Virginia 1; loading
cotton for Mobile at Three Rivers, a place about fifteen miles above
Mclutosh Bluff. This boat was ordered up here from Mobile, but has
failed to come, and is now engaged in playing into the hands of the
Yankees. It is very desirable to capture and send her to this place if
possible; but, if this cannot be done, by all means have boat and cotton
burned rather than let her get to Mobile. I send you some of the latest
papers for information of passing events. There seems to be no doubt
of the death of Lincoln and Seward. Passengers from Meridian last
night add Andy Johnson and Secretary Stanton to the list. The sur
render of Lee is still in doubt. Nothing from your scouts for two days.
My special courier returned last night from Prairie Bluff, and could
hear of no enemy near there.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JO^ES,
lAeutenant- Colonel, Commanding Pout.
POST OF DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 23, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant General, Meridian, Miss.:
CAPTAIN: Inclosed please find a telegram* which I tried to send you
yesterday from McDowell's Landing, the line at this station then being
down, but in consequence of there being no means of getting a courier
there after the railroad boat left, I could not get it there. I also inclose
a note* from Captain Smith, of Colonel Miller's scouts, as corroborative
of the telegram. The line of couriers to Elm Bluff will be immediately
established as directed by telegram received at 10 o'clock last night.
I also received at same time from General Eorrest the following tele
gram, dated at Gainesville, 21st, to be forwarded:
Brigadier-General JACKSON,
Greensborough :
Send all your cooking ntensils, &c., by boat. Move with your command at once
to Demopolis. Withdraw courier-line to Eutaw and this place, and establish it
from Greensborough to Demopolis. Leave Roddey's troops at Greensborough to
carry out former instructions.
N. 13. FORREST,
Lieu ten an t-G en era I .
Also the following received at same time, dated Meridian, 22d instant,
addressed to myself:
It is reported many men represented to belong to my command arc illegally
impressing stock in the vicinity of Demopolis. You will arrest, iron, and keep in
close confinement all men found impressing without proper authority, and report
facts to me.
N. B. FORREST,
Lieutenant-General.
I have no news from Colonel Miller's scouts, on Bigbee River. I
advised you yesterday of my having sent down to Three Rivers, fifteen
miles from Mclutosh Bluff, to capture or burn the steamer Virginia, if
true as reported that she is there loading cotton for Mobile.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colon el, Commanding Post.
* Not found.
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DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 23, 1865.
Lieutenant-General FORREST,
Meridian, Miss. :
Your order for General Jackson received at 10 last night. I sent
courier with it to Greensborough. They will have to cross by steam
boats, as there are not sufficient pontoons.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, April 23, 1865.
Maj. D. WINTTER,
Gainesville :
Captain Morris reports that there are not sufficient pontoons to pass
Jackson's command 5 consequently steam-boats will have to be used.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, April 23, 1865.
Col. Y. L. EOYSTON,
Commanding Post, Selma :
I am ordered to open communication by couriers to Elm Bluff. Have
you a line established? Answer.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, April 23, 1865.
Lieut. GEORGE MARSHALL,
Suggsville, Ala.:
LIEUTENANT : Your communication of yesterday is at hand, for which
I thank you. Lieutenaut-Geueral Forrest is now with me and desires
that you will very vigilantly scout the river as low down as the junc
tion of the two rivers, and keep a bright lookout for the boats of the
enemy, as it is thought they may now be moving up. Horseflesh must
not be spared day or night in sending the speediest information to this
post of any discoveries that may be made. Get information of all
movements by land as well as by the river, and keep your scouts busily
employed. Early and reliable information is all-important at this time.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
BILBOW'S CREEK, April 23, 1865.
[Colonel SPENOE:]
COLONEL: Have picketed Saint Stephen's road to-day at Bush's
Bridge; no enemy until 1 o'clock; this evening small body of cavalry
made their appearance on Bilbow's Creek near the bridge above
mentioned. Large body of cavalry encamped last night on Bilbow's
Creek, about one mile and a half below said bridge. Will post you as
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to further movements as soon as practicable. If you wish me to
remain here longer than to-morrow please to send ten men and can keep
you posted. Sergeant Jenkins is now with me with one man; I have
four men with me now and ought to have at least fifteen.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
O. POLLAKD,
Lieutenant, Commanding Scouts.
P. S. — I left Sergeant Dawkins and one man to picket road leading
from Citronelle and Mount Vernon. Please to have him relieved.
P.
DEMOPOLIS, April 24, 1865.
Capt, W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian, Miss.:
Courier .from Suggsville at 0 o'clock last night reports that Yankee
General Lucas camped at Mount Pleasant, Monroe County, night before
last with a force of 5,000 to 0,000. Citizens say he stated to them his
intention of garrisoning Selrna. Claiborne has been evacuated by the
enemy. Nothing now at Choctaw Bluff. No report from Bigbee liiver.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 24. 1865.
Capt, W. T. SMITH,
Suggsville, Ala.:
CAPTAIN: Your dispatch of yesterday is at hand, and I thank you
for the information, which I have forwarded to General Taylor. He is
very desirous of having the earliest advice from the Bigbee at all
points as low down as possible, which please bear in mind. A line of
couriers has been established from Elm Bluff, Dallas County, on to
Eufaula, Barbour County, Ala., with a view of opening communica
tions with the east, and General Taylor directs that a line be estab
lished from Elm Bluff to this place. Please, therefore, take this matter
in hand, as you have all the men of your command with you except the
four left here. I have tried to establish the line to Selma through
Colonel Royston, commanding that post, but he informs me that he
has not a single mounted man at his disposal. I send you some envel
opes as requested. Eumors are as thick as blackberries, but not worth
credence.
Very respectfully,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, April 24, 1865.
Col. Y. L. EOYSTON,
Commanding Post, Selma:
A courier-line has been established from Elm Bluff, Dallas County,
to Eufaula, for the purpose of communicating with the east. General
Taylor considers this an important matter, and desires that a courier-
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line be immediately established to Elm Bluff, so as to have the earliest
intelligence by the wires from Selma. Can you not use some of
Goldsby's men for this purpose? All my scouts are below this.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Gainesville, April 24, 1865 — 0.30 a. m.
Brigadier-General JACKSON,
Commanding Division :
GENERAL : Have just received your dispatch of yesterday, 6 p. in.,
informing the lieutenant-general that you received Major Holt's dis
patch to move to Bragg's Bluff, and that Bell's brigade and battery had
crossed, £c. I will forward a synopsis to the lieutenant-general, who
is at present in Demopolis. The boats at Bragg's Bluff will be ready to
cross your command, as Major Holt is now there and making prepara
tions to cross both your own and General Adams' command.
Respectfully,
J. i3. STRANGE,
Assistan t Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS,
Bragg1 8 Bluff, April 24, 1865—6 p. m.
Brig. Gen. W. H. JACKSON,
Commanding Division :
GENERAL: Move on your command to this place at once. Do not
wait for your wagons; let them follow. There are boats here which
can cross your command over the Bigbee in twelve hours. Start your
command on as soon as you receive this dispatch. The order to move
a portion of your command to Demopolis was given under the presump
tion that a large part of your command was still east of the Warrior, and
it would be easier to cross at McDowell's than to ferry both the War-
rior and Tombigbee. But as the boats are now here, move everything
to this place. Let your cavalry come right along as soon as you get
this, as General Adams7 command will be out of your way by the time
the head of your column can get here. The lieutenant-general com
manding directs me to say also that he will return to Demopolis in the
morning, but he wishes you to cross the Bigbee here and select you a
camp in the neighborhood of Livingston, or between that and Gaines
ville, where you can get forage, so as to be in supporting distance of
Generals Adams and Starke, who are near Livingston.
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
CHAS. W. ANDERSON, .
Aide-de-Camp.
HEADQUARTERS CHALMERS' DIVISION OF CAVALRY,
Macon, Miss., April 24, 1865.
CoL E. CROSSLAND,
Comdg. Kentucky Brigade Cavalry, Crawfordsville, Miss. :
COLONEL : The brigadier- general commanding directs that you move
your brigade at once to West Point, where you will go into camp.
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Yon will organize the mounted men of yonr command into a battalion
and the dismounted men into another battalion. This organization is
merely temporary. You will inform the brigadier-general commanding
at what time you will probably reach West Point. The ordnance offi
cer of your brigade lias drawn some guns and accouterments for your
command which will be sent up on the train to-day. I send you seventy
pay-rolls. You will have them filled out, and the funds will soon be in
hand to pay the troops.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. A. GOODMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS CHALMERS' DIVISION OF CAVALRY,
Macon, Miss., April 24, 1865.
Col. J. C. DENIS,
Commanding Brigade Mississippi Reserves, Scooba, Miss. :
COLONEL: The brigadier-general commanding directs that you move
with your brigade by the most practicable route to West Point, where
you will go into camp. You will probably find the road by Starkville
the best, but you will use your discretion in the selection of that to be
traveled. You will notify the brigadier-general commanding of the time
you leave Scooba, Avhen you will probably be at Starkville, if you move
on that road, and when you will arrive at West Point. Division head
quarters will be at this place for a few days and will then be removed
to West Point.
Kespectfullv. your obedient servant,
W. A. GOODMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
Organize the dismounted men of your command into a company and
send them to this place to report to the commandant of the post for
duty.
HEADQUARTERS Boss' CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Canton, Miss., April 24, 1865.
Captain PERCY,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
CAPTAIN: Your communication containing instructions in regard to
funds and property captured from the steamer Union has been received
and I have the honor to report that I will have the funds turned over to
my quartermaster and also as much of the property as can be found
and collected. Lieutenant West is now collecting the funds, which I
believe is still in the hands of the men, but the goods and chattels have
been disposed of by sale, divided out and appropriated by themselves,
and it will be difficult to get at the captured articles. A portion of the
funds has already been used by the men in buying horses to mount
themselves, but they will also be held with the remainder of the money.
Very respectfully,
DUD. W. JONES,
Colonel, Commanding Ross"1 Brigade. \
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1263
McGEE's,
Near Kushla, April 25, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian:
Your dispatches relative to truce between Generals Sherman and
Johnston, and relative to permission to couriers to pass to Corinth,
received. I have forwarded information as directed to General Can by.
JAS. E. CUEELL.
McGEE's,
Near Kuslila, April
Col. P. B. SPENCE,
Commanding Cavalry, &c. :
I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of original and duplicate of
dispatch from Lieut en ai it- General Taylor, of 24th instant, relative to
truce between Generals Johnston and Slier man. Please forward accom
panying dispatch to General Taylor,* if Captain Moore cannot send it,
for which I know no reason.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAS. E. CUEELL,
Major, &c.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
In the Field, April 25, 1865.
SOLDIERS: The enemy have originated and sent through our lines
various and conflicting dispatches indicating the surrender of General
Eobert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia. A morbid appe
tite for news and sensation rumors has magnified a simple flag of truce
from Lieutenant General Taylor to General Canby at Mobile into a
mission for negotiating the terms of surrender of the troops of his
department. Your commanding general desires to say to you that no
credence should be given to such reports; nor should they for a moment
control the actions or influence the feelings, sentiments, or conduct of
the troops of this command. On the contrary, from Southern sources
and now published in our papers, it is reported that General Lee has
not surrendered; that a cessation of hostilities has been agreed upon
between Generals Johnston and Sherman for the purpose of adjusting
the difficulties and differences now existing between the Confederate
and the United States of America. Also that since the evacuation of
Eichmond and the death of Abraham Lincoln, Grant has lost in battle
and by desertion 100,000 men. As your commander he further assures
you that at this time, above all others, it is the duty of every man to
stand firm at his post and true to his colors. Your past services, your
gallant and heroic conduct on many victorious fields, forbid the thought
that you will ever ground your arms except with honor. Duty to your
country, to yourselves, and the gallant dead who have fallen in this
great struggle for liberty and independence, demand that every man
should continue to do his whole duty. With undiminished confidence
in your courage and fortitude, and knowing you now will not disregard
the claims of honor, patriotism, and manhood, and those of the women
* See next, ante.
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and children of the country, so long defended by your strong arms and
willing hearts, he announces his determination to stand by you, stay
with you, and lead you to the end. A few days more will determine
the truth or falsity of all the reports now in circulation. In the mean
time let those who are now absent from their commands for the pur
pose of mounting themselves, or otherwise, return without delay. In
conclusion, be firm and unwavering, discharging promptly and faith
fully every duty devolving upon you. Preserve untarnished the repu
tation you have so nobly won, and leave results to Him who in wisdom
controls and governs all things.
K. B. FOKREST,
Lieutenant- General.
JACKSON, TENN., April 25, 1865.
Brigadier-General JACKSON :
SIR: Your letter of the 15th instant was received a few days since
and contents noted, and would have commenced collecting the stock
immediately, but the waters have been so high that it was impossible
to do anything in the matter; but will press the matter closely and for
ward them to the designated point at as early a day as possible. I
have made arrangements to have you a fine mare brought from Padu-
cah, Ky., according to your request, which I think will answer your
purpose. I have procured you the bugles and flag material, which will
be forwarded as soon as the waters of the Hatchie will permit of trans
portation. Captain Cushman has been killed. Swingler has disap
peared and left no trail or token of his whereabouts, and Captain Lucas
escaped me. He ran when I tried to arrest. I fired on him, but with
out any effect. Colonel Chenoweth is operating in the portion of the
country north of this, and causes some confusion, and I should like to
be informed of his power and command. The Tennessee absentees are
reporting cheerfully and as rapidly as I could well expect, and I am
confident of organizing a good command out of the material in niy reach.
Inform at as early a day as possible where your headquarters are, as
it is important to me to be so informed at all times, and I remain yours,
respectfully,
JNO. F. NEWSOM,
Colonel, &c.
INSPECTOR-GENERAL'S OFFICE,
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Bragg* s Bluff, April 25, 1865.
Brigadier-General BELL,
Commanding Brigade Cavalry:
GENERAL: You will move with your command at once to this point,
there being three boats now waiting to cross it. Communicate this
order to you to General Jackson, commanding division, through whom
it should be sent but for the delay.
By command of Lieutenant- General Forrest:
G. W. HOLT,
Major and Assistant Inspector -General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1265
HEADQUARTERS CHALMERS' DIVISION CAVALRY,
Macon, Miss., April 25^ 1865.
Col. E. CROSSLAND,
Commanding Kentucky Brigade Cavalry:
COLONEL: The brigadier-general commanding directs that you move
with your brigade to Artesia and encamp there instead of at West
Point, as ordered on yesterday.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. A. GOODMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Col. J. C. Denis, commanding brigade Reserves.)
DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 25, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian, Miss.:
Courier from Suggsville noon yesterday brings information of nine
gun-boats having just passed Gainestown Lauding, going up. The Vir
ginia is reliably reported as having been carried to Mobile by a gun-boat.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, April 25, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian:
CAPTAIN : The package of circulars was received by me from Major
Sayers this morning and will be distributed as directed. I inclose a
letter* for the lieutenant-general commanding. Captain Smith, of the
scouts, reports me, under date of 23d instant, 4 p. m., at Suggsville, that
the Federals are offering $6 per cord for wood delivered on the banks
of the Alabama in a few days, and asks for instructions in this case as
well as in regard to cotton on the river. I have said to him that as we
have now no boats on that river the people engaged in hauling wood
are engaged in giving aid and comfort to the enemy, and in all such cases
the wood must be burned and the teams taken away. When cotton is
on the river-banks the owners must be notified to haul it into the inte
rior to a place of safety, and if they neglect or refuse to do so it must
be burned rather than let the enemy have it; but in no case to destroy
it except as a last resort. No boats reported in either river.
Hoping these directions may be approved, I am, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, April 25, 1865.
Maj. J. K. McCALL, Chief of Artillery, Meridian:
Commander Farrand states that he has no ordnance or ordnance
stores suitable for field service. A few days since, at the request of
General Taylor, he turned over at Gainesville about eighty barrels of
powder.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
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DEMOPOLIS, April 25, 1865.
Capt. W. T. SMITH,
Ninth Mississippi Cavalry, Sugysville, Ala. :
CAPTAIN: I received last niglit your dispatch of 4 p. m., 23d instant,
and in reply would say that, as we now have no boats on the Alabama
Biver, we can have no use for wood there, and anyone engaged in hauling
wood to the river is giving aid and comfort to the enemy, and therefore
in every case where you are satisfied that the wood is for the enemy's
use you will have it burnt and take possession of the teams engaged in
hauling it. In regard to the cotton, if it is there, it is likely to be found
and carried away by the enemy. You will direct the owners to have it
hauled into the interior for safe-keeping, and if they refuse or neglect
to do this. General Taylor's instructions are to burn it rather than let
it go into the hands of the Yankees ; but burning mast only be resorted
to as the last necessity. Have you any information of boats being on
either river? The preparation of wood seems to indicate that they are
there or expected.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
HEADQUARTERS CHALMERS' DIVISION OF CAVALRY,
Macon, Miss., April 25, 1865.
Col. R. McCuLLOCH,
Commanding, &c., Baldwyn, Miss.:
COLONEL : I am directed by Brigadier-General Armstrong, command
ing division, to say to you that he is informed by Lieutenant- General
Forrest that you have .been ordered to report to him. He desires that
you should keep scouts out in the direction of Eastport and Grand
Junction, to observe and report any movements of the enemy at East-
port and Memphis. All information will be forwarded promptly to
these headquarters. Division headquarters will remain here for a day
or two and will then be removed to Artesia, where a telegraph office
will be opened.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. A. GOODMAN,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
DEMOPOLIS, April 26, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian, Miss.:
A courier just in from Colonel Miller reports as follows :
COFFEEVILLE, ^j;n'J 24, 1865 — 2 p. m.
The enemy are reported in heavy force to bo advancing up the west bank of the
Bigbee. Yesterday they were reported at Saint Stephen's. These reports come from
citizens, and can betaken for what they are worth. Yesterday heavy firing was heard
on the river some distance below hero. By to-morrow I will be able to give you
accurate report of the state of affairs below. No news from the Alabama to-day,
except a citizen's report of the crossing of 400 Yankees at Clifton night before last.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1267
DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 26, 1865.
Capt. W. T. SMITH,
Adjutant Ninth Mississippi Cavalry, Suggsville, Ala.:
CAPTAIN: I received last evening your dispatch of 1 p. m., 24th
instant, and am obliged to you for the information it contained. Gen
eral Forrest desires to know through me how many men you now have
on courier and scout duty. If necessary your force can be increased
on your application. Please say to Colonel Miller that General Taylor
looks to him and his scouts for the earliest arid most reliable informa
tion from all points on both rivers as low down as possible. I inclose
a letter* for Mr. John C. Deas, at Choctaw Bluff, which please send to
him as early as convenient.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
MAGEE'S FARM, April 27, 1865 — 10.30 a. m.
Lieutenant- General TAYLOR,
Meridian :
General Canby appoints Magee's farm, twelve miles from Mobile, and
Saturday, 29th instant, at noon, as place and time for your interview.
I have replied that I did not expect you could arrive until evening.
He will be here himself at noon. I will remain here until you arrive.
JAS. E. CUEELL,
Major, &c.
DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 27, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian, Miss.:
A courier just in from Colonel Miller, at Coffeeville, 25th instant,
reports :
Nothing new from enemy below. A scouting party has been sent clown the Bigbee
with orders to proceed until they find the enemy and learn their strength and move
ments, which will be reported. The Federal messengers are not expected here until
this evening from Selnia.
S. JO^ES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
MONTGOMERY, ALA., April 27, 1865.
Hon. J. C. BRECKINRIDGE,
Secretary of War:
General Taylor moved from Selrna toward Meridian. Cannot com
municate with him, as enemy occupy Selma. An advance is threatened
on this place. Force here small. Can any re-enforcements be sent to
hold it?
D. W. ADAMS.
[Indorsement.]
Answer, General Cobb has been directed, as far as practicable, to
aid in the defense of Alabama.
J. D.
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HEADQUARTERS JACKSON'S CAVALRY DIVISION,
Near Gainesville, Ala., April 28, 1865.
SOLDIERS : I desire to express my satisfaction at the behavior of my
division among friends and citizens, and their gallant bearing in the
face of the enemy in the late campaign, and my pride in being favored
as your commander. Permit me to request that you will not heed or
pay the slightest attention to the idle rumors which are daily reaching
you, and to especially disregard as unworthy of a Southerner the
despondent talk of the weak and craven-hearted, whether such be
officers of high or low rank, soldiers, or citizens. Spurn their counsel
and shun their society, and with a firm and unalterable conviction of
your rights, coupled with your ability to maintain them, be true to the
principles you have espoused and advocated. Let it be said when the
struggle is over and we have gained our independence, that in the try
ing hour this division of Tennesseeans never evinced the faintest sign
of despondency. The present is the time to act. Should reverses
befall us we must meet them like men. Be the truth good or bad,
when it reaches me in a reliable and tangible form, you shall have it.
Until then I feel that I have only to ask you to be firm and steadfast,
and a righteous God will reward your confidence.
W. H. JACKSON,
Brigadier- General, Commanding.
DEMOPOLIS, April 28, 1865.
The operator at Cahawba bridge will deliver the following message:
General J. B. HOOD:
General Taylor directs me to say that he has an appointment compelling his
departure from Meridian this evening, and before you can get there. Telegraph to
him in full what you wish to say. Operator here can l>e relied on, and you can
take steps to insure secrecy on part of operator who transmits your message.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, April 28, 1865.
Col. H. H. MILLER,
Suggsville, Ala.:
COLONEL: Two days since I sent to General Taylor a copy of your
letter of 24th instant for his information and any instruction he might
have to give, but so far I have had no reply. The scouts on the Ala
bama Eiver seem to have entirely neglected their duty, as the enemy's
fleet [sic] to Cahawba and Selma without any notice being sent me. I
trust this will not be the case on the Bigbee. I cannot now tell you what
is the position of affairs, and where we are to fetch up ; but one thing is
certain, an armistice has been agreed on between Johnston and Sherman
for the settlement of our difficulties, and a messenger passed here this
morning on his way to General Taylor with dispatches from General
Johnston, requesting that the armistice may be extended over this
department. A Federal officer left Selma for Mobile yesterday with a
similar request from Sherman to Canby. Steele, who is in command at
Selma, says he will respect it, and Wilson, at Macon, Ga., says the same.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1269
I send you some papers and a letter. Do not fail to let me know of any
movement on the Bigbee, and let your scouts look out for deserters
goiug down the river.
Very respectfully,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
ABBEVILLE, S. 0., April 29, 1865 — 7.30 a. m.
Mr. PRESIDENT : We had intended starting yesterday afternoon,
but were detained by the rain. Are just about getting off now. The
ladies and children are very well, and in good spirits. They move
in a good ambulance and carriage, and will reach Washington in a
two days' drive from this place. From Washington we shall go
toward Atlanta; there to halt, until we see or hear from you. This
movement was determined by your telegrams, and by the belief that
you would move westward, along a line running north of this place.
Colonel Leovy has been kind enough to set out from here to meet you,
to explain our plans, &c. He will tell you everything.
With sincere prayers and hopes for your health and safety, very
respectfully, your obedient servant,
BUTTON N. HARRISON.
DEMOPOLIS, April 29, 1865.
Capt. W. T. SMITH,
Suggsrillc, Ala. :
CAPTAIN: I received last evening your dispatch of the 27th at 6
a. in. I wrote you by courier yesterday, and since then have but little
to add. General Hood is here, on his way to Meridian. He informs
me that General Lee is captured. He believes the armistice will be
respected in this department in courtesy to Generals Johnston and
Sherman. But I have so little faith in their professions that 1 want
the scouts to be constantly on the lookout for every movement of the
enemy. I have just started six men under Captain Jones to scout from
Uniontown down toward Cahawba. Major Ewing has returned some of
your men and will send the others as fast as they can be relieved.
General Taylor left Meridian last night to go toward Mobile, relative to
the armistice, but we are all in the dark yet as to what is to be done.
Very respectfully,
S. JOKES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, April 29, 1865.
Lieut. Gen. N. B. FORREST,
Gainesville, Ala.:
I am directed by General Hood to inform you that he will leave here
this morning for Meridian, and he invites you and Governor Harris to
meet him there to-morrow.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant -Colonel, Commanding Post.
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS MAURY'S DIVISION,
No. 12. I Near Cuba Station, April 29, 1865.
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II. Asst. Surg. W. J. Bull will report to Major Semple, commanding
battalion of artillery, for assignment to duty with Slocomb's battery.
By command of Maj. Gen. 1). H. Maury:
CHAS. L. C. DUPUY,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
STATE LINE, April 30, 1865.
Lieutenant-Colonel SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian:
Have arranged witli General Canby for cessation of hostilities until
resumed on forty-eight hours' notice by either party. Mobile and Ohio
Railroad to be repaired for use-of citizens only. No new military move
ments or changes from present dispositions to be made until notice as
above stated. Notify Generals Maury and Forrest, with instructions to
latter to stop all scouting outside of our lines. Instruct him to so direct
all of his subordinate commanders; also advise him that details of the
arrangement will be published in orders 5 also to send reliable officers
under flag of truce to find General Croxton and advise him of this
armistice and of that between Generals Johnston and Sherman, both
of which are made with the view of final settlement of difficulties.
General Croxton, under this arrangement, must not move, unless back
to his former line in Tennessee Valley, nor forage on the country after
the receipt of this information. His supplies must be purchased. Will
reach Meridian about 5 p. in. Tell Major Young to have ambulance at
depot.
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, April 30, 1865.
Lieutenant-General FORREST:
Lieutenaut-General Taylor directs me to inform you as follows: That
he has arranged with General Canby for cessation of hostilities until
resumed on forty eight hours' notice by either party. No new move
ments or changes from present disposition of troops to be made until
such notice. Notify immediately all subordinate commanders that
scouting outside our lines will cease. Details of armistice will be pub
lished in orders. Send reliable officer under flag of truce to find
General Croxton and advise him of it ; also of that between Generals
Johnston and Sherman, both of which are made with view to final set
tlement of difficulties. Under these arrangements General Croxton
cannot move [copy mutilated] back to his former line in Tennessee [copy
mutilated] nor forage on the country after receipt of this information.
By terms of General Sherman's agreement his supplies must be paid for.
E. SURGET,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Copy to Brigadier- General Jackson, commanding, &c.)
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1271
DEMOPOLIS, April 30, 1865.
Capt. W. T. SMITH,
Suggsville, Ala.:
CAPTAIN : Your dispatch of 28tli caine to hand last night. In regard
to an authority to exchange worn-out horses for fresh ones, I think we
had better await the result of the present armistice, which will be
decided in a few days. But in order to be prepared for any contin
gency perhaps it would be well for Colonel Miller to make an applica
tion through me to General Taylor stating the facts and necessity of
his making the exchange, and I will send it up with the recommenda
tion that the authority be granted. I learn officially that the armistice
will be rejected by the enemy in this department, but hear nothing as
yet from General Taylor on the subject, he having left Meridian night
before last for some point toward Mobile, Ala., to meet General Canby
or an officer from him. What the result of the interview may be can
only be left to conjecture. We must hope for the best, although the
appearances are very discouraging. There seems now to be no doubt
of the surrender of Lee. Please forward this and the newspaper to
Colonel Miller.
Yery respectfully,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, ALA., April 30, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian, Miss.:
The following information is just received from Lieutenant McCon-
nell, of Henderson's scouts, dated Prattville, Ala., April 27, 6 a. in. :
The larger portion of Smith's forces is camped one mile above Jackson's Ferry,
Alabama River. They have pontooned the river to the west side, and commit all
manner of depredations. Smith says he is officially informed of the surrender of R. E.
Lee with his whole army. I am almost certain that Lee has surrendered, but with
only a small portion of his army, the balance scattering in all directions, while
some have gone to Johnston. The truce only applies to the respective armies of
each, and does not reach this department. Federals say that Johnston also has sur
rendered, but no official notice is given. No gun-boats or transports yet arrived.
Smith's army short of provisions, and will subsist on the country if their boats do
not get up. Wilson is encamped six miles from Macon, awaiting resumption of
hostilities.
Lieutenant McCounell wishes instructions from General Forrest
through me here. His boats reported in the Bigbee.
S. JOKES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
Please telegraph the above on to Lieut. Gen. N. B. Forrest, at
Gainesville, Ala.
GENERAL ORDERS, ^ HDQRS. JACKSON'S CAVALRY DIVISION,
No 11. j Near Sumterrille, Ala , May 1, 1865.
'Tis the sad duty of your division commander to announce the death
of one of our most gallant and heroic officers. Capt. Addison Harvey,
commanding scouts, was assassinated in Columbus, Ga., while in the
discharge of his duty, assisting the commandant of the post in restor
ing order, by a citizen of that place, on the 19th instant. Serving with
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distinguished gallantry under General Johnston during the campaigns
in Mississippi and Northern Georgia, and again under General Hood
in Tennessee, he won the confidence and esteem of all who knew him,
and received as a lasting mark of General Johnston's appreciation of
his services the proud appellation of the u young officer of great cour
age and sagacity." Prominent for all that distinguishes rising great
ness, sagacity, courage, and intrepidity, combined with energy, perse
verance, and that happy resort to expedients to meet sudden and great
emergencies, his little band was rendered almost irresistible. During
his military career he accomplished more brilliant results and rendered
more valuable assistance and information than most officers with com
mands many times larger than his. To his company, so fondly attached
to him by all the associations of close and intimate life; to the serv
ice, so much indebted for his concise, definite, and always accurate
reports, and to society at large, of which he was one of the purest and
brightest ornaments, his loss is irreparable. Peace to the ashes of this
distinguished officer, whose death I join you in lamenting.
By command of Brigadier-General Jackson :
E. T. SYKES,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, May 1, 1865.
Brigadier- General TUCKER :
An armistice was agreed upon by Generals Taylor and Canby on
29th to apply to all troops under their respective commands. Hostili
ties may be renewed by either party upon giving forty-eight hours'
notice to the other. Present position of troops to remain unchanged
until such notice shall be given or received. Pickets to continue at
present stations. No scouting to be done by either party outside of
his own picket lines. Particulars will be published in orders. You
will give such orders to your pickets and scouts as observance of this
armistice requires. Notify Federal commander at Yicksburg, who will
receive notice in due course from Major-General Oanby.
By order of Lieu ten ant- General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, May 1, 1865.
Colonel SPENCE:
Let Federal staff officer come immediately to Meridian. Send an
officer and small escort with him to prevent him being annoyed or
interfered with.
By order of Lieutenant-General Taylor:
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
MERIDIAN, May 1, 1865.
Colonel SPENCE :
Permit no citizens to pass below State Line Station till further
orders.
By order of Lieutenant- General Taylor :
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1273
POST OF DEMOPOLIS, May 1, 1865.
Lieut. Col. E. SURGKET,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian, Miss.:
COLONEL : I respectfully state that about two weeks since a package
of money of unknown amount, but supposed to be between $100,000
and $200,000, was deposited in my hands for safe-keeping by Lieuten
ant Compton, a friend, belonging to the Selma Arsenal. As the arsenal
is lost to us, and its commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Moore,
supposed to be captured, would it be advisable for me to turn over
these funds to the post quartermaster here for the use of the post? If
so, please send me an order to that eifect.
Very respectfullv, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colon el. Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, May 1, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian, Miss.:
Can I send the Mareugo to a point forty miles below this place for
salt? The boat is not wanted here at present, and is also the only
means of communicating with Commander Farrand, now near Moscow.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, May 1, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian, Miss. :
Captain Jones, commanding scouts, telegraphs from Uniontowii that
Yankee cavalry came out from Cahawba this morning and burned depot
at HarrelPs Cross-Koads in retaliation, as they said, for their transports
being fired on opposite Cahawba last night. Will it be necessary for
me to send an officer under flag to Selma, as asked by me, after the
information I gave you this morning? The Marengo has gone down
with Major Curell to Commander Farrand and will return this evening.
Can she go forty miles down for salt to-morrow? Scouts report no
gun-boats in Toinbigbee.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, ALA., May 1, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant -General, Meridian, Miss. :
I have been told that Colonel Eoyston is at Marion, but of this I am
not certain. Nettles was in Selma yesterday. The enemy are
undoubtedly there. It is said all of our officers and men were ordered
out on a three hours' notice. I will send my adjutant down under a flag,
if you wish it. Transports with white and negro troops passed Cahawba
downward Saturday.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
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DEMOPOLIS, May 1, 1865.
Capt. W. T. SMITH,
Sugg smile, Ala.:
CAPTAIN: I received last evening, your dispatch of 29th ultimo. I
did not intend you to think I was finding fault with your efficiency, as
I take it for granted you did your best, yet the fact exists that the
enemy's fleet got up to Selma between your notice of their being at
Gainestown Lauding and the next courier I had from you. Inclosed
please find two official copies of a telegram* received by me last night.
Retain one for your own use and send the other, to Colonel Miller for
his information. Your scouts will continue their duty as heretofore
and gain all possible information as to the enemy's movements, if they
make any. It is expected the armistice will be respected by them as
it will be by us, and you and Colonel Miller will please give the neces
sary orders to your scouts and pickets. The printed order will be sent
you as soon as received. No paper published to-day.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
WASHINGTON, GA., May 2, 1865 — 10.15 a. m.
MY DEAR SIR: We had intended to move this morning and had pre
pared our wagons and ambulances, which are now standing ready to
start. We have excellent drivers, teams, and conveyances, a supply of
forage and provisions, and are prepared for a long and continuous
march. The ladies and children are well and have been kindly enter
tained at Doctor Ficklen's, where they still are. Our route was changed
by the tidings of General Johnston's surrender of the department east
of the Chattahoochee. Wilson was ordered by Sherman to execute the
terms of capitulation at Macon and in Western Georgia. Gillmore was
ordered to take charge in the Department of the South, which seems
to include this place and Abbeville. Wilson has a mobilized cavalry
column, which could readily blockade the roads through Western
Georgia, and thus make the route through Atlanta dangerous. Gill-
niore is expected to send up troops from Savannah to-day to occupy
Augusta, and may send a small body of men to this place at once to
take possession of the Government property which is known to be
here. It becomes desirable for us to move at once, therefore, and the
safest route seems to lie between Macon and Augusta, running through
Sandersville and thence south and southwest into Central Florida,
whence we can strike for the coast, as we may find it practicable, with
a view to procuring shipping. We are ready to move as I have said,
and should have done so this morning, but Major Moses has just
returned from Abbeville, which place he left at 2 p. in. yesterday, and
tells me that he saw a quartermaster who left the President at Uriion-
ville night before last, and that forage was sent yesterday from Abbe
ville to Stokesville for the horses of part of the President's cavalry
escort, which was to halt there last night. We have thence supposed
that the President is in Abbeville to-day and that this town may be on
his line of march. If so, he will probably be here to-morrow. If not so,
we should be glad to be informed at once in order to determine our own
movements. Mrs. Davis is very anxious to see him if she can do so
*Not found, but it was probably a notification to Jones of cessation of hostilities.
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without embarrassing his movements, and I wish to receive his instruc
tions. She is willing to start without seeing him, however, if necessary,
and I feel quite confident of my ability to carry her to a place of safety
in or beyond Florida. It is not necessary, therefore, for him to change
his plans or to allow them to be influenced on our account. I have made
arrangements for sufficient specie funds. Please give me by return
courier the information you may have which may be useful to me, and
please give me your counsel.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
BURTON N. HARRISON.
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF ALA.. Miss., AND EAST LA.,
Meridian, Miss., May 2, 1865.
Maj. Gen. D. H. MAURY,
Commanding, &c., Cuba Station, Ala. :
GENERAL : I have to inform you that I think it not improbable the
surrender of General Lee's army and other recent disasters to our
cause may ere long bring about such a condition of affairs as will make
it my duty to surrender the troops under my command. Indeed, recent
events make it due to the soldiers and citizens of this department,
whose future welfare depends upon my action, that I shall make every
effort to secure an honorable and speedy cessation of hostilities. To
enable me to secure this end, and to properly provide for those whose
fate is, alike with yours and mine, dependent thereon, officers and
soldiers must stand fast to their colors, present as bold a front as pos
sible, and in the last extremity surrender en masse, upon such terms
as are never granted to any but an organized national army. By such
a course I will be enabled, when the proper time arrives, to secure for
all my troops such terms as will insure them transportation and sub
sistence to their homes and a right to remain thereat unmolested by
Federal authorities, protection for the horses belonging to enlisted men,
and private arms, baggage, and horses of officers. Unless the troops
remain intact and are relieved from service by some general agreement
between Confederate and Federal commanders they will be hunted
down like beasts of prey, their families will be persecuted, and ruin
thus entailed not only upon the soldiers themselves, but also upon
thousands of defenseless Southern women and children. I hope you
will take pains to impress these views upon the officers and men of
your command, and to assure them that their safety rests solely upon
all of us remaining together in an organized state, faithfully respect
ing public and private property, and so performing all of our duties as
will enable us to certainly secure our private rights, if finally com
pelled to succumb to overwhelming numbers, and lay down our arms
as soldiers of a national cause with the preservation of military honor.
Very respectfully,
R. TAYLOR,
Lieutenant- General.
MERIDIAN, May 2, 1865.
Colonel SPENCE:
Your telegram relative to scouts on Tombigbee has been repeated to
Colonel Jones, commanding Post Demopolis, with instructions to tele
graph you direct, informing you of the disposition of the scouts on the
1276 KY.? S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
river; likewise to give you such intelligence respecting the line of
operations as will serve you, in reply to your inquiries. Send officer
who complains of action of Colonel Powers to these headquarters, as
his evidence will be needed in the investigation which Colonel Powers
will immediately have to commence.
By order of Lieu ten ant- General Taylor:
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
POST OF DBMOPOLIS, ALA., May 2, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian, Miss. :
CAPTAIN: Herewith I respectfully hand you a copy of my letter* to
General Steele which I sent him this morning by my adjutant, Lieu
tenant Kobertsonj also a copy of a letter from Colonel Koystou, the
material part only of which did I forward to General Steele. I also
instructed Lieutenant .Robertson to obtain, if possible, a statement
from General Steele saying that the trains on the railroad may be run
to Yalley Bridge, near Selma, without being interfered with. I have
taken every means in my power to make known the terms of the armis
tice by sending couriers out in various directions. So soon as Lieuten
ant Eobertson returns you shall have the result of his visit to Selma.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, May 2, 1865.
Lieut. Col. E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian, Miss.:
Lieutenant Ward is here with authority to raise and organize negro
troops given by General Morgan, and he wishes to know if he can do
so pending the armistice. Answer immediately.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, May 2, 1865.
Capt. C. F. JONES,
Commanding Scouts, Uniontoivn,Ala.:
CAPTAIN : Your dispatch of yesterday was received at 4.30 p. m. ;
also one from the railroad agent. I immediately telegraphed the infor
mation to General Taylor. The firing at Cahawba I think was only a
pretense or excuse for the depredation committed. I send you an offi
cial copy of a dispatch received last night from General Taylor respect
ing the armistice, and to-day he directs that no cotton or other property
be destroyed without orders from himself or General Forrest. Yates
and Brown left here after you did, and should be with you. Keep me
fully and quickly advised of everything.
Yery respectfully,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
* See Jones to Steele, May 2, p. 576.
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1277
CIRCULAR ORDERS.] HDQRS. Ross' CAVALRY BRIGADE,
Canton, Miss., May 2, 1865.
The colonel cominan cling brigade takes pleasure in extending to the
troops of the brigade his gratitude for the very handsome manner in
which they acquitted themselves under the trying circumstances yes
terday. The object of the drill was accomplished. It was not so much
for the prize, but for improvement in drill that you have been laboring.
Your success was of your own efforts. Your efforts elicited compli
ments from those who witnessed your movements and would have
reflected credit upon the finest infantry. The men and officers of the
battalion have every reason to be proud of their improvement, though
they did not drill before the assemblage. The prize was awarded by
the appointed judges to the Ninth Texas Cavalry Squadron, commanded
by Lieut. Col. J. C. Bates, as being the best drilled in the various move
ments. The command, after this, will be drilled as cavalry, and it is
hoped that similar success may crown your efforts, exercising on horse
back two hours each evening, from 3 to 5 o'clock.
By order of Col. IX W. Jones, commanding Ross' brigade.
P. B. PLUMMER,
Acting Assistant Adjutant-General.
ABBEVILLE, S. C., May 3, 1865 — 9 p. m.
BURTON N. HARRISON:
MY DEAR SIR: The courier has just delivered yours, and I hasten
to reply. I will leave here in an hour, and if my horse can stand it
will go on rapidly to Washington. The change of route was, I think,
judicious, under the probabilities of the enemy's movements. I can,
however, learn nothing reliable, and have to speculate. I think all
their efforts are directed for my capture and that my family is safest
when farthest from me. I have the bitterest disappointment in regard
to the feeling of our troops, and would not have any one I love depend
ent upon their resistance against an equal force.
Many thanks for your kind attentions, and hoping, as time and cir
cumstances will serve, to see you7 I am, as ever, your friend,
JEFF'N DAVIS.
P. S. — Be governed by the movements of the enemy, and take no
risk for the purpose of gratifying my desire to see all.
MAY 3, 1865—9.45 a. m.
To the PRESIDENT:
DEAR SIR: The troops are on west side of the Savannah, and a
guard at the bridge. A picket which left Cokesbury after dark last
evening reports no enemy at that point. I have directed scouts on the
various roads this side the river. The condition of the troops is repre
sented as a little better, but by no means satisfactory. They cannot
be relied on as a permanent military force. I beg leave to repeat the
opinions expressed in your room last evening. Please let me know
where you are. I will try to see you sometime to-day. I would go
forward now, but am quite unwell.
Yours, truly,
JOHN C. BRECKLNRIDGE.
1278 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
HALF MILE WEST OF THE SAVANNAH BRIDGE,
May 3, 1805 — 8 p. m.
President DAVIS:
DEAR SIR: I have not beard from you in answer to my note of this
clay and the condition of things here, together with great fatigue, have
prevented my going forward. Nothing can be done with the bulk of
this command. It has been with difficulty that anything has been kept
in shape. I am having the silver paid to the troops and Avill, in any
event, save the gold and have it brought forward in the morning, when
I hope Judge Keagan will take it. Many of the men have thrown
away their arms. Most of them have resolved to remain here under
Vaughn and Dibrell and will make terms. A few hundred men will
move on and may be depended on for the object we spoke of yesterday.
I would respectfully and earnestly repeat the suggestions I then made.
Let me know if you desire me to adopt any other course than that pro
posed. If you are at Washington, or this side, I can ride forward in
the morning to see you.
Yours, very truly,
JOHN 0. BBECKINRIDGE,
Secretary of War.
P. S., 9 p. m. — Your note of 3.15 p. in. this date just received. What
I have written above explains condition of affairs. The specie train
could not have been moved on but for the course adopted. Out of
nearly 4,000 men present, but a few hundred could be relied on, and
they were intermixed with the mass. Threats have just reached me to
seize the whole amount but I hope the guard at hand will be sufficient.
J. C. B.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) WAR DEPARTMENT, C. S. A.,
One Mile and a half West of the
No. — . ) Savannah Bridge, Ga., May 3, 1865.
Maj. E. C. White, senior quartermaster, will take charge of silver (in
specie and bullion) belonging to the Government, and estimated at
$ 108,322.90. He will distribute the specie proportionately to the troops
present, upon certified returns of the strength of their command by the
several brigade commanders. He will correctly estimate the value of
the bullion in coin; and will pay in gold, placed in his hands for the
purpose as above required for the distribution of the silver in specie.
By command of the Secretary of War :
W. J. DAVIS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF Miss., ALA., AND EAST LA.,
Meridian, Miss., May 3, 1865.
[Maj. Gen. D. H. MAURY:]
GENERAL: Your communication of yesterday is before me. I ad
dressed a letter to you last evening, explaining at some length the
terms of the proposed surrender of the troops in this department,
should such a step in my judgment become necessary. I have now to
add that the fullest observance of what tire technically termed " military
honors" will be demanded by mo, and I believe conceded by Major-
General Ganby in that event. You will explain to your troops that a
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surrender in such an event will not be the consequence of any defeat
they have received at the hands of the enemy, but is simply, so far as
we are concerned, yielding upon the best terms and with a preservation'
of our military honor to the logic of events. The cause for which we
have struggled for four years was a just one at the beginning of the
war,and it is as just now. The surrender of our two principal armies east
of the Mississippi Biver will leave me but one course to pursue, viz, to
negotiate with Federal commanders and secure such terms as will
secure the military honors of all of us, best provide for the future pro
tection of the private rights of my officers and men, and stop the further
effusion of blood in what will then be a hopeless cause. By dodging
and running from the enemy we might prolong the war in this depart
ment lor ten days or two weeks, and at the expiration of that time be
compelled to accept the consequences of an unconditional surrender,
after the useless loss of perhaps many valuable lives, the destruction of
stores, and the devastation of the country. If I see the slightest hope
of withdrawing my army, or any considerable portion of it, at any cost,
to some other field of operations, and then prolong the struggle with
the shadow of a chance of final success, I will most certainly make the
attempt. In the present condition of affairs such an attempt will not
only be useless, but criminal on my part. General Hood, after fully
ascertaining the real condition of affairs and the stage of water in the
Mississippi Biver (that stream now averaging a width of thirty-five
miles), agreed with me in the opinion that no considerable portion of
my army could be crossed to the Trans-Mississippi Department ; that
individuals may occasionally succeed in crossing, but to cross an army
or organized body of troops, even a company with its arms, is simply
impossible. General Hood, before leaving here, told me he agreed
with me fully as to the proposed surrender alluded to, and would, upon
reaching the trans-Mississippi, advise the commanders there to adopt
the same course that I have marked out for myself.
To secure the proper observation of terms granted, it is the interest
of every man in this army to faithfully perform his duties as a soldier,
one of the most important of which is to guard religiously the public
stores so that the same may be properly and honestly turned over to
the U. S. authorities. Besides, this is a matter upon which is staked the
military and individual honor of every officer and man among us. I
wish you to say to the troops that I intend, in the event of having to
surrender, they shall all have transportation and subsistence to their
homes, free of cost; that they shall be subjected to no degradation or
insult in going to their homes, and to no molestation after reaching
there. To obtain the benefits of these terms they must remain at their
post of duty until properly relieved and paroled; their arms will be
turned in to Confederate ordnance officers. Their paroles given to
them by their own officers. There will be no formal surrender in pres
ence of the enemy's forces. The only force of the enemy that will come
amongst us will be the necessary guards for public property. They
will relieve the Confederate guards now guarding that property just
as any ordinary guard is relieved. Say to the troops that in being
transported to their homes no Federal guard will be put over them,
and that their private rights and property, and their honor and feel
ings, as soldiers and men, will be as zealously protected by me as I
would protect my own. Say to them that their fate will be mine.
Say to them, also, to remember the duty they owe to our defenseless
Southern women and children, whose homes and happiness will be
ruined if the struggle, which in the supposed contingency will have
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become a hopeless one, is continued. No false pride, no petty ambi
tion, no improper motives whatever, must sever them from the straight
line of duty. I wish you to assure them that I can say, in perfect sin
cerity, with fullest knowledge of our positions and chances, and with
an unabated confidence in the justice of our cause, that we have but
one course to take, and that is to manfully and honorably meet our
responsibilities as soldiers and citizens. That course I have already
indicated. By pursuing it, we will obtain the best conditions ever
granted to the unfortunate side in an appeal to arms for a settlement
of national differences — even our enemies will respect our manliness
and consistency and do justice to our motives.
Your obedient servant,
E. TAYLOE,
Lieutenant- General.
DEMOPOLIS, May 5, 1865 — 3 p. m.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General. Meridian, Miss. :
Lieutenant Manning reports from Claiborne last evening that five
transports passed down that day loaded with cotton, a large part of it
from that place. A gun-boat passed up. No boats in Tombigbee.
Flag not yet returned from Selnia.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Gainesville, May o, 1865.
Brig. Gen. W. H. JACKSON,
Commanding Division :
GENERAL: The lieutenant-general directs that you will meet him at
these headquarters to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Respectfully,
J. P. STEANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
Abstract from field return of Bell's brigade, Jackson's division, of Forrest's Cavalry Corps,
Army of Tennessee, Brig. Gen. Tyree H. Bell, C. S. Army, commanding, for May 3,
1865.
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43
43
45
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9th Tennessee Cavalry
22
30
29
281
282
217
257
207
217
313
355
283
508
592
428
10th and llth Tennessee Cavalry
19th and 20th Tennessee Cavalry
2d and 9lst Tennessee Cavalry '..
31 317
260
423
641
Total
122
1,140
984
1, 427
2,223
CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1281
POST OF DEMOPOLIS, May 4, 1865 — 6 p. m.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General :
My adjutant has just returned from Selma. General Andrews says
he will respect the armistice, and disavows the burning at HarrelFs
Cross-Koads.* Will not agree to the running of the train to Yalley
Creek without an interview with Colonel Price, president of the road,
and a guarantee from the military authorities. Nothing in the Bigbee.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, May 5, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General , Meridian, Miss.:
Captain Smith, of scouts, reports at 10 a. m. yesterday as follows:
Three more boats passed down the Alabama River last night. Lieutenant Owens,
at Lower Peach Tree, burned about 200 bales cotton. The enemy were only a few
minutes too late to get it. There is more within two miles of the river which he
will burn if the enemy attempt to take it. The cotton taken from Claiborne was
after the armistice was agreed upon, and was therefore an infringement of the armis
tice. Have the Federals a right now to carry off the negroes, as they are doing in
large droves? Nothing in the Bigbee.
Please give me (Lieut. Col. S. Jones) instructions as to what rules of
conduct I am to be governed by under the existing state of affairs, as
I am without general instructions for my guidance. There has been
some pillaging of public property without my knowledge, but I now
have everything under guard.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel , Commanding Post.
HDQBS. DEPARTMENT OF ALA., Miss., AND EAST LA.,
Meridian, May 5, 1865.
Maj. G. B. DYER,
Chief Commissary of Subsistence Department:
MAJOR : I have the honor to inform you that terms of capitulation
have been agreed upon between Generals Taylor and Canby. You are
therefore directed to be in readiness, as well as all the officers under
your control, to complete the details pertaining to your department as
speedily as possible, that no unnecessary delay may occur in the final
settlement.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. SUEGET,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Maj. J. W. Young, chief quartermaster; Maj. William H.
Damerou, chief commissary of subsistence for Mississippi; Maj. John J.
Walker, chief commissary of subsistence for Alabama; Maj. L. Minis,
chief quartermaster for Mississippi; Maj. E. H. Ewing, chief quarter
master for transportation; Maj. George Whitfield, chief railroad trans
portation; Maj. J. K. McCall, chief ordnance department, and Col.
S. H. Lockett, chief engineer department.)
* See Jones to Steele, May 2, p. 576.
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HEADQUARTERS MAURY'S DIVISION,
May 5, 1865.
Major SEMPLE:
MAJOR: The major-general commanding has been officially informed
that the lieutenant-general commanding and General Can by have
agreed upon terms of capitulation for the troops, &c., of this depart
ment.
Yery respectfully, &c.,
D. W. FLOWEBBEE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
POST OF DEMOPOLIS, ALA., May 5, 1865.
Lieut. Col. E. SURGKET,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian, Miss.:
COLONEL : Herewith I respectfully transmit you a copy of General
Andrews' letter to me from Selma respecting the armistice.* You will
observe that nothing is said about the railroad, but he sent me a mes
sage by my adjutant saying that he could enter into no arrangements
about the road without first seeing the president, Colonel Price, who
lives at Uniontown, and having a guarantee from the military author
ities. Colonel Price has gone to Selma to see him. Lieutenant- Colon el
White and Lieutenant Compton, of the arsenal, passed through here
two days since, but did not take the funds still in my hands.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
DEMOPOLIS, ALA., May 6, 1865 — 5 p. m.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian, Miss.:
Your three telegrams of this date have just come in together, I
telegraphed you yesterday that Colonel Price had gone to Selma to
attend to the running of the train to that place. It started through
to-day to Yalley Creek. Where is Captain Cuney, assistant quarter
master, and where are the provisions for Selma to go from! If trains
now run to Yalley Creek, as is stated, provisions can be carried within
half a mile of the fortifications of Selma by the railroad. Answer.
S. JOKES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
CIRCULAR ORDERS, ) HDQRS. Boss' CAVALRY BRIGADE,
No. — . ) Canton, Miss., May 5, 1865.
Commanders of regiments will have their respective commands noti
fied that if any officer or man, is found guilty of using or appropriating
for his own use any Government property, such as mules, &c., he will
be at once arrested and turned over to the Federal authorities.
Public property must be respected.
By order of Col. D. W. Jones, commanding Boss' brigade:
P. B. PLUMMEB,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
* Not found as an inclosure.
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GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF ALABAMA,
MISSISSIPPI, AND EAST LOUISIANA,
No. 54. ) Meridian, Miss., May 6, 1865.
I. The surrender of General Lee's army on the 9th of April and of
General Johnston on the 26th of April included all Confederate forces
east of the Mississippi, excepting the small army under my command,
and virtually ended the war so far as any promise of ultimate success
east of the Mississippi was concerned. With the Mississippi impassa
ble for troops it was impossible to withdraw toward the west and we
could accomplish no good by prolonging a useless struggle here against
overwhelming numbers. Once convinced of these facts, my duty as
departmental commander was to stop the further loss of life and devas
tation of States already impoverished by war, and, whilst still in my
power to do so, make such terms for my troops as would preserve their
honor and best protect them and the people generally within niy depart
ment from the further ravages of war. That duty has been performed
and the terms of surrender are appended. All was conceded that I
demanded. I demanded all that was necessary or proper. We pre
serve in the strictest sense what are technically known as "military
honors." The troops will turn in their arms to their own ordnance offi
cers. They are to be paroled by commissioners selected for that pur
pose. They are to be subjected to no humiliation or degradation. Both
officers and enlisted men are to retain their private horses. Troops
will preserve their present organizations, officers remaining with their
commands until paroled and sent home in a body. They will have
transportation and subsistence to their homes furnished at public
expense. The intelligent, comprehensive, and candid bearing, pending
negotiations, of Major-General Cauby, U. S. Army, to whom I have sur
rendered, entitle him to our highest respect and confidence. His liber
ality and fairness make it the duty of each and all of us to faithfully
execute our part of the contract. The honor of all of us is involved
in an honest adherence to its terms. The officer or man who fails to
observe them is an enemy to the defenseless women and children of the
South and will deserve the severest penalties that can disgrace a soldier.
II. Memorandum of the conditions of the surrender of the forces,
munitions of war, &c.,in the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and
East Louisiana, commanded by Lieut. Gen. Eichard Taylor, C. S. Army,
to Maj. Gen. Edward E. S. Canby, U. S. Army, entered into on this 4th
day of May, 1865, at Citron elle, Ala. :
1. The officers and men to be paroled until duly exchanged, or otherwise released
from the obligations of their parole by the authority of the Government of the
United States. Duplicate rolls of all officers and men surrendered to be made, one
copy of which will be delivered to the officer appointed by Major-General Canby
and the other retained by the officer appointed by Lieutenaut-General Taylor; offi
cers giving their individual paroles and commanders of regiments, batteries, com
panies, or detachments signing a like parole for the men of their respective commands.
2. Artillery, small-arms, ammunition, and all other property of the Con federate Gov
ernment to be turned over to the officers appointed for that purpose on the part of
the Government of the United States. Duplicate inventories of the property sur
rendered to be prepared, one copy to be retained by the officer delivering and the
other by the officer receiving it, for the information of their respective commanders.
3. The officers and men paroled under this agreement will be allowed to return
to their homes, with the assurance that they will not be disturbed by the authorities
of the United States so long as they continue to observe the conditions of their
paroles and the laws in force where they reside, except that persons residents of
Northern States will not be allowed to return without permission.
4. The surrender of property will not include the side-arms or private horses or
baggage of officers.
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5. All horses which are, in good faith, the private property of enlisted men will not
be taken from them ; the men will be permitted to take such with them to their
homes, to be used for private purposes only.
6. The time and place of the surrender will be fixed by the respective commanders,
and will be carried out by the commissioners appointed by them.
7. The terms and conditions of the surrender to apply to officers and men belonging
to the armies lately commanded by Generals Lee and Johnston, now in this department.
8. Transportation and subsistence to be furnished at public cost for the officers
and men after surrender to the nearest practicable point to their homes.
K. TAYLOR,
Lieutenant- General.
ED. R. S. CANBY,
Major -General.
ILL To settle all doubt or difficulty hereafter as to the meaning of
the term Northern State's, in paragraph 3, Major-General Canby has
applied to the War Department at Washington for full instructions.
Until he receives an answer Major-General Caiiby agrees that all officers
and men whose positions may depend on the construction placed on
said paragraph shall remain together at any point within his depart
ment they may select, and be there provisioned and cared for at public
expense.
IV. In negotiating with Major-General Canby for terms for my
troops I called his attention to the necessities of the people of the
States and parts of States commanded by me. He will be found liberal
and just, animated by an honest desire to do all in his power to prevent
unnecessary hardship and suffering. My advice, therefore, to all is to
yield to the circumstances which surround them, and to honestly and
faithfully perform those duties as citizens upon which must depend
their future prosperity and happiness.
E. TAYLOK,
Lieutenant- General.
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF ALA., Miss., AND E. LA.,
No. 122. \ 'Meridian, May 6, 1865.
I. Maj. J. J. Walker, 0. S. Army, and chief commissary of subsist
ence for the State of Alabama, together with his assistant, Oapt. V. M.
Byrnes, assistant commissary of subsistence, and the attaches of his
office, will proceed to Mobile, Ala., his late official headquarters, and
report at the headquarters of Maj. Gen. E. B. S. Canby, commanding
U. S. forces at that point, for the purpose of giving their paroles and
turning over to the U. S. authorities the public property intrusted to
the charge of the said Major Walker.
II. Maj. W. H. Dameron, C. S. Army, and chief commissary of sub
sistence for the State of Mississippi, will proceed to Mobile, Ala., and
report at the headquarters of Maj. Gen. E. E. S. Canby, commanding
U. S. forces at that point, for the purpose of giving his parole and mak
ing arrangement for the delivery to the U. S. authorities of the public
property intrusted to his charge, after which he will return to his offi
cial headquarters at Meridian, Miss.
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By command of Lieutenant-General Taylor :
E. SUKGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF ALA., Miss., AND EAST LA.,
Meridian, May 6, 1865.
Major- General MAURY,
Commanding Division :
GENERAL: The lieutenant-general commanding directs that you
march your division to this vicinity for the purpose of being paroled,
leaving guards to public property at Demopolis and Cuba Station,
these to be relieved by Federal guards in a few days. The negroes
alluded to in your dispatch of yesterday will be disposed of on your
arrival here. The operator at Cuba is reported to have left.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF ALA., Miss., AND EAST LA.,
Meridian, May 6, 1865.
Col. E. GATES,
Commanding Missouri Brigade, Jackson, Miss. :
COLONEL: The lieutenant-general commanding directs that you
inform the troops under your command that their necessities in the way
of clothing will be provided for. Special provisions were made in this
case, and although the clothing as well as the public property has
been virtually surrendered, Major-Geueral Canby has promised that it
shall be issued to the troops before they are disbanded and sent home.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF ALA., Miss., AND EAST LA.,
Meridian, May 6, 1865.
Col. L. P. WALKER,
President Military Court of North Alabama, Tuscaloosa:
COLONEL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your
communication of the 3d instant. Terms of capitulation for the armies
of this department having been agreed upon on the 4th instant between
Lieutenant-General Taylor and Major-General Cauby, U. S. Army, the
lieutenant-general commanding directs that you report at these head
quarters as speedily as possible for the purpose of giving in your
parole. In the terms of surrender no exceptions were made, and officers
allowed to retain all their private property, horses, &c. If in commu
nication with any of the other members of your court, the lieutenant-
general commanding directs that you also instruct them to report to
this place without delay.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
E. SURGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
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DEMOPOLIS, ALA., May 6, 1865.
Col. H. H. MILLER,
Coffeemlle, Ala. :
COLONEL: I am in receipt of Lieutenant Owens' dispatch of the 4th
instant, and Captain Smith's of 5th instant, and note their contents.
As before advised, I have written and telegraphed to Lieutenant-
Gen eral Taylor for instructions, but up to this time am without any
orders from him as to what line of policy I am to pursue. Report says
he is still below Meridian perfecting his negotiations and that they will
be favorable to us, but I can give you nothing official. Should the
enemy violate the armistice in the way they are reported to do, by tak
ing off cotton, mules, horses, and negroes, it still will not justify us in
violating it on our part. If we have made a bargain with them let us
stick to the terms of the contract so far as we are concerned, and if
they do not do so let the shame and dishonor fall on them, not us.
Under existing arrangements I do not think that we ought to burn cot
ton, even to save it from the hands of the enemy. Let us keep our
selves on the right side. The paper heretofore published here has been
stopped, but I send you one or two from Selina of the latest date I
have, and a pamphlet copy of the armistice. The trains are now run
ning from this place to Selma. Just so soon as I have anything official
I will send it to you.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS SEMPLE'S BATTALION,
Cuba Station, May 6, 1865.
The battalion will march in the morning toward Meridian. Eeveille
will be sounded at 3.30 a. in., the horses fed and baggage packed as
early as possible. The batteries must be ready to move at 5 a. m.
They will move in the following order: Tobin's battery first, Slocomb's
next, and the Third Missouri Battery in the rear. The trains will move
in the rear of the batteries. Each battery commander will detail two
men to march with the train under the orders of the acting quarter
master, and cause them to report to him at 4 a. m. The utmost prompt
ness is enjoined, as we will otherwise interfere with the infantry who
will march in our rear.
Respectfully,
HENRY C. SEMPLE,
Major, Commanding.
DEMOPOLIS, ALA., May 77 1865.
OFFICER IN COMMAND OF THE BATTERIES AT Moscow, ALA. :
SIR: I am instructed by Lieutenant- General Taylor to direct you
with your command to immediately join Major-General Maury. Gen
eral Maury I believe is at Cuba Station, and you will therefore take
the proper means of getting there as quickly as possible.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
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DEMOPOLIS, May 7, 1865.
Col. H. H. MILLER,
Ninth Mississippi Cavalry, Coffeeville, Ala.:
COLONEL: Lieutenant- General Taylor, commanding department,
directs that you immediately withdraw all your scouts and pickets,
and with your command will report at this post. Should any other
than your own troops be in your vicinity please direct them by the
same authority to rendezvous at this place.
Yery respectfully, your obedient servant,
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
HEADQUARTERS MAURY'S DIVISION.
Six Miles east of Meridian, May 7, 1865.
SOLDIERS : Our last march is almost ended. To-morrow we shall lay
down the arms which we have borne for four years to defend our rights —
to win our liberties. We have borne them with honor, and we only now
surrender to the overwhelming power of the enemy, which has rendered
further resistance hopeless and mischievous to our own people and cause.
But we shall never forget the noble comrades who have stood shoulder
to shoulder with us until now, the noble dead who have been martyred,
the noble Southern women who have been wronged and are unavenged,
or the noble principles for which we have fought. Conscious that we
have played our part like men, confident of the righteousness of our
cause, without regret for our past action and without despair of the
future, let us to-morrow, with the dignity of the veterans who are the
last to surrender, perform the duty which has been assigned to us.
DABNEY H. MAUKY,
Major -General, Confederate Army.
HDQRS. SEMPLE'S BATTALION, LIGHT ARTILLERY,
Near Meridian, Miss., May 7, 1865.
Capt. C. H. SLOCOMB,
Commanding Fifth Company, Washington Artillery:
CAPTAIN: Before we are dispersed and leave the service for our sev
eral homes, I desire to express to you my appreciation of the excellent
company you have the honor to command. I have served with it for
many years in the Army of Tennessee, during which time its discipline,
the high character of its officers and men, as well as their conspicuous
gallantry on every field, gained for it the estimation of being considered
one of the very best companies of the famous artillery of that army. It
has been under my command for only a few weeks, but it is not the
least of its claims to distinction (in my opinion) that in a season of
depression and of almost universal demoralization it has steadfastly
preserved its discipline and has been as honorably careful of the prop
erty agreed to be surrendered to the United States as if it were to be
used by them for immediate action. Please say to your officers and
men that I shall always remember them as bright examples of patriotic
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devotion and self-sacrifice, and I pray they may enjoy the prosperity
which their excellent character so richly merits.
I am. captain, with most affectionate regard, truly, your friend,
HEN BY C. SEMPLE,
Major, Commanding.
CIRCULAR.] HDQRS. DEPT. OF ALA., Miss., AND EAST LA.,
Meridian, May 8, 1865.
Brigadier-General GIBSON :
GENERAL: lam directed by the lieutenant-general commanding to
call your attention to that portion of the terms of surrender which
secures to a mounted soldier the possession of his private horse. Pains
should be taken in all cases to establish the right of ownership to the
horse and an indorsement entered opposite the name of each mounted
soldier certifying to such fact when satisfactorily established.
I am, general, very respectfully, &c.,
E. SUBGET,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
(Same to Brigadier-General Jackson, Col. Thomas H. Taylor, Col.
W. B. Miles.)
CIRCULAR.] HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Gainesville, May 8, 1865.
Commanding officers are directed to keep their commands together,
and not allow the officers or soldiers of their respective commands to
come to Gainesville unless they have the approval of their brigade com
manders. Those found here with their papers otherwise approved will
be arrested immediately and sent to the guard-house.
By command of Lieutenant-General Forrest :
J. P. STBANGE,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
DEMOPOLIS, ALA., May 8, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General, Meridian, Miss.:
Please inform me when the Federal commissioners will probably be
here, and who will represent our Government here to make the sur
render. Can you send me the terms, as I learn they are published in
the Clarion? All the boats have left here for below, including the
Commander Farrand, without leave, which was used as a ferry-boat
between this and McDowell's Landing. The very small boat Le Baron
is all that is left for all the purposes of transportation.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant- Colonel, Commanding Post.
HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF ALA., Miss., AND EAST LA.,
Meridian, May 9, 1865.
Major- General MAURY,
Commanding, &c. :
GENERAL : I am directed to say to you that the staff officer sent from
here to Demopolis has been directed to rendezvous all the Confederate
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forces on guard there or that vicinity, including Cuba Station, at
McDowell's instead of bringing them here, as heretofore ordered. This
change is made because most guards alluded to are Alabamians and to
save double transportation. They all, I believe, belong to your command,
and the lieutenant-general commanding desires you to see Brigadier-
General Gibson, commander, &c., and arrange for having necessary
rolls for them sent to McDowell's, with full instructions to officer how to
proceed. After the rolls are completed the officers of these troops can
come here, sign in presence of commissioners for their men, and give
their own personal paroles, as provided in terms of surrender, and
return to their men with proper certificates.
I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
W. F. BULLOCK, JR.,
Assistant Adjutant- General.
HEADQUARTERS FORREST'S CAVALRY CORPS,
Gainesville, Ala., May 9, 1865.
SOLDIERS: By an agreement made between Lieu ten ant-General
Taylor, commanding the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and
East Louisiana, and Major-General Canby, commanding U. S. forces,
the troops of this department have been surrendered. I do not think
it proper or necessary at this time to refer to the causes which have
reduced us to this extremity, nor is it now a matter of material con
sequence to us how such results were brought about. That we are
beaten is a self-evident fact, and any further resistance on our part
would be justly regarded as the very height of folly and rashness.
The armies of Generals Lee and Johnston having surrendered, you are
the last of all the troops of the C. S. Army east of the Mississippi
River to lay down your arms. The cause for which you have so long
and so manfully struggled, and for which you have braved dangers,
endured privations and sufferings, and made so many sacrifices, is
to day hopeless. The Government which we sought to establish and
perpetuate is at an end. Reason dictates and humanity demands that
no more blood be shed. Fully realizing and feeling that such is the
case, it is your duty and mine to lay down our arms, submit to the
"powers that be," and to aid in restoring peace and establishing law
and order throughout the land. The terms upon which you were sur
rendered are favorable, and should be satisfactory and acceptable to
all. They manifest a spirit of magnanimity and liberality on the part
of the Federal authorities which should be met on our part by a faith
ful compliance with all the stipulations and conditions therein expressed.
As your commander, I sincerely hope that every officer and soldier of
my command will cheerfully obey the orders given and carry out in
good faith all the terms of the cartel.
Those who neglect the terms and refuse to be paroled may assuredly
expect when arrested to be sent North and imprisoned. Let those who
are absent from their commands, from whatever cause, report at once to
this place or to Jackson, Miss.; or, if too remote from either, to the
nearest U. S. post or garrison for parole. Civil war, such as you have just
passed through, naturally engenders feelings of animosity, hatred, and
revenge. It is our duty to divest ourselves of all such feelings, and so
far as in our power to do so to cultivate friendly feelings toward those
with whom we have so long contested and heretofore so widely but hon
estly differed. Neighborhood feuds, personal animosities, and private
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differences should be blotted out, and when you return home a manly,
straightforward course of conduct will secure the respect even of your
enemies. Whatever your responsibilities may be to Government, to
society, or to individuals, meet them like men. The attempt made to
establish a separate and independent confederation has failed, but the
consciousness of having done your duty faithfully and to the end will
in some measure repay for the hardships you have undergone. In bid
ding you farewell, rest assured that you carry with you my best wishes
for your future welfare and happiness. Without in any way referring
to the merits of the cause in which we have been engaged, your cour
age and determination as exhibited on many hard-fought fields has
elicited the respect and admiration of friend and foe. And I now
cheerfully and gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to the officers
and men of my command, whose zeal, fidelity, and unflinching bravery
have been the great source of my past success in arms. I have never
on the field of battle sent you where I was unwilling to go myself, nor
would I now advise you to a course which I felt myself unwilling to pur
sue. You have been good soldiers, you can be good citizens. Obey the
laws, preserve your honor, and the Government to which you have sur
rendered can afford to be and will be magnanimous.
K B. FOEEEST,
Lieutenant- General.
POST DEMOPOLTS, May 9, 1865.
Capt. W. F. BULLOCK, Jr.,
Assistant Adjutant- General , Meridian, Miss.:
Cannot myself and staff be paroled at this post or at Selma without
the necessity of going to Meridian, which to us will be very inconvenient
and expensive? No Federal guard has yet arrived.
S. JONES,
Lieutenant -Colonel, Commanding Post.
ALTER KATE DESIGNATIONS
OF
OKGANIZATIONS MENTIONED IN THIS VOLUME,'
Abernethy's (Alonzo) Infantry. See Iowa Troops, 9tk Regiment.
Adams' (Will A.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 145th Regiment.
Adams' (Wirt) Cavalry. See Mississippi Troops, Confederate.
Alabama State Artillery. See Alabama Troops, Confederate.
Aleshire's (Charles C.) Artillery- See Ohio Troops, 18th Battery.
Allen's (Lyman) Infantry. See Iowa Troops, 87th Regiment.
Allen's (William J.) Artillery. See Indiana Troops, 20th Battery.
Anderson's (Oliver P.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 81st Regiment.
Andress' ( James F.) Cavalry. See Pennsylvania Troops, 7th Regiment.
Andrew's (Abram P.) Artillery. See Indiana Troops, 21st Battery.
Andrews' (Albert S.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 20th Regiment.
Andrews' (George L.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Regulars, 13th Regiment.
Andrews' (Norman S.) Heavy Artillery. See Union Troops, Colored, 12th Regiment.
Archer's (Samson M.) Infantry. See Iowa Troops, 17th Regiment.
Armistead's (Charles G.) Cavalry. See Mississippi Troops, Confederate, 12th Regi
ment.
Armstrong's (George T.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 15th Regiment.
Arnold's (Alexander A.) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 30th Regiment.
Ashcraft's (Thomas C.) Cavalry. See Mississippi Troops, Confederate.
Atwater's (Merritt B.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 51st Regiment.
Ayer's (Lyman W.) Artillery. See Minnesota Troops, 2d Battery.
Babbitt's (George S.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 23d Regiment.
Backus' (William) Artillery. See Ohio Troops, 20th Battery.
Baldwin's (Aaron P.) Artillery. See Ohio Troops, 6th Battery.
Baldwin's (Norman A.) Artillery. See Ohio Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery B.
Baldwin's (William H.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 83d Regiment.
Ball's (John) Infantry. See Minnesota Troops, llth Regiment.
Barber's (Thomas C.) Artillery. See Illinois Troops, 2d Regiment, Battery K.
Barteau's (Clark R.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate.
Bartlett's (Joseph R.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 49th Regiment.
Bartlett's (William C.) Infantry. See North Carolina Troops, Union, 2d Regiment,
Mounted. -••-
Barton's (Charles A.) Sharpshooters. See Ohio Troops, 1st Battalion.
Bates' (James C.) Cavalry. See Texas Troops, Confederate, 9th Regiment.
Battey's (Frederick A.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 57th Regiment.
Bayard's (William) Cavalry. See Union Troops, Regulars, 4th Regiment.
Beach's (Albert F.) Artillery. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 1st Battalion, Battery A.
Beach's (John P.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 2d Battalion,
45th and 158th Companies.
Beck's (Moses M.) Artillery. See Indiana Troops, ISth Battery.
Beebe's (William O.) Artillery. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 1st Battalion, Battery B.
* References, unless otherwise indicated, are to index following.
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Belitz's (Henry F.) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 45th Regiment.
Benjamin's (Horatio N.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 185th Regiment.
Bennett's (John E.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 75th Regiment.
Benteeii's (Frederick W.) Cavalry. See Missouri Troops, Union, 10th Regiment.
Bentley's (Robert H.) Cavalry. See Ohio Troops, 12th Regiment.
Benton's (Thomas Hv jr.) Infantry. See Iowa Troops, 29th Regiment.
Betts' (Charles M.) Cavalry. See Pennsylvania Troops, 15th Regiment.
Biffle's (Jacob B.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate.
Bingham's (Newton) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 48th Regiment.
Bishop's (John S.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 108th Regiment.
Blackburn's (Joseph H.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 4th Regiment,
Mounted.
Blackmail's (Luther M.) Cavalry, See Tennessee Troops, Union, 4th Regiment.
Blodgett's (Wells H.) Infantry. See Missouri Troops, Union, 48th Regiment.
Bloom's (Andrew S.) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 7th Regiment.
Bloomfield's (Ira J.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 26th Regiment.
Blume's (Hans) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 32d Regiment.
Bond's (William G.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 83d Regiment.
Bondren's (Thomas) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 25th Regiment.
Bonham's (Edward) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 47th Regiment.
Bonnaffon's (Augustus B.) Infantry. See Pennsylvania Troops, 78th Regiment.
Boone's (J. Rowan) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 28th Regiment.
Boone's (Thomas C.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 115th Regiment.
Botkin's (William W.) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 42d Regiment.
Boweii's (Adna H.) Cavalry. See Union Troops, Colored, 6th Regiment.
Bowman's (Daniel) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 9Sd Regiment.
Boyd's (Spencer B.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 5th Regiment, Mounted.
Bridgewater's (James H.) Scouts. See Kentucky Troops, Union.
Briggs' (Edward) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 76th Regiment.
Brigham's (Joseph H.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 69th Regiment.
Bringhurst's (Thomas H.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 46th Regiment.
Bronson's (Stephen) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 153d Regiment.
Brown's (Simeon B.) Cavalry. See Michigan Troops, llth Regiment.
BrufFs (Joseph) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 125th Regiment.
Bryan's (Thomas J.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 74th Regiment.
Brydolf s (Fabian) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 2d Regiment.
Buckley's (Harvey M.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 54th Regiment.
Buckner's (Allen) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 79th Regiment.
Bundy's (Henry) Artillery. See New York Troops, 13th Battery.
Burbank's (Sidney) Infantry. See Union Troops, Regulars, 2d Eegiment.
Burdell's (Harvey) Artillery. See Ohio Troops, 22d Battery.
Burton's (James E.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 33d Regiment.
Bush's (Llewyllyn E. P.) Artillery. See Kentucky Troops, Union, Battery E.
Butler's (Lewis) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 182d Regiment.
Calloway's (James E.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 21st Regiment.
Campbell's (Andrew K.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 66th Regiment.
Campbell's (Benjamin F.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 36th Regiment.
Canby's (Samuel) Artillery. See Union Troops, Regulars, 4th Eegiment, Battery M.
Carnahan's (Robert H.) Cavalry. See Illinois Troops, 3d Regiment.
Carroll's (William) Heavy Artillery. See Ohio Troops, Ixt Regiment.
Carter's (William W.) Cavalry. See Indiana Troops, 6th Regiment.
Carver's (Socrates) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 37th Regiment.
Chambers' (Alexander) Infantry. See Union Troops, Regulars, 18th Regiment, 2d
Battalion.
Chapman's (Orson G.) Cavalry. See Florida Troops, Union, 2d Regiment.
Chappell's (Robert B.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 18th Regiment.
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Charpentier's (Stephen) Artillery. See Alabama Troops, Confederate.
Chase's (Edward H.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 110th Regiment.
Chase's (Ransom J.) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 42d Regiment.
Chicago Board of Trade Artillery. See Illinois Troops.
Christian's (Wiley M.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 1st Regiment.
Chrysler's (Morgan H.) Cavalry. See New York Troops, 2d Regiment, Veteran.
Clark Artillery. See Missouri Troops, Confederate.
Clark's (Atherton) Cavalry. See Illinois Troops, 9th Regiment.
Clark's (George W.) Infantry. See Iowa Troops, 34th Regiment.
Clark's (Lyman) Cavalry, See Illinois Troops, 5th Regiment.
Clark's (Thomas) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 3d Battalion,
77th Company.
Clark's (William) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 26th Regiment.
Clarke's (Albert P.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 97th Regiment.
Clarke's (George R.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 113th Regiment.
Cleveland's (William J.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 8th Regiment,
Mounted.
Clo wiiey's (John) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, Suth Regiment.
Clune's (William H.) Infantry. See Iowa Troops, 6ih Regiment.
Coats' (Albert) Cavalry. See Union Troops, Colored, 6th Regiment.
Cobb's (Amasa) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 43d Regiment.
Cobb's (Joseph T.) Scouts, Cavalry. See Texas Troops, Confederate.
Colvill's (William, jr.) Heavy Artillery. See Minnesota Troops, 1st Regiment.
Colvin's (John H.) Artillery. See Illinois Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery K.
Colyer's (Edward) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 38th Rcjiment.
Commager's (Henry S.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 184th Regiment.
Commissary Battalion, Cavalry. See Florida Troops, Confederate.
Comparet's (John M.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 142d Regiment.
Conover's (John) Infantry. See Kansas Troops, 8th Regiment.
Conyiigham's (John F.) Infantry. See loiva Troops, 16fh Regiment.
Cook's (Jeremiah B ) Cavalry. See Union Troops, Colored, 3d Regiment.
Cooper's (Edgar H.) Artillery. See Illinois Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery D.
Cooper's (Stearns F.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 2d Bat
talion, 98th Company.
Cooper's (Wickliffe) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 4th Regiment.
Corbin's (Henry C.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 14th Regiment.
Cowden's (Robert) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 69th Regiment.
Cox's (Caleb B.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 84th Regiment.
Cox's (Nicholas N.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate.
Crain's (John R. ) Artillery. See Ohio Troops, 10th Batterij.
Crockett's (Arthur) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 68th Regiment.
Crofton's (Robert E. A.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Regulars, 16th Regiment.
Cross' (A. H.) Scouts. (Official designation not of record.) See A. H. Cross.
Cross' (Charles W.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 7th Regiment, Mounted.
Crull's (Jesse) Artillery. See Indiana Troops, 13th Battery.
Culpeper's (James F.) Artillery. See Palmetto Battalion, Artillery, post, Battery C.
Culver's (Joshua B.) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, 13th Regiment.
Cummins' (John E.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 185th Regiment.
Cunningham's (James) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 80th Regiment.
Dachenhausen's (Adolphus von) Infantry. See UnionTroops, Veteran Reserve Corps,
3d Battalion, 9th Company.
Dail's (James J.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 7th Regiment, Mounted.
Davidson's (Francis M.) Cavalry. See Illinois Troops, 14th Regiment.
Davies' (John R.) Heavy Artillery. See Wisconsin Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery C.
Davis' (Aquilla J.) Cavalry. See Illinois Troops, llth Regiment.
Davis' (Hasbrouck) Cavalry. See Illinois Troops, 12th Regiment.
1294 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Davis' (Jerome D.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 53d Regiment.
Davis' (Napoleon) Artillery. See Illinois Troops, 2d Regiment, Battery C.
Dawsoii's (Andrew R. Z.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 187th Regiment.
Day's (John W. ) Heavy Artillery. See Indiana Troops, 1st Regiment, Batteries F
and L.
Dean's (Henry H.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 146th Regiment.
Dean's (Henry S.) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, 22d Regiment.
Deford's (Risden D.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 6th Regiment.
De Forrest's (Newton) Cavalry. See Wisconsin Troops, 2d Regiment.
Denny's (William N.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 51st Regiment.
Dettweiler's (Germain) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 2d Bat
talion, 20th, 91st, 93d, and 103d Companies.
Dewey's (Joel A.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, lllth Regiment.
De Witt's (Sewell W.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 4th Battalion.
Dick's (George F.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 86th Regiment.
Dickison's (John J.) Cavalry. See Florida Troops, Confederate, 2d Regiment.
Dilger's (Hubert) Artillery. See Ohio Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery I.
Dobke's (Adolphus) Infantry. See New York Troops, 45th Regiment.
Dorr's (Joseph B.) Cavalry. See Iowa Troops, Sth Regiment.
Downie's (Mark W.) Infantry. See Minnesota Troops, 1st Regiment.
Dox's (Hamilton B.) Cavalry. See Illinois Troops, 12th Regiment.
Dresbach's (James E.) Heavy Artillery. See Ohio Troops, 3d Regiment, Battery C.
Duer's (John O.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 45th Regiment.
Duff's (George) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 21st Regiment.
Dunphy's (William H.) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, 10th Regiment.
Dunwoody's (James A.) Artillery. See Indiana Troops, 12il\ Battery.
Dwyer's (Patrick) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 2d Battalion,
40th Company.
Dyke's (Charles E.) Artillery. See Leon Artillery, post.
Edmonson's (Thomas Polk) Men. (Official designation not of record. ) See Thomas
Polk Edmonson.
Edson's (James C.) Infantry. See Minnesota Troops, 4th Regiment.
Ege's (Peter) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 34th Regiment.
Eggleston's (Beroth B.) Cavalry. See Ohio Troops, 1st Regiment.
Ellis' (Charles S.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 153d Regiment.
Ellis' (John) Artillery. See Indiana Troops, 10th Battery.
Emery's (Augustus H.) Artillery. See Michigan Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery M.
Esembaux's (Michael) Infantry. See New York Troops, 58th Regiment.
Espy's (Harvey J.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 68th Regiment.
Estes' (T. H.) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Confederate, 3d Battalion.
Evans' (George W.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 60th Regiment.
Evans' (Rowland N.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 20th Regiment.
Ewing's (Martin B.) Heavy Artillery. See Ohio Troops, 2d Regiment.
Fairchild's (Cassius) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 16th Regiment.
Falconer's (David G.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 2d Bat
talion, 79th Company.
Farley's (Thomas P.) Artillery. See Indiana Troops, 25tii Battery.
Farrell's (M. J.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, Enrolled Militia.
Ferguson's (Stephen M.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 39th Regiment
Ferris' (Horace F.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 99th Regiment.
Finch's (Amasa J.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 12th Regiment.
Findley's (Robert P.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 74th Regiment.
Flood's (Martin) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 15th Regiment.
Floyd- Jones' (De Lancey) Infantry. See Union Troops, Regulars, 19th Regiment.
Forbes' (Henry C.) Cavalry. See Illinois Troops, 7th Regiment.
ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED. 1295
Fort's (Clinton) Company. (Official designation i:ot of record.) See Clinton Fort.
Foster's (Jacob T.) Heavy Artillery. See Union Troops, Colored, 13th Regiment.
Foster's (Samuel) Infantry. See Iowa Troops, llth Regiment.
Foust's (Joseph) Artillery. See Missouri Troops, Union, 1st Regiment, Battery F.
Fuller's (Jesse B.) Artillery. See Michigan Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery D.
Gardner's (Henry G.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 14th Regiment.
Garland's (Landon C.) Cadets. See Tuscaloosa Cadets, post.
Garrard's (Israel) Cavalry. See Ohio Troops, 7th Regiment.
Garrity's (James) Artillery. See Alabama Troops, Confederate.
Gaw's (William B.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 16th Regiment.
Gilbert's Command. (Official designation not of record.) See Major Gilbert.
Gillespie's (David) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 10th Regiment.
Gillespie's (William L.) Cavalry. See Maine Troops, 2d Regiment.
Oilman's (Thomas P.) Infantry. See Trumbull Guards, Infantry, post.
Gilruth's (Isaac N.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 27th Regiment.
Ginn's (Thomas J.) Artillery. See Indiana Troops, 3d Battery.
Ginty's (George C.) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 47th Regiment.
Glenn's (John) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 120th Regiment.
Godfrey's (George L.) Cavalry. See Alabama Troops, Union, 1st Regiment.
Goldsby's (Thomas J.) Cavalry. See Alabama Troops, Confederate.
Gordon's (Harry) Artillery. See Illinois Troops, 2d Regiment, Battery H.
Gowin's (George A.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 6th Regiment, Mounted.
Gray's (Isaac) Cavalry. See Union Troops, Colored, 5th Regiment.
Grey's (Thomas) Artillery. See Union Troops, Regulars, 2d Regiment, Battery I.
Griffith's (John) Infantry. See Arkansas Troops, Confederate, llth and 17th Regiments.
Grigsby's (Joseph) Artillery. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 1st Battalion, Battery C.
Grill's (John F.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 143d Regiment.
Grund's (Philip) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 44th Regiment.
Guthrie's (Sheldon, jr.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, S2d Regiment.
Hackett's (Jeremiah) Cavalry. See Arkansas Troops, Union, 2d Regiment.
Kale's (Clayton) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 59th Regiment.
Hall's (Hiram W.) Infantry. Sec Illinois Troops, 40th Regiment.
Hall's (Jairns W.) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, 4th Regiment.
Hallowell's (James R.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 31st Regiment.
Ham's (T. W.) Cavalry. See Mississippi Troops, Confederate.
Hammond's (Charles M.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 100th Regiment.
Hanna's (William) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 50th Regiment.
Harbour's (Elisha) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 2d Regiment.
Hardy's (Alexander) Artillery. See Indiana Troops, 24th Battery.
Harnden's (Henry) Cavahy. See Wisconsin Troops, 1st Regiment.
Harrington's (John W.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 9ih Regiment.
Harris' (Benjamin F.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 4thRegimcnt'
Harrison's (James B.) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 12th Regiment.
Harvey's (Addison) Scouts. (Official designation not of record.) See Addison
Harvey.
Hawkins' (Isaac R.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 7th Regiment.
Hawley's (William) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 3d Regiment.
Hays' (Benjamin F.) Heavy Artillery. See Indiana Troops, 1st Regiment.
Heckman's (Lewis) Artillery. See Ohio Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery E.
Henderson's (Thomas) Scouts. See Mississippi Troops, Confederate.
Hendricks' (Isaac C.) Heavy Artillery. See Indiana Troops, 1st Regiment, Batteries I
and M.
Henshaw's (Edward C.) Artillery. See Illinois Troops.
Heyde's (Henry von) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 3d Regiment, Enrolled
Militia (Freedmen},
1296 KY., S. W VA , TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Hill's (Charles W.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 128th Regiment
Hill's (JohnL.) Artillery. See Ohio Troops, 24th Battery.
Hill's (Roswell S.) Cavalry. See Indiana Troops, 2d Regiment.
Hill's (William H.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, Slst Regiment.
Hiuson's (Joseph) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 33d Regiment.
Hitchcock's (Frederick L.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 25th Regiment.
Hofman's (William E.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 98th Regiment.
Holloway's (Ephraim S.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 41st Regiment.
Holman's (Daniel W.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate.
Hood's (Thomas R.) Artillery. See Wisconsin Troops, 6th Battery.
Hopkins' (Marcus S.) Infantry. See Unior. Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 2d Battal
ion, 66th Company.
Horner's (John W.) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, 18th Regiment.
Horton's (Charles C.) Cavalry. See Iowa Troops, 2d Regiment.
Horton's (William H.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 23d
Regiment.
Hotchkiss' (William A.) Artillery. See Minnesota Troops, 2d Battery.
Hottenstein's (John A.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 13th Regiment.
Houghton's (Moses B.) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, 3d Regiment.
Howard's (Noel B.) Infantry. See Iowa Troops, 2d Regiment.
Howell's (Rezin G.) Artillery. See Union Troops, Regulars, 2d Regiment, Battery F.
Hubbard's ( James M.) Cavalry. See Missouri Troops, Union, 12th Regiment.
Hudson Artillery. See Pettus Flying Artillery, post.
Hudson's (Charles T.) Cavalry. See Michigan Troops, 4th Regiment.
Hughes' (Samuel T.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 9th Regiment.
Hummel's (Gottlob) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 2d Battal
ion, llth Company.
Humphrey's (John H.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 45th Regiment.
Hunt's (Charles J.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 2d Battal
ion, 137th Company.
Kurd's (James) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Confederate, 13th Regiment.
Hurst's (Samuel H.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 73d Regiment.
Huston's (John) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 102d Regiment.
Hutchinsoii's (William) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, 24th Regiment.
Hyatt's (Joseph C.) Cavalry. See New York Troops, llth Regiment.
Hyde's (Charles W. ) Heavy Artillery. See Wisconsin Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery B.
Ijams' (Thomas A.) Artillery. See Iowa Troops, 1st Battery.
Immell's (Lorenzo D. ) Artillery. See Missouri Troops, Union, 1st Regiment, Battery G.
Ingram' s (W. P.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, Company D.
Irving's (William) Infantry See Ohio Troops, 38th Regiment.
Isamingers (James) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 63d Regiment.
Jackson's (Charles H.) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, i8th Regiment.
Jackson's (Oscar L.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 63d Regiment.
Jackson's (William) Artillery. See Missouri Troops, Union, 2d Regiment, Battery G
Jaquess1 (James F.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 73d Regiment.
Jenks' (John M.) Artillery. See Stephen Charpenticr's Artillery, ante.
Jerrett/s (Ebenezer) Cavalry.* See Florida Troops, Union, 2d Regiment.
Johnson's (Benjamin F.) Artillery. See Indiana Troops, 4th Battery.
Johnson's (Elijah D.) Cavalry. See Maine Troops, %d Regiment.
Johnson's (Gilbert M. L.) Cavalry. See Indiana Troops, 13th Regiment.
Johnson's (Otto) Cavalry. See Maryland Troops, Union, 3d Regiment.
Johnson's (Samuel F.) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 17th Regiment.
Johnson's (William C.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 53d Regiment.
Johnston's (Miles E.) Cavalry. See Alabama Troops, Confederate, 25th Battalion.
Johnston's (Thomas W.) Cavalry. See Michigan Troops, %d Regiment.
* Temporarily commanding.
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Jones' (Toland) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 113th Regiment.
Judd's (Charles M.) Artillery. See Illinois Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery K.
Julian's (Stephen H.) Artillery. See Missouri Troops, Union, 2d Regiment, Battery I.
Keegan's (Patrick H.) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, llth Regiment.
Keener's (George W.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 150th Regiment.
Keith's Detail. (Official designation not of record.) See Keith.
Keith's (Fordyce M,) Heavy Artillery. See Ohio Troops, 1st Regiment.
Kellams' (Gideon R.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 42d Regiment.
Kellogg's (John A.) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 6th Regiment.
Kelly's (Robert M.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 4th Regiment.
Kelly's (Usher F.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 2d Battalion,
68th Company.
Kennedy's (Justin C.) Infantry. See Iowa Troops, 13th Regiment.
Kidder's (Henry M.) Cavalry. See Union Troops, Colored, 5th Regiment.
Kimbell's (John C.) Infantry. See Alabama Troops, Confederate, 32d and 58th Regi
ments.
King's (Houston) Artillery. See Clark Artillery, ante.
Kingsbury's (George W.) Infantry. See Union Troops, f'eteran Reserve Corps, 23d
Regiment.
Kinney's (Benjamin) Artillery. See Michigan Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery H.
Kinzie's (David H.) Artillery. See Union Troops, Regulars, 5th Regiment, Battery K.
Kirk's (George W.) Infantry. See North Carolina Troops, Union, 3d Regiment,
Mounted.
Kirkup's (Robert) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 5th Regiment.
Kirwan's (John S.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 12th Regiment.
Kizer's (Thomas N.) Scouts. (Official designation not of record.) See Thomas N.
Kizer.
Knefler's (Frederick) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 79th Regiment.
Kueffner's (William C.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 149th Regiment.
Lackenback's (Samuel Y.) Infantry. See Pennsylvania Troops, 192d Regiment.
La Motte's (Robert S.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Regulars, 13th Regiment.
Lamson's (Horace P.) Cavalry. See Indiana Troops, 4th Regiment.
Lane's (John Q.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 97th Regiment.
Lansing's (William N.) Heavy Artillery. See Union Troops, Colored, 4th Regiment.
La Point's (George W.) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, 7th Regiment.
Lawson's (James) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Union.
Lawson's (Joseph) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, llth Regiment.
Lawton's (Henry W.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 30th Regiment.
Leake's (Joseph B.) Infantry. See Iowa Troops, 20th Regiment.
Learning's (Henry) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 40th Regiment.
Leeper's (James) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 49th Regiment.
Leeson's (Moses D.) Cavalry. See Indiana Troops, 5th Regiment.
Leinart's (Samuel D.) Artillery. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 1st Battalion, Bat
tery D.
Leon Artillery. See Florida Troops, Confederate.
Lewis' Scouts. (Official designation not of record.) See Lewis.
Lister's (Frederick W.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 40th Regiment.
Livermore's (Darius E.) Cavalry. See Ohio Troops, 3d Regiment.
Lockley's (George) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, 1st Regiment.
Lovell's (Frederick S.) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 46th Regiment.
Lowry's (W. L.) Cavalry. See Mississippi Troops, Confederate, 2d Regiment (State}.
Lugenbeel's (Pinkney) Infantry. See Union Troops, Regulars, 19th Regiment.
Lumsden's (Charles L.) Artillery. See Alabama Troops, Confederate.
Lyles' (Oliver P.) Infantry. See Arkansas Troops, Confederate, 23d Regiment.
Lynch's (John) Cavalry. See Illinois Troops, 6th Regiment.
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1298 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Lyon's (William P.) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 13th Regiment.
Lyons' (Francis) Cavalry. See Florida Troops, Union, 1st Regiment.
Mabry's Cavalry. (Official designation not of record.) See Mdbry.
Mac Arthur's (Arthur, jr.) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 24th Regiment.
McCartney's (Joseph A.) Artillery. See Illinois Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery I.
McClenahan's (John) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 15th Regiment.
McClure's (Joseph D.) Infantry. See Iowa Troops, 14th Regiment.
McCoy's (Daniel) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 175th Regiment.
McDanald's (Bedan B.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 101st Regiment.
McDermott's (John) Cavalry. See Iowa Troops, 1st Regiment.
McFadden's (Eobert H.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 53d Regiment.
McGowaii's (John E.) Heavy Artillery. See Union Troops, Colored, 1st Regiment.
McGroarty's (Stephen J.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, S2d Regiment.
Mack's (Albert G.) Artillery. See New York Troops, 18th Battery.
McKee's (Francis M.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 1st Regiment, Mounted.
McLain's (Calvin C.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 36th Regiment.
McMahan's (Arnold) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 21st Regiment.
McNaught's (Thomas A.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 59th Regiment.
McReynolds' (Richard W.) Artillery. See Kentucky Troops, Union, Battery C.
Maguire's (George W.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 146th Regiment.
Mahon's (Samuel) Infantry. See Iowa Troops, 7th Regiment.
Main's Cavalry. See Confederate Troops, Regulars, 15th Regiment.
Major's (John C.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 43d Regiment.
Malloy's (Adam G.) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 17th Regiment.
Mann's (William D.) Artillery. See Ohio Troops, 21st Battery.
Marion's (Francis N.) Artillery. See Union Troops, Colored, 2d Regiment, Battery F.
Marland's (William) Artillery. See Massachusetts Troops, %d (B) Battery.
Marshall's (Alexander) Artillery. See Ohio Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery G.
Matthaei's (John L.) Artillery. See Missouri Troops, Union, 1st Regiment, Bat
tery C.
Matzdorff s (Alvin von) Infantry. See Pennsylvania Troops, 75th Regiment.
Maury's (Henry) Cavalry. See Confederate Troops, Regulars, 15th Regiment.
Meigs' (Fielding P.) Artillery. See Union Troops, Regulars, 2d Regiment, Battery A.
Merrilies' (John) Artillery. See Illinois Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery E.
Merrill's Horse, Cavalry. See Missouri Troops, Union, %d Regiment.
Merrill's (Lewis) Cavalry. See Missouri Troops, Union, 3d Regiment.
Messer's (Erwin B.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 156th Regiment.
Meszaros' (Emeric) Cavalry. See Florida Troops, Union, 1st Regiment.
Meumanu's (Theodore) Infantry. See Missouri Troops, Union, 15th Regiment.
Meyer's (John H.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, %d Battalion.
Miller's (E. A.) Cavalry. See Mississippi Troops, Confederate, 24th Battalion.
Millers (Horace H.) Cavalry. See Mississippi Troops, Confederate, 9th Regiment.
Miller's (Martin B.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 84th Regiment.
Milward's (Hubbard K.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 18th Regiment.
Milward's (William R.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 21st Regiment.
Mitchell's (John T.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 66th Regiment.
Mix's (Elisha) Cavalry. See Michigan Troops, 8th Regiment.
Mizner's (Henry R.) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, 14th Regiment.
Mock's (Anthony R.) Cavalry. See Illinois Troops, 9th Regiment.
Mollencott's (Richard) Artillery. See Illinois Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery G.
Moody's (John W.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 71st Regiment.
Moore's (Albert) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 14th Regiment.
Moore's (Francis T.) Cavalry. See Illinois Troops, 2d Regiment.
Moore's (James) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 83d Regiment.
Moore's (Joseph) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 58th Regiment.
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Moore's (Webster P.) Cavalry. See Wisconsin Troops, 4th Regiment.
Moore's (William P.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 49th Regiment.
Moorman's (George) Cavalry. See Mississippi Troops, Confederate, 24th Battalion.
Moreland's (M. D.) Cavalry. See Alabama Troops, Confederate.
Morrison's (Samuel H.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 2d Bat
talion, 83d and 84th Companies.
Morton's (Charles H.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 84th Regiment.
Mull's (William D.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 149th Regiment.
Munnerlyn's (Charles J.) Cavalry. See Commissary Battalion, ante.
Nash's (James M.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 19th Regiment.
Neal's (Carlton) Artillery. See Michigan Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery L.
Nesbitt's (William B.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 176th Regiment.
Nettleton's (Edward P.) Infantry. See Massachusetts Troops, 31st Regiment.
Newsom's (John F.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate.
Nichols' (Samuel D.) Infantry. See Iowa Troops, 4th Regiment.
Noble's (John W.) Cavalry. See Iowa Troops, 3d Regiment.
Noecker's (Alfred) Artillery. See Ohio Troops, 12th Battery.
Northup's (George W.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 23d Regiment.
Nulton's (Jerome B.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 61st Regiment.
O'Connell's (William) Cavalry. See Union Troops, Regulars, 4th Regiment.
Ogden's (Frederick N.) Cavalry. See Louisiana Troops, Confederate.
O'Neal's (Weden) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 55th Regiment.
O'Neil's (Joseph; Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 2d Battalion,
126th Company.
Osband's (Embury D.) Cavalry. See Union Troops, Colored, 3d Regiment.
Otwell's (Francis) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 2d Battalion,
94th Company.
Paine's (Byron) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 43d Regiment.
Palmer's (Frederic S.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 6th
Regiment.
Palmer's (William J.) Cavalry. See Pennsylvania Troops, 15th Regiment.
Palmetto Battalion, Artillery. See South Carolina Troops.
Park's (Horace) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 43d Regiment.
Parks' (Sample G.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 120th Regiment.
Parsons' (Joseph H.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 9th Regiment.
Partridge's (Benjamin F.) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, 16th Regiment.
Patterson's (Josiah) Cavalry. See Alabama Troops, Confederate, 5th Regiment.
Patterson's (William J.) Artillery. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 1st Battalion, Bat
tery E.
Patton's (David H.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 38th Regiment.
Patton's (Isaac W.) Infantry. See Louisiana Troops, Confederate, 22d Regiment.
Patton's (Samuel K. N.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 8th Regiment.
Pearson's (Robert N.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 31st Regiment.
Pease's (William H.) Artillery. See Ohio Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery F.
Felham Cadets, Infantry. See Alabama Troops, Confederate.
Pence's (James M.) Artillery. See Illinois Troops, 2d Regiment, Battery B.
Penn's (Edmund) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 6th Regiment.
Penn's (George W.) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Union.
Pepper's (William T.) Cavalry. See Indiana Troops, 13th Regiment.
Perrin's (Hector) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 7th Regiment.
Perrin's (Robert O.) Cavalry. See Mississippi Troops, Confederate, llth Regiment.
Peters' (John H.) Cavalry. See loiva Troops, 4th Regiment.
Pettus Flying Artillery. See Mississippi Troops, Confederate.
Phelps' (John E.) Cavalry. See Arkansas Troops, Union, 2d Regiment.
Fickands' (James) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 124th Regiment.
1300 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Pickens' (Samuel W.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 3d Regiment.
Pointe Coupee Artillery. See Louisiana Troops, Confederate.
Pollock's (John K.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 96th Regiment.
Pollock's (Samuel) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 99th Regiment.
Pomutz's (George) Infantry. See Iowa Troops, 15th Regiment.
Poteet's (George A.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 115th Regiment.
Potter's (Carroll H.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Volunteers, 6th Regiment.
Powers' (Edwin H.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 55th Regiment.
Powers' (Frank P.) Cavalry. See Louisiana Troops, Confederate.
Pritchard's (Benjamin D.) Cavalry. See Michigan Troops, 4th Regiment.
Pulford's (John) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, 5th Regiment.
Putnam's (Joseph R.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 42d Regiment.
Quantrill's (William C.) Band. (Official designation not of record.) See William
C. Quant rill.
Ream's (Charles) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 29th Regiment.
Reeves' (Thomas H.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 4th Regiment.
Regan's (James M.) Artillery. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 1st Battalion, Battery E.
Reppert's (Henry C.) Cavalry. See Ohio Troops, 1st Regiment.
Reynolds' (John P.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran ^Reserve Corps, 2 d Battal
ion, 73d Company.
Reynolds' (Joseph S.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 64th Regiment.
Rhoads' (William C.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 30th Regiment.
Richardson's (George R.) Artillery. See Illinois Troops, 2d Regiment, Battery F.
Richardson's (Hollon) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 7th Regiment.
Rickman's (William O.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 5th Regiment.
Roberts' (Philip) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 1st Regiment.
Robinson's (George I.) Artillery. See Chicago Board of Trade Artillery, ante.
Rodgers' (William J.) Men. (Official designation not of record.) See William J.
Rodger s.
Rodney's (George B.) Artillery. See Union Troops, Regulars, 4th Regiment, Battery I.
Roe's (James McD.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 189th Regiment.
Rogers' Band. (Official designation not of record.) See Rogers.
Rogers' (Alonzo M.) Infantry. See Georgia Troops, Union, 1st Battalion.
Rogers' (George D.) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 31st Regiment.
Rose's (Elisha D.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 2d Battalion,
67th and 157th Companies.
Rose's (Thomas E.) Infantry. See Pennsylvania Troops, 77th Regiment.
Ruckle's (Nicholas R.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 148th Regiment.
Russell's (John) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 44th Regiment.
Russell's (Robert M.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate.
Rutherford's (Allan) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 22d Regi
ment.
Sage's (Harley H.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 179th Regiment.
Saunders' (B. F.) Cavalry. See Mississippi Troops, Confederate.
Sargent's (Elbert M.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 59th Regiment.
Saylor's (Thomas) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, 29th Regiment.
Schnitzer's (Gustavus) Cavalry. See Iowa Troops, %d Regiment.
Schoonover's (Jonas) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 29th Regiment.
Schuetz's (John C.) Artillery. See Michigan Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery K.
Scott's (George W.) Cavalry. See Florida Troops, Confederate, 5th Battalion.
Scovill's (Charles W.) Artillery. See Ohio Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery A.
Scully's (James W.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 10th Regiment.
Search's (Anthony T.) Cavalry. See Illinois Troops, 4th Regiment.
Sears' (John J.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 18th Regiment.
Seay's (Abraham J.) Infantry. See Missouri Troops, Union, 32d Regiment.
ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED. 1301
Shafter's (William R.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 17th Regiment.
Sharra's (Abram) Cavalry. See Indiana Troops, llth Regiment.
Shea's (Thomas) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 22d Regiment.
Sheldon's (Charles S.) Infantry. See Missouri Troops, Union, 18th Regiment.
Shepard's (Calvin A.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 173d Regiment.
Sheppard's (Dennis S.) Cavalry. See Illinois Troops, llth Regiment.
Shoemaker's (William W.) Cavalry. See Ohio Troops, 4th Regiment.
Shorey's (Samuel O.) Cavalry. See Mississippi Troops, Union, 1st Regiment.
Showers' (Benjamin H.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 17lh Regiment.
Sickles' (Hiram F.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 147th Regiment.
Sifers' (James H.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, lS5th Regiment.
Simoiison's (Samuel E. W.) Cavalry. See Indiana Troops, 7th Regiment.
Skinner's (Lewis C. ) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 8th Regi
ment.
Slater's (Frederick) Cavalry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, llth Regiment.
Slocomb's (Cuthbert H.) Artillery. See Washington Artillery, post, 5th Battery.
Smith's (Alfred T.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 156th Regiment.
Smith's (Caraway) Cavalry. See Florida Troops, Confederate, 3d Regiment.
Smith's (Charles E.) Cavalry. See Michigan Troops, llth Regiment.
Smith's (Euiil) Heavy Artillery. See Union Troops, Colored, 3d Regiment.
Smith's (George W.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops t 88th Regiment.
Smith's (Gustavus A.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 155th Regiment.
Smith's (John J.) Poiitoniers. See Union Troops, Volunteers, 1st Company.
Smith's (Louis B.) Artillery. See Union Troops, Colored, 2d Regiment, Battery I.
Smith's (Luther R.) Artillery. See Michigan Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery I.
Smith's (Orlow) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 65th Regiment.
Smith's (Robert F.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 16th Regiment.
Smith's (Robert W.) Cavalry. See Illinois Troops, 16th Regiment.
Smith's (William J.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 6th Regiment.
Snider's (Joseph T.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 13th Regiment.
Spence's (Philip B.) Cavalry. See Mississippi Troops, Confederate, 13th Regiment
(Armi stead's).
Spencer's (George W.) Artillery. See Illinois Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery M.
Stacy's (Brazilliak P.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 13th Regiment.
Standish's (John H.) Cavalry. See Michigan Troops, 10th Regiment.
Staubers (Thaddeus J.) Infantry. See Missouri Troops, Union, 42d Regiment.
Steinhausen's (Albert von) Infantry. See New York Troops, 68th Regiment.
Stephens' (Meshack) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops; Union, 4th Regiment.
Stepheiison's (Ferdinand D.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 152d Regiment.
Stevens' (Ambrose A.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 5th Regi
ment.
Stiles' (Henry E.) Artillery. See Wisconsin Troops, 8th Battery.
Stockton's (Joseph) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 72d Regiment.
Stokes' (William) Artillery. See Indiana Troops, 7th Battery.
Stone's (Henry) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 100th Regiment.
Storer's (Newman W.) Artillery. See Massachusetts Troops, 7th (G) Battery.
Sturges' (Eben P.) Artillery. See Ohio Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery E.
Sullivan's (John) Artillery. See Ohio Troops, 3d Battery.
Suman's (Isaac C. B.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 9th Regiment.
Summers' (John S.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 57th Regiment.
Swain's (Edgar D.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 42d Regiment.
Swaine's (Peter T.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Regulars, 15th Regiment, 2d Bat
talion.
Swallow's (George R.) Cavalry. See Indiana Troops, 10th Regiment.
Sweet's (John E.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 151st Regiment.
1302 KY., S. W. VA., TENN., N. & C. GA., MISS., ALA., & W. FLA.
Byrnes' (George G.) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 44th Regiment.
Tafel's (Gustavus) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 106th Regiment.
Tassin's (Augustus G.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 35th Regiment.
Taylor's (Jacob E.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 188th Regiment.
Teague's Scouts. (Official designation not of record.) See league.
Tennessee (Confederate) Second Cavalry. See Clark R. Barteau's Cavalry, ante.
Tennessee (Confederate) Ninth [Nineteenth] Cavalry. See Jacob B. Biffle's Cav
alry, ante.
Tennessee (Confederate) Tenth Cavalry. See Nicholas N. Cox's Cavalry, ante.
Tennessee (Confederate) Eleventh Cavalry. See Daniel W. Holman's Cavalry, ante.
Tennessee (Confederate) Nineteenth [Eighteenth] Cavalry. See JohnF. Neivsom's
Cavalry, ante.
Tennessee (Confederate) Twentieth Cavalry. See Robert M. Russell's Cavalry, ante.
Tennessee (Confederate) Twenty-first [Sixteenth] Cavalry. See Andrew N. Wil
son's Cavalry, post.
Tenney's (Marcus D.) Artillery. See Kansas Troops, 1st Battery.
Thomas' (Hubbard T.) Artillery. See Wilder Artillery, post.
Thomas' (William H.) Legion. See North Carolina Troops, Confederate.
Thomasson's (Theodore S.) Artillery. See Kentucky Troops, Union, Battery A.
Thompson's (John A.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 53d Regiment.
Thomson's (Chester G.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 73d Regiment.
Tiemeyer's (John H.) Artillery. See Missouri Troops, Union, 1st Regiment, Battery M.
Tobin's (Thomas F.) Artillery. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate.
Todd's (John B.) Artillery. See Alabama State Artillery, ante, Battery C.
Tombler's (Edward) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 2d Bat
talion, 25th, 92d, 106th, and 120th Companies.
True's (Clinton J.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 53d Regiment.
Trumbull Guards, Infantry. See Ohio Troops.
Tully's Guerrillas. (Official designation not of record.) See Tully.
Turner's (William D.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, llth Regiment (New).
Tuscaloosa Cadets, Infantry. See Alabama Troops, Confederate.
Uline's (Calvin S.) Infantry. See Minnesota Troops, 2d Regiment.
Upton's (Edward N.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 46th Regiment.
Vaiden Artillery. See Mississippi Troops, Confederate, 1st Regiment, Battery L.
Van Sellar's (Henry) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 12th Regiment.
Van Voast's (James) Infantry. See Union Troops, Regulars, 18th Regiment.
Vestal's (Warner L.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 63d Regiment.
Voelkiier's (Louis) Artillery. See Missouri Troops, Union, 2d Regiment, Battery F.
Voorhees' (Richard M.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 2d Bat
talion, 74th Company.
Wachsman's (Albert) Artillery. See Missouri Troops, Union, 2d Regiment, Battery A.
Wade's (Alfred B.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 73d Regiment.
Wade's (William B.) Cavalry. See Confederate Troops, Regulars, 8th Regiment.
Warner's (Adoniram J.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 17th
Regiment.
Warner's (Clement E.) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 36th Regiment.
Warren's (William H.) Cavalry. See Alabama Troops, Confederate.
Washington Artillery. See Louisiana Troops, Confederate.
Watkins' (Joseph B.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 34th Regiment.
Watson's (James F.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 63d and 69th Regiments.
Webber's (Edwin L.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 88th Regiment.
Weber's (Daniel) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 39th Regiment.
Webster's (Joseph R.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 44th Regiment.
Webster's (Moses) Command. (Official designation not of record.) See Moses
Webster.
ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED. 1303
Weiler's (John J.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 17th Regiment.
Wells' (Oliver) Cavalry. See Missouri Troops, Union, 12th Regiment.
West's (George R.) Infantry. See Iowa Troops, 87th Regiment.
Wheelock's (Arthur B.) Artillery. See Wisconsin Troops, 7th Battery.
Wheelock's (Carlton B.) Infantry. See Wisconsin Troops, 12th Regiment.
Whicher's (James S.) Artillery. See Indiana Troops, 2d Battery.
White's (Lyman A.) Artillery. See Illinois Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery B.
Whitney's (William C.) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 4th Regiment,
Enrolled Militia.
Wilbur's (Almerick W.) Artillery. See Michigan Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery A.
Wilcox's (Edward P.) Artillery. See Illinois Troops, 1st Regiment, Battery A.
Wilder Artillery. See Indiana Troops.
Wiles' (Greenberry F.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 78th Regiment.
Wiley's (Edmund R.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Colored, 88th Regiment.
Wiley's (Owen) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 123d Regiment.
Wilhelm's (George) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 186th Regiment.
Wilkin's (Eli) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 31st Regiment.
Wilkins' ( John D. ) Infantry. See Union Troops, Regulars, 15th Regiment, 3d Battalion.
Wilkinson's (John) Cavalry. See Mississippi Troops, Confederate, 24th Battalion.
Wilkinson's (William) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, 9th Regiment.
Williams' ( James M.) Infantry. See Alabama Troops, Confederate, 21st Regiment.
Williams' (William D.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 89th Regiment.
Willsie's (Horace H.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 148th Regiment.
Wilson's (Andrew N.) Cavalry. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate.
"Wilson's (George M.) Artillery. See Michigan Troops, 1st Regiment, Batter}/ E.
Wilson's (Harrison) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 20th Regiment.
Wilson's (James H.) Infantry. See Kentucky Troops, Union, 24th Regiment.
Winston's Scouts. (Official designation not of record.) See Captain Winston.
Winston's (William C.) Artillery. See Tennessee Troops, Confederate.
Wisdom's (Dew M.) Cavalry. See John F. Newsom's Cavalry, ante.
Witt's (Nathaniel) Infantry. See Tennessee Troops, Union, 5th Regiment.
Wolff's (Samuel M.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 64th Regiment.
Wolfley's (Lewis) Infantry.* See Illinois Troops, 83d Regiment.
Wood's (Charles H.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 51st Regiment.
Wood's (McLain F.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 154th Regiment.
Wood's (Robert C., jr.) Cavalry. See Wirt Adams' Cavalry, ante.
Woodall's (French B.) Infantry. See Illinois Troops, 151st Regiment.
Woodman's (Ephraim W.) Cavalry. See Maine Troops, 2d Regiment.
Wormer's (Grover S.) Infantry. See Michigan Troops, 30th Regiment.
Wright's (James S.) Infantry. See Indiana Troops, 25th Regiment.
Yeoman's (Samuel N.) Infantry. See Ohio Troops, 90th Regiment.
Yoder's (Noah W.) Infantry. See Union Troops, Veteran Reserve Corps, 2d Battalion,
141st Company.
York's (Harrison B.) Artillery. See Ohio Troops, 9th Battery.
Young's ( J. Morris) Cavalry. See Iowa Troops, 5th Regiment.
Ziegler's (Jacob) Artillery. See Pennsylvania Troops, Battery B.
* Temporarily commanding.
INDEX.
Brigades, Divisions, Corps, Armies, and improvised organizations are "Mentioned" under name of com
manding officer; State and other organizations under their official designation. (See Alternate Desig
nations, pp. 1291-1303.)
Page.
Abadie, Eugene H. Mentioned 104,132,296,741
Abandoned and Captured Property. Action touching. Communications
from
Adjutant-General's Office, U. S. A 999
Asboth, Alexander : 716, 908
Canby, Edward R. S 401, 423, 430, 440, 658, 713, 853, 893, 1049
Crosby, Peirce 421
Grant, U. S 1035
Grierson, Benjamin H 895
Grover, Cuvder 800
Johnston, W. B 745
McArthur, John 845,1037
McCook, Edward M 746, 861
Moliueux, Edward L 703, 744
Roberts, Benjamin S 1043
Thomas, George H 598, 646, 741, 1046
Upton, Emory 653,789,802
Wilson, James H 653, 788-790, 799, 800, 841, 842, 871, 873, 955, 998, 1032, 1041
Abbott, Asa T. Mentioned 81,1115
Abernethy, Alonzo. Mentioned 1065
Abraham, Lot.
Correspondence with Emory Upton 685
Mentioned 653,685,702,719,788
Acliesoii, John W. Mentioned 1088
Adams, Daniel "W.
Correspondence with
Davis, Jefferson 1220
Hardcastle, Aaron B 1193
Taylor, Richard 1146, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1158-1160, 1165, 1169, 1170
War Department, C. S 1220, 1267
Mentioned ( 172,217,220,347,424,1123,1138,1139,
1142,1144, 1147, 1154, 1156, 1164, 1165, 1167, 1169, 1207, 1216, 1239, 1255
Adams, Edward P. Correspondence with Stephen M. Eaton 305
Adams, Frank. Mentioned 9
Adams, Myron, Ji.
Correspondence with Stephen M.Eaton 166,208
Mentioned 242, 252
Adams, Silas. Mentioned 399
Adams, Will A.
Correspondence with George H. Thomas 1052
Mentioned 318,540,804
1305
1306 INDEX.
Adams, Wirt.
Correspondence with
Chalmers, James R 1145,1147
Surget, Eustace 1196, 1220
Taylor, Richard 1165, 1171, 1196, 1197, 1217, 1220
Mentioned 92,
159, 179, 248, 253, 321, 336, 344, 515, 1120, 1150, 1160, 1164, 1173, 1195, 1198,
1202, 1203, 1207, 1213, 1215-1217, 1220, 1228, 1234-1236, 1243, 1247, 1261
Adjutant-General's Office, U. S. A.
Correspondence with
Grant, U. S 928
Hooker, Joseph 1067
Johnson, Richard W 4, 973
Logan, John A 1073, 1091
Molineux, Edward L 999
Palmer, John M 5
Pritchard, Benjamin D 845
Roberts, Benjamin S 1066
Slocum, Henry W 1031
Thomas, George H 390, 470, 565,
581, 678, 679, 699, 837, 838, 897, 1028, 1031, 1052, 1072, 1089, 1090, 1105-1107
War Department, U. S 276
Wilson, James H 744,800,816,928,960
Orders, Circular, series 1865 : No. 19, 1047.
Orders, General, series 1865: No. 48,71; No. 95, 825; No. 108, 948; No.
118, 1039; No. 131, 1094; Nos. 149, 164, 1116.
Orders, Special, series 1865: No. 128, 6; No. 145, 81; No. 147, 97; No.
* 149, 107; No. 180,436; No. 183,454,1090; No. 188,481; No.
195, 524; No. 198, 550; No. 201,567; No. 215,877; No. 218,
679; No. 224,732; No. 227, 742; No. 237, 813; No. 246, 849;
No. 268, 937; No. 279, 959; No. 314, 1005.
Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, C. S. A.
Correspondence with
Davis, Jefferson 1193
Hood, John B 1203
Orders, Special, series 1863 : No. 247, 1118.
Orders, Special, series 1864 : No. 253, 1118.
Orders, Special, series 1865: No. 68, 1145; No. 69, 1148; No. 73, 1166.
Admiral, Steamer. Mentioned 1243
A. G. Brown, Steamer. Mentioned 56, 69, 730
Alabama, Steamer. Mentioned 56, 162
Alabama.
Affairs in, generally. Communications from
Allen, Henry W 451
Andrews, Christopher C 577, 727
Asboth, Alexander 826
Canby, Edward R. S 658
Chrysler, Morgan H 796,947
Cobb, James H., et al 91
Crane, Washington 258
Evans, A. R 118
Giers, J. J 473,485
Granger, Robert S 380,735
Hare, Martin B 258
Hubbard, Lucius F 854
INDEX. 1307
Page.
Alabama — Continued.
Affairs in, generally. Communications from
Jackson, Amos M 159,225,325
Jones, Samuel 1233,1265
Lucas, Thomas J 562
McArthur, John 811,975
McKeene,Hugh 364
Smith, Andrew J 894
Steele, Frederick 560
Whipple, William D 960
Civil status of. Communications from
Canby, Edward R. S 854
Smith, Andrew J 854
Military Departments embracing 825, 964, 1016, 1017, 1040, 1041
Movements and disposition of troops in. Communications from
Andrews, Christopher C 729,730,1038
Benton, William P 674
Cauby, Edward R. S 612
Forrest, Nathan B 1147,1150,1155,1261
Garrard, Kenner 935
Granger, Gordon 626,695
Grier, David P 942
Grierson, Benjamin H 675
Hawkins, John P 675
Jackson, William H 1251
McArthur, John 675,696,772
Smith, Andrew J 674,696,697,757,935,951,1034
Taylor, Richard 1146,1147
Operations in. Communications from
Benton, William P 482,561
Canby, Edward R. S 596,625
Davis, Jefferson 1212
Hatch, Edward 93
Johnson, Gilbert M. L 1057
Johnson, Richard W 240
Jones, Samuel 576,1257,1258,1273,1274
Lovell, Frederick S 203
Miller, Horace H 1249
Palfrey, John C 481
Royston, Young L 578
Smith, W.T.... 1249
Taylor, Richard 1155
Thomas, George H 1057
Organization of militia in. Communication from Richard Taylor 1256
Parsons, Lewis E., appointed Provisional Governor of 1027
Re-establishment of civil law in.
Authorized by George H. Thomas in certain counties of 506
Communications from
Granger, Robert S 506
Thomas, George H 564
Welch, H.M., et al 506
Relief of destitute in. Communications from
Chrysler. Morgan H 963
McArthur, John 1071
1308 INDEX.
Page.
Alabama — Continued.
Reported movements of Confederate troops in. Communications from
Granger, Robert S 83
Johnson, Richard W 261
Reported movements of Union troops in. Communications from
Lee, Robert E 1171
McConnell, William M 1271
Restoration of civil law in. Resolutions of citizens of Franklin County. 972
Return of paroled men to. Communication from Robert S. Granger 437
Alabama, Department of. ( Union . )
Constituted and limits denned 1040
Woods, Charles R., assigned to command of 1017, 1040
Alabama, Governor of. Correspondence with
Davis, Jefferson 1175,1212
Taylor, Richard 1156
Alabama Legislature. Meeting of. Communications from
Grant, U. S 877
War Department, U. S 810
Alabama Troops. Mentioned. (Confederate.)
Artillery, Light— Battalions : Alabama State Artillery (Batteries'), C, 207,
226. Batteries: Charpentier's, 226, 364; Garrity's, 226; Lumsden's,
1195.
Cavalry— Battalions : 25th, 792; Warren's, 706. Companies: Goldsby's,
1261. Regiments : 5th, 125, 651 ; 6th, 118, 119, 226 ; 7th, 364 ; 8th (Living
ston's}, 118, 119, 163,226; Moreland's, 830.
Infantry — Battalions: Tuscaloosa Cadets, 1177, 1178, 1182. Companies:
Pelham Cadets, 226, 261. Regiments : 1st Reserves, 226 ; 2 d Reserves,
226 ; 3d Reserves, 364 ; 4th Reserves, 364 ; 16th, 1134 ; 18th, 226 ; 21st,
226,1158,1163.1184; 26th, 27th, 1134; 32d, 226, 1131 ; 35th, 1134; 36th,
38th, 226; 49th, 1134; 58th, 1131.
Alabama Troops. Mentioned. (Union.)
Cavalry— Regiments : 1st, 83, 781, 820, 924, 993, 994.
Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana, Department of. (Confederate. )
Forrest, Nathan B. Addresses to Forrest's Cavalry Corps.
Cessation of hostilities 1263
Farewell 1289
Jackson, William H. Address of, to Jackson's Cavalry Division, concern
ing cessation of hostilities 1268
Maury, Dabney H. Farewell address of 1287
Movements and disposition of troops in. Communications from Richard
Taylor 1228,1230
Orders, Circulars, series 1865— Taylor: April 20, 1256. Forrest: April 19,
1254; May 8, 1288. Gibson: March 30, 1176; March 31, 1181;
April 5 (two), 1205; April 8, 1219. Jones, D. W. : May 2, 1277;
May 5, 1282. Lockett: April 19, 1253. Semple: May 6, 1286.
Orders, General, series 1865— Taylor: No. 47, 1244; No. 48, 1250; No. 49,
1252; No. 54, 1283. Gibson : No. 1, 1180, 1240. Jackson: No.
11, 1271. Jones, D. W. : No. 10, 1252.
Orders, Special, series 1865— Taylor : No. 122, 1284. Chalmers: No. 37,
1120; No. 39, 1127; No. 40, 1133. Forrest: March 17, 1122;
No. 63, 1155. Gibson : No. 1, 1157 ; No. 2, 1169 ; No. 9, 1200 ; No.
11, 1219; April 16, 1245. Jones, D. W.: No. 5, 1134. Maury:
No. 2, 427; No. 12, 1270; No. 99, 1223.
Reported movements of Confederate troops in. Communication from Amos
M. Jackson 57
INDEX. 1309
Page.
Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana, Department of. (Confeder
ate) — Continued.
Reported movements of Union troops in. Communications from Eustace
Surget 1123
Surrender of Confederate forces in. See Confederate Forces, Surrender of.
Ale shire, Charles C. Mentioned 541
Alexander, Andrew J.
Correspondence with
McCook, Edward M 218
Thomas, George H 891,910,920
For correspondence as Chief of Staff, see George Stoneman.
Mentioned ... 64, 65, 83, 93, 100, 101, 111, 112, 125, 126, 156, 174, 202, 321, 361, 379, 543,
618, 663, 687, 702, 749, 751, 829, 870, 873, 891, 910, 927, 938, 949, 1061, 1069
Allen, . Mentioned 366
Allen, Lieutenant. Mentioned 261
Allen, Charles J.
Correspondence with Miles D. McAlester 149, 166, 183
Mentioned 145,161, 184,210, 283,759,771,925
Allen, Henry W. Mentioned 450, 451
Allen, Lyman. Mentioned 170, 546, 547
Allen, Robert.
Correspondence with George H. Thomas 760, 774, 775, 798, 859
Mentioned 185, 186, 937
Allen, Theodore P. Mentioned 974
Allen, William. Mentioned 957
Allen, William J. Mentioned 541
Allison, A. K.
Correspondence with Edward M. McCook 718
Mentioned 747
Ames, Adelbert. Mentioned 1094
Amnesty. Communications from
Smith, John E 1049
Stoneman, George 808
Thomas, George H 377, 671, 808, 1049
Washburn, Cadwallader C 671
Anderson, Adna.
Correspondence with Daniel C. McCallum 549
Mentioned 35
Anderson, Archer. Mentioned 526, 559
Anderson, Charles D. Mentioned 454
Anderson, Charles W. Correspondence with Nathan B. Forrest 173
For correspondence as A. D. C., see Nathan B. Forrest.
Anderson, Lucieii. Correspondence with War Department, U. S 466, 905
Anderson, Oliver P. Mentioned 534
Anderson, Robert. Mentioned 346
Anderson, Robert H. Mentioned 1122
Andersonville, Ga. Cemetery at. Communications from
Thomas, George H 1063
War Department, U. S 1051
Wilson, James H 1054, 1059
Andress, James P. Mentioned 542
Andrew, Abram P. Mentioned 537
Andrews, Albert S. Mentioned 1037, 1066
Andrews, Christopher C.
Address to Freedmen of Selma, Ala., and vicinity 728
1310 INDEX.
Page
Andrews, Christopher C. — Continued.
Correspondence with
Andrews, George L 714
Baldwin, William H . , 316
Canby, Edward R. S 281, 577, 661, 727, 728
Granger, Gordon 915, 959, 991, 1056
Hotchkiss, Walter S 412
Jones, Samuel 727
Lincoln, Abraham 349
Moore, Frederick W 245, 283, 412, 730, 811, 988
Rowse, Albert 412
Smith, Andrew J 714
Smith, Thomas Kilby 1034, 1038
Spicely, William T 231, 244, 283, 412, 495, 729, 811
Steele, Frederick 25,281,352,577,610
Taylor, Richard 610
Wright, Marcus J 611
Farewell Orders 1019
Mentioned 41, 117, 118, 230, 244-246, 283, 286-288, 295, 302, 306, 311, 326, 329-
331, 370, 431, 512, 561, 595, 696, 697, 865, 913-915, 941, 987, 992, 1281, 1282
Relieved from command of Post and District of Mobile 987
Staff. Announcement of 880
Andrews, George L. (Brigadier-General.)
Correspondence with
Andrews, Christopher C 714
Burdick, Elliott M 178
Canby, Edward R. S 312,673,695,727,771
Mentioned 315,352,402,660,661,673,674,714,727
For correspondence as Chief of Staff, see Edward E. S. Canby.
Andrews, George L. (Lieutenant-Colonel. ) Mentioned 546
Andrews, J. E. K.
Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1247
Mentioned 1246
Andrews, Julius A. Mentioned 1225
Andrews, Martin M. Mentioned 1055
Andrews, Norman S. Mentioned 101, 545
Anna, Steamer. Mentioned 1005, 1009
Anna Perrett, Steamer. Mentioned 141
Annie E., Steamer. Mentioned 442
Any, F. A. J. Correspondence with Andrew Johnson 852
Apalachicola, Fla. Expedition from Barrancas to. May 31-June 6, 1865. Com
munication from Alexander Asboth 936
Archer, John N. Mentioned 1189
Archer, Martin. Correspondence with James H. Wilson 818
Archer, Samson M. Mentioned 1065
Arkansas. Military Departments embracing 1040
Arkansas, Department of. (Union.)
Constituted and limits denned 1040
Reynolds, Joseph J., assigned to command of 1040
Arkansas Troops. Mentioned. (Confederate.)
Infantry— Regiments : llth, 57, 1192, 1222, 1240; 17th, 1192, 1222, 1240;
23d (Lyles'), 809.
Arkansas Troops. Mentioned. (Union.)
Cavalry— Regiments: 2d, 539, 1008, 1009, 1079, 1087, 1101, 1102.
Armenia, Steamer. Mentioned 1009
INDEX. 1311
Armies of the United States. Congratulatory Orders of U. S. Grant to ..... 948
Armistead, Charles G.
Correspondence with St. John R. Liddell ................................ 1122,
1129, 1137, 1138, 1143, 1144, 1146, 1154
Mentioned ......................................................... 1137,1141-
1143, 1145, 1146, 1148, 1149, 1151-1153, 1156, 1159, 1167, 1169, 1170, 1179
Arms, Ammunition, etc. See Munitions of War.
Armstrong, Charles D. Mentioned ........................................ 892
Armstrong, Frank C.
Correspondence with
Crossland, Edward .............................................. 1261,1265
Denis, Jules C .................................................. 1262, 1265
McCulloch, Robert ............................................... 590,1266
Taylor, Richard ..................................................... 1237
White, Thomas W ................................................... 1127
Mentioned ................................................... 173, 217, 220, 247,
253, 605, 1127, 1147, 1150, 1155, 1169, 1170, 1207, 1213, 1228, 1230, 1233, 1266
Armstrong, George T. Mentioned ......................................... 537
Armstrong, H. C. Mentioned .............................................. 1134
Armstrong, James F.
Correspondence with
Asboth, Alexander ............................................ 513, 798, 918
Thatcher, Henry K .................................................. 263
Mentioned ............................................................ 797, 918
Army Corps, 2 d. (Union.) Discontinued .................................. 1094
Army Corps, 4th. (Union.)
Beatty, Samuel, assigned to command of 2d Brigade, 3d Division of ...... 966
Bradley, Luther P., assigned to command of 2d Brigade, 2d Division of.. 966
Congratulatory Orders of George H. Thomas to .......................... 699
Discontinued ........................................................... 1094
Doolitfcle, Charles C.
Assigned to command of 1st Brigade, 3d Division of .................. 782
Relieved from command of 1st Brigade, 3d Division of ............... 943
Elliott, Washington L. Farewell Orders ............................. 948, 1031
Grose, William.
Farewell address .................................................... 962
Relieved from duty with ............................................. 973
Opdycke, Emerson.
Assigned to command of 1st Brigade, 2d Division of .................. 966
Assumes temporary command of 2d Division of ....................... 1031
Rose, Thomas E., assigned to command of 1st Brigade, 1st Division of ____ 966
Stanley, David S. Farewell Orders ..................................... 965
Suinan, Isaac C. B., assigned to command of 2d Brigade, 1st Division of.. . 966
Transfer of, to the Southwest. Communications from
Elliott, Washington L ............................................... 1001
Grant, U. S .......................................................... 931
Stanley, David S .................................................. 965, 993
Thomas, George H ..... . ............................................ 959
Wood, Thomas J .................................................... 1009
Willich, August, assigned to command of 1st Brigade, 3d Division of.. . 943, 966
Army Corps, 5th. (Union.) Discontinued ................................ 1094
Army Corps, 6th. (Union.) Discontinued ................................ 1094
Army Corps, 7th. (Union.) Discontinued ................................ 1094
Army Corps, 8th. (Union.) Discontinued ................................ 1094
Army Corps, 9th. (Union.) Discontinued ................................ 1094
1312 INDEX.
Paga
Army Corps, 10th. (Union.) Discontinued 1094
Army Corps, 13th. (Union.)
Day, Henry M., assigned to command of 2d Brigade, 3d Division of 8
Farewell Orders of Christopher C. Andrews 1019
Glasgow, Samuel L.
Assigned to temporary command of 1st Brigade, Second Division of.. 942
Assumes temporary command of 1st Brigade, 2d Division of 674
McLaughlin, John A.
Assigned to command of 1st Brigade', 1st Division of 915
Assigned to temporary command of 1st Brigade, 1st Division of 661
Moore, Frederick W., assumes command of 3d Brigade, 2d Division of 930
Army Corps, 14th. (Union.)
Buell, George P., assumes temporary command of 1st Division of 1008, 1058
Discontinued 1095
Army Corps, 15th. (Union.)
Discontinued 1095
Oliver, John M., assigned to command of 2d Division of 1033
Army Corps, 16th. (Union.)
Brown, Egbert B., relieved from duty with 384
Gilbert, James I.
Farewell Orders 1030
Relieved from duty with 2d Brigade, 2d Division of 1026
Holmes, Samuel A., assumes command of 2d Brigade, 3d Division of 521
Merriam, Jonathan, assigned to command of 2d Brigade, 2d Division of. . . 1030
Reorganization of 16
Smith, Andrew J., Farewell Orders to 1098
Ward, Lyrnan M., assumes command of 2d Brigade, 3d Division of 16
Army Corps, 17th. (Union.)
Addresses of Frank P. Blair, jr., to 1076, 1097
Discontinued 1095
Hickeulooper, Andrew, assigned to command of 3d Brigade, 4th Division
of 1004,1008
Leggett, Mortimer D., assigned to temporary command of 1033
Army Corps, 20th. (Union.) Discontinued 1095
Army Corps, 23d. (Union.) Discontinued 1095
Army Corps, 24th. (Union. ) Discontinued 1095
Army Transportation. See Munitions of War.
Arnold, Alexander A. Mentioned 545
Artaud, Theodore. Mentioned 1088
Arthur, Walter C. Mentioned 358
Asboth, Alexander.
Correspondence with
Armstrong, Janies F 513, 798, 918
Canby, Edward R. S 26,
60, 70, 90, 96, 117, 152, 168, 197, 212, 257, 258, 307, 358, 404, 450, 498,
522, 563, 731, 797, 826, 841, 867, 868, 880, 896, 918, 926, 931, 936, 1045
Clanton, James H 450
Davenport, John 60
Steele, Frederick 17, 118
Mentioned 27, 32, 34, 41, 152, 213, 264, 307, 470, 613, 844, 853, 867, 912, 936, 937
Staff. Announcements of 34, 354
Ashcraft, Thomas C. Mentioned 1133
Asheville, N. C. Expedition to, April 3-11, 1865. Communications from
Stanley, David S 249
Wood, Thomas J 249
INDEX. 1313
Page,
Atkisson, H. Mentioned 972
Atlanta, Ga., Commander of C. S. Forces at. Correspondence with .James
H. Wilson 516
Atlantic, Military Division cf the.
Constituted and limits defined 1040
Meade, George G., assigned to command of 1040
Atwater, Merritt B. Mentioned 535
Atzerodt, George A. Mentioned 1116
Augur, Christopher C.
Assignment to command 1039
Mentioned 81, 647, 703, 1039
Augustine, William J. Mentioned 1008
Autocrat, Steamer. Mentioned 1005
Avery, William L. Mentioned 25
Ayer, Lyman W. Mentioned 538, 831
Babbitt, George S. Mentioned 1066
Babbitt, Lawrence S. Mentioned 5
Babcock, WalterS. Mentioned 102
Backus, William. Mentioned 541
Bacon, John M. Mentioned 45, 201, 202
For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see Edward M. McCooJc.
Badge. Army of the Cumberland. Adoption of, etc 1013,1014
Bahiiey, Andrew J. Mentioned 205
Bailey, Joseph.
Assignments to command 575, 796
Correspondence with
Canby, Edward R. S '. 105,
114-116, 129-132, 144-146, 160-164, 176, 178, 191, 197, 228, 22!), 241, 243,254,
262, 263, 277-279, 294-296, 313, 314, 324, 326-328, 337-339, 348, 627, 888
Christenseu, Christian T 207, 228
McAlester, Miles D 129, 144, 161, 176
Mentioned. . 32, 76, 85, 104, 117, 128, 141, 143, 147, 176, 177, 191, 196, 222, 241, 256, 257,
263, 276, 294, 313, 323, 324, 328, 339, 352, 357, 421, 440, 575, 610, 796, 811, 895
Relieved from command of Engineer Brigade, Military Division of West
Mississippi 575
Bailey, William L. Mentioned 347
Baird, Absalom.
Mentioned 1027, 1035, 1065, 1088
Relieved from duty in Army of the Tennessee 1088
Baker, Alpheus. Mentioned 226
Baker, Daniel M. Mentioned 886
Baker, George W. Mentioned 771
Baker, Jacob S. Mentioned 771
Baker, J. L. G. Mentioned 748
Baker, J. Wayles. Mentioned 748, 814
Baker, W. W. Mentioned 986
Baldwin, Aaron P. Mentioned 535
Baldwin, J. H., Steamer. Mentioned 1005, 1009
Baldwin, Norman A. Mentioned 541
Baldwin, William H. Correspondence with Christopher C. Andrews 316
Ball, Charles P. Mentioned 1153
Ball, John. Mentioned 537
Ballard, Devillo P. Mentioned 25
Baltic, Steamer. Mentioned 674
83 B H — VOL XLIX, PT II
1314 INDEX.
Page.
Banks, General, Steamer. Mentioned 146, 162, 349, 865, 984
Banks, Nathaniel P., Steamer. Mentioned 323, 366, 896, 936, 985
Banks, Nathaniel P.
Correspondence with Edward K. S. Canby 558, 572, 740
Mentioned 825, 1115
Relieved from command of Department of the Gulf 825
Banks, R. M. Mentioned 1121
Barber, Henry D. Mentioned 42
Barber, Thomas C. Mentioned 540
Barker, William W. Mentioned 37, 444, 603
Barlow, John W. Mentioned 780,981
Barnes, Captain. Mentioned 1146
Barnes, Henry L. Correspondence with George H. Thomas 808
Barry, "William S. Mentioned 1206
Bartlett, Joseph R. Mentioned 535
Bartlett, William C.
Correspondence with Davis Tillson 754
Mentioned 407, 538, 623, 669, 670, 690, 710, 725
Barton, Charles A. Mentioned 534
Barton, Seth M. Mentioned 259
Bascom, Gustavus M. Mentioned 139, 613, 1064
For correspondence as A. A. G., see George Stoneman.
Bate, William B. Mentioned 903
Bates, Erastus N. Correspondence with David S. Stanley 189, 199
Bates, James C. Mentioned 1277
Batteries Huger and Tracy, Ala. Bombardment and capture of, April 9-11,
1865. Communications from
Bailey, Joseph 313
Canby, Edward R. S 301, 312, 324., 327
Kurd, Charles T 312
Smith, Andrew J 301
Thatcher, Henry K 324
Battey, Frederick A. Mentioned 1048
Battle, James, Steamer. Mentioned 115, 467, 984
Battle, Joel A. Mentioned 741, 789, 799, 802, 815, 830, 842, 884
Baxter, Luther L. Mentioned 217
Bayard, William. Mentioned 702, 703, 705, 706, 753, 767
Beach, Albert F. Mentioned 543
Beach, John P. Mentioned 546
Beadles, J. N. Correspondence with Andrew Johnson 823
Beam, Henry D. Mentioned 1097
Beatty, Samuel.
Assignment to command 966
Correspondence with Thomas J. Wood 238, 250, 414
Mentioned 37, 109, 122, 134, 201, 270, 407, 408, 424, 436, 535, 838, 839, 966
Beaumont, Eugene B. Mentioned 37, 64, 704, 734, 938
For correspondence as A. A. G., see James H. Wilson.
Beauregard, G. T.
Correspondence with
Cobb, Howell 453, 1212
Elzey, Arnold 1146
Taylor, Richard 1146, 1167
Wilson, James H 425
Mentioned 415,425,453,559,686,825,833,999,1171
Beck, Moses M. Mentioned 542
Becker, Gilbert W. Mentioned 42
INDEX, 1315
Page.
Beebe, William O. Mentioned 538
Beebe, William S.
Correspondence with Edward R. S. Canby 129, 143
Mentioned 114,190,235,263,384,385,402,574
Beecher, Robert E. Mentioned 1097
Beesley, James P. Mentioned 336
Belitz, Henry F, Mentioned 536
Belknap, William W.
Mentioned 1004, 1066, 1094, 1095
Relieved from duty in Army of the Tennessee 1094
Bell, Tyree H.
Correspondence with
Forrest, Nathan B 1264
Jackson, William H 1207
Mentioned 92, 1177, 1207, 1261, 1280
Belvidere, Steamer. Mentioned 867, 868, 942
Beiiham, V. M. Mentioned 904
Benjamin, Horatio N.
Correspondence with Edward H. Hobson 113,
368, 400, 439, 466, 478, 479, 491-493, 510, 520, 639
Mentioned 528, 639, 658
Benjamin, Judah P. Mentioned 556, 570
Benner, Daniel J. Mentioned 941
Bennett^ . Mentioned 726
Bennett, Jacob C. Mentioned 904
Bennett, John E. Mentioned 534
Bennett, John W.
Correspondence with St. John R. Liddell 1209, 1214
Mentioned 1210, 1214
Benteen, Frederick W. Mentioned 543
Bentley, Robert H. Mentioned 539, 630
Benton, Captain. Mentioned 1172
Benton, Thomas H., jr., Correspondence with
Benton, William P 449
Day, Henry M 441
Benton, William P.
Correspondence with
Benton, Thomas H., jr 449
Bertram, Henry 51, 59
Granger, Gordon 76, 209, 254, 265, 300, 329,
352, 365, 385, 432, 440, 449, 459, 482, 496, 511, 579, 595, 625, 626, 915, 969, 996
Krez,Coiirad 467,674,953
Ritter, Richard 496
Thornburgh, Jacob M 404
Mentioned 8,9,15,23,58,59,207,264,
295, 299, 326, 411, 412, 441, 448, 449, 455, 467, 496, 643, 674, 676, 695, 906, 946
Staff. Announcement of 412
Bertram, Henry.
Correspondence with
Benton, William P 51, 59
Canby, Edward R. S 58, 59, 95, 315, 328, 329, 340, 353
Denicke, Conrad F. M 328
Granger, Gordon 87, 96, 244, 264, 299, 328, 625
Steele, Frederick 404
Totten, James 370,458
1316 INDEX.
Page.
Bertram, Henry — Continued.
Mentioned 8,9,58,69,76,86,88,95,209,
254, 265, 297, 299, 326, 370, 384, 385, 411, 423, 532, 660, 661, 674, 695, 942, 1056
Bestow, Marcus P. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Thomas J. Wood.
Betts, Charles M. Mentioned 539,704,719
Bevier, Robert S . Mentioned 1117, 1118
Biddle, James.
Mentioned 157, 973, 974, 1042
Relieved from command of 2d Brigade, 6th Division, Cavalry Corps, Mili
tary Division of the Mississippi 1042
Bienville, II. S. S. Mentioned 128
Biggs, Cyrus F. H. Mentioned 818, 819
Biggs, Jonathan. Mentioned 217, 220
Biggs, J. T. Correspondence with William H. Jackson 1122
Billings, Andrew W. Correspondence Avith Robert H. Milroy 292
Billups, Thomas C., et al. Correspondence with Benjamin H. Grierson 878
Bingham, Newton. Mentioned 1065
Birge, Henry W. Mentioned 725
Bishop, John S. Mentioned 548
Bishop, Judson W. Mentioned 1065
Bishop, Purnell H. Mentioned 64
Bishop, William. Mentioned 140
Black, C. H. Mentioned 1242
Blackburn, Joseph H. Mentioned 460, 904, 911
Black Diamond, Steamer. Mentioned 676
Blackman, Luther M. Mentioned 151, 181
Blair, Frank P., jr.
Addresses to 17th Army Corps 1076, 1097
Correspondence with John A. Logan 995
Mentioned 1016, 1033, 1048, 1063, 1066
Blakely, Ala. Expedition from. See Georgetown and Union Springs, Ala.
Expedition from Blakely to. April 17-30, 1865.
Blakely, Fort. See Fort Blalcely.
Blodgett, Wells H. Mentioned 548
Bloom, Andrew S. Mentioned 542, 944
Bloomfield, Ira J. Mentioned 1065
Bluff Springs, Fla. Action at. See Canoe Creek, or Bluff Springs, Fla. Action
at, March 25, 1865.
Blume, Hans. Mentioned 540, 964
Bodie, Lyman G. Mentioned 1055
Bonaparte, Louis Napoleon. Mentioned 1077
Bond, William C. Mentioned 537
Bondren, Thomas. Mentioned 1038
Bonds, Mandwell. Mentioned 220
Bonham, Edward. Mentioned 302, 303
Bonnaffon, Augustus B. Mentioned 536
Boone, J. Rowan. Mentioned 535
Boone, Thomas C. Mentioned 536, 1003
Boone, N. C. Skirmish at, March 28, 1865. Communication from George
Stoneman 112
Booth, J. Wilkes. Mentioned 506, 618, 1116
Bornell, . Mentioned 108, 134
Bostonia, No. 2, Steamer. Mentioned 1001
Botkin, William W. Mentioned 548
Boutell, Henry S. Mentioned 722
INDEX. 1317
Page.
Bouton, Edward. Mentioned 952, 1019, 1070, 1103
Bowen, . Mentioned 142
Boweii, Adna H. Mentioned 545
Boweii, R. T. Mentioned 1121
Bowers, Theodore S. For correspondence as A. A. G., see U. 8. Grant.
Bowie, Captain. Mentioned 1215
Bowman, Charles S. Mentioned 1103
Bowman, Daniel. Mentioned 535
Boyd, Spencer B. Mentioned 541, 569, 946
Boydston, Cyrus B. Mentioned 303
Boyle, John R. Mentioned 1095
Bracken, "William H. Mentioned 832
Brackett, Albert G. Mentioned '. 219
Bradford, Walter S. For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see Horatio G. Gibson.
Bradford, William M. Mentioned 623
Bradley, J. C. Mentioned 561,947
Bradley, Luther P.
Assignment to command 966
Mentioned 568, 966
Bragg, Braxton. Mentioned 566, 622, 628, 629, 637, 663, 840, 894, 1125, 1141
Bramlette, Thomas E. Mentioned 958, 1093
Brand, Frederick B. Mentioned 1155
Brandon, William L.
Correspondence with Eichard Taylor 1151, 1225, 1230
Mentioned 1226
Brannan, John M. Mentioned 308, 773, 1027, 1035, 1039
Brainier, John R. Correspondence with George H. Thomas 1039
Bras, Edgar A. Mentioned 1070
Breckinridge, John C . Mentioned 556, 570, 593, 607, 622, 628, 629,
637, 663, 709, 717, 719, 738, 760, 765, 770, 894, 932, 998, 1126, 1133, 1220, 1252
For correspondence, etc., see War Department, C. S.
Breckinridge, William C. P. Mentioned 630, 631
Brent, Samuel J. Mentioned 1115
Breuton, . Mentioned 1128
Brewer, John Wash. Mentioned 428
Brewer, Thomas. Mentioned 427, 428
Brewer, William. Mentioned 428
Brewerton, Henry.
Correspondence with Henry W. Halleck 773
Mentioned 773
Brice, Captain. Mentioned 1242
Brice, Benjamin W. Mentioned 568, 679, 910, 1048
Bridgeport, Ala. Defenses of. Communication from Zealous B. Tower 499
Bridgewater, James H.
Correspondence with Edward II. Hobson 127, 175, 608, 691, 843, 885
Mentioned 711
Briggs, Edward. Mentioned 1065
Brigham, Joseph H. Mentioned 1064
Bringhurst, Thomas H. Mentioned 544
Brisbin, James S.
Assignment to command 1 113
Correspondence with Edward IT. Hobsou 47
Mentioned 206, 1113
Britton, William B. Mentioned 855
Bromley, James J. Mentioned 428
1318 INDEX.
Page.
Bronson, Stephen. Mentioned 536
Brooke, W. M. Mentioned 616, 667
Brooks, . Mentioned 1241
Brooks, Foster. Mentioned 700-702
Brooks, William. Mentioned 655
Broome, . Mentioned 1150
Brott, Elijah C.
Correspondence with Lovell H. Rousseau 1006
Mentioned 537
Browers, B. H. H. Correspondence with John M. Palmer 670
Brown, . Mentioned 1276
Brown, A. G., Steamer. Mentioned 56, 69, 730
Brown, Egbert B.
Mentioned 190, 242, 245, 246, 384
Relieved from duty with 16th Army Corps 384
Brown, Horatio D. Mentioned 710
Brown, J. F. Correspondence with Andrew Johnson 852
Brown, John A. Mentioned 1128
For correspondence, see Dabney H. Maury.
Brown, Joseph E.
Arrest of
Communications from
Cruft, Charles 753
Thomas, George H 753
War Department, U. S 647, 648
Wilson, James H 680,683,703,706
Order for 683
Correspondence with
Johnson, Andrew 1088
Wilson, James H 681
For other correspondence, see Georgia, Governor of.
Mentioned 84, 355, 464, 583, 599, 615, 628, 629, 646-648, 663, 680, 683,
698, 702, 703, 706, 753, 760, 767, 774, 786, 792, 801, 836, 847, 1060, 1064, 1212
Brown, L. P. Mentioned 1133
Brown, N. G. , Steamer. Mentioned 14
Brown, Robert. Mentioned 1121
Brown, Simeon B.
Correspondence with
Palmer, William J 491
Tillson, Davis 555
Mentioned 12, 407, 446, 475, 488, 489, 491, 539, 555, 556, 630, 864, 875, 1007
Brown, S. Lockwood. Correspondence with Edward R. S. Canby 694
Brown, Thomas. Mentioned 21, 368
Brown, Thomas H. Mentioned 652, 654, 685, 705
Brown, William A.
Correspondence with John S. Butler 556
Mentioned 941
Brown, William E.
Correspondence with James H. Wilson 123, 134, 135
Mentioned -. 38, 123, 651
Brownlow, William G. Mentioned 395,
789, 808, 814, 815, 842, 869, 884, 1085, 1086, 1093
For correspondence, etc., see Tennessee, Governor of.
Brownrigg, T. Mentioned 1133
INDEX. 1319
Page.
Brownsville, Miss. Expedition from Memphis, Term., to. April 19-23, 1865.
Communications from
Osband, Embury D 441
Washburn, Cadwallader C 406
Biuff, Joseph. Mentioned 535
Bryan, Thomas J. Mentioned 535
Brydolf, Fabian. Mentioned 548
Buck, Darwin D. Mentioned 723
Buckley, Harvey M.
Correspondence with
Hobson, Edward H 493
Palmer, John M 158, 852
Mentioned 545
Buckner, Allen.
Correspondence with Washington L. Elliott 436
Mentioned 535
Buckner, Simon B. Mentioned 253, 336, 757
Budd, George W. Mentioned 39, 65
Budlong, Syria M. Mentioned 1070, 1102
Buell, Don Carlos. Mentioned 565, 778
Buell, George P.
Assumes temporary command of 1st Division, 14th Army Corps 1008, 1058
Mentioned 1064
Buford, Abraham.
Correspondence with
Forrest, Nathan B 1138
Surget, Eustace 1151
War Department, C. S 1216
Mentioned 92,101,154,203,261,
344, 347, 374, 562, 982, 1146, 1147, 1156, 1159, 1 160, 1170, 1178, 1195, 1198, 1239
Buford, John W. Correspondence with James H. Wilson 650, 651
Bull, W. J. Mentioned 1270
Bullock, W. F., jr.
Correspondence with Eustace Snrget 1226
For other correspondence, see Eicliard Taylor,
Mentioned 1239
Bundy, Henry. Mentioned 536
Burbank, Sidney. Mentioned 170, 544. 546
Burbridge, Stephen G.
Correspondence with John M. Palmer 355
Mentioned 102
Burch, Joseph "W. Mentioned 831
Burchfield, David M. Correspondence with Cyrus M. De Lany 1001
Burdell, Harvey. Mentioned 538
Burdick, Elliott M. Correspondence with George L. Andrews 178
Burnet, William E. Mentioned 1179
Burnett, . Mentioned 607
Burnham, Arthur H.
Correspondence with Frederick Steele 232
Mentioned 232, 234
Burnham, Horace L. Mentioned 1001
Burns, Michael. Correspondence wiili Andrew Johnson 1098
Burns, Richard. Mentioned 21
Burnside, Ambrose E. Mentioned 974
1320 INDEX.
Page.
Burroughs, George. Mentioned 776, 780, 081
Burton, Henry H. Mentioned 1113
Burton, James E. Mentioned , 1065
Burton, John G. Mentioned 1121
Burtwell, John R. B. Mentioned 1236
Bush, Daniel B., jr. Mentioned 42, 470
Bush, Giles H. Mentioned 885
Bush, Llewyllyn E. P. Mentioned 544
Butler, John S. Correspondence with
Brown, William A 556
Hobson, Edward H 528
Palmer, John M 346
Webster, Moses 356
For other correspondence, see Edward H. Hobson.
Butler, Lawrence L. Mentioned 642
Butler, Lewis. Mentioned 536
Butler, Matthew C. Mentioned 615
Butler, Thomas H.
Mentioned 157, 517, 543, 974, 1042
Relieved from command of 1st Brigade, 6th Division, Cavalry Corps, Mili
tary Division of the Mississippi 1042
Staff. Announcement of 251
Buttrick, Edward K. Mentioned 1095
Bynum, George W. Mentioned 1133
Byrd, William M. Mentioned 727
Byrnes, V. M. Mentioned 128 1
Cadle, Cornelius, jr. Mentioned 1090, 1095
Calhouii, Steamer. Mentioned 28
California. Military Departments embracing 1040, 1041
California, Department of.
Constituted and limits defined 1040
McDowell, Irvin, assigned to command of 1040
Callahan, John H. Mentioned 1070
Callicott, John A. Mentioned 1056
Galloway, James E. Mentioned 534
Cameron, Hugh.
Correspondence with Cadwallader C. Washbnrn 677
Mentioned 557
Camp, Norman H. Mentioned 221
Campbell, Alexander W.
Correspondence with William H. Jackson 1207
Mentioned 1177, 1207
Campbell, Andrew K. Mentioned 1048
Campbell, Benjamin F. Mentioned 535
Campbell, Francis L. Mentioned 1187, 1245
Campbell, John A. (Confederate.)
Correspondence with
Grant, U. S 322
Taylor, Richard 322
Mentioned 346
Campbell, John A. (Union.) Mentioned 924
Campbell, Marion. Mentioned 1070, 1103
Camp Nelson, Ky. Defenses of. Communication from A. B. Miller 274
Canby, Edward R. S.
Assignments to command '. 825, 1040
INDEX. 1321
Page.
Canby, Edward R. S, — Continued.
Correspondence with
Andrews, Christopher C 281, 577, 661, 727, 728
Andrews, George L 312,673,695,727,771
Asboth, Alexander .26, 60, 70, 90, 96, 117, 152, 168, 197, 212, 257, 258, 307, 358, 404,
450, 498, 522, 563, 731, 797, 826, 841, 867, 868, 880, 896, 918, 926, 931, 936, 1045
Bailey, Joseph 105,
114-116, 129-132, 144-146, 160-164, 176, 178, 191, 197, 228, 229, 241, 243,
254, 262, 263, 277-279, 294-296, 313, 314, 324, 326-328, 337-339, 348, 627, 888
Banks, Nathaniel P 558, 572, 740
Beebe, William S 129, 143
Bertram, Henry 58, 59, 95, 315, 328, 329, 340, 353
Brown, S. Lockwood 694
Cantine, William W 145
Christensen, Christian T 222
Clawson, Phineas J 313
Cobb , John C 339
Con way, Thomas W 363, 880, 954
Curell, James R 448,481
Dana, Napoleon J. T 558, 572, 659, 672, 693, 730
Dannelly's Mills, Ala., Commanding Officer at 90
Denicke, Conrad F. M 295,335,336
Garrard, Kenner 105, 210
Granger, Gordon 58, 69, 76, 85, 86, 95, 116, 117,
146, 147, 164, 165, 191, 207, 229, 230, 245, 279-281, 295-298, 299, 314, 315, 340,
348, 384, 455, 625, 644, 853, 854, 906, 907, 913, 914, 916, 926, 929, 930, 946, 975
Grant, U. S 66,
293, 311, 346, 356, 362, 382, 383, 467, 530, 558, 573, 642, 658, 755, 911, 920
Greene, Theodore P 6, 48
Grierson, Benjamin H 71,
104, 106, 235, 269, 371, 372, 386, 387, 597, 675, 856, 877, 887, 1012, 1045
Halleck, Henry W 240,293,311,334
Hatch, Edward 739, 831, 906, 920
Hinsdill, Chester B 67, 660
Hodges, Henry C 835
Hurlbut, Stephen A 50, 141, 249, 342
Hutchinson, Robert C 66
Jackson, Amos M 24, 57, 159, 179, 206, 225, 252, 278, 325, 336
Johnson, Gilbert M. L 184,196,212,213,934,984
Knipe, Joseph F 79, 80, 89, 105, 257, 307, 353, 563
Lender, Robert 70
Liddell, St. John R 756
Lucas, Thomas J 119, 212, 318, 373
McAlester, Miles D 143, 149, 384, 560
Mobile, Ala., School Commissioners of 429
Nettleton, Edward P 511
Ne w ton, John 258, 522, 564, 716, 931, 984
Osband, Embury D 879, 888
Osterhaus, Peter J 48, 189, 251, 263
Palfrey, John C 165
Palmer, James S 140, 141, 158, 573, 594
Perkins, Albert A 559
Perkins, Francis W 85
Quartermaster-General's Office, U. S. A . . 530, 694, 985
1322 INDEX.
Paga
Canby, Edward R. S. — Continued.
Correspondence with
Sawtelle, Charles G 41,
49, 55, 56, 75, 84, 104, 152, 158, 176, 224, 241, 252, 277, 335, 363, 401, 660
Scott, John 626
Smith, Andrew J . . 15, 41, 69, 77, 88, 148-150, 165-167, 182, 183, 194, 209,
210, 229, 231, 232, 245, 255, 265, 283, 284, 295, 300-302, C15, 316, 329, 340, 341,
352, 468, 575, 593, 596, 612, 645, 662, 674^ 730, 757, 771, 825, 833, 854, 866, 886,
893, 908, 921, 922, 929, 930, 947, 951, 953, 975, 983, 1021, 1026, 1033, 1045, 1019
Smith, C. B 3G3
Smith, Thomas Kilby 460, 756, 1034, 1035, 1044
Spurling, Andrew B 351
Steele, Frederick 7, 23,
41, 70, 89, 151, 164, 211, 232-234, 246-248, 256, 266-268, 285-288, 295,
304, 305, 330, 331, 370, 373, 404, 423, 496, 512, 521, 560, 575, 576, 595
Taylor, Richard 440, 481, 531, 559, 575, 643, 645, 659, 672-674, 695, 811
Thatcher, Henry K . . 5, 13, 48, 74, 103, 113, 114, 127, 128, 140, 158, 175, 176, 220, 222-
224, 241, 261, 262, 276, 277, 294, 323, 324, 334, 347, 363, 594, 693, 865, 876, 912
Thomas, George H 383, 447, 593, 610, 623, 660, 678, 726, 795, 824, 1044, 1049
Totten, James 74, 114, 128, 129, 143, 177, 178, 311, 660
Veatch, James C 151, 167, 181, 192, 193, 208, 315, 626, 644, 661
War Department, U. S 259,334,
480, 484, 498, 593, 610, 658, 672, 739, 795, 810, 832,843, 926, 929, 933, 952, 959
Warren, Gou verneur K 930
Wilson, James H 220, 347, 383, 429, 524, 599, 770, 825, 839, 840, 1020
Mentioned 3, 11, 14, 15, 17, 23, 28, 40, 49, 50, 56, 58-60, 67, 69, 74-77, 79, 80, 84-86,
88, 89, 94-96, 104, 105, 114-118, 125, 131-133, 141, 144, 145, 117, 150-152, 154,
158, 164, 171, 176-179, 181, 182, 191, 193, 194, 196, 197, 206-210, 212, 217, 224,
225, 228-230, 241-243, 246, 252, 257, 263, 267-269, 276-279, 284, 286, 288, 294,
296, 298, 299, 301, 304, 305, 313, 315-317, 326, 328-330, 338-340, 342, 344, 351,
352, 357, 358, 363, 364, 370, 371, 374, 376, 378, 379, 387, 401, 404, 405, 415, 421-
423, 425, 429, 431, 447, 453, 454, 458, 459, 480, 481, 484, 485, 497, 498, 503, 511,
512, 522, 524, 530, 533, 549, 559, 561, 563, 572, 574, 576-580, 585, 589, 590, 595,
596, 605, 609, 611, 612, 619, 623-627, 642, 644, 646, 661, 673, 676, 678, 695, 698,
714, 715, 727, 731, 751, 752, 791, 795, 809, 824, 825, 827, 829, 854, 866-868, 876,
878, 880, 886, 891, 893, 897, 903, 908, 912, 915-918, 920, 922, 926, 935, 946, 953,
954, 956, 959, 964, 975, 981, 990, 991, 993, 1027, 1030, 1033, 1034, 1039, 1040,
1057, 1158, 1167, 1234, 1263, 1267, 1268, 1270-1272, 1278, 1281-1285, 1289
Staff. Announcements of 7, 574, 893
Terms of surrender of Confederate forces in Department of Alabama, Mis
sissippi, and East Louisiana to, by Richard Taylor 531, 609, 1283
Canby, Samuel. Mentioned 541
Cannon, Arnout. Mentioned 412, 432, 448, 482
Canoe Creek, or Bluff Springs, Fla. Action at, March 25; 1865. Communi
cations from
Canby, Edward R. S 144, 147
Liddell, St. John R 1152
Lucas, Thomas J 119
Steele, Frederick 118
Cantine, William W.
Correspondence with Edward R. S. Canby 145
Mentioned 440
Capehart, J. B. Mentioned 986
Capers, Absalom. Mentioned 405
Captured Property. See Abandoned and Captured Property.
INDEX. 1323
Page.
Cardin, A. Mentioned 986
Carey, Oliver H. P. Mentioned 276, 494
Carling, Elias B.
Correspondence with
Thomas, George IE 44
Wilson, James H 829
For other correspondence, see James H. Wilson.
Mentioned 11, 18, 19, 37, 175, 443, 762, 885, 891, 903, 1063
Carlton, Caleb H.
Mentioned 564, 732, 1000
Relieved from command of Western District of Kentucky 1000
Carnahan, James R. Mentioned 109
Carnahan, Robert H. Mentioned 543
Carpenter, James H. Mentioned 1070, 1103
Carpenter, L. Henry. Mentioned 544
Carr, Eugene A.
Correspondence with
Granger, Gordon 303? 304
Smith, Andrew J 26, 78, 88, 167, 255, 284, 353
Mentioned 15,69,78,88,143,149,232,246,255,279,
281, 284, 288, 295, 342, 353, 357, 365, 370, 386, 403, 413, 423, 441, 450, 460, 1153
Carrick, Anthony L. Mentioned 13
Carrie, Steamer. Mentioned 202
Carriiigton, Henry B. Mentioned 97
Carroll, William. Mentioned 544
Carter, Richard. Mentioned 1032
Carter, Samuel P. Mentioned 1095
Carter, Wash. Mentioned 399, 400
Carter, William W. Mentioned 543
Carver, Socrates. Mentioned 1065
Catlin, . Mentioned 137
Catterson, Robert F.
Mentioned 1065, 1093
Relieved from duty in Army of the Tennessee 1093
Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi. (Union.)
Biddle, James, relieved from command of 2d Brigade, 6th Division of 1042
Butler, Thomas H., relieved from command of 1st Brigade, 6th Division of. 1042
Davidson, Francis M., assigned to command of 2d Brigade, 6th Division of. 1042
Discontinued 1035
Farewell Orders of James H. Wilson 1059
Hatch, Edward, assumes command of all troops of, remaining at Eastport,
Miss 54
Long, Eli, resigns command of 2d Division of 444
Mix, Elisha, assigned to command of 1st Brigade, 6th Division of 1042
Orders, series 1865— Wilson : May 5, 616; May 6, 631; May 9 (two), 682;
May 14, 765; May 15, 788; May 18, 829; July 2, 1059.
Orders, Circulars, series 1865 — Wilson: March 19, 29; March 20, 38;
April 11, 319; April 24, 452; April 28, 504; May 1, 552; May
15, 788. Hatch: March 22, 54; May 5, 620. Minty : April 19,
409; May 10, 704; May 20, 850; May 22 (two), 872; June
6, 962.
Orders, General, series 1865— Wilson : No. 24, 19; No. 26, 37; No. 29,
919; No. 30, 923; No. 36, 1032. Hatch: No. 18,395; No. 21,
463. Johnson, R. W. : No. 30, 157; No. 51, 367; No. 52, 395.
Long: No. 15, 444. McCook : No. 14, 45. Upton: No. 21, 982.
1324 INDEX.
Page.
Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi. (Union) — Cont'd.
Orders, Special, series 1865— Wilson: No. 53, 19; No. 55, 38; No. 56, 44;
No. 59, 271; No. 61, 443; No. 65, 527; No. 67, 568; No. 68,
586: No. 69, 600; No. 72, 664; No. 73, 683; No. 74, 703; No.
75,721; No. 77, 746; No. 78, 764; No. 79, 616; No. 80, 801;
No. 83, 841; No. 85, 861; No. 86, 871; No. 87, 883; No. 90,
910; No. 108, 999; No. Ill, 1010; No. 117,1032. Butler: No.
2,251. Johnson, R. W. : No. 83, 517; No. 94, 723; No. 104,
863; No. 139, 1042; No. 140, 1047. Upton : No. 28, 45; No.
29, 65; No. 31, 83; No. 33, 93; No. 34,101; No. 35, 112; No.
36, 126; No. 37, 138; No. 39, 156; No. 42, 174; No. 47, 321;
No. 48, 332; No. 49, 345; No. 50, 361; No. 51, 379; No. 64,
706; No. 69, 873; No. 78, 910.
Orders, Special Field, series 1865— Wilson : No. 9, 29; No. 10, 73; No. 11,
123; No. 12, 155; No. 13, 172; No. 14, 239; No. 15, 250; No.
17, 271; Nos. 18, 19, 310; No. 20, 319; No. 21, 345; No. 22,
426; No. 24, 452; No. 25, 462; No. 28, 526; No. 29, 587; No.
30, 601. McCook: No. 5, 272.
Organization, strength, etc.
March 3 1, 1865 170
April 30, 1865 542, 543
Recommendations for promotions in. Communications from
Johnson, Eichard W 4, 973
Wilson, James H 741, 960
Spalding, George, assigned to command of 1st Brigade, 5th Division of.. . 395
Upton, Emory. Farewell Orders 982
Winslow, Edward F., assigned to command of 1st Brigade, 4th Division of. 44
C. B. Hillman, Steamer. Mentioned 1005
Chalmers, Alexander H. Mentioned 1120
Chalmers, James R.
Correspondence with
Adams, Wirt 1145, 1147
Forrest, Nathan B 1127, 1145, 1147, 1150, 1155
Hamilton, Jones S 1120
Jackson, Miss., Commanding Officer at 1127
Mentioned 72,73,84,92,101,125,154,172,173,188,
218, 219, 321, 1123, 1154-1156, 1160, 1165, 1196, 1197, 1216, 1261, 1262, 1265
Chamberlain, Henry. Mentioned 645
Chamberlain, Hiram 8. Mentioned 2 L
Chamberliii, Frank. Mentioned 141
Chambers, Alexander. Mentioned 540
Chambliss, William P.
Correspondence with
Thomas, George H 9, 22
Wilson, James H 18
Mentioned 9. 11, 175
Chandler, . Mentioned ^ 751, 791
Chandler, John G. Mentioned 987, 991, 992
Chapman, . Mentioned 933
Chapman, Lieutenant. Mentioned 533
Chapman, Charles B. Mentioned 944
Chapman, Orson G. Correspondence with John Newton 1 074
Chappell, Robert B. Mentioned 540
Chase, Edward H. Mentioned 537
Chase, Ransom J. Mentioned 547
INDEX. 1325
Page.
Chasteen, Elijah. Mentioned 822
Chasteen, William. Mentioned 822
Chattanooga, Term. Defenses of. Communication from Zealous B. Tower.. 390
Cheatham, Benjamim F. Mentioned 833
Cheiioweth, John T. Mentioned 467
Cheiioweth, J. Q.
Mentioned • 691, 1264
Terms of surrender of Confederate forces in Department of Western Ken-
tacky by, to John A. Hottenstein 691
Cherokee, Steamer. Mentioned 695
Chetlain, Augustus L. Mentioned 413, 539, 1080, 1102
Chick, Fred. Mentioned 1120
Choate, . Mentioned 1088
Christensen, Christian T.
Correspondence with
Bailey, Joseph 207, 228
Caaby, Edward E. S 222
Cook, Martin K 224
Fredberg, Alfred 906,912,913,921,934,972
Hays, Benjamin F 183
Totteu, James 312
War Department, U. S 991
For other correspondence, see Edward 11. S. Canby.
Mentioned 49,67,197,388,422,560
Christian, Wiley M. Mentioned 538
Chrysler, Morgan H.
Correspondence with
Grierson, Benjamin H 796
Smith, Andrew J 947, 963
Mentioned 133,697,698,757,758,975,976
Church, Nathan. For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see Nelson A. Miles.
Church, Nelson H. Mentioned 941
Church, Will E. Mentioned 422
Churchill, Thomas J. Mentioned 253
Cincinnati, U. S. S. Mentioned 176, 512
Cist, Henry M. Mentioned 308,1033,1089
For correspondence as A. A. G., see George H. Thomas.
Civil Law. Restoration of, in Alabama. Resolutions of citizens of Franklin
County 972
Claiborne, - — . Mentioned 799, 802
Claiborne. Ala. Expedition from Blakely to, etc. April 9-17, 1865. Commu
nications from
Jones, Samuel 1242
Lucas, Thomas J 318, 373
Clanton, James H.
Correspondence with
Asboth, Alexander 450
Liddell, St. John R 1149
Mentioned 118,
119, 144, 147, 180, 197, 226, 258, 450, 498, 960, 1149, 1152-1154, 1156, 1167
Clapp, J. W. Mentioned 730, 1124
Clara Dunning, Steamer. Mentioned 1001
Clark, A. G. Mentioned 1169
Clark, Alonzo. Mentioned 939
Clark, Atherton. Correspondence with Edward Hatch 892
1326 INDEX.
Clark, Charles. Mentioned 879, 887, 926, 934, 952, 959, 972, 984, 991
For correspondence, etc., see Mississippi, Governor of.
Clark, George W. Mentioned 265, 930
Clark, J. Correspondence with Randall L. Gibson 1184
Clark, Lymaii. Mentioned 539
Clark, Mervin. Mentioned 140
Clark, Thomas. Mentioned 545
Clark, William. Mentioned 535
Clark, William L. Mentioned 769
Clark, William T. Mentioned 1065
Clarke, . Mentioned 704
Clarke, Albert P. Mentioned 432
Clarke, Charles E. Mentioned 133, 385
Clarke, George R. Mentioned 539
Clarksville, Tenn. Defenses of. Communication from Zealous B. Tower 898
Clary, Robert E. Mentioned 671, 1103
Clawson, Phineas J. Correspondence with Edward R. S. Canby 313
Clay, Clement C., jr.
Arrest of. Reward offered for, by proclamation of Andrew Johnson 566
Correspondence with James H. Wilson 733
Mentioned 566,
567, 666, 683, 733, 734, 743, 750, 759, 760, 765, 770, 774, 837, 845, 846, 868, 881
Clay, Clement C., jr., Mrs. Mentioned 837, 845, 846, 868
Clay, James B. Mentioned 719
Clayton, George R., et al. Correspondence with Benjamin H. Grierson 878
Cleary, William C.
Mentioned 566, 567, 666, 683, 1116
Reward offered for arrest of 566
Revocation of offer of reward for arrest of 1116
Cleland, William W. Mentioned 856
Cleveland, William J.
Correspondence with Lovell H. Rousseau 904
Mentioned 362,537
Cleona, Steamer. Mentioned 406
Clinton, Steamer. Mentioned 942, 988
Clipper, Steamer. Mentioned 1242, 1243
Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage. See Munitions of War.
Clowney, John. Mentioned 544
Clum, Henry R. Correspondence with Jehu L. Hollopeter 417
Chine, William H. Mentioned 1065
Clyde, Steamer. Mentioned 936
Clyde, William, Steamer. Mentioned 836, 837, 845-848, 858, 869, 881
Coats, Albert. Mentioned 809
Cobb, . Mentioned 963
Cobb, Amasa.
Assignment to command 445
Correspondence with Robert H. Milroy 591
Mentioned .- 445,536,591,1006
Relieved from command of 3d Brigade, 1st Sub-District of Middle Ten
nessee 1006
Cobb, Ho well.
Arrest of. Order for 861
Correspondence with
Beauregard, G. T 453, 1212
Davis, Jefferson 1208, 1212, 1257
INDEX. 1327
Page,
Cobb, Howell — Continued.
Correspondence with
Jones, Samuel 1253
Taylor, Richard 1239
Wilson, James H 453, 461
Wofford, William T 428
Mentioned 383, 415, 425, 429, 453, 457, 461-463, 471-473, 488, 507,
515, 523, 524, 526, 527, 559, 583, 586, 607, 783-786, 802, 839, 859, 861, 883, 889,
901, 902, 922, 923, 998-1000, 1140, 1212, 1213, 1216, 1220, 1240, 1255, 1267
Cobb, James H. Mentioned 90, 91
Cobb, John C.
Assignment to command 594
Correspondence with Edward R. S . Canby 339
Mentioned 432, 511, 594
Cobb, Joseph T. Correspondence with Dudley W. Jones 1150
Cobb, Stephen A. Mentioned 25
Cobine, James D. Mentioned 1030
Coburn, Leroy M. Mentioned 1133
Cockrell, Francis M.
Correspondence with
Liddell, St. John R 1188,1222
Spence, Philip B 1206
Taylor, Richard 1117
Mentioned 226, 311, 853, 1117, 1118, 1152, 1153, 1174, 1183, 1188, 1191, 1231
Coe, Seymour B. Mentioned 872
Coffeewood, John. Mentioned 1133
Coffin, Oliver S. Correspondence with Charles G. Sawtelle 835
Coldreii, John N. For correspondence as A, A. D. C., see Frederick W. Moore.
Cole, A. B. Mentioned 1133
Cole, James C.
Correspondence with
Grierson, Benjamin H 597
Wilson. James H 600, 631, 651, 682, 734
Mentioned 585, 656
Colemaii, David. Mentioned 1245
Collins, Captain. Mentioned 159, 253
Colorado. Military Departments embracing 1040, 1041
Colored Troops. (Confederate.) Recruitment, organization of, etc. Com
munications from
Davis, Jefferson 1193
Jones, Samuel 1276
Taylor, Richard 1199
Zinken, Leon von 1193
Columbia, Steamer. Mentioned 1009
Columbia, Department of the.
Constituted and limits denned 1040
Wright, George, assigned to command of 1040
Columbus, Ga. Action at, April 16, 1865. Communication from James H.
Wilson 383
Columbus, Ga., Commanding Officer at. Correspondence with James H.
Wilson 656
Columbus, Miss., Commanding Officer at. Correspondence with Richard
Taylor 1169
Colvill, William, jr. Mentioned 541
Colvin, Hervey A. For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see Edward Hatch.
1328 INDEX.
Page.
Colvin, John H. Mentioned 21
Colyer, Edward. Mentioned 534
Comet, Steamer. Mentioned 551
Commager, Henry S.
Correspondence with James B. Steedman 332
Mentioned 54-1
Commander Farrand, Steamer. Mentioned 1245, 128S
Comparet, John M. Mentioned 5.'>(>
Comptoii, Lieutenant. Mentioned 1273, 1282
Comstock, Cyrus B.
Correspondence with U. S. Grant 294, 311, 480
Mentioned 113, 115, 362, 365
Comstock, James B. Mentioned 454, 771
For correspondence as A. A. G., see Andrew J. Smith.
Cone, John. Mentioned 986
Confederate Archives. Collection and preservation of. Communications
from
Grant, U. S 1017
Wilson, James H 923, 999, 1017, 1032
Confederate Forces. Surrender of, in
Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana, Department of (May 4, 1865).
Announcements of 624, 625, 661
Negotiations for. Communications from
Canby, Edward E. S 522, 531, 573, 593, 594, 599, 610, 659-661, 678
Granger, Robert S 820
Hatch, Edward 619, 620
Taylor, Richard 659, 1281
Thomas, George H 379
Washburn, Cadwallader C 642
Terms of 531, 609, 1283
Georgia (May 2 and 16, 1865).
Negotiations for. Communications from
Buford, John W 650
Hill, Benjamin J 709
Judah, Henry M 463, 487, 507, 508, 590, 710, 821
Merrill, Lewis 605
Sherman, William T 485, 550, 565
Steedman, James B 487, 518, 527, 590
Thomas, George II 397, 442, 471, 523, 553
Wilson, James H 568, 583, 585, 586, 601, 651
Wofford, William T 488
Terms of 569, 821
North Carolina (April 26, 1865).
Announcements of 498, 611
Negotiations for. Communications from
Schofield, John M 614
War Department, U. S 442
Western Kentucky, Department of (May 4, 1865).
Announcement of 692
Negotiations for. Communications from
Benjamin, Horatio N 466, 478, 479, 492
Butler, John S 356, 528
Dickson, J. Bates 571
Dillard, William Y , 479, 480, 511
INDEX. 1329
Page.
Confederate Forces. Surrender of, in— Continued.
Western Kentucky, Department of (May 4, 1865),
Negotiations for. Communications from
Hobson, Edward H 476-479,491-493,510
Palmer, John M 355
Terms of 691
See also Hostilities. Suspension of.
Confederate Specie. Distribution of. Communication from War Depart
ment, C.S 1278
Confederate Troops.
Mentioned.
Cavalry— Regiments : 8th, 1122, 1127 ; 15th, 60, 163, 226, 364, 373, 450, 451
1172, 1216, 1226, 1228, 1230, 1232, 1242, 1250.
For Volunteers, see respective States.
Organization, strength, etc., Army of Tennessee 1280
Parole of, etc. Communications from
Abraham, Lot 685
Andrews, George L 727, 771
. Canby, Edward R. S 740,831,876
Cross, A. H 700
Grant, U. S 718
Hatch, Edward 752,830
Ha wley, Chauncey G 669
Judah, Henry M 723, 804, 831
Kneeland, Gilbert H 751
Nulton, Jerome B 832
Smith, Andrew J 833
Stone, Henry 701
Taylor, Richard 1278,1283.1285,1288
Thomas, George H 698, 754, 791
Upton, Emory 686, 687
Washburu, Cadwallader C 770, 875
Williams, Martin H 721
Wilson, James H 682, 685
Recruitment, organization, etc. Communications from
Forrest, Nathan B 1125
Wright, Marcus J 1126
See also Colored Troops and Missouri Troops (Confederate).
Retention of side arms, etc., by. Communications from
Upton, Emory 652
Wilson, James H 652
Conklin, James T. Mentioned 1097
Connecticut. Military Departments embracing 1039, 1040
Connecticut Troops. Mentioned.
Artillery, Light— Batteries : 2d, 730.
Conner, J. C. Mentioned 1121
Connor, Cyrus L. Mentioned 818, 819
Conover, John. Mentioned 535
Conrad, Joseph.
Correspondence with Washington L. Elliott 200
Mentioned 45.83,122,201,394,535
Conroe, Isaac. Mentioned 83
Constitution, Steamer. Mentioned 972. 991
Continental, Steamer. Mentioned 942
84 U R— VOL XLIX, PT II
1330 INDEX.
Page.
Conway. Thomas W.
Correspondence with Edward R. S. Canby 363, 880, 954
Mentioned 410, 893, 895
Conyiigham, John F. Mentioned 1066
Cook, Jeremiah B. Mentioned 442, 539, 1005
Cook, John. Mentioned 170, 546, 517
Cook, Martin K.
Correspondence with Christian T. Cbristensen 224
Mentioned 224
Cook, M. V. Mentioned 336
Cook, Reese. Mentioned 11 98
Cooke, Jay, & Co. Mentioned 834
Cooke, S. C. Mentioned 1253
Coon, Datus E.
Correspondence with Edward Hatch 891, 1000
Mentioned 19, 543, 1072, 1081
Cooper, Edgar H. Mentioned 537
Cooper, George E. Mentioned 309, 957, 1034
Cooper, Joseph A. Mentioned 769,849,1075
Cooper, Samuel. For correspondence, etc., see Adjutant and Inspector Gen
eral's Office, C. S. A.
Cooper, Stearns F. Mentioned „ 548
Cooper, Wickliffe.
Correspondence with
Kneeland, Gilbert H 751
Wilson, James H 260
Mentioned 260, 542, 944
Coquette, Steamer. Mentioned 421
Corbin, Henry C. Mentioned 541
Corinthian, Steamer. Mentioned 28, 985, 988
Corse, John M.
Correspondence with II. S, Grant 1078, 1089
Men tioned 1065, 1090
Relieved from duty in Army of the Tennessee 1090
Staff. Announcement of 1001
Corse, Montgomery D. Mentioned 259
Cosby, George B. Mentioned 206, 413, 414, 508
Cotter, Charles S. Mentioned 541
Cotton, Action touching. Communications from
Canby, Edward R. S 712, 739, 925, 930, 931, 933
Georgia, Governor of 1216
Hurlbut, Stephen A 141
Scott, John 1 122, 1 123
Wilson, James H 722, 973
Cotton Frauds. Communications from
Johnson, Andrew 1099
Thomas, George H 1 107
Cowan, Jonathan E. Mentioned 42
Cowden, Robert. Mentioned 539
Cox, Colonel. Mentioned 174
Cox, Caleb B. Mentioned 366
Cox, Thomas J. Mentioned 185
Craighead, Captain. Mentioned 709
Grain, John R. Mentioned 53, 538
Craiidal, Frederick M.
Assignment to command 845
INDEX. 1331
Page.
Crandal, Frederick M.— Continued.
Assumes command of 1st Brigade, 1st Division, U. S. Colored Troops 856
Mentioned 845, 984
Staff. Announcement of 856
Crandal, George D. Mentioned 856
Crane, John W. Correspondence with
Martin, Benjamin B 248
Sherman, Thomas W •. 248
Crane, Washington. Mentioned 258
Cravens, John O. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Robert H. Milroy.
Crawford, Steamer. Mentioned 676
Creager, Marvin H. Mentioned 63, 944
Crilly, Francis J. Mentioned 35
Crittendeii, John J. Mentioned 140
Crockett, Arthur. Mentioned 1048
Crofton, Robert E. A. Mentioned 540
Crosby, J. Schuyler. For correspondence as A. D. C., see Edward JR. S. Canby.
Crosby, Feirce.
Correspondence with Henry K. Thatcher 421
Mentioned 421
Cross, A. H,
Correspondence with
Parkhurst, John G 700
Stone, Henry 700,701
Mentioned 769, 832
Crossland, Edward.
Correspondence with Frank C. Armstrong 1261, 1265
Mentioned 1151
Crowell, William H. H. Mentioned 46, 157
Croxton, John T.
Correspondence with
McCook, Edward M 63, 64, 98, 110, 136
Wilson, James H 632, 651, 704, 816
Mentioned 98,110,
137, 154, 155, 172-174, 187, 201, 202, 239, 250, 251, 260, 271, 321, 344, 425, 515,
542, 589, 592, 601, 605, 614, 632, 633, 656, 657, 663, 683, 702, 709, 721, 733, 788,
800, 815, 829, 870, 883, 903, 1059, 1064, 1220, 1228, 1229, 1235, 1243, 1247, 1270
Cruft, Charles.
Assignments to command 689, 707, 823, 1087
Assumes command of 4th Division, Department of the Cumberland 832
Correspondence with
Salm, Felix Prince 768
Thomas, George H 707, 708, 752, 753, 767, 792
Mentioned .' 43, 52, 237, 679, 689, 707, 736, 753, 803, 823, 1087
Staff. Announcement of 832
Cruikshank, M. H. Mentioned 797
Crull, Jesse. Mentioned 541
Crump, Browdie S. Mentioned 1206
Crupper, Robert P. Mentioned 510
Cuba, Governor-General of. Correspondence with Cornelius K. Stribling.. 756
Culver, Joshua B. Mentioned .' 1065
Cumberland, Army of the. (Union.) Badge.
Adoption of 1013
Specifications for, and sketch of 1014
Cumberland, Army of the. Society of. Organization of. Communication
from David S. Stanley 961
1332 INDEX.
Cumberland, Department of the. (Union.)
Affairs in, generally. Communication from James L. Donaldson .......... 35
Cobb, Amasa.
Assigned to command of 3d Brigade, 1st Sub-District of Middle Ten
nessee ........................................................ 445
Relieved from command of 3d Brigade, 1st Sub-District of Middle Ten
nessee ........................................................ 1006
Cruft, diaries.
Assigned to command of 2d Separate Division of .................... 689
Assigned to command of 4th Division of ............................. 823
Assigned to temporary command of District of the Etowah .......... 707
Assumes command of 4th Division of ................................ 832
Davis, Hasbrouck, assumes command of cavalry forces on line of Memphis
and Charleston Railroad ...................................... 83
Defenses Avithin. Communication from Zealous B. Tower ................ 977
Dilworth, Caleb J., relieved from command of 2d Brigade, 1st Separate
Division of .................................................... 472
Elliott, Washington L., relieved from duty in ........................... 1005
Gillem, Alvan C.
Assigned to command of Cavalry Division, District of East Tennessee. 12
Assumes command of Cavalry Division, District of East Tennessee. .. 13
Judah, Henry M.
Assigned to command of 1st Separate Division of .................... 689
Assumes temporary command of District of the Etowah ............. 805
Le Favour, Heber, assigned to command of 3d Brigade, 2d Separate Divis
ion of ......................................................... 261
Meredith, Solomon, relieved from command of District of Western Ken
tucky ......................................................... 568
Movements and disposition of troops in. Communications from
Grant, U.S .......................................................... 859
Thomas, George H.... ........................... 52,859,882,988,1014,1023
Opdycke, Emerson, assumes temporary command of 2d Division, 4th Army
Corps ......................................................... 1031
Operations of the Quartermaster's Department in. Communication from
James L. Donaldson .......................................... 184
Operations of signal detachment of. Communication from Joseph H.
Spencer ....................................................... 1113
Orders, series 1865— Wood: March 28, 109; March 29, 122; March 30, 134;
April 3, 201; April 21, 424; April 22, 436.
Orders, Circulars, series 1865— Elliott: April 3, 200; June 14, 993; June
16, 1001. Judah: May 13, 805. Smith, J. £. : No. 9, 1043.
Steedman: May 10, 707; Stoneman : March 22, 55. Wood: No.
16, 54; No. 17,62.
Orders, General, series 1865— Thomas: No. 20, 308; No. 21, 342; No. 22,
377; No. 27,567; No. 30, 699; No. 41, 1013. Cruft: No. 10, 832.
Elliott: No. 26, 394; No. 36, 948. Gillem : No. 1, 13; No. 5,
1007. Grosvenor: No. 5, 806; No. 7, 831. Homer: No. 15, 960.
Judah: No. 6, 590; No. 25, 805. Smith, A. T. : No. 10,994.
Smith, J. E.: No. 60, 929; No. 71, 1049. Stanley: No. 4, 343;
No. 12, 514; No. 14, 781; No. 21, 965. Stoneman: No. 17,21;
No. 21, 54; No. 22, 367; No. 23, 346; No. 24, 438; No. 30,
571; No. 31, 638; No. 39, 823. Tillson: No. 1, 21. Washburn:
No. 40, 106; No. 43, 356; Nos. 44, 45, 389; No. 52, 671; No.
54,739; No. 56,794; No. 58,875; No. 59,928. Wood: No.
52, 1009.
INDEX. 1333
Page.
Cumberland, Department of the. (Union) — Continued.
Orders, General Field, series 1865— Davis: No. 1, 83.
Orders, Special, series 1865— Thomas : No. 44, 923; No. 45, 927; No. 52,
959; No. 53, 961; No. 54, 964; No. 55, 970; No. 56, 973; No.
57, 981; No. 59, 985; No. 60, 988; No. 61. 992; No. 62, 997;
No. 66, 1014; No. 69, 1023. Cruft : No. 50, 724. Judah : No.
53, 806; No. 59, 946. Milroy : No. 12, 445; No. 27, 724; No.
53, 1003; No. 54, 1006. Osband ': No. 46, 30. Roberts: No. 86,
943; No. 88, 952; No. 96, 997; No. 98, 1005; No. 105, 1043;
No. 106, 1051. Rousseau: No. 66, 12; No. 84, 275; No. 89,
355; No. 90, 362; No. 97, 465; No. 144, 1015; No. 146, 1021.
Shanks : No. 73, 671; No. 76, 810. Smith, J. E. : Nc. 143, 951;
No. 151, 985; No. 154, 996; No. 159, 1019. Stanley: No.
102, 782; No. 115, 943; No. 121, 965. Steed man: No. 39, 261;
No. 44, 472; No. 46, 590; No. 48, 669; No. 49, 689; No. 67,
1017. Stoneman: No. 59, 4; No. 60, 12; No. 68, 94; No. 75,
189; No. 76,204; No. 90,420; No. 93,457; No. 94, 465; No.
95, 474; No. 99, 554; No. 120, 911. Til/son: No. 17,420; No.
18, 458; No. 21, 509; No. 32, 754. Washburn : No. 95, 333;
No. 102, 406; No. 103, 413; No. Ill, 640; No. 113,557; No.
119, 671; No. 120, 692. Wood: No. 42, 37.
Orders, Special Field, series 1865— Thomas: No. 75,52; No. 78,82; No.
81, 107; No. 82, 121; No. 83, 134; No. 84, 153; No. 87, 198;
No. 88, 217 ; No. 93, 290 ; No. 95, 318 ; No. 98, 354 ; No. 107, 451 ;
No. 108, 460; No. 115,568; No. 118, 614; No. 122, 679; No.
126, 732; No. 128, 781. Tillson : No. 7,205; No. 13,332; No.
18,438; No. 19,446.
Recommendations for promotions in. Communications from
Stanley, David S 742
Thomas, George H 565, 699, 773, 838, 897, 957, 1035
Reorganization of troops in 12, 445, 966
Roberts, Benjamin S., assigned to command of Cavalry Division, District
of West Tennessee 794
Restoration of civil law in portion of. Communication from George PI.
Thomas 342
Saylor, Thomas, assigned to command of 3d Brigade, 1st Sub-District of
Middle Tennessee 1006
Smith, Alfred T., assigned to command of 3d Brigade, Secoud Division of.. 1017
Smith, John E.
Assigned to command of District of West Tennessee 567
Assumes command of District of West Tennessee 929
Tillson, Davis.
Assigned to command of 4th Division of 12
Assumes command of 4th Division of 21
Relieved from command of 4th Division of 823
Union troops in. Organization, strength, etc.
March 31, 1865 169
April 30, 1865 534-541
Washburn, Cadwallader C., relinquishes command of District of West
Tennessee 928
Cummins, John E. Mentioned 544
Cummins, William E. Correspondence with John H. Standish 668
Cuney, R. H. Mentioned 1282
Cunningham, James. Mentioned 534
1334 INDEX.
Page.
Cm ell, James R.
Correspondence with
Canby, Edward R. S 448, 481
Spence, Philip B 1263
Taylor, Richard 1237, 1263, 1267
Mentioned 440, 455, 1273
Curlee, William P. Mentioned 1133
Curren, A. M. Mentioned 768
Curry, Jabez L. M. Mentioned 203
Curtis, James F.
Correspondence with James B. Steedman 570
Mentioned 540, 10J.8
Curtis, Robert G. For correspondence as A. A. G., see James C. Veatch.
Curtis, W. F., Steamer. Mentioned 1005, 1009
Curtiss, George G. Mentioned 57
Curtiss, Jacob S. Mentioned 24
Cushman, Captain. Mentioned 1264
Cutler, Lysander. Mentioned 170, 546, 548
C. W. D., Steamer. Mentioned 147
Dachenhausen, Adolphus von. Mentioned 545
Dahlgren, John A. Mentioned 7 17, 744, 761
Dail, James J. Mentioned 538
Dakota. Military Departments embracing 1040
Dale, Edward.
Correspondence with James H. Wilson 259
Mentioned 44
Dale, Kate, Steamer. Mentioned 913
Dalton and Atlanta Railroad, Superintendent of. Correspondence with
James H. Wilson 516
Dameron, William H.
Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1281
Mentioned 1148, 1284
Dana, Charles A. Mentioned 331
For correspondence as Assistant Secretary, see War Department, U. S.
Dana, Napoleon J. T.
Correspondence with
Canby, Edward R. S 558, 572, 659, 672, 693, 730
Grant, IT. S 557
Washburn, Cadwallader C 640
Mentioned 3,40,179,640,643,673,730,758,824
Dangler, Samuel J. Mentioned 38
Daniels, Waldo C. Mentioned 1096
Danley, Captain. Mentioned 5687 569
Danley, "William. Mentioned 428
Daiinelly's Mills, Ala., Commanding Officer at. Correspondence with
Edward R. S. Canby 90
Darnier, John M. Mentioned 316
Davenport, John.
Correspondence with Alexander Asboth 60
Mentioned 60, 1120, 1128, 1129, 1142
Davidson, Francis M.
Assignment to command 1042
Mentioned 543,1042
INDEX. 1335
Paga
Davidson, John W.
Assignment to command 990
Correspondence with Morris Yeomans 835
Mentioned 835, 990, 1203
Davies, John R. Mentioned 53, 157, 538
Davis,— — . (Alabama.) Mentioned 325,1235
Davis, . (Kentucky.) Mentioned 711
Davis, Judge. Mentioned 1193
Davis, Lieutenant. Mentioned 1228
Davis, Aquilla J.
Correspondence with Cadwallader C. Wasliburn 612, 770
Mentioned 442, 952
Davis, De Witt C. Mentioned 1045
Davis, E. W. Mentioned 684
Davis, Hasbrouck.
Assumes command of cavalry forces on line of Memphis and Charleston
Railroad 83
Correspondence with
Osband, Embury D 120, 236
Roberts, Benjamin S 996
Mentioned. 31, 120, 996
Davis, Henry G. Mentioned 537
Davis, James W. Mentioned 254
Davis, J. E. Mentioned 1133
Davis, Jeff., Steamer. Mentioned 242, 676
Davis, Jefferson.
Correspondence with
Adams, Daniel W 1220
Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, C. S. A 1193
Alabama, Governor of 1175, 1212
Cobb, Howell 1208, 1212, 1257
Harrison, Burton X 1269, 1274, 1277
Hodge, George B 1 155
Humphreys, Benjamin G •. 1208
Lee, Robert E 1139, 1174
Smith, E. Kirby 1140
Taylor, Richard 1208, 1212
War Department, C. S 1277, 1278
Wofford, William T 1213
Mentioned 319, 322, 405,
446, 483-485, 487-489, 498, 508, 518, 519, 522, 549, 552, 555-558, 563, 566, 567,
570, 571, 573, 578, 580-582, 5% 585, 592, 593, 604, 607, 608, 614, 615, 617, 618,
621, 622, 628-637, 640, 648, 650, 653-655, 657, G62-668, 677, 680, 683, 685-687,
690, 693, 694, 698, 702, 704-706, 714-717, 719-721, 732-735, 738, 741, 743, 744,
746, 749, 751, 758-763, 765-767, 770, 772-774, 782, 783, 788, 792, 795, 799, 803,
806, 813, 821, 828, 836, 837, 839, 845-847, 849, 858-860, 863, 868, 881, 883, 888,
932, 944, 955, 956, 998, 1002, 1072, 1114, 1116, 1216, 1228, 1240, 1243, 1274
Pursuit and capture of.
Communications from
Cauby, Edward R. S 558, 563, 795
Davis, Jefferson 1277
Egglestou, Beroth B 622, 636, 655, 666
Granger, Robert S 621
Grant, U. S 522,557
1336 INDEX.
Page.
Davis, Jefferson Contiimed.
Pursuit and capture of.
Communications from
Kalleck, Henry W 483
Harrison, Burton N 1269, 1274
Hatch, Edward 656
Jtidah, Henry M 637
Minty, Robert H. G 665,704
Molineux, Edward L 704
Navy Department, U. S 694
Newton, John 716
Palmer, William J 615,630,634,653,738
Pritchard, Benjamin D 721
Schofield, John M 720
Sherman, William T 662, 956
Smith, Andrew J 698
Stonemau, George 489, 570, 608, 637, 717, 956
Thomas, George H 484,
487, 488, 498, 518, 549, 581, 592, 593, 613, 760, 774, 849
Tillson, Davis 555
Upton, Emory 617, 633, 705
War Department, C. S 1277, 1278
War Department, IT. S 483, 758, 759, 761, 772
Washburn, Cadwallader C 640
Wilson, James H . .582, 617, 618, 628, 629, 632-635, 648, 654, 665-667, 680, 682,
686, 690, 702, 705, 706, 732, 733, 735, 743, 744, 746, 760, 765, 770, 782, 783, 788
Winslow, Edward F 667, 687
Pinkerton, Allan, employed in 558
Reward offered for, by proclamation of Andrew Johnson 566
Davis, Jefferson, Mrs. Mentioned 743, 848, 868, 1274
Davis, Jefferson C.
Assignment to command 1112
Correspondence with
Logan, John A 1029
Thomas, George H 1018
Mentioned 237, 514, 523, 962, 1018, 1048, 1057, 1063, 1064, 1095, 1096, 1112
Relieved from duty in Army of the Tennessee 1096
Davis, Jerome D. Mentioned 1048
Davis, Napoleon. Mentioned 537
Davis, W. J. Mentioned 1278
Dawkins, "W. T. Mentioned 1260
Dawson, Andrew R. Z. Mentioned 319, 540, 805
Day, Henry M.
Assignment to command 8
Correspondence with Thomas H. Benton, jr 441
Mentioned 8, 9, 15, 88, 365, 403, 561, 695
Day, John W. Mentioned 1038
Dean, Henry H. Mentioned 5 18
Dean, Henry S. Mentioned 540
Deaiie, Charles H. Mentioned 831
Deane, "William W.
Correspondence with George Stoneman 530
For correspondence as A. A. G., see Davis Tillson.
Mentioned 21,22
Deas, John C. Mentioned 1267
INDEX. 1337
Page.
Deaton, Enoch P. Mentioned 1096
De Buol, U. G. Scheller. Mentioned 1070
Deering, Henry. Mentioned 444
Deford, Risdeii D. Mentioned 863
De Forest, Newton. Mentioned 539
Dekle, Ansel. Correspondence with Edward M. McCook 748
Delafield, Richard. Mentioned 273, 642, 773, 937, 959
For correspondence, etc., see Engineer Department, U. S. A.
De Laiiy, Cyrus M. Correspondence with
Burchneld, David M 1001
Nelson, A. D 1055
Delaware. Military Departments embracing 1039, 1040
Demint, Andy K. Mentioned 771
Denicke, Conrad F. M.
Correspondence with
Bertram. Henry 328
Canby, Edward R. S 295, 335, 336
Mentioned 165, 166, 328
Denis, Jules C.
Correspondence with Frank C. Armstrong 1262, 1265
Mentioned 1171, 1220
Dennis, Elias S.
Correspondence with
Granger, Gordon 907
Veateh, James C 231
Mentioned 32,87,133,231,254,660,914
Dennisoii, William. Mentioned 616
Denny, William N. Mentioned 535
Deserters. Arrest of, etc. Communications from
Gibson, Randall L 1240
Jones, Dudley W 1189
Mississippi, Governor of 1182
Roddey, Philip D 113t
Dettweiler, Germain. Mentioned 547
Devenport, Joseph W. Mentioned 336
Devereux, Charles B. Mentioned 21
Dewey, Joel A. Mentioned 537
De Witt, Sewell W. Mentioned 1037, 1066
Dexter, F. C. A. Mentioned 893
Dexter, John B. Mentioned 925
Diamond, George R. Mentioned 205
Dibrell, George G. Mentioned 446, 556, 570,
571, 593, 607, 608, 615, 628-631, 634, 635, 653, 667, 685, 687, 702, 717, 738, 1278
Dick, George F. Mentioned 535
Dickey, Charles J. Mentioned 1095
Dickison, John J. Mentioned 405, 1135
Dickson, J. Bates.
Correspondence with
Hobson, Edward H 520
Meredith, Solomon 571, 572
Murray, Eli II 572, 592
Palmer, John M 527, 571
For correspondence as A. A. G., see John M. Palmer.
Mentioned 112, 989
Dickson,, William G. Mentioned . . 780
1338 INDEX.
Paga
Dietrich, Charles J. Mentioned 75
Dilger, Hubert. Mentioned 53? 540
Dill, Clark. Mentioned 315
Dill, Daniel J. Mentioned 170, 381, 382
Dillard, William Y.
Correspondence with
Gibson, Horatio G 529,711
Hobson, Edward H 511, 521, 529, 530, 711
Palmer, John M 428, 429, 447, 479, 480
Mentioned 533
Dillon, . Mentioned 1100
Dillon, Edward. Mentioned 1128
Dilworth, Caleb J.
Mentioned 451, 472, 520, 989, 990
Believed from command of 2d Brigade, 1st Separate Division, Army of
the Cumberland 472
Dinkins, James. Mentioned 1121
District of Columbia. Military Department embracing 1039
Dix, John A.
Correspondence with War Department, U. S 611, 758, 772, 881
Mentioned 923
Dobb, George W. Mentioned 217, 220
Dobke, Adolphus. Mentioned 536
Dobozy, Peter P. Mentioned 206
Dodd, Ezra S. Mentioned 332
Dodge, Grenville M. Mentioned 1069
Doherty, J. W. Mentioned 1088
Donaldson, James L.
Correspondence Avith
Quartermaster-General's Office, U. S. A 35
Thomas, George H 184, 775
Mentioned 54, 309, ?54, 939, 950, 955, 962, 976, 977, 1013, 1033
Donelson, Fort. See Fort Donehon.
Donnelly, Robert H. M. Mentioned 509
Doolittle, Charles C.
Assignment to command 782
Mentioned 12, 36, 83, 107, 614, 782, 943, 1081
Eelieved from command of 1st Brigade, 3d Division, 4th Army Corps 943
Dornblaser, Benjamin. Correspondence with James C. Veatch 826
Dorr, Joseph B. Mentioned 5 12
Dorrance, Steamer. Mentioned 1173
Double Bridges over the Flint River, Ga. Skirmish at, April 18, 1865.
Communication from William W. Van Antwerp 394
Douglas, James. Mentioned 316
Dove, Steamer. Mentioned 406, 442
Dowiiie, Mark W. Mentioned 1037, 1066
Downs, Dave. Mentioned 399, 400
Dox, Hamilton B. Mentioned „ 539
Dresbach, James E. Correspondence with Horatio G. Gibson 851
Drew, Charles W. Mentioned 27, 211, 289, 358
Drew, Cyrus K. Mentioned 483, 771
Du Bois, James N. For correspondence, see Thomas J. IFood.
Dudley, Captain. Mentioned 1242
Dudley, Nathan A. M. Mentioned 536, 725, 1071
Duer, John O. Mentioned 1066
INDEX 1339
Pa/je.
Duff, George. Mentioned 547
Duke, Basil W. Mentioned 413, 414, 446, 556, 615, 628-630, 634. 653
Dulce, Domingo. For correspondence, etc., see Cuba, Governor- General of.
Duncan, Alexander.
Correspondence with Edward H. Hobson 478
Mentioned 5? 520
Duncan, John P. Mentioned 398
Duncan, Sam. Mentioned 1209
Dunham, Joseph L. Mentioned 405
Dunlap, James T. Mentioned 741, 789, 799, 800, 802, 815, 830, 842, 884
Dunning, Clara, Steamer. Mentioned 1001
Dunphy, William H. Mentioned 1065
Dunwoody, James A. Mentioned 536
Dupuy, Charles L. C. Mentioned 1270
Durgin, George W. Mentioned 32
Durham, Benjamin. Mentioned 412
Duvall, Captain. Mentioned 832
Dwyer, Patrick. Mentioned 545
Dyer, Alexander B. For correspondence, etc., see Ordnance Department,
U. S. A.
Dyer, Clarence H.
Correspondence with
Lee, S. Phillips 357
Taylor, Richard 795
For correspondence as A. A. G., see Edward 11. S. Canly.
Mentioned f 252
Dyer, George B. Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1281
Dyer, Patrick P. Mentioned 438, 446
Early, Jubal A.
Correspondence with Robert E. Lee 1165, 1171, 1174
Mentioned 199,205,206,1145,1166,1171
East, Department of the.
Constituted and limits defined 1039
Hooker, Joseph, assigned to command of 1039
East Tennessee.
Affairs in, generally. Communications from
Johnson, Andrew 1110
Parsons, Joseph H 808
Stoneinan, George 437,1110
Thomas, George H 1110
Movements and disposition of troops in. Communications from
Elliott, Washington L 394
Gibson, Horatio G 529
Grant, U. S 375
Stanley, David S 108, 171, 393, 408
Stoneman, George 875
Thomas, George H 53, 153, 375-378
Wood, Thomas J 109, 424, 436
Operations in. Communications from
Beatty, Samuel 250
Elliott, Washington L 200, 3» 6
Gibson, Horatio G 46
Harrington, John W 490
Hollopeter, Jehu L r 417
Kimball, Nathan 61,62,366
1340 INDEX,
Page.
"Cast Tennessee — Continued.
Operations in. Communications from
King,Rufus 71
Preble, Joshua S 738
Stanley, David S 61,72,82,199-201,343,361,414
Stoneman, George 457
Thomas, George H 199,381
Wood, Thomas J 238
Eaton, Stephen M.
Correspondence with
Adams, Edward P 305
Adams, Myron, jr 166, 208
Harris, William A 227
Kurd, Charles T 264
Ludwick, James B 165, 166, 226
Steele, Frederick 287
Strong, Richard P 335
Thatcher, Henry K 223
Warren, William F 242, 252, 288
Mentioned 24, 57, 159, 180, 207, 224, 226, 253, 278, 300, 312, 325, 328, 336
Ebenezer Church, near Maple sville, Ala. Action at, April 1, 1865. Commu
nications from Gilbert H. Kneeland 172
Echo, Steamer. Mentioned 1009
Echols, John.
Correspondence with War Department, C. S 1139
Mentioned 199,408,413,414,1141,1165,1171
Eckert, Thomas T. Mentioned 739
Ector, Matthew D. Mentioned 1184-1188, 1218, 1245
Eddy, AsherR. Mentioned 1070,1087,1103
Edmonds, James E. Mentioned 974, 1096
Edmonson, Thomas Polk. Mentioned 240, 472
Edson, James C. Mentioned 1065
Edwards, John R. Mentioned 265
Edwards, Rufus R. Mentioned 34
Ege, Peter. Mentioned 1048
Eggleston, Beroth B.
Correspondence with
Judah, Henry M 622
Upton, Emory 618, 636, 655
Wilson, James H 635, 654, 655, 666
Mentioned 543,586-589,601,617,618,631,
633, 635, 637, 649, 651, 653, 654, 656, 666, 667, 683, 690, 766, 842, 1010, 1011
Eicholtz, L. H.
Correspondence with
Thomas, George H 43,81,153,354,360,377,741
Whipple, William D 969
Mentioned 53, 97, 153, 360
Ella Morse, Steamer. Mentioned 1056
Elliott, Washington L.
Correspondence with
Buckner, Allen 436
Conrad, Joseph 200
Hoffman, Southard 62
Stanley, David S 3, 82, 108, 134, 171, 200, 237, 361, 366, 393, 962, 993
Thomas, George H 43,91
INDEX. 1341
Page.
Elliott, Washington L. — Continued.
Farewell Orders 948, 1031
Mentioned -. 3,
4, 53, 97, 108, 121, 122, 154, 171, 270, 360, 393, 436, 514, 535, 699, 773, 966, 1005
Relieved from duty in Department of the Cumberland 1005
Ellis, Charles S. Mentioned 545
Ellis, Jehu. Mentioned 541
Ellis, Fowhatan, jr. Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1211
For other correspondence, see Nathan B. Forrest.
Ellis, W. J.
Correspondence with Edward M. McCook 862
Mentioned 945
Elmore, J. T. Mentioned 1173
Elstner, George R. Mentioned 139
Ely, John J. Mentioned 536
Elzey, Arnold.
Correspondence with G. T. Beauregard 1146
Mentioned 685, 702
Emery, Augustus H. Mentioned 538
Emery, Frederic W. Mentioned 24
For correspondence as A. A. G., see Gordon Granger.
Emmerson, Captain. Mentioned 710
Emmoiis, George F.
Correspondence with Henry K. Thatcher 262
Mentioned 128
Engineer Department, U. S. A. Correspondence with
Halleck, Henry W 773
Merrill, William E 433
Simpson, James H 273
War Department, U. S 957
Engle, Archibald H. Mentioned 139
Eno, Frank. Mentioned 34
Esembaux, Michael. Mentioned 538
Espy, Harvey J. Mentioned 540
Este, George P. Mentioned 1065
Estes, T. H. Mentioned 479,480
Eustis, Cartwright. For correspondence as A. D. C., see Randall L. Gibson.
Evans, A. R. Mentioned 117, 118
Evans, George "W. Mentioned 3065
Evans, Rowland XT. Mentioned 1066
Everett, George M.
Correspondence with Henry Stone 769
Mentioned 700, 702
Evergreen, Ala. Affair near, March 24, 1865. Communications from
Canby, Edward R. S 144, 147
Clan ton, James H 1149
Everts, Louis H. Mentioned 1090
Eversz, Morritz E. Mentioned 51
Ewell, Richard S. Mentioned 259
Ewiiig, Charles. Mentioned 1066
Ewiiig, E. H.
Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1281
Mentioned 1148, 1 169, 1213, 1220, 1225, 1236, 1242, 1245, 1269
Ewing, Martin B. Mentioned 538
Exact, Steamer. Mentioned 985
1342 INDEX.
Express, Steamer. Mentioned .............................................. 1001
Fairbanks, William H. Mentioned .............................. 473, 474, 538, 707
Fairchild, Cassius. Mentioned ............. : .............................. 1066
Faith, John. Mentioned .......... .......................................... 986
Falconer, David G. Mentioned ............................................ 5 14
Fannin, James H. Mentioned .............................................. 4 62
Farley, Thomas P. Mentioned ............................................ 538
Farnum, J. Egbert. Mentioned ............................................ 1000
Farrand, Commander, Steamer. Mentioned ............................ 1245, 1288
Farrand, Ebeii.
Correspondence with
Liddell, St. John R ..... , ............................................ 1190
Taylor, Richard ..................................................... 1246
Mentioned ...................................... 1245-1247, 1251, 1257, 1265, 1273
Farrell, M. J. Mentioned .................................................. 333
Farrington, James. Mentioned ............................................ 405
Fears, John C. Mentioned ................................................. 1133
Ferguson, - . Mentioned .............................................. 1026
Ferguson, Champ. Mentioned .......................... 508, 806, 843, 931, 933, 1026
Ferguson, Samuel B. For correspondence as A. A. G., see John P. Hawkins.
Ferguson, Samuel W. Mentioned. .446, 556, 571. 615, 628-630, 667, 702, 1251, 1253, 1257
Ferguson, Stephen M. Mentioned ......................................... 545
Ferris, Horace F. Correspondence \vith John Newton ...................... 1083
Fields, James A. Mentioned ................................... . ......... ... 414
Finch, Amasa J. Mentioned ............................................... 537
Findley, Robert F. Mentioned ........................................ 1048,1065
Finney, Russel F. Mentioned ............................................. 251
Fimiey, William P. Mentioned ............................................ 693
Fisher, Benjamin F.
Correspondence with Joseph H. Spencer ................................. 1113
Mentioned .......................................................... 1114,1115
Fisher, John A. Mentioned .................................. 741, 789, 799, 802, 815
Fisk, Clinton B. Mentioned ...................................... 1046, 1058, 1101
Fitch, James R. Mentioned ............................................... 974
Fitch, John A. Mentioned ................................................. 571
Fitch, Le Roy. Mentioned ................................................. 10
Fitzhugh, Doctor. Mentioned .............................................. 156
Fitzpatrick, - . Mentioned ........................ * ................... 251
Flags.
Captured, etc. Communication from Edward R. S. Canby ................ 336
Inscription of battles on. Communication from Andrew J. Smith ........ 1082
Fletcher, A. J. Correspondence with George H. Thomas .................... 1083
Fletcher, Robert. Mentioned .............................................. 957
Flint, Franklin F. Mentioned ............................................ 1074
Flint, James. Mentioned .................................................. 405
Flirt, Steamer. Mentioned ........ . ........................................ 421
Flood, Martin. Mentioned ................................................. 548
Flook, Henry R. Mentioned ............................................... 1115
Florida.
Affairs in, generally. Communications from
Allison, A. K ........................................................ 748
Asboth, Alexander ................................................ 867, 896
McCook, Edward M ............................................... 801, 943
Newton, John ................................................... 1074, 1083
Weeks, Edmund C .................................................. 984
Wilson, James H ........... ....................................... 602, 801
INDEX. 1343
Page.
Florida — Continued.
Military Departments embracing 825, 964, 1016, J017, 1040, 1054
Movements and disposition of troops in. Communications from
Cauby, Edward R.S 866,868,912
Fredberg, Alfred 913
Newton, John 1056
Operations in. Communications from
Asboth, Alexander 307, 404
Hawkins, G. S 850
Wilson, James H 932
Florida, Department of. (Union.)
Constituted and limits defined 1040
Foster, John G., assigned to command of 1040
Humphreys, Andrew A., assigned to command of 1017
Florida Legislature. Meeting of. Communication from Edward M. McCook. 747
Florida Troops. Mentioned. (Confederate.)
Artillery, Light — Batteries: Leon, 1175.
Cavalry — Battalions: 5th, 1135; Commissary, 984. Regiments: 2d, 1135,
1136.
Florida Troops. Mentioned. (Union.)
Cavalry— Regiments: 1st, 8, 26, 32, 42, 51, 52, 133, 211, 288, 358, 797, 842, 865,
868, 913, 927, 936, 1045; 2d, 984, 1056, 1074.
Flowerree, D. W. For correspondence as A.. A. G., see Dabney H. Mauri/.
Floyd, John B. Mentioned 1165
Floyd, W. J. Mentioned 1120
Floyd- Jones, De Lancey . Mentioned 548
Flynn, . Mentioned 207
Flynn, W. O. For correspondence, see D. Wintter.
Folsom, Lysander B. Mentioned 5, 381
Foote, Moses. Mentioned 141
Forbes, Henry C.
Correspondence with Edward Hatch 1024
Mentioned 543, 1024
Force. Manning F.
Correspondence with John A. Logan 983
Mentioned 1107
Forrest, Jesse A. Mentioned 47, 1228
Forrest, Nathan B.
Addresses.
Cessation of hostilities 1263
Farewell 1289
Correspondence with
Anderson, Charles W 173
Bell, Tyree H 1264
Buford, Abraham 1138
Chalmers, James R ' 1127, 1145, 1147, 1150, 1155
Hatch, Edward 619
Jackson, William II 173, 174, 1158, 1172, 1181, 1182, 1207,
1224, 1228, 1229, 1235, 1236, 1239, 1244, 1248, 1251, 1256, 1258, 1261, 1280
Jones, Samuel 1258, 1259, 1269
Logwood, Thomas H 1224
McCulloch, Robert 589
Martin, William 1234
Starke, Peter B 1229, 1244
Taylor, Richard 589, 1125, 1144, 1147, 1154, 1160,
1164, 1169, 1195, 1206, 1227, 1228, 1234, 1235, 1238, 1243, 1247, 1254, 1270
1344 INDEX.
Page.
Forrest, Nathan B. — Continued.
Correspondence with
War Department, C. S 1124
Wintter, D 1126
Wright, Marcus J 1126
Mentioned 24, 28, 40, 45, 57, 66, 73, 83, 92, 93, 123, 137, 142, 152, 156, 159; 172,
173, 179, 201-203, 217, 220, 221, 226, 247, 248, 253, 2567 261, 269, 271, 272, 278,
318, 321, 331, 336, 344, 347, 3f 2, 359, 3C4, 424, 445, 451, 455, 462, 469, 480, 504,
518, 552, 563, 569, 578, 605, 663, 668, 688, 712, 722, 727, 752, 778, 780, 831, 832,
898, 940, 982, 1006, 1123, 1125-1128, 1138, 1140, 1141, 1145-1148, 1150, 1155,
X158, 1165, 1169-1172, 1178, 1181, 1182, 1192, 1193, 1196, 1197, 1202, 1207,
1209, 1211, 1212, 1214, 1216, 1224, 1225, 1228, 1229, 1235-1237, 1239, 1244,
1248, 1251, 1256, 1258, 1259, 1261, 1263, 1266, 1267, 1270, 1271, 1276, 1280
Forster, Nelson R. Mentioned 1055
Fort Blakely, Ala. Siege and capture of, April 2-9, 1865. Communications
from
Adams, Edward P 305
Andrews, Christopher C 281, 283, 349
Baldwin, William H 316
Canby, Edward R. S 210-212, 233, 293, 295, 302, 304, 311
Comstock, Cyrus B 311
Garrard, Kcuner 246, 266, 284, 303
Hawkins, John P 211,289,306
Liddell, St. John R 1190, 1191, 1204, 1209, 1214, 1217, 1222
Pile, William A 289,306
Spicely, William T 231
Steele, Frederick 233, 234, 2 '6, 267, 288, 298, 299, 304
Veatch, James C 299
Fort Donelson, Term. Defenses of. Communication from Zealous B. Tower. 898
Fort Tyler, West Point, Ga. Attack on, April 16, 1865. Communications
from
La Grange, Oscar H 367
Wilson, James H 383
Fort, Clinton.
Correspondence with Cadwallader C. Washburn 809
Mentioned 557, 809, 810
Fort, Greenbury L. Mentioned 1072,1095
Foster, Charles W. For correspondence as A. A.,G., see Adjutant- General's
Office, U. S. A.
Foster, Ira R.
Correspondence with
Johnston, Joseph E 551
Wilson, James H 890
Mentioned 616, 631, 632, 945, 1032
Foster, Jacob T. Mentioned 546
Foster, James P. Mentioned 142
Foster, John G.
Assignment to command 1 1040
Mentioned 1039, 1040
Foster, Samuel. Mentioned 1066
Foulk, William L. Mentioned 1013
Fowler, Joseph S. Mentioned 608
Fox, Francis W. Mentioned 1102
Fox, George W.
Correspondence with Gordon Granger 148
Mentioned 25
INDEX. 1345
Tage.
Frailey, James Madison.
Correspondence with Navy Department, U. 8 846
Mentioned 857, 858
Franklin, Nelson G. Mentioned C28
Franklin, Samuel R. Mentioned 223, 348
Frazier, S. W. Mentioned 1133
Fredberg, Alfred.
Correspondence with
Christensen, Christian T 906, 912, 913, 921, 934, 972
Thatcher, Henry K 912, 920
For other correspondence, see Edward R. S. Canby.
Mentioned 893, 912
Freedmen.
Action touching. Communications from
Andrews, Christopher C 579, 728
Canby, Edward R. S 410, 579, 880
Conway, Thomas W 954
Hatch, Edward 940
Howland, Horace N 1041
McArthur, John 916
Palmer, John M 1012
Smith, Andrew J 893
Smith, John E 1043
Address of Christopher C. Andrews to Freedmen of Selma, Ala., and
vicinity 728
Condition of, in Georgia 1062
Orders of James H. Wilson for guidance of 1068
Freedmen's Bureau. See Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands. Bureau of.
Freeman, . Mentioned 1193
French, Obadiah C. Mentioned 13
French, Samuel G. Mentioned 226, 1245
Frobel, B. W. Mentioned 416
Fry, Birkett D.
Correspondence with James H. Wilson 462, 525, 551
Mentioned 551, 588, 650, 710
Fry, James. Correspondence with St. John R. Liddell 1210, 1214
Fry, James B. Mentioned 567, 774
Fry, Speed S.
Mentioned 73, 74
Relieved from duty in Department of Kentucky 73
Fuller, Charles A. Mentioned 226, 1223, 1238, 1242, 1245
Fuller, Jesse B. Mentioned 536
Fuller, William G. Mentioned 338
Fullerton, Joseph S.
Correspondence with David S. Stanley 424
For other correspondence, see David S. Stanley.
Mentioned 436, 781
Fulton, S. Mentioned 986
Funke, Otto.
Correspondence with Cadwallader C. Washburn 676, 677, 824
Mentioned 442, 539, 671, 677, 1009, 1043, 1102
Fyffe, James R. Mentioned 253
Gambler, John. Mentioned 441
Garcelon, Charles A. Mentioned 577
85 B R — VOL XLIX, PT II
1346 INDEX.
Page.
Gardner, Charles T. Mentioned 1095
Gardner, Craven V. Mentioned 441
Gardner, Henry G. Mentioned 545
Garland, Landon C. Correspondence with William H. Jackson 1177, 1182
Garner, George G. Correspondence with
Gibson, Randall L 1185,1186
Liddell, St. John R 1179
For correspondence as Chief of Staff, see Dabney H. Maury.
Garrard, Israel. Mentioned 543, 705
Garrard, Kenner.
Correspondence with
Canby, Edward R. S 105,210
Gilbert, James 1 317,330
Smith, Andrew J 26,78,88,151,246,266,316,330,353
Steele, Frederick 284,303,304,317
Mentioned .' 16, 69, 78, 88, 147, 148, 150, 167, 181, 182, 192, 194, 195, 209-212, 230,
232-234, 244, 247, 248, 255, 256, 283, 287-289, 295, 302, 304, 305, 311, 314, 316,
329, 342, 349, 353, 357, 365, 370, 386, 403, 413, 423, 441, 450, 454, 460, 930, 935
Garretson, George C. Mentioned .. 579
Garvin, John S. Mentioned 1202
Gates, Elijah.
Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1285
Mentioned 316
Gates, "William B. Mentioned 871
Gatewood, . Mentioned 569, 605
Gaw, William B. Mentioned 541
Gay, L. C. Mentioned 359
Gayle, George W. Mentioned 909, 922, 929, 934
Gazzam, W. J. Mentioned 1253
Geddes, James L. Mentioned 468
General Banks, Steamer. Mentioned 146, 162, 349, 865, 984
General McCallum, Steamer. Mentioned 1056
General Sedgwick, Steamer. Mentioned 942
General Sherman, Steamer. Mentioned 1001
George Peabody, Steamer. Mentioned 402, 913, 921, 926, 936, 985
Georgetown, Ga., and Union Springs, Ala. Expedition from Blakely to.
April 17-30, 1865. Communications from
Canby, Edward R. S 370, 371
Grierson, Benjamin II 386, 388, 468
Lucas, Thomas J 469
Smith, Andrew J 468
Steele, Frederi ck 496, 512
Georgia.
Affairs in, generally. Communications from
Cobb, Howell 1208
Steedman, James B 355
Thomas, George H 621,768,1064
Upton, Emory 587,603,685,842
Wilson, James H 598,
604, 718, 719, 720, 745, 783, 830, 850, 903, 967, 970, 999, 1023, 1059
Winslow, Edward F 938, 939
Wofford, William T 456
Destitution in. Statistics of '. 1062
Johnson, James, appointed Provisional Governor of, 1027
INDEX. 1347
Page.
Georgia — Continued.
Military Departments embracing 964, 1016, 1017, 1040, 1041
Movements and disposition of troops in. Communications from
Grant, U. S 882
Minty, Robert H. G 872
Steedman, James B 554
Upton, Emory 873
Wilson, James H 814, 815, 927
Operations in.
Communications from
Davis, Jefferson 1213
Judah, Henry M 12, 46
Williams, J.N 683
Wilson, James H 651,656
Winslow, Edward F 655
Newspaper extract concerning 120
Relief of destitute citizens in. Communications from
Cole, James C 734
Foster, Ira R 890
Hardaway, R. H., et al 748
Judah, Henry M 380,968
Thomas, George H 923
Wilson, James H 616, 631, 734, 765, 891, 919, 949, 950, 955, 1002, 1020
Winslow, Edward F 939, 945, 992, 1061
Wofford, William T 418
Restoration of civil law in. Communications from George H. Thomas .. 564,
582, 985
Surrender of Confederate Forces in. See Confederate Forces. Surrender of.
Georgia, Commanding Officer in. Correspondence with John M. Schofield.. 599
Georgia, Department of. (Union.)
Constituted and limits denned 1040
Steedman, James B., assigned to command of 1017, 1040
Georgia, Governor of. Correspondence with
Johnson, Andrew 630
Jones, Samuel 1216
Wilson, James H 504,585
See also Joseph E. Brown.
Georgia Legislature. Meeting of. Communications from
Georgia, Governor of 630
Thomas, George H 680
War Department, U. S 646
Wilson, James H 628, 629, 681, 682
Georgia Troops. Mentioned. (Union.)
Infantry— Battalions : 1st, 540, 606, 806.
Gere, William B. Mentioned 855
Gibbs, Colonel. (Florida.) Mentioned 862
Gibbs, Colonel. (Tennessee. ) Mentioned 1088
Gibson, Alexander. Mentioned 41, 798
Gibson, Hiram D. Mentioned 207
Gibson, Horatio G.
Correspondence with
Dillard, William Y 529,711
Dresbach, James E 851
. Parsons, Joseph H , 409
1348 INDEX.
Page.
Gibson, Horatio G. — Continued.
Correspondence with
Preble; Joshua S 738
Thomas, George H 157, 175, 345
Tillson, Davis 368, 381
Mentioned 13,54,345,438,475,538
Gibson, Randall L.
Correspondence with
Clark, J 1184
Garner, George G 1185,1186
Liddell, St. John R 1157, 1161-1164, 1168, 1174, 1178-1180, 1184-1187, 1191,
1192, 1194, 1195, 1199, 1200, 1204, 1205, 1210, 1211, 1214, 1215, 1218, 1219
Maury, Dabney H 1161, 1162, 1176, 1179, 1180, 1183-1187, 1191, 1192,
1194, 1195, 1199, 1200, 1204, 1205, 1210, 1211, 1214, 1215, 1217-1219, 1226
Richardson, W. P 1180
Spence, Philip B 1225,1231,1232
Taylor, Richard 1288
Mentioned 180, 226, 449, 659, 1149, 1152, 1153, 1157, 1168, 1173, 1176, 1178, 1181,
1186, 1189, 1200. 1201, 1209, 1210, 1215, 1217, 1219, 1224, 1231, 1245, 1289
Giers, J. J.
Correspondence with
Granger, Robert S 706
Johnson, Andrew , 485
Thomas, George H 473
Mentioned 506
Gilbert,— — . Mentioned 1150
Gilbert, Maj or. Mentioned 157, 219, 240, 668, 735, 791
Gilbert, James I.
Correspondence with Kenner Garrard 317, 330
Farewell Orders 1030
Mentioned 16, 79, 317, 330, 353, 921, 930, 951, 1026, 1030, 1168
Relieved from duty with 2d Brigade, 2d Division, 16th Army Corps 1026
Gilchrist, Charles A. Mentioned 211
Gilfillan, James.
Correspondence with
Rousseau, Lovell H 381, 710
Thomas, George H 553
Mentioned 362, 465, 537
Gill, Henry Z. Mentioned 1008
Gillem, Alvan C.
Assignments to command 12, 1061
Assumes command of Cavalry Division, District of East Tennessee 13
Assumes command of District of East Tennessee 1064
Correspondence with
Johnson, Andrew 608
Patterson, William J 489
Stoneman, George 446, 457, 475, 1079
Thomas, George H 892
Upton, Emory 1084
Mentioned 12,121,407,437,438,446,447,
457, 465, 466, 474, 484, 490, 508, 539, 774, 778, 849, 911, 9373 1061, 1109, 1113
Staff. Announcements of 13, 1064
Gillespie, David. Mentioned , 1048
Gillespie, William L. Mentioned 936
Gilleylen, J. R. Mentioned *1133
INDEX. 1349
Page.
Gillis, James H. Mentioned 222, 385
Gilliss, John R.
Correspondence with James H. Simpson 273
Mentioned 273
Gillmore, Quincy A.
Assignment to command 1040
Correspondence with
Grant, U. S 1035
Gro ver, Cuvier 526, 664
Sherman, William T 452
War Department, U. S 525
Wilson, James H 550, 650, 744, 964, 967, 970, 986, 989, 993, 1003, 1020
Woodruff, EliasB 599
Mentioned 526, 533, 550, 588, 650, 664, 703, 716, 720, 726,
782,- 802, 900, 932, 938, 952, 967, 1011, 1040, 1052, 1059, 1060, 1064, 1107, 1274
Oilman, Thomas P. Mentioned 547
Gilmer, Jeremy F. Mentioned 685, 702
Gilpin, Thomas C.
Correspondence with James H.Wilson 722
Mentioned 45, 884
Gilruth, Isaac Newton. Mentioned 1048
Giltner, Henry L. Mentioned 205, 467, 492, 493, 508, 510, 528, 530
Ginn, Thomas J. Correspondence with John McArthur 302
Ginty, George C. Mentioned 536
Given, William.
Correspondence with Robert S. Granger 735
Mentioned 538
Giveiis, John N. Mentioned 358, 917
Glasgow, U. S. S. Mentioned 363
Glasgow, Samuel L.
Assignment to command 942
Assumes temporary command of 1st Brigade, 2d Division, 13th Army Corps . 674
Mentioned 942
Glass, Lieutenant. Mentioned 173, 1182
Glass, A. P. Mentioned 1177
Glassford, Henry A. Correspondence with George H. Thomas 10
Glenn, John. Mentioned 374, 545
Glenn, John TV. Mentioned 616,685,688,689,706,722
Glenn, Luther J. Mentioned 622
Goddard, Joseph A.
Correspondence with James H. Wilson 154
Mentioned 38
Godfrey, George L. Correspondence with George H. Thomas 924
Goodenow, Nathan C. Mentioned 10
Goodman, W. A. For correspondence as A. A. G., see James E. Chalmers ; also
Frank C. Armstrong.
Goodrich, Horace B. Mentioned 610, 811
Goodspeed, Wilbur F.
Correspondence with David S. Stanley 393
Mentioned 4,343,393,394,535,965
Gordon, Harry. Mentioned 537
Gordon, William A. Mentioned 51
Gorgas, Josiah. Mentioned 1139
For correspondence, etc., see Ordnance Department, C. S. A.
Gorsucli, R. B. Correspondence with John McArthur 845
1350 INDEX.
Page.
Goshorn, Zachary T. Mentioned 316
Goulder, . Mentioned 510, 670, 691, 711
Goulding, Seneca P. Mentioned 110
Govan, Daniel C. Mentioned 775, 793, 794, 807, 822, 823, 828, 837, 863, 911
Governor Troup, Steamer. Mentioned 650, 664
Gowiii, George A. Mentioned 540
Gracey, Frank P.
Correspondence with Solomon Meredith 691
Mentioned 692
Graham, Captain. Mentioned 1233
Granger, Gordon.
Correspondence with
Andrews, Christopher C 915, 969, 991, 1056
Benton, William P 76, 209, 254, 265, 300, 329,
352, 365, 385, 432, 440, 449, 459, 482, 496, 511, 579, 595, 625, 626, 915, 969, 996
Bertram, Henry 87,96,244,264,299,328,625
Canby, Edward R. S 58,69,76,85,86,95,116,117,
146, 147, 164, 165, 191, 207, 229, 230, 245, 279-281, 295-298, 299, 314, 315, 340,
348, 384, 455, 625, 644, 853, 854, 906, 907, 913, 914, 916, 926, 929, 930, 946, 975
Carr, Eugene A 303, 304
Dennis, Elias S 907
Fox, George W 148
Grier, David P 915
Hawkins, John P 916
Kent, Loren 992
Ludwick, James B 243
McDunkle, C.T 147
Mack, Albert G 230
Marshall, William R 195
Mobile, Ala., Tradesmen and Merchants of 349
Palfrey, John C 448,481
Sheridan, Philip H 952,985
Smith, Andrew J 296
Storer, Newman W 281
Thatcher, Henry K r 254
Totten, James 192, 229, 281
Veatch, James C 14,86,299,385,625,695,713
Williamson, John J 133
Mentioned.. 7,14, 23, 42, 43, 55, 57, 59, 60, 66, 74, 76, 77, 79, 86, 87, 89, 104, 116, 130, 148,
151,161, 165, 178, 191, 192, 195, 209, 219, 229, 234, 240, 243, 244, 254, 263-265,
281, 287, 295, 300, 302, 315, 326, 327, 329-331, 334, 337, 338, 340, 347, 348, 351,
368, 384, 385, 411, 432, 447, 480, 482, 494, 496, 532, 549, 579, 625, 644, 695, 713,
907, 915, 921, 925, 929, 952, 969, 988, 992, 1033-1035, 1038, 1044, 1049, 1158
Staff. Announcements of 6, 24, 315, 987, 991
Granger, Robert S.
Correspondence with
Giers, J. J 706
Given, William 735
Homer, John W 318
Lovell, Frederick S 203
Lynn, J. K., et al 506
Patterson, Josiah 505, 506
Rousseau, Lovell H 84,381,592
Thomas, George H 45, 83, 203, 204, 318, 321, 380, 437, 505, 519, 552,
553, 592, 607, 621, 668, 688, 706, 707, 735, 736, 766, 791, 792, 820, 874, 884, 1057
INDEX. 1351
Granger, Robert S. — Continued.
Correspondence with
Welch, C. A., et al 506
Welch, H.M.,etal 506
Whipple, William D 994
Mentioned 91, 94, 275, 355, 473, 474, 485, 501, 517
519, 538, 608, 614, 620, 678, 773, 781, 820, 884, 978, 993, 994, 1023, 1026, 1058
Grant, U. S.
Congratulatory Orders to Armies of the United States 948
Correspondence with
Adjutant-General's Office, U. S. A 928
Campbell, John A 322
Canby, Edward R. S 66,
293, 311, 346, 356, 362, 382, 383, 467, 530, 558, 573, 642, 658, 755, 911, 920
Comstock, Cyrus B 294, 311, 480
Corse, John M 1078, 1089
Dana, Napoleon J. T 557
Gillmore, Quincy A 1035
Halleck, Henry W 759
Logan, John A 987,1015,1037,1070,1083
Ord, Edward O. C 1067
Ordnance Department, U. S. A 20
Quartermaster-General's Office, U. S. A 549,678
Rawlins, John A 580, 581
Schofield, John M 1035
Sheridan, Philip H 1035
Sherman, William T 662,678,731,956
Steele, Frederick 877
Thomas, George H 17, 28, 34, 43, 52,
60, 152, 375, 514, 522, 523, 549, 564, 581, 597, 613, 627, 628, 646, 649, 678, 698,
717, 718, 731, 760, 774, 798, 813, 837, 848, 849, 858, 859, 882, 931, 937, 961, 972,
997, 1023, 1035, 1046, 1053, 1057, 1059, 1060, 1078, 1079, 1081, 1091, 1106, 1112
War Department, U. S 120, 419, 827, 836, 847, 937, 954, 959, 1016, 1100
Whipple, William D '. 931,997
Wilson, James H 515, 733, 762, 814, 828, 829, 860, 870, 938, 967, 1017
Mentioned 3, 28,
46, 94, 95, 121, 197, 203, 237, 262, 290, 294, 310, 331, 333, 334, 343, 344, 346,
347, 361, 365, 367, 368, 376, 379, 383, 396, 397, 413, 419, 426, 435, 442, 443, 471,
472, 474, 480, 484, 489, 498, £18, 519, 530, 549, 553, 565, 569, 573, 585, 587, 592,
593, 598, 608, 611, 614, 615, 619, 625, 636, 649, 661, 663, 680, 689, 694, 700, 703,
710, 726, 737, 752, 759, 762, 809, 814, 815, 820, 825, 832, 871, 883, 889, 890, 906,
909, 910, 916, 927, 928, 932, 956, 958, 959, 967, 970, 983, 995, 999, 1017, 1023,
1031,1037, 1039, 1044, 1049, 1052, 1058, 1064, 1066, 1075, 1097, 1105, 1263
Graves, Edward P. Mentioned 1008,1094
Graves, William D. Mentioned 1133
Graves, William P. Mentioned 311
Gray, Isaac. Mentioned 545
Gray, John C., jr. Mentioned 598,603
Gray, John F. S. Mentioned 411
Gray son, John B.
Correspondence with Washington Marks 1118
Mentioned 1130,1133,1184,1189,1222
Green, John. Mentioned 11, 18
Green, Nathaniel. Mentioned 936
Green, S. F, Mentioned 1121
1 3f>2 INDEX.
Paga
Greene, Theodore P. Correspondence with Kdward K. S. Canby 0, 48
Greeneville, Tenii., Commanding Officer Cavalry en route for. ( 'orrespond-
oneo with DaviH Tillnon 490
Oreeneville, Temi., Telegraph Operator at. Correspondence with David S.
Stanley 309
Greeno, Charles L.
Correspondence with James If. Wilson 1017
Mentioned 910,999
Greenwood, William H. Mentioned W.I, 4 1 W, 1013
Grey, Thomas.
Correspondence with George II. Thomas Ml 1
Mentioned 311, 538
Drier, David P.
Correspondence with (j on Ion Granger 915
Mentioned I), 15, GO, 88, 329, 403, 095
Grierson, Benjamin H.
Correspondence with
I lillups, Thomas C.,etal 878
Canby, Edward R. H 71,
KM, 100, 235, 2(W, 371, 372, 380, 387, 51)7, 075, 850, 877, 887, 1012, 1015
('hryHler, Morgan II 7W
Clayton, (JeorgeK., ct al 878
Colo, JIUIIOH 0 r.!)7
ll:ilh>ek, llonry W 105
Johnson, Gilbert M. L 190, 807, 895, 909, 947
.loncH, Saiimol 533, 5M)
Karg^, .loHO])li 834,857
Knipe, JoHepli I(1 27
Lucas, ThoimiH ,) 52, 211, 388, 408, 409, 533, 502, 740, 825
Moore, Webster P 895, 9 IK
Smith, Andrew ,1 098, 714, 878
Steolo, Frederick 590
WcHt, .JoHeph K 388
Wilson, .IUIIIOH II 532,580,585
Mentioned 3, 27, 40, 47, 48, 70, 71, 70, 95,
101, 105, 121, 179, 190, 200, 211, 224, 243, 334, 341, 309, 371, 374, 388, 447, 408,
483, 512, 5(52, 582, 584, 590, 028, 029, 097, 714, 757, 795, 833, 857, 908, 947, 970
Stall'. Announcement of 358
Griffin, Adam. Mentioned 704
Griffin, Charles. Mentioned 333, 1094
Griffin, J. B. Mentioned 829,830, 1054
Griffin, Levi T. Mentioned 37
For correspondence HH A. A. (J., NOO ,/amcn if. irilnon.
Griffith, John. Mentioned 1192, 1203, 1222, 1228
Grigsby, Joseph. Mentioned 537
Grill, John F. Mentioned 53(5, 725, I ( )07
Groosbeck, Steamer. Mentioned 14, 513
Grose, William
I1'; 1 1 v\\ •«•! I .-id dress - 902
Mentioned 973
Itelievod from duty with 4th Army Corps 973
Grosvenor, Charles H.
Mentioned 800,1078
Stall. Announcement of .. 831
Grover, Cuvier.
liillui.MV. i^um v \ , ................ , ...... . ......... % ........ .
Wilson. J.-imrs U ....... ... ...... . ........................ ... 1<< ., -:
, .s,. (•„•".,;.,•
Giund, Philip. M.M.ti.HUM .. ................................ m .......... ... 54Q
Gurinaey, William D. McMiti,.uod ......... ... ................ ... ...... SK
GlU'Ilill;lM. Ojxa.'lt HMl'. 0< .1U.1 :l.".:llUsl I '.ummilU. :l( I. Ml'. ll.Mll
Hrld.u.- \viii.M-. .i.uuo, ll ..................... .. ......................
Chrvsl.a. Moi>;.-m II..... ................. . ............................ t •.><;.;
EvoriMi.»uM.r«eM ....... . ................................
Grant, U. 8 ........ . ................. .... n-i
!Urviu;-.i.M>..iohn \V... .............. . ...................... ....
Hatrh. Bdwwd .......................... , .......... . ..... ... ....... ., uvo
Hobsoii,K.hxani U ....................... . ..... 108, 103, 113,383, LOO, .11. si;;
1ngrnm,W.r .......................................................
Jackson. \Yilli.-im U .................................... ... LOfl
Johnson. KM, h;l,,l \\ .................. ...., ......... ........
l,yl«,J-8 ..... -- ............................... - ..... - ............ -. '
MarHlmll. l.owiso ...... . .......................... ... ........ ,11
Mtlroy, Robert H ........ . .................................. .......
Palmer,. Mm M ................................ ... i"
UouHseau, Lovell H ............. . ................ '.MI
Sickles, Hiram F .................. ,. ......... .....
Smith, Arthur A ...................... us
8tono, Henry ................. ..... ..... ..... ......... ..... ......... ..... 7iW
Thomas, Go,.i-}..o II .... .................... .... 485,717, tHM. -M,, ,,,;;,,. |(>
Tucker, \Viiiiaiu I' ..................... . io«;
WaHhhliru. (':ul\v:ill:i(lrr C .... ....... .. .............. ................... 887
Wilson, James H.. ............................. . ..... ..... MM
Qurst , .I.iiiu-ri. MiMihon«'«l ..... ....... .................................... 1
Guest, John. MiMitioiuMi ______ . ........ .. 4'J7
Ouiiot, A. J. M«ni«««iMMl . .......... lilt
Gulf. IVp.iitmcMit «.( Hi,-. ( I .,..-,,
Androxv;. Cliri: n(, M.h. M(' , rrli.-xr.l lYotll • •..niinsiinl .-I 'I'-.-.J .,n.l I »i-,li., I ,. I
Mobil© .........
UniikH, Niilhaiu. I r .. roliovml ii..iu iMimmaiul "«' ,. ...... ........
Canby, Kihvjinl K'. S., ;.MsiKnr,l I,. OOBMBMld "I .......
Constituted and limits dtftntd ................. . ....... ..... H'jr»
( )rdot-H, Grn.T.'i I . .-.•M-ios 1865— Cfl/»6/ .' No. 81, IMM . Andrews : No. 29, i " i •. • .
No. 27, 1021. Ofltorti Not. 11, 12, 1030. Orenffwi Noa. 12,
13,087; No, 15, '.".'i
orders, 8i»o- • >i leziM i s«5— Cte/i6/ : Wo.ia7,8ttO. 4f6oM; No. 186, LO
Vnwggr: No. 71,!»7<5; No, 73,087; No, 75, WMH. Hawkins t No.
74,988, NuHhuf .- No. 91, 2:««- N'"//A. 4. J,,« No, 92, L086
Smith, ThimiiiNKilhy,iMNiguod to oommMidol Pout IMM! l'ir.in,i,,i M,,I,,I, MS/
Gulf. Military Division of the. (Union >
Coiistitiilrd .'i nil I urn I M ilrlinnd ---- . ....... ..., ....... '........
Slioi-nUn. I'liilip II.. ... .i.'ii.-.l I.. , ..niiii.m.l of
Giinii, Wiiii.uu A. MiMit.ionr.1 974
GiinniHoii. St.onmoi. M«>nl i«.n,',l ............... ................ ....... . I 'I. L188
Guppny. JoHllii.i J Mrnlion,,! . ........ 540
GiiMuio, Hlioltloii.ji. Mrnl.ioii.Ml IIM.I.
1354 INDEX.
Page.
Habeas Corpus. Privilege of writ of, restored in Kentucky 1116
Hackett, Jeremiah. Mentioned 539
Hackney, John. Mentioned 986
Hackney, W. P. Mentioned 986
Hahn, Michael. Mentioned 757
Haight, J. William, jr. Mentioned 17
Hains, Peter C. Mentioned 422
Hale, Clayton. Mentioned 535
Hale, Joseph T. Mentioned 413, 414
Hall, Daniel K. Mentioned . 412, 450, 561
Hall, Hiram W. Mentioned 1065
Hall, Jairus W. Mentioned 535
Halleck, Henry W.
Assignment to command 1041
Correspondence with
Brewerton, He'ary 773
Canby, Edward R. S 240,293,311,334
Engineer Department, U. S. A 773
Grant, U. S 759
Grierson, Benjamin H 105
Miles, Nelson A 881
Palmer, John M 84,95
Pritchard, Benjamin D 857,868,869,881
Roberts, Joseph 846
Thomas, George H 3, 28, 198, 249, 259, 269, 270, 318, 331, 376, 389, 413
War Department, U. S 483, 741, 759, 772, 836, 837, 848, 858
For correspondence as Chief of Staff, see War Department, U. S.; also U. S.
Grant.
Mentioned 28, 30, 40, 236, 269, 483, 559, 664, 799, 846, 901, 951, 955, 1003, 1041
Hallowell, James R. Mentioned 534
Halsted, John T. Mentioned 274
Hambright, Henry A. Mentioned 1064
Hambright, Sterling. Mentioned 13
Hamilton, Steamer. Mentioned 197
Hamilton, Jones S. Correspondence with James R. Chalmers 1120
Hammond, Charles M. Mentioned 535
Hammond, John H.
Mentioned 509
Relieved from duty in Department of Kentucky 509
Hammond, Lafayette. Mentioned 259
Hampton, Wade. Mentioned 555, 593, 607, 615
Hancock, Captain. Mentioned 710
Hancock, Winfield S.
Assignment to command 1039
Mentioned 443, 1039
Hanna, William. Mentioned 1065
Hanson, Hunn. Correspondence with Andrew J. Smith 909
Harben, N. P . Mentioned 986
Harbour, Elisha. Mentioned 538
Hardaway, R. H. Correspondence with Edward M. McCook 748
Hardcastle, Aaron B.
Correspondence with Daniel W. Adams 1193
Mentioned 174
Hardcastle, William. Mentioned 986
Hardee, William J. Mentioned 154,833
INDEX. 1355
Page.
Hai deiistein. Doctor. Mentioned 179
Hardie, James A. For correspondence as Inspector-General, see War Depart
ment, U. S.
Hardy, Alexander. Mentioned 545
Hare, Martin B. Mentioned 258
Hargrave, Thomas J. Mentioned 336
Harlan, Emory B. Mentioned 5
For correspondence as A. A. G., see John M. Palmer.
Harlan, James. Mentioned 834. 937
Harmony, David B. Mentioned 561
Harnden, Henry. Mentioned 542,743,782
Harper, Captain. Mentioned 710
Harriet, Steamer. Mentioned 1056
Harrington, Edward J. Mentioned 107
Harrington, John W. Correspondence with George Stoneman 490, 519, 528
Harris, . Mentioned 457
Harris, Benjamin F. Mentioned 548
Harris, Charles L. Mentioned 16, 79, 353
Harris, George E. Mentioned 1121
Harris, Isham G. Mentioned 717, 741, 789, 800, 932, 1144, 1269
Harris, Iverson L. Correspondence with James H. Wilson 745
Harris, William A. Correspondence with Stephen M. Eaton 227
Harrison, Burton N.
Correspondence with Jefferson Davis • 1269, 1274, 1277
Mentioned 721,732,760,774,837,845,881
Harrison, James B. Mentioned 539
Harrison, James E.
Correspondence with Charles J. Walker 206, 224
Mentioned 57, 386
Harrison, K. M. Mentioned 1133
Hartsuff, William. Mentioned 686
Hartwell, Charles A. Mentioned 941
Harvey, Addison.
Correspondence with Samuel Jones 1245
Mentioned 1123, 1159, 1229, 1245, 1247, 1271
Hatch, Edward.
Assumes command of all troops of Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the
Mississippi, remaining at Eastport, Miss 54
Correspondence with
Canby, Edward R. S 739, 831, 906,920
Clark, Atherton 892
Coon, Datus E 891, 1000
Forbes, Henry C 1024
Forrest, Nathan B 619
Thomas, George H 19,39,65,93,156,174,
202, 269, 321, 331, 417, 427, 487, 552, 553, 568, 589, 590, 592, 605, 619, 636, 656,
657, 751, 752, 791, 830, 850, 851, 873, 874, 884, 933, 940, 971, 1000, 1015, 1024
Warren, William A 138
Whipple, WilliamD 971
Wilson, James H 11,20
Wisdom, Dew Moore 752
Mentioned 9,10,18,19,22,39,138,157,
170, 269, 331, 344, 484, 542, 543, 549, 589, 592, 614, 628, 646, 678, 795, 859, 860,
883, 884, 889, 890, 903, 921, 927, 928, 972, 986, 1057, 1100, 1123, 1212, 1213
Hathaway, Albert L. Mentioned 1036
1356 INDEX
Page.
Hathaway, Leland. Mentioned 721, 732, 868
Hawkins, G. S. Correspondence with Edward M. McCook 850
Hawkins, Hiram.
Correspondence with James H. Wilson 453, 454
Mentioned 453
Hawkins, Isaac R. Mentioned 545, 712
Hawkins, John P.
Correspondence with
Granger, Gordon 916
Pile, William A 289, 306
Steele, Frederick 289, 306
Mentioned 8, 41, 244, 245, 247, 266, 278, 285, 286, 295, 302, 306,
311, 349, 351, 370, 411, 423, 512, 561, 576, 595, 696, 727, 844, 866, 913, 916, 975
Hawley, Chauncey G.
Correspondence with Davis Tillson 669, 689
Mentioned 12, 94, 204, 458, 509, 538, 669, 670, 754, 755
Hawley, William. Mentioned 1048,1065
Hayes, Burt. Mentioned 751
Hays, Benjamin F.
Correspondence with
Christensen, Christian T 183
Parker, John G 301
Smith, Andrew J 302
Mentioned , 114,116,130,177,312
Hazen, "William B.
Correspondence with John A. Logan 995
Mentioned 1004,1016,1048,1063,1065,1095
Relieved from duty in Army of the Tennessee 1095
Hearsey, Joseph. Mentioned 450, 451
Heckman, Lewis. Mentioned 538
Hedges, Samuel H. Mentioned 1008
Helton, H. I. Mentioned 79
Henderson, John. Mentioned 986
Henderson, Thomas. (Captain.) Mentioned 1123, 1158, 1229, 1247
Henderson, Thomas. (Judge.) Mentioned 986
Hendricks, A. S. Mentioned 822
Hendricks, Isaac C. Mentioned 1038
Hendricks, J. F. Correspondence with Andrew Johnson 852
Henry, Gustavus A., jr. Mentioned 462, 551
Henshaw, Edward C. Mentioned 538
Herbert, John F. Mentioned 101
Herndon, Lucius. Mentioned 1133
Herold, David E. Mentioned 1116
Herron, Francis J. Mentioned 141
Hewlett, George A. Mentioned 1108
Heyde, Henry von. Mentioned 333
Heywood, Harvey S. Mentioned 38,218,516,646,649
Hibbard, George B. Mentioned 186
Hickenlooper, Andrew.
Assignments to command , 1004, 1008
Mentioned 1004,1008,1066,1095
Relieved from duty in Army of the Tennessee 1095
Hicks, Stephen G.
Assignment to command 1000
Mentioned 546,1000
INDEX. 1357
Page.
Hid, William. Mentioned 986
Higbie, Edmund.
Correspondence with Charles T. Kurd 298, 312
Mentioned 150
Hill, Benjamin H. Mentioned 883,884,902,923,927
Hill, Benjamin J.
Correspondence with Henry M. Judah 709, 710
Mentioned 515, 708, 724, 768, 793, 821, 822, 1213
Surrender of Confederate forces by, to Henry M. Judah 821
Hill, Bennett H. Mentioned 170, 546, 548
Hill, Charles S. Mentioned . 1234
Hill, Charles W. Mentioned 170,546,547
Hill, George W. Mentioned...., 140
Hill, James G. Mentioned ' 255
Hili, John. Mentioned 986
Hill, John L. Mentioned 548
Hill, Joshua. Mentioned 721
Hill, R. Mentioned 1121
Hill, R. A. Mentioned 156
Hill, RoswellS. Mentioned 542
Hill, W. H. Mentioned 1133
Hill, WilliamH. Mentioned 1065
Hillman, C . E., Steamer. Mentioned 1005
Hillyer, S. Correspondence with Samuel Jones 1233
Hinds, William. Mentioned 1133
Hinsdill, Chester B.
Correspondence with Edward R. S. Canby 67, 660
Mentioned 75, 207
Hinson, Joseph. Mentioned 1048
Hitch, Eben V. Mentioned 42
For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see Thomas J. Lucas.
Hitchcock, Frederick L. Mentioned 42, 1038
Hobdy, James M. Mentioned 453
Hobson, Edward H.
Assumes temporary command of Department of Kentucky 1018
Correspondence with
Benjamin, Horatio N 113, 368, 400, 439, 466, 478, 479, 491-493, 510, 520, 639
Bridge water, James H 127,175,608,691,843,885
Brisbin, James S 47
Buckley, Harvey M 493
Butler, John S
Dickson, J. Bates 520
Dillard, William Y .... 511,521,529,530,711
Duncan, Alexander 478
Ingram, W. P 843
Jackson, William R 102
Lindsey, Daniel W 398
Lyle, J.S 103
McLain, John T 726
Millis, James C 103
Minis, David A 205,479,493,494,528
Nelson, Achilles 439
O'Neal, Weden 400,556
1358 INDEX.
Page.
Hobson, Edward H. — Continued.
Correspondence with
Palmer, John M 102, 382, 399, 466, 476, 477, 510, 520, 711, 950
Richmond, Ky., Commanding Officer at 479
Rogers, John G 103, 510
Sifers, James H 658
Thompson, John A 220
True, Clinton J 639
Mentioned 9, 10, 170, 274, 346, 544, 571, 941, 1003, 1007, 1026, 1052
Staff. Announcement of 941
Hodge, George B.
Correspondence with
Davis, Jefferson 1155
Jones, Dudley W 1189, 1201, 1211, 1221, 1225, 1256, 1262
Surget, Eustace , 1196
Taylor, Richard 1196
Mentioned 179, 1160, 1189, 1192, 1193, 1203, 1208, 1216, 1221, 1222
Hodges, Henry C.
Correspondence with Edward R. S. Canby 835
Mentioned 574,913
Hoffman, Southard.
Correspondence with
Elliott, Washington L 62
Thomas, George H 97
For other correspondence, see George H. Thomas.
Mentioned 240,308,813
Hoffman, William.
Correspondence with War Department, U. S 726
Mentioned 726
Hofman, William E. Mentioned 542
Hoge, George B. Mentioned 951,952,1103
Hoke, J. R. Mentioned 1121
Holabird, Samuel B.
Correspondence with Charles G. Sawtelle 49, 50
Mentioned 50
Hollopeter, Jehu L.
Correspondence with Henry R. Clum 417
Mentioned „ 534, 541, 1114, 1115
Holloway, Ephraim S. Mentioned 535
Holly, Alfred. Mentioned 168,827
Holmes, . Mentioned 464
Holmes, Samuel A. Assumes command of 2d Brigade, 3d Division, 16th
Army Corps 521
Holt, G. W. Mentioned 1261
For correspondence, see Nathan B. Forrest.
Holt, Joseph. Mentioned 889
Holt, J. S. Mentioned 1157
Holtzclaw, James T.
Correspondence with St. John R. Liddell 1128, 1158, 1174, 1187
Mentioned 226, 1131, 1179, 1180, 1184-1187, 1217
Hood, James R. Correspondence with
Johnson, Andrew 869
Thomas, George H 869
INDEX. 1359
Page.
Hood, John B.
Correspondence with
Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, C. S. A 1203
Jones, Samuel 1268
Mentioned 142, 226, 248, 501, 503>
566, 578, 699, 779, 794, 822, 898, 977, 980, 1134, 1171, 1204, 1269, 1272, 1279
Hood, Thomas R. Mentioned 541
Hook, Norman R. Mentioned 412
Hooker, Joseph.
Assignment to command 1039
Correspondence with
Adjutant-General's Office, U. S. A 1067
Ord, Edward O. C 1067
War Department, U. S 467
Mentioned 170,434,546,1039,1067
Hope, John S. Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1197, 1202
Hopkins, Marcus S. Mentioned 547
Hopson, Howell H. Mentioned 1121
Hop-wood, Line. Mentioned 1026
Horner, John W.
Correspondence with Robert S. Granger 318
Mentioned 318,538,608,620,707,718,960,961
Horton, Charles C. Mentioned 1000
Horton, Dexter. Mentioned 1088
Horton, Gr. For correspondence, etc., see Mobile, Ala. School Commissioners.
Horton, Marcus C. Mentioned 140
Horton, William H. Mentioned 544
Hosea, Louis M. Mentioned 37,239,444,565
For correspondence, etc., see James H. Wilson.
Hostilities.
Resumption of. Communications from
Canby, Edward R. S 558
Sherman, William T 452
Steedman, James B 473
War Department, U. S 435, 480
Wilson, James H 524
Suspension of. Communications from
Andrews, Christopher C 595
Beauregard, G. T
Benton, William P 595
Campbell, John A 322
Canby, Edward R. S 575
Cobb, Howell - 428,453
Curell, James R 1263
Fry, BirkettD 462
Granger, Roberts
Grierson, Benjamin H 483, 580
Johnston, Joseph E 398
Jones, Samuel 533,1268,1276
Patterson, Josiah 505
Sherman, William T 397,415,426
Taylor, Richard 497,589,1270,1272,1275
Washburn, Cadwallader C 641
Wilson, James H 415,425,426,429,532
Wright, Marcus J 641
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Hotchkiss, Charles T. Mentioned 109, 122, 134, 201, 424, 436, 535
Hotchkiss, Walter S. Correspondence with Christopher C. Andrews 412
Hotchkiss, "William A. Mentioned 53
Hottenstein, John A.
Mentioned 537, 691, 692
Terms of surrender of Confederate forces in Department of Western Ken
tucky to, by J. Q.Chenoweth 691
Hough, Alfred L. Mentioned 309,679,957,1034,1036
Hough, John. Mentioned 6, 284, 771
For correspondence as A. A. G., see Andrew J. Smith.
Hough, Warwick.
Correspondence with Kichard Taylor 1202
Mentioned 1197
Houghton, Moses B. Mentioned 535
Houston, William F. Mentioned 21
Hovey, Alvin P.
Assignment to command 97
Mentioned 97, 170, 546, 547
Howard, Captain. Mentioned 708
Howard, George W. Mentioned 107,308,1033
For correspondence as A. A. G., see George H. Thomas.
Howard, M. W. Mentioned 1133
Howard, Noel B. Mentioned 1065
Hpwell, Mrs. Mentioned 278
Howell, Jefferson D. Mentioned 868
Howell, Maggie. Mentioned 868
Howell, Rezin G. Mentioned 541
Howes, Thomas A. For correspondence as A. D. C., see Edward H. Hobson.
Rowland, Henry. Mentioned 5
Howland, Horace N.
Correspondence with
Minty, Robert H. G 665,749,862
Wilson, James H 1041
Mentioned 395, 542, 704, 872, 962
Howley, Thomas. Mentioned 107
Hoyt, Charles H. Mentioned 1067
Hubbard, James M.
Correspondence with James H. Wilson 840
Mentioned 29, 654, 841
Hubbard, Lucius F.
Correspondence with
McArthur, John 303,675,812,854
McGrew, James G 302
Mentioned 88, 342, 696, 975
Hudnall, B. Mentioned 336
Hudson, Charles T. Mentioned 394
Hudson, Peter T. For correspondence as A. D. C., see U. S. Grant.
Hughes, Samuel T. Mentioned T 1066
Hughey, Colonel. Mentioned 770
Hughs, Bill. Mentioned 670, 711
Hull, Captain. Mentioned 1224
Humeston, Luther F. Mentioned 25
Hummel, Gottlob. Mentioned 545
Humphrey, John H. Mentioned - , , . » 534
fir
INDEX. 1361
Page.
Humphreys, Andrew A.
Assignment to command 1017
Correspondence with George H. Thomas 1029
Mentioned 964,1017,1027,1094
Humphreys, Benjamin G.
Correspondence with Jefferson Davis 1208
Mentioned 643, 1208, 1240, 1243
Hunt, Charles J. Mentioned 548
Hunt, Sanford B. Mentioned 104
Hunt, William, jr. For correspondence as A. A A. G., see James Toiten.
Hunter, William. Mentioned 567
Huntington, David L. Mentioned 1097
Huntsville, C. S. S. Mentioned 242, 248, 261, 286
Hurd, Charles T. Correspondence with
Eaton, Stephen M 264
Higbie, Edmund 298, 312
Hurd, James. Mentioned 479^ 430
Hurlbut, Stephen A.
Correspondence with
Caiiby, Edward R. S 50, 141, 249, 342
Jackson, Amos M 159
Stuart, A. P. H 142
Mentioned 31, 49, 50, 190, 191, 242, 278, 353, 384, 402, 574, 575, 987, 1007
Hurst, Fielding. Mentioned 712, 751
Hurst, Samuel H. Mentioned 1065
Hurt, Charles H. Mentioned 771
Hurtel, John. For correspondence, etc., see MoUle, Ala. School Commis
sioners.
Husband, Joseph J. Correspondence with Andrew Johnson 823
Hussar, Steamer. Mentioned 936
Huston, John. Mentioned 538
Hutchinson, Robert C. Correspondence with Edward R. S. Canby 66
Hutchinson, William. Mentioned 548
Hutchinson, William W. Mentioned 140
Hyatt, Joseph C. Mentioned 539
Hyatt, S. H. Mentioned 1121
Hyde, Charles W. Mentioned 544
Iberville, Steamer. Mentioned 128, 131, 132, 177, 335, 512, 513, 865
Idaho. Military Departments embracing 1040, 1041
Ijams, Thomas A. Mentioned 536
Illinois. Military Departments embracing 1040
Illinois Troops. Mentioned.
Artillery, Light — Batteries: Chicago Board of Trade, 543,850; Hen-
shaw's, 13, 538, 1036. Regiments : 1st ( Batteries), A, 541 ; B, 536 ; D, 537 ;
E, 541; G, 540, 1046, 1101, 1102; I, 543, 1054; K,* 13, 465, 538, 1036; M,
541,1069; 2d (Batteries), B, 545; C, 537; F, 53,537; G, 79, 353; H, 537;
K, 540, 1046, 1101, 1102.
Cavalry— Regiments : 2d, 133,358,366, 625, 626, 676, 856, 857, 877, 887, 956;
3d, 39,543; 4th, 224,441,442,539,1009, 1101, 1102; 5th, 539, 973, 983, 996,
997, 1005, 1008, 1051, 1101, 1102; 6th, 18, 19, 39, 543, 993, 994; 7th, 39, 543,
1217 ; 9th, 18, 19, 39, 543, 891, 892 ; 10th, 106, 358, 575, 796, 887 ; llth, 224,
442, 539, 612, 1009, 1019, 1079, 1091, 1101, 1102 ; 12th, 224, 539, 973, 983, 985,
996, 997, 1101, 1102 ; 14th, 157, 543, 1091 ; 16th, 138, 139, 157, 543, 832, 1091.
* Formerly Colvin's Independent Battery,
86 R U — VOL XLIX, PT II
1362 INDEX.
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Illinois Troops. Mentioned — Continued.
Infantry— Regiments : 7th, 1048; 9th, 1066; 10th, 1048; 12th, 1065; 16th,
1048; 20th, 1066; 21st, 534, 966; 26th, 1065; 28th, 403; 29th, 915, 1034;
30th, 31st, 1066; 33d, 25,1082; 34th, 1048; 36th, 535,966; 37th, 265,
578,730,988,1034,1038; 38th, 534, 966 ; 40th, 1065; 42d, 44th, 535, 966;
45th, 1066; 47th, 302, 303, 855,1082; 49th, 545,572; 50th, 1065; 51st,
535,966,1001; 52d, 1048; 53d, 1066; 57th, 1048; 58th, 16,1082; 59th,
535,966; 60th, 1065; 61st, 12, 537; 63d, 1065; 64th, 66th, 1048; 72d,
1016,1082; 73d, 74th, 535; 75th, 534; 76th, 729, 1034 ; 77th, 449; 79th,
436,535; 80th, 534; 81st, 1082; 83d, 537, 640, 940, 1006; 84th, 360, 366,
534; 88th, 535; 89th, 109,535; 94th, 15, 96; 95th, 69, 1082; 96th, 271,
393,534; 97th, 729, 1034; 98th, 542; 99th, 14; 100th, 535; 108th, 1082;
113th, 539, 1101, 1102; 115th, 534; 117th, 16, 1082; 119th, 16, 1070, 1082;
120th, 539, 1080, 1101, 1102; 122d, 16, 1070, 1082; 123d, 542; 124th,
1082; 146th, 548; 147th, 318,540, 805; 148th, 536, 1006 ; 149th, 150th,
540; 151st, 319, 540, 804; 152d, 153d, 536, 1046, 1080, 1102, 1103; 154th,
536,707,725, 997; 155th, 536, 1003; 156th, 107, 261, 354, 540, 1014, 1080,
1102, 1103.
Imboden, John D. Correspondence with Samuel Jones 1175
Immell, Lorenzo D. Mentioned 540
Indiana, Steamer. Mentioned 1001
Indiana. Military Departments embracing 71, 1040
Indiana, Governor of. Correspondence with. Andrew Johnson 359
Indiana Troops. Mentioned.
Artillery, Heavy— Regiments: 1st, 160, 302, 987 ; 1st (Batteries), B, 116; C,
114; F, 235. 1038; G, 190; H,255; 1,1038; K, 131, 312; L, M, 1038.
Artillery, Light— Batteries : 2d,536; 3d, 69, 89, 302, 342,696; 4th, 536, 707;
7th, 53, 420, 538, 1036; 10th, 541, 1054; 12th, 536; 13th, 541; 18th, 542;
20th, 541; 21st, 537; 24th, 545; 25th, 538, 1054 ; Wilder, 13, 538, 1036.
Cavalry— Regiments : 2d, 542,943; 4th, 542; 5th, 157, 543, 620, 1026; 6th,
157, 543, 1105, 1106; 7th, 539, 973, 983, 985, 997, 1101, 1102; 9th, 693; 10th,
168, 197, 358, 715, 825, 856, 857, 877, 887 ; llth, 543 ; 12th, 197, 358, 856, 857,
877, 887 ; 13th, 168, 358, 856, 857, 867, 877, 878, 887.
Infantry— Regiments : 9th, 534, 966; 17th, 172, 542,764; 20th, 1037, 1066;
22d,1065; 23d, 1066; 24th, 729, 1034; 25th, 1066; 26th, 25, 1082; 29th,
540, 568, 590 ; 30th, 108, 534, 966 ; 31st, 534, 966 ; 32d, 540, 964 ; 33d, 1065 ;
35th, 36th, 534,966; 37th, 1065; 38th, 1048; 40th, 535, 966 ; 42d, 1048;
43d, 547; 44th, 540, 1087; 46th, 544, 950; 47th, 14; 48th, 1065; 49th,
544; 50th, 844; 51st, 535, 966; 52d, 16,844,1082; 53d, 1066; 57th, 122,
535, 966; 58th, 59th, 1065; 68th, 540; 69th, 729, 988, 1034, 1038, 1056;
72d, 542; 73d, 538; 79th, 424, 535; 81st, 84th, 534; 86th, 535; 89th,
16, 1082; 93d, 845, 975, 1082; 142d, 536; 143d, 536, 707, 725, 1021; 145th,
318, 540, 805; 148th, 537; 149th, 12, 43, 45, 91,94,538; 151st, 536, 997;
153d, 545, 1000.
Indian Territory. Military Departments embracing 1040
Ingalls, Rufus. Mentioned 937
Iiigham, Samuel H. Mentioned 856
Ingraham, Nathan D. Mentioned 436
Ingram, W. P. Correspondence with Edward H. Hobson 843
Inhoff, Edward P. For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see James H. Wilson.
Intercourse. See Trade and Intercourse.
Iowa. Military Departments embracing 1040
Iowa Troops. Mentioned.
Artillery, Light— Batteries : 1st, 536; 2d, 89,342,696.
Cavalry— Regiments : 1st, 224, 539, 973, 983, 985, 997, 1101, 1102 ; 2d, 18, 19, 39,
543,1000; 3d, 4th, 543,601,982; 5th, 543,873,927,982; 8th, 542,815.
INDEX. 1363
Iowa Troops. Mentioned — Continued.
Infantry— Regiments: 2d, 4th, 6th, 7th, 1065; 8th, 1070,1082; 9th, 1065;
llth, 1066; 12th, 1082; 13th, 1066; 14th, 548; 15th, 16th, 1066; 17th,
1055,1065; 19th, 14, 96, 988, 1054, 1038, 1056 ; 20th, 117,265,352,988,1034,
1038,1056; 21st, 14; 23d, 15,96; 27th, 16,1082; 29th, 432,441, 450, 713,
942,969; 32d, 16,1082; 33d, 942,969; 34th, 265,730; 35th, 1082; 37th,
547.
Irene, Steamer. Mentioned 1001
Irving, William. Mentioned 1048
Isaminger, James. Mentioned 1065
Isly, — — . Mentioned 1026
Itasca, U. S. S. Mentioned 865, 936
Jackson, C. S. S. See Muscogee or Jackson, C. S. S.
Jackson, Amos M. Correspondence with
Canby, Edward R. S 24, 57, 159, 179, 206, 225, 252, 278, 325, 336
Hurlbut, Stephen A 159
Jackson, Charles H. Mentioned 1065
Jackson, Henry E. Mentioned 490, 528
Jackson, Isaac. Mentioned 316
Jackson, Oscar L. Mentioned 1048
Jackson, William. Mentioned 540
Jackson, William H.
Address. Cessation of hostilities 1268
Correspondence with
Bell, Tyree H 1207
Biggs, J. T 1122
Campbell, Alexander W 1207
Forrest, Nathan B 173, 174, 1158, 1172, 1181, 1182, 1207,
1224, 1228, 1229, 1235, 1236, 1239, 1244, 1248, 1251, 1256, 1258, 1261, 1280
Garland, Landon C 1177, 1182
Jones, Dudley W 1192
Jones, Samuel 1247
Land, T. T 1189
Newsom, John F 1264
Price, James L 1208
Strange, J. P 1261
Taylor, Richard 1207, 1288
Mentioned 73, 84, 92, 173, 201,
202, 253, 321, 659, 1123, 1150, 1154, 1156, 1159, 1160, 1177, 1193, 1196, 1197,
1214, 1216, 1228, 1234, 1235, 1239, 1243-1245, 1247, 1254, 1259, 1264, 1270
Jackson, William L. Mentioned 408
Jackson, William R. Correspondence with Edward H. Hobson 102
Jackson, Miss., Commanding Officer at. Correspondence with James R.
Chalmers 1127
Jacob, Richard T. Mentioned 638
Jacobs, Jesse E. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Washington L. Elliott.
Jacobs, J. W. Mentioned 808
James, Captain. Mentioned 691
James, Lieutenant. Mentioned 691
James Battle, Steamer. Mentioned 115, 467, 984
James, George W. Mentioned 255
James, Thomas. Mentioned 972
Jaquess, James F. Mentioned 535
Jeff. Davis, Steamer. Mentioned 242, 676
Jenkins, Colonel. Mentioned — ,,.... 205
1364 INDEX.
Page.
Jenkins, Sergeant. Mentioned 1260
Jenney, William Le B. Mentioned 780, 901
Jenny Rogers, Steamer. Mentioned 56, 467
Jerrett, Ebeiiezer. Mentioned 984
Jessee, George M. Mentioned 355, 356
Jessup, Alexander S. For correspondence as A. D. C., see Embury D. Os-
band.
Jewess, Steamer. Mentioned 1005, 1009
Jewett, . Mentioned -. 711
J. H. Baldwin, Steamer. Mentioned 1005, 1009
Joab Lawrence, Steamer. Mentioned 729
John Raine, Steamer. Mentioned 406, 441, 641
Johnson, Adam R. Mentioned 1124, 1125
Johnson, Andrew.
Correspondence with
Any,F.A. J 852
Beadles, J. N 823
Brown, J. F 852
Brown, Joseph E 1088
Burns, Michael 1098
Georgia, Governor of 630
Giers, J. J 485
Gillem, Alvan C 608
Hendricks, J. F 852
Hood, James R 869
Hushand, Joseph J 823
Indiana, Governor of 359
McElree, R. L : 852
Slater, Edward C 852
Smith, John E 1099
Stanley, David S 742
Tennessee, Governor of 1083, 1086, 1109
Thomas, George H 359,
375, 627, 698, 827, 847, 1027, 1085, 1086, 1099-1101, 1107-1111
Mentioned 359,375,389,426,
430, 435, 436, 457, 474, 484, 489, 530, 531, 558, 559, 563-566, 582, 593, 613, 615,
645-648, 665, 666, 677, 680-683, 690, 698, 708, 732, 733, 736, 761, 762, 768, 782,
784, 786, 787, 789, 795, 799, 805, 810, 814, 816, 823, 824, 839, 854, 866, 869, 876,
879, 881, 893, 897, 922, 945, 964, 967, 969, 1016, 1022, 1027, 1028, 1031, 1039,
1049, 1053, 1060, 1064, 1075, 1089, 1090, 1094, 1098, 1101, 1110, 1116, 1258
Proclamations of,
Abolishing martial law in Kentucky 1116
Offering reward for arrest of certain persons suspected of complicity
in the murder of Abraham Lincoln 566
Johnson, Andrew J. Mentioned 548
Johnson, Benjamin F. Mentioned 536
Johnson, Cliff. Mentioned 1145
Johnson, Elijah D. Correspondence with Andrew J. Smith 1044
Johnson, Fannie. Mentioned 1145
Johnson, George W. Mentioned 992
Johnson, Gilbert M. L.
Correspondence with
Canhy, Edward R. S 184,196,212,213,934,984
Grierson, Benjamin H 196,867,895,909,947
Thomas, George H 1057
Mentioned ,., 28,162,212,213,229,257,877,934,1057
INDEX. 1365
Page.
Johnson, Henry W. Mentioned 109
Johnson, James.
Appointed Provisional Governor of Georgia 1027
Mentioned 1027, 1075, 1085
Johnson, James M. Mentioned 446
Johnson, John M. Correspondence with Andrew J. Smith 353
Johnson, Lewis.
Assignment to command 1087
Mentioned 541, 569, 1087
Johnson, Otto. Mentioned 715
Johnson, Richard W.
Assignment to command 1061
Correspondence with
Adjutant-General's Office, U. S. A 4, 973
Leeson, Moses D 620
Rousseau, Lovell H 381, 1015
Smith, Robert W 138, 139, 189
Thomas, George H 157, 219, 240, 261, 427, 465, 504,
517, 620, 637, 668, 688, 722, 723, 791, 820, 904, 1025, 1036, 1080, 1085, 1088
Whipple, William D 946,986,993,994
Mentioned 170,189,240,
367, 537, 542, 543, 565, 566, 620, 859, 860, 890, 897, 994, 1052, 1061, 1071, 1090
Johnson, Samuel F. Mentioned 545,640
Johnson, William. Mentioned 427,428
Johnson, William, Mrs. Mentioned , 427
Johnson, William C. Mentioned 544
Johnsonville, Term. Defenses of. Communication from Zealous B. Tower.. 898
Johnston, . Mentioned 366
Johnston, Joseph E.
Correspondence with
Foster, Ira R 551
Jones, Samuel 1134
Lee, RobertE 1136,1141
McLaws, Lafayette 599
Mentioned 1 .... 94, 154, 203, 241, 245, 247, 261, 331, 382, 397, 414-416, 425, 426,
428, 429, 435, 442-444, 446, 453-455, 457, 463, 465, 471-474, 480, 483-485, 488,
497, 498, 514, 517-519, 521, 522, 524-527^ 531, 533, 549-551, 555, 556, 563, 565,
568, 569, 571, 580, 582-587, 589, 592, 593, 599-602, 604, 609-611, 614, 615, 619,
620, 624, 631, 641, 642, 648, 650, 651, 657, 671, 676, 682, 684, 686, 692, 698, 709,
710, 718, 738, 751, 752, 754, 771, 792-794, 833, 835, 848, 863, 875, 903, 909, 916,
1043, 1134, 1140, 1146, 1204, 1248, 1263, 1268-1272, 1274, 1283, 1284, 1289
Johnston, J. Stoddard. Correspondence with War Department, C. S 1145
Johnston, J. Stoddard, Mrs. Mentioned 1145
Johnston, Miles E. Mentioned 718,735
Johnston, Thomas W. Mentioned 542
Johnston, W. B. Correspondence with James H. Wilson 745
Johnston, William Preston. Mentioned 721, 732, 760, 774, 837, 845, 857
Jollee,W. B. Mentioned 1201
Jones, . Mentioned 955, 998
Jones, A. C. Mentioned 325
Jones, Andrew J. Mentioned 272
Jones, Bushrod. Mentioned 1187
Jones, C. F.
Correspondence with Samuel Jones 1276
Mentioned 1269,1273
Jones, Charles H. Mentioned 417
1366 INDEX.
Page.
Jones, Charles W. Mentioned 767
Jones, Dudley W.
Correspondence with
Cobb, Joseph T 1150
Hodge, George B 1189, 1201, 1211, 1221, 1225, 1256, 1262
Jackson, William H 1192
Taylor, Richard 1201, 1221
Mentioned 1277
Jones, Samuel. (General.)
Correspondence with
Cobb, Howell 1253
Georgia, Governor of 1216
Grierson, Benjamin H 533, 580
Imboden, John D 1175
Johnston, Joseph E 1134
Mentioned 583,684,717,747,802,944
Jones, Samuel. (Lieutenant-Colonel.)
Correspondence with
Andrews, Christopher C 727
Forrest, Nathan B 1258,1259,1269
Harvey, Addison 1245
Hillyer, S 1233
Hood, John B 1268
Jackson, William H 1247
Jones, C. F 1276
McCall, J. K 1265
McConnell, William M 1271
Marshall, George 1259
Miller, Horace H 1227, 1246, 1249, 1251, 1258, 1266-1268, 1286, 1287
Porter, Joseph 1233
Royston, Young L 1253, 1257, 1259, 1260
Smith, W. T 1260, 1266, 1267, 1269, 1271, 1274, 1281
Steele, Frederick 576
Stone, 1238
Taylor, Richard 1233, 1238, 1241, 1242, 1245, 1246, 1248, 1251, 1253,
1254, 1257, 1258, 1260, 1265-1267, 1271, 1273, 1276, 1280-1282, 1288, 1290
Walker,- — 1246
Wintter, D 1259
Young, John W 1243
Mentioned 1274,1275,1281
Jones, T. M. Mentioned 1121
Jones, Toland. Mentioned 1048
Jones, Wells S. Mentioned 1001
Judah, Henry M.
Assignment to command 689
Assumes temporary command of District of the Etowah 805
Correspondence with
Eggleston, Beroth B 622
Hill, Benjamin J 709,710
Sickles, Hiram F 806,821,885
Steedman, James B 12,
46, 240, 380, 396, 456, 463, 464, 472, 473, 487, 507, 637, 657, 707, 708
Thomas, George H 708,
723, 724, 736, 737, 768, 793, 803, 804, 821, 874, 885, 892, 904, 924
Whipple, William D 968
INDEX. 1367
Judah, Henry M. — Continued. Page.
Correspondence with
Wofford, William T 380, 418, 456, 463, 473, 488, 508, 569
Woodall, French B 831
Mentioned 318, 355,
396, 397, 409, 428, 463, 471, 472, 507, 518, 523, 524, 540, 553, 554, 584, 590,
591, 605, 606, 614, 621, 649, 655, 689, 708, 736, 737, 752, 773, 806, 813, 821, 831
Surrender of Confederate forces to, by Benj amin J. Hill 821
Staff. Announcement of 806
Judd, Charles M. Mentioned 538
Judson, Philo P. Mentioned 207
Julia, Steamer. Mentioned 421
Julian, Stephen H. Mentioned 537
Kansas. Military Departments embracing 1040
Kansas Troops. Mentioned.
Artillery, Light — Batteries : 1st, 541.
Infantry— Regiments : 8th, 535, 966 ; 10th, 16, 1082.
Kappner, Igiiatz G.
Assignment to command 1080
Mentioned 539, 1080
Karge, Joseph.
Assignment to command 387
Correspondence with
Grierson, Benjamin H 834, 857
Smith, Andrew J 922
Mentioned 28,196,197,387,388,857,887,917
Karnasch, Julius B. Mentioned 140
Kate Dale, Steamer. Mentioned 913
Kate Robinson, Steamer. Mentioned 1009
Keegan, Patrick H. Mentioned 540
Keen, James. Mentioned 91
Keener, George W. Mentioned 540
Keith, . Mentioned 755
Keith, Fordyce M. Mentioned 538
Kellams, Gideon R. Mentioned 1048
Keller, Augustus R. Mentioned 434
Kelley, Walter W. Mentioned 856
Kellogg, John A.
Assignment to command 1037
Mentioned 1037,1066
Kellogg, Sanford C. Mentioned 309,1033
Kelly, Michael J. Mentioned 309,957
Kelly, Robert M. Mentioned 542,586,587,600
Kelly, Usher F. Mentioned 545
Kendall, Lieutenant. Mentioned 1246
Kennedy, Justin C. Mentioned 1066
Kent, Loren.
Correspondence with Gordon Granger 992
Mentioned 987, 991
Staff. Announcement of 886
Kentucky.
Affairs in, generally. Communications from
Forrest, Nathan B 1124
Hobson, Edward H 398
Murray, Eli H 126
Williams, R. K., et al 466
Defenses of. Communication from Engineer Department, U. S. A 957
1368 INDEX.
tage.
Kentucky — Continued.
Designations of forts in. Communication from John M. Palmer 139
Martial law abolished in 1116
Military Departments embracing 964, 1016, 1040, 1041
Operations in. Communications from
Benjamin, Horatio N 439
Bridge water, James II 608
Dickson, J. Bates 572
Gracey, Frank P 691
Hobson, Edward H 220, 399, 439, 658
Meredith, Solomon 572
Murray, Eli H 592,639
Palmer, John M 22
Watrous, W. Albert 670
Protection to voters of. Communication from John M. Palmer 1092
Treatment of negroes in. Communication from John M. Palmer 40
Kentucky, Department of. (Union.)
Brisbin, James S., reassigned to command of brigade 1113
Carlton, Caleb H., relieved from command of Western District of Kentucky 1000
Constituted and limits denned 1040
Davis, Jefferson C., assigned to command of 1st Division of 1112
Engineer operations in. Summary of work 275
Fry, Speed S., relieved from duty in 73
Hammond, John H., relieved from duty in 509
Hicks, Stephen G., assigned to command of Western District of Kentucky. 1000
Hobson, Edward H., assumes temporary command of 1018
Limits of, extended 71
Orders, Circulars, series 1865— Palmer : No. 1, 112. Hobson : No. 4, 1018.
Orders, General, series 1865— Palmer : No. 12, 5; No. 13, 40; No. 14, 55;
No. 15, 101; No. 16, 112; Nos. 17, 18, 19, 139; No. 20, 206;
No. 21, 219; No. 22, 259; No. 23, 362; No. 24, 374; No. 25, 381;
No. 28,638; No. 41,989; No. 42,994; No. 43,1012; No. 51,
1092; No. 70,1112. Hobson: No. 4,941. Murray: No. 9, 275;
No. 11, 420; No. 14, 494. Wade: No. 5, 1026; No. 6, 1055.
Orders, Special, series 1865 — Palmer: No. 18, 5; No. 25, 73; No. 27, 101;
No. 46, 382; No. 56, 509; No. 57, 520; No. 72, 809; No. 80,
892; No. 86, 941; No. 92, 963; No. 98, 989; No. 100, 1000;
No. 101, 1003; No. 112, 1052. Hobson: No. 77, 399.
Palmer, John M., assigned to command of 1016, 1040
Reorganization of troops in 275
Union troops in. Organization, strength, etc.
March 31, 1865 170
April 30, 1865 544-546
Wade, James Fv assumes temporary command of 1st Division of 1026
Kentucky Troops. Mentioned. (Confederate.)
Cavalry— Battalions : 3d (Owsley's), 479, 480. Regiments: 13th,* 479, 480,
493, 530.
Infantry— Regiments : 3d, 7th, 8th, 1124.
Kentucky Troops. Mentioned. (Union.)
Artillery, Light— batteries : A, 535; C, 545; E, 544.
Cavalry— Companies : Bridgewater's Scouts (State), 439, 691, 843, 885;
Lawson's (State), 175; Penn's (State), 398. Regiments: 1st, 102, 399,
544; 4th, 260, 542, 944, 1242; 6th, 321, 542, 1073, 1074; 7th, 542, 943, 944,
1073; 8th, 1091; llth, 12, 438, 489,539, 1007,1091; 12th, 12,112,489,539,
1007, 1087, 1091; 17th, 126, 545.
*Also called 10th Rifles.
INDEX. 1369
Page.
Kentucky Troops. Mentioned. (Union) — Continued.
Infantry— Companies : D (State), 843. Regiments: 4th, 110,542; 14th, 493,
545; 18th, 1065; 21st, 23d, 534, 966; 24th, 544; 28th, 535, 966; 34th, 13,
538; 39th, 477, 479, 493, 545; 53d, 220, 544, 639; 54th, 545; 55th, 399,
400, 477, 478, 544, 556.
Kershaw, Joseph B. Mentioned 259
Keyes, W. H. Mentioned 1133
Keyser, Joseph C. Mentioned 450,451,498, 1138
Keyton, Tom. Mentioned 398, 399
Key West. Military Departments embracing 964, 1016, 1017
Key West and the Tortugas, District of.
Affairs in, generally. Communication from John Newton 258
Military Departments embracing 825, 1054
Kidder, Henry M. Mentioned .* 544
Kiddy, Thomas. Mentioned 427, 428
Kilbourne, James. For correspondence as A. D. C., see John McArtliur.
Kilpatrick, Judson. Mentioned 170
Kimball, Nathan.
Correspondence with
Kirby, Isaac M 394
Moore, Jesse H 394
Stanley, David S 37, 61, 72, 82, 91, 108, 153, 199, 271, 360, 366, 393, 961
Waters, Louis H 62,72,360,394
Mentioned 4, 61, 62, 82, 171, 238, 270, 360, 393, 407, 408, 514, 534, 966
Kimbell, John C.
Correspondence with St. John R. Liddell 1131
Mentioned 1132
King, JohnH. Mentioned 540,773
King, John Z. Mentioned 1121
King, Rufus. Correspondence with David S. Stanley 71
Kingsbury, George W. Mentioned 545
Kingston, . Mentioned 769
Kinney, Benjamin. Mentioned 541
Kinsey, William B.
Correspondence with James C. Veatch 87
Mentioned 32, 87, 915
Kinsman, Oliver D. Mentioned 1094
Kinzie, David H. Mentioned 541
Kirby, Isaac M.
Correspondence with
Kimball, Nathan 394
Stanley, David S 72,82
Mentioned 82,199,249,270,309,534,628
Kirk, George W. Mentioned 199,205,
407, 438, 446, 489, 490, 509, 538, 555, 556, 622, 689, 690, 738
Kirkup, Robert. Mentioned 1065
Kirwan, John S. Mentioned 543,1212
Kitchell, Edward. Mentioned 860
Kizer, Thomas N. Mentioned 1123
Kneeland, Gilbert H.
Correspondence with
Cooper, Wickliffe 751
Wilson, James H 172,187
Mentioned 38, 416, 680, 683, 872, 883, 884, 901, 902, 922
Kneeland, Samuel. Mentioned 741
1370 INDEX.
Page.
Knefler, Frederick. Mentioned 535
Knipe, Joseph F.
Assignments to command 358, 796
Correspondence with
Canby, Edward R. S 79,80,89,105,257,307,353,563
Grierson, Benjamin H 27
Mentioned 19, 57,
84, 106, 168, 184, 1C6, 236, 243, 254, 278, 295, 358, 374, 386-388, 402, 796, 887
Relieved from command of 2d Brigade, Cavalry Forces, Military Division
of West Mississippi 374, 387
Knowles, Warren P . Mentioned 181
Kiiox, J. L. Mentioned 1121
Knoxville, Tenn. Defenses of. Communication from Zealous B. Tower 213
Komer, '. Mentioned 1026
Krez, Conrad.
Correspondence with William P. Benton 467, 674, 953
Mentioned 9,15,60,88,403
Krimer, S. Mentioned .73
Krumdick, Henry. Mentioned 655
Krzyzanowski, Wladimir. Mentioned 445, 538
Kueffner, William C. Mentioned 540
Lacey, John F. Mentioned 27
For correspondence as A. A. G., see Frederick Steele.
Lackenback, Samuel Y. Mentioned 547
Lady Pike, Steamer. Mentioned 760
Lafayette, U. S. S. Mentioned 142
La Grange, Oscar H.
Correspondence with
McCook, Edward M 98,260,272,379,409,416
Upton, Emory 367,409
Wilson, James H 409, 462
Mentioned 64, 98, 110, 155, 173, 187,
251, 272, 310, 383, 408, 425, 542, 663, 829, 870, 902, 932, 967, 1059, 1064, 1078
Laird, Colonel. Mentioned 669
Lake, D. H. Correspondence with Edward M. McCook 684
Lamar, G. B. Mentioned 587
Lambert, Louis J. Mentioned 957
La Motte, Robert S. Mentioned 775, 779
Lampkin, George. Mentioned 91
Lamsoii, Horace P.
Correspondence with Robert H. G. Minty 967
Mentioned 542
Lamson, John C. Mentioned 764
Land, T. T. Correspondence with William H. Jackson 1 189
Lane, . Mentioned 755
Lane, John Q. Mentioned 535
Lankford,A. R. Mentioned 1241
Lansing, William N. Mentioned 546
La Point, George W. Mentioned 1037, 1048
Lappin, Samuel. Mentioned 25, 348
Lary, Washington T. Mentioned 258,1153,1167
Laston, William. Mentioned 91
Latham, J. H. Correspondence with War Department, U. S 905
Latimer, . Mentioned 939
INDEX. 1371
Latimer, C.
Correspondence with
Stanley, David S 270
Thomas, George H 458 474
Mentioned 200,237
Latta, James W.
Correspondence with James H. Wilson 202, 765
For correspondence as A. A. G., see Emory Upton.
Mentioned 44, 45
Laughlin, Rankin G-. Mentioned 254, 315, 348, 991, 995
Laughridge, J. L. Mentioned 1] 33
Laura, Steamer. Mentioned 130, 224
Laurel Hill, Steamer. Mentioned 512
Lawrence, Steamer. Mentioned 162, 196
Lawrence, Joab, Steamer. Mentioned 729
Lawson, James. Mentioned 555
Lawson, Joseph. Mentioned 438
Lawton, Alexander R. Mentioned 685, 702
Lawton, Henry W. Mentioned 72, 534
Lea, B. J. Mentioned 442
Leadbetter, Danville. Mentioned 434
Leake, Joseph B.
Correspondence with Frederick W. Moore 352
Mentioned -_ 117
Learning, Henry. Mentioned 535
Le Baron, Steamer. Mentioned 1288
Lee, . (Kentucky.) Mentioned 711
Lee, . (Texas. ) Mentioned 1150
Lee, Ed. F. Mentioned 641
Lee, Robert E.
Correspondence with
Davis, Jefferson 1139, 1174
Early, Jubal A 1165,1171,1174
Johnston, Joseph E 1136, 1141
Taylor, Richard 1116, 1160, 1231
War Department, C. S 1141,1151,1166,1171
Mentioned 179, 204, 237, 259, 262, 290, 294, 309, 310, 322,
333, 344-346, 359, 361, 365, 367, 368, 376, 379, 383, 396, 397, 409, 413-415, 426,
428, 429, 442, 447, 461, 471, 472, 474, 480, 498, 505, 518, 519, 522, 527, 530, 531,
549, 553, 559, 563, 565, 569, 571, 573, 581, 584, 585, 587, 592-594, 599, 602, 604,
607-612, 614, 619, 620, 624, 625, 639, 642, 657, 671, 676, 688, 692, 700, 710, 726,
751, 752, 756, 792, 809, 820, 832, 863, 875, 916, 1117, 1144, 1145, 1165, 1167,
1172, 1175, 1182, 1203, 1216, 1257, 1258, 1263, 1269, 1271,1275,1283, 1284, 1289
Lee, S. Phillips.
Correspondence with
Dyer, Clarence H 357
Thomas, George H 34,484,498,774,838,849,909
Whipple, WilliamD 828
Mentioned 85, 114, 549
Lee, Steven D. Mentioned 1045
Leeper, James. Mentioned 544
Leeson, Moses D.
Correspondence with Richard W. Johnson 620
Mentioned . . 543
1372 INDEX.
Page.
Le Favour, Heber.
Assignment to command 261
Correspondence with James B. Steedman 554
Mentioned 261, 354, 540, 724
Legg, J. P. Mentioned 490, 528
Leggett, Mortimer D.
Assignment to command 1033
Mentioned 1033,1066,1087
Leinart, Samuel D. Mentioned 538
Lender, Robert. Correspondence with Edward R. S. Canby 70
Leonard, George W. Mentioned 453, 524, 525
Leonora, Steamer. Mentioned 1005
Leovy, Henry J. Mentioned 1269
Levins, R. Mentioned 60, 1144
Levy, William M.
Correspondence with
Surget, Eustace 1193, 1203, 1209
Taylor, Richard 1251
Mentioned 1243, 1249, 1251
Lewelleii, . Mentioned 851
Lewis, . Mentioned 755
Lewis, Fred. T. For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see William T. Spicely.
Lewis, H. L. D. Correspondence with Dabney II. Maury 1152
For correspondence as A. A. A. G., sec St. John R. Liddell.
Lewis, Joseph H. Mentioned 603, 628, 629, 685, 702
Lewis, Samuel O. Mentioned 995
Lewis, William H.
Correspondence with Robert H. Milroy 591
Mentioned 591,807
Liddell, St. John R.
Correspondence with
Arinistead, Charles G 1122, 1129, 1137, 1138, 1143, 1144, 1146, 1154
Bennett, JohnW 1209,1214
Canby, Edward R. S 756
Clanton, James H 1149
Cockrell, Francis M 1188,1222
Farrand,Eben 1190
Fry, James 1210,1214
Garner, George G 1179
Gibson, Randall L 1157, 1161-1164, 1168, 1174, 1178-1180, 1184-1187, 1191,
1192, 1194, 1195, 1199, 1200, 1204, 1205, 1210, 1211, 1214, 1215, 1218, 1219
Holtzclaw, James T 1128,1158,1174,1187
Kimbell, John C 1131
McCown, James 1189
Marks, Washington 1217
Maury, Dabney H 1128-1130, 1136, 1137, 1141-1143, 1149, 1152, 1153, 1157,
1167, 1168, 1173, 1176, 1178, 1179, 1183, 1186, 1190, 1204, 1209, 1217, 1222
Morgan, J. T 1132,1133,1137,1143,1149
Patton, Isaac W. 1152,1168,1184,1219,1222
Sibley, Artemus O 1149
Spence, Philip B 1131, 1136-1138, 1143, 1146, 1150, 1 152
Thomas, Bryan M 1188
Tutt, J.V 1120,1128,1130,1131,1144,1153
Winston, 1154,1161,1173
INDEX. 1373
Page.
Liddell, St. John R. — Continued.
Mentioned 118,226,311,756,
1118-1120, 1122, 1128, 1131, 1132, 1143, 1148, 1149, 1152-1154, 1158, 1161,
1173, 1174, 1176, 1181, 1184, 1186-1189, 1206, 1214, 1218, 1222, 1223, 1231
Lightner, Michael. Mentioned 622
Ligon, James W. Mentioned 971
Lillard, Captain. Mentioned 606
Lilly, Steamer. Mentioned 1235,1251
Lincoln, Abraham.
Assassins of.
Claims for reward for apprehension of. Communication from Andrew
Johnson 1116
Pursuit of. Communication from Edward R. S. Canby 558
Correspondence with
Andrews, Christopher C 349
War Department, U. S 197
Death of.
Announcement of 362, 422
Communications from
Benton, William P 449
Canby, Edward R. S 422
Johnson, Richard W 367
Palmer, John M 362
Washburn, Cadwallader C 389,413
Mentioned 6, 11, 44, 197, 237, 322, 334, 359-362, 367, 380,
382, 389, 395, 413, 422, 443, 449, 472, 505, 507, 558, 566, 573, 612, 666, 718, 733,
784, 795, 824, 833, 834, 839, 866, 877, 879, 922, 1059, 1092, 1116, 1258, 1263
Proclamation of Andrew Johnson offering reward for arrest of certain per
sons suspected of complicity in the murder of 566
Lincoln Monument Association. Subscription to. Communication from
Ladislas L. Zulavsky 833
Linden, Clarence. Correspondence with James C. Yeatch 676
Lindsay, R. B. Mentioned 972
Lindsay, Robert H. Mentioned 1226
Lindsey, Daniel W. Correspondence with Edward H. Hobson 398
List, Sallie, Steamer. Mentioned 442, 1009
Lister, Frederick W. Mentioned 458, 538
Litchfield, Henry G. Mentioned 1096
Litson, Richard H. Mentioned 1013
Little, Samuel J. Mentioned 237
Live, E. C. Mentioned 748,814
Livermore, Darius E. Mentioned 542
Lloyd, James H. Mentioned 998
Lockett, Samuel H.
Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1281
Mentioned 1142
Lockley, George. Mentioned 1037, 1066
Lock wood, R. J., Steamer. Mentioned 56, 88, 132, 335, 336, 339, 513, 730
Logan, John A.
Correspondence with
Adjutant-General's Office, U.S. A 1073,1091
Blair, Frank P., jr '. 995
Davis, Jefferson C 1029
Force, Manning F r , , 983
1374 INDEX.
Page.
Logan, John A. — Continued.
Correspondence with
Grant, U. S 987,1015,1037,1070,1083
Hazen, William B 995
War Department, U. S 1100, 1101
Mentioned 962, 983, 995, 1015, 1029, 1047, 1070, 1072, 1073, 1079, 1080, 1091, 1097
Resignation of commission 1100
Resignation of commission accepted 1101
Staff. Announcement of 1001
Logwood, Thomas H.
Correspondence with Nathan B. Forrest 1224
Mentioned 1224
Lomax, Lunsford L. Mentioned 1171, 1172
Long, Eli.
Correspondence with James H. Wilson 30,
63, 64, 73, 92, 98-100, 110, 124, 136, 155, 188
Farewell address of 444
Mentioned 11, 18, 20, 29, 38, 54, 63, 72; 73, 99, 101, 309-111,
122, 124, 125, 136-138, 154-156, 170, 172, 187, 202, 217, 220, 344, 444, 663, 928
Resigns command of Second Division, Cavalry Corps, Military Division of
the Mississippi 444
Long, Walter S. Mentioned 925
Long, William J. Mentioned 494
Longley, L. Mentioned 986
Longstreet, James. Mentioned 203
Loiigworth, Nicholas, Steamer. Mentioned 1001
Looker, Hill. Mentioned 1026
Looney, Robert F. Mentioned 1125, 1126
Louisa, Ky. Defenses of. Communication from T. C. Ruggles 274
Louisiana. Military Departments embracing 825, 1040
Louisiana Troops. Mentioned. (Confederate.)
Artillery, Heavy — Regiments: 1st, 226.
Artillery, Light — Battalions: Pointe Coupee, 364; Washington (Batter
ies}, 5th, 1218, 1223, 1270, 1286, 1287.
Cavalry — Battalions: Ogden's, 57. Regiments: 1st, 57; 3d (Wingfield's),
57; 5th, 57; Powers', 57, 1120, 1196, 1222, 1230, 1240, 1241.
Infantry— Regiments : 3d, 253; 22d, 226.
Louisiana Troops. Mentioned. (Union.)
Cavalry— Regiments : 1st, 133, 358, 366, 373, 388, 404, 825, 856, 857, 877, 887,
956.
Louisiana and Texas, Department of. (Union.)
Cunby, Edward R. S., assigned to command of 1040
Constituted and limits denned 1040
Louisville, Ky.
Defenses of. Communication from John R. Gilliss 273
Relief of families of Union soldiers in. Communication from John M.
Palmer 112
Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Defenses of. Communication from John
R. Gilliss 273
Love, James R. Mentioned 669
Love, P. E. Correspondence with Edward M. McCook 748
Lovell, Frederick S.
Correspondence with
Granger, Robert S 203
Rousseau, Lovell H 203
Mentioned 203, 538
INDEX. 1375
Page.
Lovell, Julius. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Edward R. S. Cariby.
Low, William W.
Correspondence with Edward Simpson 221
Mentioned 448,482
Lowe, William R. Mentioned 974
Lowell, John W.
Correspondence with Andrew J. Smith 26
Mentioned 166,210,255,771
Lowry, J. A. Mentioned 1133
Lubbock, Francis R. Mentioned 721, 732, 837, 845, 857
Lucas, Captain. Mentioned 1264
Lucas, Thomas J.
Assignment to command 358
Correspondence with
Canhy, Edward R. S 119, 212, 318, 373
Grierson, Benjamin H 52, 211, 388, 468, 469, 533, 562, 740, 825
Osterhaus, Peter J 1050
Spurling, Andrew B 269
Steele, Frederick 195
Mentioned 8,17,23,27,32,
41, 51, 70, 71, 118, 144, 147, 163, 184, 197, 212, 268, 269, 286, 305, 334, 358, 366,
369, 372, 373, 386-388, 405, 675, 698, 715, 857, 887, 908, 917, 918, 1250, 1260
Staff. Announcement of 42
Ludwick, James B.
Correspondence with
Eaton, Stephen M 165, 166, 226
Granger, Gordon 243
Mentioned 25
Lugenbeel, Pinkney. Mentioned 540
Lunt, Samuel H. Mentioned 812
Luxtoii, J. Mat. See Luxton Wilcox.
Luzenberg, C. H. Mentioned 1194
Lyle, J. S. Correspondence with Edward II. Hobson 103
Lyles, Oliver P. Correspondence with Cadwallader C. Washburn 809
Lyman, Joseph. For correspondence as A. D. C., see Frederick Steele.
Lynch, John. Mentioned 543
Lynn, J. K., et al. Correspondence with Robert S. Granger 506
Lyon, George W. Mentioned 224
For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see Edward II. S. Canlnj.
Lyon, Hylan B. Mentioned 135, 154, 527, 571, 1123-1125, 1150, 1158-1160, 1170
Lyon, James J. Mentioned 6, 771, 1070
Lyon, William. Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1199
Lyon, William P. Mentioned 37, 535
Lyons, Francis.
Correspondence with Frederick Steele 307
Mentioned 288
Mabry, . Mentioned 336
Mabry, Hinchie P. Mentioned 248,253,1127
McAlester, Miles D.
Correspondence with
Allen, Charles J 149,166,183
Bailey, Joseph 129,144,161,176
Canby, Edward R. S 143,149,384,560
McFarland, Walter 560
Palfrey, John C 143,165,192,623
Mentioned 160, 167, 192, 222, 274, 326, 449, 458
1376 INDEX.
Page.
Me Allester, Henry. Mentioned 634, 653
For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see William J. Palmer.
MacArthur, Arthur, jr. Mentioned 366, 535
Me Arthur, James N. Mentioned 374
McArthur, John.
Correspondence with
Ginn, Thomas J 302
Gorsuch,R.B 845
Hubbard, Lucius F 303, 675, 812, 854
McMillen, William L 78, 89, 184, 675, 772, 833, 845
Marsh, Josiah F 1037
Marshall, William R 150, 675
Montevallo, Ala., Commanding Officer at 1071
Smith, Andrew J 26,
77, 78, 88, 167, 184, 195, 232, 265, 353, 696, 758, 772, 811, 833, 887, 975
Mentioned 69, 78, 86, 88, 89, 132, 150, 207, 255, 295, 302, 317, 342, 352, 353, 357,
365, 370, 386, 403, 413, 423, 441, 450, 460, 674, 675, 697, 757, 772, 845, 854, 909
McBurney, William.
Correspondence with James H.Wilson 319
Mentioned 38, 568, 583
McCall, C. Mentioned 986
Me Call, J. K.
Correspondence with
Jones, Samuel 1265
Taylor, Richard 1281
Mentioned 1172, 1197
McCallum, . Mentioned 1026
McCallum, Daniel C.
Correspondence with Adna Anderson 549
Mentioned 35, 1039
McCallum, General, Steamer. Mentioned 1056
Me Gammon, William W. Mentioned 1095,1103
McCampbell, Samuel. Mentioned 414
McCartney, Joseph A. Mentioned 543
McCastle, Lieutenant. Mentioned 258
McClannahan, . Mentioned 691
McClatchey, W. T. Mentioned 1134
McClearin, John. Mentioned 428
McClenahan, John. Mentioned 535
McCloskey, James. For correspondence as A. D. C., see Richard Taylor.
McClure, Joseph D. Mentioned 548
McClurg, Alexander C. Mentioned 1096
McCollum, Levi.
Correspondence with Eustace Surget 1215
Mentioned 1213
McConnell, Henry K.
Correspondence with Thomas J. Wood 249
Mentioned 109, 122, 134, 201, 424, 436, 535
McConnell, Samuel. Mentioned 1070
McConnell, William M.
Correspondence with
Jones, Samuel 1271
Taylor, Richard 1202
Mentioned . . 1271
INDEX. 1377
Page.
McCook, Edward M.
Correspondence with
Alexander, Andrew J 218
Allison, A. K 748
Croxton, John T 63,6-1,98,110,136
Dekle, Ansel 748
Ellis, W. J 8S2
Hardaway, R. H , 748
Hawkins, G. S 850
La Grange, Oscar H 98,260,272,379,409,416
Lake, D. H 684
Love, P. E 718
Newton, John 812
Upton, Emory 217
Williams, J. N 683
Wilson, James H 62,
63, 92, 98, 109, 110, 124, 135, 172-174, 187, 188,201,239,250,251,260,271,
320, 331, 408, 415, 416, 486, 602, 632, 683, 746, 747, 765, 801, 841, 861, 943
Mentioned 9,11,18-20,29,38,54,63,72,73,
99-101, 109-111, 124-126, 136-138, 154-156, 170, 188, 202, 218, 219, 260, 310,
319, 332, 345, 354, 409, 524, 542, 580. 582, 583, 598, 600, 601, 648, 663, 680, 683,
733, 801, 802, 814, 818, 819, 903, 919, 928, 932, 938, 945, 967, 1059, 1096, 1242
Staff. Announcement of 45
McCord, L. P. Mentioned 1133
McCormick, . Mentioned 932
McCormick, Charles C. Mentioned 217,220
McCown, James. Correspondence with St. John R. Liddell 1189
McCown, John P. Mentioned 446
McCoy, Captain. Mentioned 438
McCoy, Daniel. Mentioned 470, 537
McCulloch, Hugh. Mentioned 430,786
McCulloch, Robert.
Correspondence with
Armstrong, Frank C 590, 1266
Forrest, Nathan B 589
Mentioned , 47,226,278,1203,1228
McDanald, Bedaii B. Mentioned 534
McDermott, John. Mentioned, 539
McDonald, James. Mentioned 1193
McDonald, Robert. Correspondence with Philip D. Roddey 203
McDougal, James. Mentioned 427
McDougal, James, Mrs. Mentioned 428
McDowell, Irviu.
Assignment to command 1040
Mentioned 1040
McDunkle, C. T. Correspondence with Gordon Granger 147
McElree, R. L. Correspondence with Andrew Johnson 852
McEntee, Charles S. Mentioned 80,90,97,352
McFadden, Robert H. Mentioned 1066
McFarland, Walter.
Correspondence with Miles D. McAlester 560
Mentioned 432,511,560,575,642,755,759
Macfarlaiie, Archibald. Mentioned 179
McGill, . Mentioned 181,266
87 R K — VOL XLIX? PT II
1378 INDEX.
Page.
McGoven, Peter. Mentioned 359
McGowan, John E. Mentioned 538
McGraw, Theodore A. Mentioned 202
McGrew, James G. Correspondence with Lucius F. Hubbard 302
McGroarty, Stephen J. Mentioned 1065
McHair, T. M. Mentioned 986
Mclntosh, Alexander. Mentioned 1087
Mack, Albert G.
Correspondence with Gordon Granger 230
Mentioned 165, 298, 696
Mack, Oscar A. Mentioned 308
Mackall, 'William W. Mentioned 425, 429, 526
Mackay, Andrew J.
Correspondence with George H. Thomas 376, 377, 407
Mentioned .,, 35,54,171,185.309,377,419,768,957
McKeaig, George W.
Assignment to command 1080
Mentioned 1080
McKee, Francis M.
Correspondence with Lovell H. Rousseau 398
Mentioned 536
McKeene, Hugh. Mentioned 364
Mackenzie, Ranald S. Mentioned 333
McKnight, Sargeaiit. Mentioned 34
McLain, Calvin C. Mentioned 534
McLain, John T. Correspondence with Edward H. Hobson 726
McLaughlin, John A.
Assignments to command 661, 915
Mentioned 661, 915
McLaws, Lafayette.
Correspondence with
Johnston, Joseph E 599
Upton, Emory 618
Wilson, James H r . 586
Mentioned 526, 650
MacLean, Duncan. Mentioned 132
McMahan, Arnold. Mentioned 1064
McMillan, . Mentioned 1041
McMillen, William L.
Assignment to command 990
Correspondence with John Me Arthur 78, 89, 184, 675, 772, 833, 845
Mentioned 89, 195, 342, 696, 975, 990
McNairy, J. G. Mentioned 701, 822, 832
McNaught, Thomas A. Mentioned 1065
McNeile, Daniel. For correspondence, etc., see Mo~bile,Ala. School Commmis-
sioners.
McPherson, James B.
Mentioned 140,1097
Monument to. Address of Frank J\ Blair, jr., to 17th Army Corps 1097
McQueen, Alexander G. Mentioned 943, 997, 1051
McQuerter, John. Mentioned 398, 399
McReynolds, Richard W. Mentioned 545
McTyre, . Mentioned 103
Me Whorter, Eliphalet A. Mentioned . 1153
Magenta, Steamer. Mentioned 942
Magnolia, Steamer. Mentioned 252, 256
INDEX. 1379
I'age.
Magruder, . Mentioned 322
Maguire, George W. Mentioned 543
Mahaffey, George. Mentioned 27 856
Mahan, Levi. Mentioned 971^ 972
Mahon, Samuel. Mentioned 1065
Main, Captain. Mentioned . 450 451
Maine. Military Departments embracing 1039, 1040
Maine Troops. Mentioned.
Cavalry— Regiments : 2d, 8, 25, 26, 32, 42, 51, 52, 81, 90, 119, 133, 211, 358, 470,
612, 797, 842, 865, 868, 913, 926, 936, 1044.
Major, John C. Mentioned 547
Mallaby, Theodore, jr. Mentioned 21, 1114, 1115
Mallory, Stephen R. Men tioned 883, 884, 902, 923, 927
Malloy, Adam G. Mentioned 1066
Malone, James C. Mentioned 640, 658
Maltby, Jasper A.
Assignment to command 990
Correspondence with. Peter J. Osterhaus 988
Mentioned 990
Mann, William D. Mentioned 538
Manning, Lieutenant. Mentioned 1280
Mansfield & Co. Mentioned 141
Marble City, Steamer. Mentioned 612
Marengo, Steamer. Mentioned 1248, 1273
Margaret, Steamer. Mentioned 421
Marion, . Mentioned 322,382
Marion, Francis N. Mentioned 540
Markham, William. Mentioned 1037
Marks, M. H. For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see Isaac W. Patton.
Marks, Washington.
Correspondence with
Grayson, John B 1118
Liddell, St. John R 1217
Mentioned 1200
Marsh, Benjamin F., jr. Mentioned 258, 307
Marsh, Josiah F.
Correspondence with John McArthnr 1037
Mentioned 855
Marshall, Alexander. Mentioned 535
Marshall, Charles. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Robert E. Lee.
Marshall, C. S. Correspondence with War Department, U. S 466
Marshall, George. Correspondence with Samuel Jones 1259
Marshall, George W. Mentioned 832
Marshall, Lewis O. Correspondence with John M. Palmer 711
Marshall, L. L. Mentioned 1133
Marshall, Thomas B. Mentioned 316
Marshall, William R.
Correspondence with
Granger, Gordon 195
McArthur, John 150. 675
Mentioned 89,209,342,697,796,975
Martial Law. Abolished in Kentucky 1116
Martin, Benjamin B.
Correspondence with .John W. Crane 248
Mentioned 248,249,252,253
1380 INDEX.
Tage.
Martin, E. J. Mentioned 442
Martin, James G. Mentioned 446, 475, 484, 488, 491, 669, 725, 754, 755
Martin, J. W. Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1238
Martin, William.
Correspondence with Nathan 15. Forrest 1234
Mentioned 1235,1238
Mary, Steamer. Mentioned 1129
Maryland. Military Departments embracing 1039, 1040
Maryland Troops. Mentioned. (Union.)
Cavalry— Regiments: 3d, 96, 532, 715, 796, 1108, 1109.
Mason, . Mentioned , 173
Mason, Major. Mentioned 1235
Mason, Eddy D. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Nathan Kimball.
Mason, Edwin C. Mentioned 536, 997
Massachusetts. Military Departments embracing 1039, 1040
Massachusetts Troops. Mentioned.
Artillery, Light— Batteries : 2d (B), 133, 268,286,287,358,495,856,857,877,
887, 917; 4th (D), 32, 495, 991, 1056; 7th (G), 281, 411, 727, 991, 1056;
15th, 282, 729, 990.
Infantry— Regiments : 31st, 133, 227, 358, 366, 976, 987.
Massey, . Mentioned 1190
Massie, Melville D. Mentioned 934
Matamoras, Steamer. Mentioned . .80, 81, 90, 96, 97, 118, 119, 168, 258, 450, 470, 498, 613
Matchless, Steamer. Mentioned 1056
Matthaei, John L. Mentioned 536
Matthews, Lieutenant. Mentioned 578
Matzdorff, Alvin von. Mentioned 536
Maurin, Victor. Mentioned 868
Maury, Dabney H.
Correspondence with
Gibson, Randall L 1161, 1162, 1176, 1179, 1180, 1183-1187, 1191,
1192, 1194, 1195, 1199, 1200, 1204, 1205, 1210, 1211, 1214, 1215, 1217-1219, 1226
Lewis, H. L. D 1152
Liddell, St. John R 1128-1130, 1136, 1 137, 1141-1143, 1149, 1152, 1153, 1157,
1167, 1168, 1173, 1176, 1178, 1179, 1183, 1186, 1190, 1204, 1209, 1217, 1222
Sernple, Henry C 1282
Slocornb, Cuthbert H 1223
Spence, Philip B 1224,1227,1231,1232,1241
Surget, Eustace 1178, 1223
Taylor, Richard 1117,1141,1145,1148,1152,
1156, 1161, 1167, 1172, 1203, 1216, 1223, 1226, 1247, 1275, 1278, 1285, 1288
Farewell address 1287
Mentioned 226,352,449,455,480,
563, 578, 1143, 1144, 1152, 1159, 1172, 1173, 1185-1188, 1197, 1205, 1209, 1210,
1214, 1224, 1226, 1230, 1231, 1237, 1238, 1242, 1244, 1255, 1270, 1282, 1286
Maury, Henry. Mentioned 364, 1173, 1227, 1238, 1250
Maybury, Gabriel. Mentioned 832
Mayers, Charles George. Mentioned 913
Mayhew, . Mentioned 287
Mead, Lemuel G. Mentioned 607, 608, 620, 637, 718
Mead, William G. Mentioned 771
For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see Andrew J. Smith.
Meade, George G.
Assignment to command 1040
Mentioned 242, 255, 962, 1003, 1015, 1037, 1040, 1072
INDEX. 1381
Page.
Meagher, Thomas F. Mentioned 237
Medals of Honor. Award of 1070
Meigs, Fielding P. Mentioned 536
Meigs, Montgomery C. Mentioned ... 50, 185, 252, 467, 580, 678, 720, 814, 837, 848, 937
For correspondence, etc., see Quartermaster-General's Office, U. S. A.
Melville, George S. Mentioned 56
Memphis, Term.
Defenses of. Communication from Zealous B. Tower 898
Relief of destitution in. Communication from John E. Smith 942
Mendenhall, John.
Correspondence with George H. Thomas 554
Mentioned 169, 534, 541, 1036
Mercer, Hugh W. Mentioned 425, 526
Meredith, Joseph H. Mentioned 145
Meredith, Solomon.
Correspondence with
Dickson, J. Bates 571, 572
Gracey, Frank P 691
Moore, William P 572
Newsom, John F 711
Palmer, John M 220
Thomas, George II 553, 770
War Department, U. S 794, 809
Mentioned 170,
466, 527, 544, 545, 549, 564, 568, 571, 572, 592, 732, 770, 824, 827, 852
Relieved from command of District of Western Kentucky 568
Resolutions in support of, by citizens of Paducah, Ky 823
Meriwether, Minor. Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1233
Merriam, Jonathan.
Assignment to command 1030
Mentioned 1030
Merrilies, John. Mentioned 541
Merrill, Lewis.
Correspondence with
Steedman, James B 396
Thomas, George II 605
Mentioned 464,486,487,527,534,569,590,621,884
Merrill, 'William E.
Correspondence with Engineer Department, U. S. A 433
Mentioned 198,309,391-393,777,780,937,981
Merrimac, Steamer. Mentioned 258
Merritt, Wesley. Mentioned 996,997,1051
Messer, Erwin B. Mentioned 107
Messick, John. Mentioned 868
Meszaros, Emeric. Mentioned 936
Metcalf, Fred. A. Mentioned 384
Metcalfe, . Mentioned 322
Meumann, Theodore. Mentioned 535
Meyer, John H. Mentioned 536
Myers, Ernest J. Mentioned 943
For correspondence as A. A. G., see Embury D. Osbaii'L
Michigan. Military Departments embracing 1040
Michigan Troops. Mentioned.
Artillery, Heavy— Regiments : 1st,* 133,494; 1st (Batteries), A, K, 384.
* Also called 6th.
1382 INDEX.
Michigan Troops. Mentioned — Continued. rago.
Artillery, Light— Regiments : 1st (Batteries), A, 541; D, 536, 707; E, 538,
1054 ; G, 281,384; H, 541; I, 541, 1036; K, 53, 157, 189, 538, 1036; L, 13,
538 ; M, 13, 530, 538, 1036.
Cavalry— Regiments : 2d, 542; 3d, 106, 358, 496, 575,625,643,796,887; 4th,
394, 542, 722, 735, 743, 746, 758, 782, 788, 858, 881, 888 ; 8th, 157, 543, 1026, 1105,
1106; 10th, 12, 539, 615, 630, 690, 864, 875, 885, 1007, 1087, 1105, 1107; llth,
4, 12, 157, 488, 489, 508, 539, 946, 1007, 1047.
Eugiueers — Regiments : 1st, 1023.
Infantry— Regiments : 1st, 1037,1066; 3d, 4th, 535,966; 5th, 7th, 1037,
1048; 9th;82, 121, 153,534; 10th, 1065; llth, 261,354,540,1087; 13th,
14th, 1065; 16th, 1037,1048; 18th, 36, 107, 538 ; 22d, 153,261,354,510;
24th, 548; 27th, 1217; 29th, 445,536; 30th, 548.
Middle Department. (Union.)
Constituted and limits defined 1039
Hancock, Winfield S., assigned to command of 1039
Middle Military Division. (Union.) Philip II. Sheridan relieved from com
mand of 825
Miles, Nelson A.
Correspondence with
Halleck, Henry W 881
Pritchard, Benjamin D 888
War Department, U. S 888
Mentioned 836,848,858,869
Miles, William R.
Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1 197, 1230, 1232, 1 288
Mentioned 059,
1156, 1161, 1170, 1172, 1224, 1226-1228, 1232, 1235, 1237, 1238, 1241, 1250
Military Complications. Communication from Frederick Stecle 576
Military Division of the Atlantic. See Atlantic, Military Division of Hie.
Military Division of the Gulf. (Union.) See Gulf, Military Division of the.
Military Division of the Mississippi. (Union.) See Mississippi, Military
Division of the; also Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mis
sissippi.
Military Division of the Pacific. See Pacific, Military Division of the.
Military Division of the Southwest. (Union.) See Southwest, Military
Division of the.
Military Division of the Tennessee. (Union.) See Tennessee, Military
Division of the.
Military Division of West Mississippi. (Union.) See West Mississippi,
Military Division of.
Miller, Captain. Mentioned 832
Miller, A. B.
Correspondence with James II. Simpson 274
Mentioned 274
Miller, AbramO. Mentioned 64,110,217,220,663
Miller, E. A. Mentioned 336
Miller, Horace H.
Correspondence with
Jones, Samuel 1227, 1246, 1249, 1251, 1258, 1266-1268, 1286, 1287
Smith, W. T 1249
Mentioned 1228, 1233, 1242, 1257, 1258, 1266, 1267, 1271, 1274
Miller, James S. Mentioned 316
Miller, John F.
Correspondence with James H. Wilson 1054
Mentioned 121, 346, 536, 849, 989, 1060
Relieved from duty in Department of Tennessee 1060
INDEX. 1383
Pago.
Miller, John K. Mentioned ,12, 407, 446, 475, 488, 489, 491, 539, 555, 861, 875, 1007
Miller, J. Warren. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Peter J. Ostcrltans.
Miller, Martin B. Mentioned 534
Miller, Martin J. Mentioned 109
Miller, Montgomery. Mentioned 322
Miller, William. Mentioned 405, 1135
Millis, James C. Correspondence with Edward H. Hobsou 103
Mills, A. G. Mentioned 1121
Milroy, Robert H.
Correspondence with
Billings, Andrew W 292
Cobb, Amasa 591
Lewis, William H 591
Rickinan, William O 608
Rousseau, Lovell H 219, 291, 380, 570, 806
Shook, Henry 843
Stauber, Thaddeus J 591
Thomas, George H 737, 822, 905
Van Cleve, Horatio P 591, 1071
Mentioned 536, 707, 843, 1075
Milton, John. Mentioned 801
Milward, Hubbard K. Mentioned 1065
Milward, William R. Mentioned 534
Milwaukee, U. S. S. Mentioned 104, 222
Minis, David A.
Correspondence with Edward H. Hobson 205, 479, 493, 494, 528
Mentioned 545
Minis, L.
Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1281
Mentioned 1127
Miner, George G. Mentioned 982, 986, 989
Miiineola, Steamer. Mentioned 1005
Minnesota. Military Departments embracing , 1040
Minnesota Troops. Mentioned.
Artillery, Heavy— Regiments : 1st, 541, 1105, 1106.
Artillery, Light— Batteries : 2d, 53, 189, 538, 1036.
Infantry— Regiments: 1st, 1037, 1066; 2d, 1048; 4th, 1065; 5th, 855, 1082;
6th, 16, 1082; 7th, 1082; 9th, 855, 975, 1082 ; 10th, 1082; llth, 537.
Minty, Robert, H. G.
Correspondence with
Rowland, Horace N 665,749,862
Lamson, Horace P 967
Pritchard, Benjamin D 721, 749
Upton, Emory 967
Wilson, James H 218,
320, 332, 361, 367, 395, 416, 427, 486, 633, 651, 652, 665, 704, 735, 871
Mentioned 109, 155, 172, 187, 310, 320, 345, 394, 416, 542, 632, 633,
663, 667, 733, 744, 749, 788, 800, 818, 870, 872, 902, 903, 920, 967, 1059, 1064
Mississippi.
Affairs in, generally. Comnwmications from
Billups, Thomas C., et al 878
Dornblaser, Benjamin 826
Forbes, Henry C 1024
Funke,0tto 824
Granger, Gordon 455
1384 INDEX.
Page.
Mississippi — Continued.
Affairs in, generally. Communications from
Hatch, Edward 751, 1024
Hodge, George B 1155
Jackson, Amos M 179, 252, 336
Martin, Benjamin B 248
Stuart. A. P. II 142
Taylor, Richard 643, 1202
Thomas, George H 156
Watts, N. G 1198
Military Departments embracing 825, 1028, 1040, 1054
Movements and disposition of troops in. Communications from
Armstrong, Frank C 1261, 1262
Chalmers, James R 1127
Forrest, Nathan B 1127
Grierson, Benjamin H 856, 867, 917
Roberts, Benjamin S 1053
Smith, Andrew J 714
Operations in.
Communications from
• Armstrong, Frank C 1266
Hatch, Edward 138, 906
Jones, Dudley W 1211, 1225, 1256
Osterhaus, Peter J 1050
Roberts, Benjamin S 852
"Washburn, Cadwallader C 676, 677
Newspaper extracts concerning 120, 179
Relief of destitution in. Communication from Oliver S. Coffin 835
Reported movements of Confederate troops in. Communications from
Hatch, Edward 552
Hutchinson, Robert C 66
Jackson, Amos M 24
Osbaud, Embury D 47
Steele, Frederick 521
Reported movements of Union troops in. Communications from Eustace
Surget 1221,1222
Sharkey, William L., appointed Provisional Governor of , 1027
Mississippi, Department of. (Union.)
Constituted and limits denned 1040
Orders, Special, series 1865— Dana: No. 153, 693. Slocum: No. 40, U07;
No. 41, 1108; No. 44, 1109; No. 47, 1111.
Slocum, Henry W., assigned to command of 1028, 1040
Mississippi, District of. (Union.)
Davidson, John W., assigned to command of Sub-District of Southwest
Mississippi 990
McMillen, William L., assigned to command of Sub-District of East Mis
sissippi 990
Maltby, Jasper A., assigned to command of Sub-District of Northeast Mis
sissippi 990
Orders, General, series 1865 — Osterhaus : No. 2, 990.
Organization of sub-districts in 990
Smith, Morgan L., assigned to command of Sub-District of Northwest Mis
sissippi 990
Mississippi, Governor of. Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1182, 1202
INDEX. 1385
Mississippi Legislature, Meeting of. Communications from
Canby, Edward R. S .................................................... 888
Osband, Embury D ................................................... 879
Mississippi, Military Division of the. (Union.)
Constituted and limits defined ...................................... 1040
Sherman, William T., assigned to command of ............................ 1040
See also Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi.
Mississippi River. Transfer of Confederate troops to east side of. Commu
nication from Jefferson Davis .................................. 1140
Mississippi Troops. Mentioned. (Confederate.)
Artillery, Light— Batteries: Pettus Plying, 1147, 1225, 1234. Regiments:
1st, 1183; 1st (Batteries), L, 1183.
Cavalry— Battalions : 18th, 1120, 1121; 24th (Moorman's), 336, 1198. Com
panies: T. Henderson's Scouts, 1123, 1202, 1211, 1213, 1215,1221, 1225,
1228. Saunders', 1120, 1121. Regiments: 2d, 253; 20. (State), 1133; 5th,
651, 1120, 1121; 6th, 163; 9th, 1287; llth (Perrin's), 248, 1145; 12th
(ArmisteatTs), 511, 1128, 1129, 1148; 28th, 92, 253; Wirt Adams', 336;
Ashcraft's, 1133; Ham's, 1133.
Mississippi Troops. Mentioned. (Union.)
Cavalry— Regiments : 1st, 120, 539, 1009, 1101, 1102.
Missouri. Military Departments embracing ................................ 1040
Missouri, Department of the. (Union.)
Constituted and limits defined ...................................... , ____ 1040
Pope, John, assigned to command of ..................................... 1040
Missouri Troops.
Mentioned. (Confederate.)
Artillery, Light— Batteries : Clark, 1228; Saint Louis,* 1286.
Recruitment, organization of, etc. Communications from
Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, C.S. A ...................... 1118
Cockrell, Francis M ................. , ............................... 1117
Missouri Troops. Mentioned. (Union.)
Artillery, Light— Regiments : 1st (Batteries), A, 402, 727; C, 536; F, 14,
96, 244, 281, 935; G, 540, 1069; M, 540, 1046, 1101, 1102; 2d (Batteries), A,
P, 537, 1069; G, 540, 1046, 1101, 1102; I, 537, 1069.
Cavalry— Regiments: 2d, 153, 396, 417, 518, 534, 874, 1087, 1092; 4th, 532, 693,
796, 1211 ; 10th, 543, 873, 910, 927, 982 ; 12th, 39, 543, 841.
Engineers — Regiments : 1st, 1007.
Infantry— Regiments: llth, 855, 1082; 15th, 535, 966; 18th, 1048; 21st,
16,25,1082; 23d, 1065; 30th, 86, 87, 180, 1034; 32d, 1048; 33d, 40th,
1082; 42d, 536; 44th, 69,1082; 48th, 548; 49th, 1082.
Mitchel, John B. For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see Christopher C.
Andrews.
Mitchell, - . Mentioned ............................................... 496
Mitchell, Lieutenant. Mentioned .......................................... 469
Mitchell, Isaac N. Mentioned ....................................... 278, 403, 575
Mitchell, J. C. Mentioned ................................................. 986
Mitchell, John T. Mentioned .............................................. 1048
Mitchell, Richard D. Mentioned .......................................... 879
Mix, Elisha.
Assignment to command ................................................ 1042
Mentioned .................................................. 543,974,1042,1047
Mizner, Henry R. Mentioned ............................................. 1065
* Also called 3d Battery.
1386 INDEX.
Page.
Mobile, Ala.
Commission to designate and assign wharves, foundries, etc., to Army and
Navy. Appointment of, proceedings of, etc 421
Confederate forces evacuate, April 11, 1865. Communication from Ran
dall L. Gibson 1225
Defenses of. Communications from
Canby, Edward R. S 925
McAlestcr, Miles D 560
McFarlaud, Walter 560
Explosion of ordnance depot at, May 25, 1865. Communications from
Canby, Edward R. S 911, 914
Fred-berg, Alfred 912
Granger, Gordon 907
Organization of courts in. Communication from James C. Veatch 644
Public schools in. Communication from Edward R. S. Canby 429
Union forces occupy, April 12, 1865. Communications from
Canby, Edward R. S 312
Granger, Gordon 340, 348, 349
Rousseau, Lovell H 380
Mobile, Ala., Campaign, March 17-May 4, 1865.
Advance of Union forces from Mobile Point. Communications from
Canby , Edward R. S 7
Granger, Gordon 8
Advance of the Union forces from Pensacola. Communication from Fred
erick Steelo 23
Medals of Honor awarded 1070
Movements and disposition of troops during. Communications from
Andrews, Christopher C 33, 412
Benton, William P 15, 60
Bertram, Henry 14
Canby, Edward R. S 15,
23, 58, 88, 89, 95, 151, 284, 314, 315, 325, 327-331, 340, 369, 411, 595
Garrard, Kenner 33, 79
Gibson, Randall L 1231
Granger, Gordon 87, 385
Grierson, Benj aniin H 27
Hawkins, John P 27
McArthur, John 342
Slack, James R 14
Smith, Andrew J . . . . 41, 77, 78, 330, 341, 365, 370, 386, 403, 413, 423, 441, 450, 460
Steele, Frederick 41
Veatch, James C 32,87
Operations during.
Communications from
Adams, Myron, jr 166
Andrews, Christopher C 244
Asboth, Alexander 90, 117
Bailey, Joseph 115,314
Benton, Thomas H., jr 441
Benton, William P 117, 432, 449
Bertram, Henry 96
Burnham, Arthur H 232
Canby, Edward R. S ' 80, 105, 127, 146, 150, 162-164, 167, 175-177,
181-184, 191-194, 208, 209, 234, 240, 255-257, 268, 287, 298, 313, 334, 362, 447
Coiustock, Cyrus B 480
INDEX. 1387
Page.
Mobile, Ala., Campaign, March 17-May 4, 1865— Continued.
Operations during.
Communications from
Davis, Jefferson 1139
Granger, Gordon 86, 148, 195, 230, 243, 244, 300, 440, 459
Grayson, John B 1118
Harris, William A 227
Kurd, Charles T 264
Johnson, Gilbert M. L 196
Knipe, Joseph F 307
Liddell, St. John R 1120,
1122, 1128-1133, 1137, 1138, 1141-1144, 1146, 1149, 1150, 1152-1154,
1157, 1158, 1161, 1164, 1167, 1168, 1173, 1174, 1181, 1183-1189
Low, William W 221
Lyons, Francis 307
McAlester, Miles D 149
Maury, Dabiiey H 1143, 1172, 1223, 1224, 1226, 1227, 1231, 1232
Morgan, J. T 1149
Palfrey, John C 448
Sibley, Artemus O 1149
Smith, Andrew J 148,149,167,182,232,302
Spurliug, Andrew B 269, 351
Steele, Frederick 70, 195, 244, 246-248, 256, 268, 285, 286
Strait, Horace B 317
Strong, Richard P 195, 196, 289, 290
Taylor, Richard .... 1148, 1156, 1158-1160, 1167, 1172, 1226, 1231, 1232, 1237
Thatcher, Henry K 103, 127, 128, 158, 176, 222, 223, 261, 277, 347
Totten, James 311
Veatch, James C 181
Warren, William F 242
Newspaper extract concerning 121
Reported movements of Confederate troops during. Communications
from
Cauby, Edward R. S 189
D •— 60
Jackson, Amos M 278
Reported movements of Union troops during. Communications from
Armistead, Charles G 1137, 1138
Jones, Samuel 1260
Liddell, St. John R 1179
Miller, Horace H 1266,1267
Pollard, Oscar 1259
Spence, Philip B 1136
Taylor, Richard 1145, 1151, 1152, 1158-1160, 1227
Mobile, Ala. School Commissioners, Correspondence with Edward R. S.
Canby 429
Mobile, Ala., Tradesmen and Merchants of. Correspondence with Gordon
Granger 349
Mock, Anthony R. Mentioned 543
Moe, Seth B.
Correspondence with James B. Steedman 569
For other correspondence, see James B. Steedman.
Mentioned 959
Mohler, Jeremiah G. Mentioned 608
1388 INDEX.
Page.
Moliiieux, Edward L.
Correspondence with
Adjutant-General's Office, U. S. A 999
Falmer, William J 725
Wilson, James H 703, 704, 720, 721, 744, 745, 763, 764, 787, 788, 861
Mentioned 603,
616, 685, 744, 745, 749-751, 760, 761, 789, 800, 802, 803, 967, 970, 986, 993
Mollencott, Richard. Mentioned 540
Monroe, Steamer. Capture of, March 15, 1865. Communication from Joseph
T. Cobb 1150
Monroe, George. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Christopher C. Andrews.
Montana. Military Departments embracing 1040
Moiiteith, Randolph V. Mentioned 311
Montevallo, Ala., Commanding Officer at. Correspondence with John
Me Arthur 1071
Montezuma, Schooner. Mentioned 277
Montgomery, Ala. Union troops occupy, April 12, 1865. Communications
from
McCook, Edward M 331
Wilson, James H 332
Moody, George V. Mentioned 868
Moody, John W. Mentioned 535
Moody, Reuben. Mentioned 971
Moore, Captain. Mentioned 1227, 1263
Moore, Lieutenant. Mentioned 1234
Moore, Albert. Mentioned 1048
Moore, Andrew B . Mentioned 810, 866, 894, 909, 922, 929, 934, 900, 991
Moore, Francis T. Correspondence with James C. Veatch 676
Moore, Prank. Mentioned 1214, 1217
Moore, Frederick W.
Assumes command of 3d Brigade, 2d Division, 13th Army Corps 930
Correspondence with
Andrews, Christopher C 245, 283, 4 12, 730, 811, 988
Leake, Joseph B 352
Mentioned 33, 282, 314, 316, 370, 930
Moore, H. F. Mentioned 1121
Moore, James. Mentioned 537
Moore, James M. Mentioned 1051
Moore, J. B. Mentioned 971,972
Moore, Jesse H.
Correspondence with Nathan Kimball 394
Mentioned 534, 628
Moore, John C. Mentioned 1255, 1273
Moore, Jonathan B.
Correspondence wi th Andrew J. Smith 894
Mentioned 51, 56, 866
Moore, Joseph. Mentioned 1065
Moore, Webster P. Correspondence with Benjamin H. Grierson 895, 918
Moore, William P.
Correspondence with Solomon Meredith 572
Mentioned 545
Mordecai, Alfred. Mentioned 175, 309
Moreland, G. W. Mentioned 359
Morey, Benjamin P. For correspondence as A. A. G., see John W. Davidson.
INDEX. 1389
Page.
Morgan, C. S. S. Mentioned 234, 261, 266, 286, 335, 1190, 1214
Morgan, James D.
Correspondence with Robert B. Stinson 1091
Mentioned 1065,1091,1096
Relieved from duty in Army of the Tennessee 1096
Morgan, John H. Mentioned 565, 778
Morgan, John T. Mentioned 1276
Morgan, J. T.
Correspondence with St. John R. Liddell 1132, 1133, 1137, 1143, 1149
Mentioned 1130, 1132, 1143, 1149, 1175
Morgan, William H. Mentioned 1019, 1070, 1102
For correspondence as A. A. G., see Cadwallader C. Waslilurn; also John E.
Smith.
Morris, [?] Colonel. Mentioned 721,732
Morris, Louis T. Mentioned 4
Morris, Walter J. Mentioned 1158, 1233, 1243, 1248, 1253, 1259
Morrison, Samuel H. Mentioned 545
Morrow, Henry A.
Assignment to command 1037
Mentioned 1037,1063,1066
Morrow, Robert. Mentioned 55
Morse, Arthur T. For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see Lovell H. Rousseau.
Morse, Chauncey C. Mentioned 265
Morse, Edwin. C. Mentioned 947
Morse, Ella, Steamer. Mentioned 1056
Morton, Charles H. Mentioned 534
Morton, Charles S. Mentioned 1133
Morton, James St. Clair. Mentioned 140, 391, 392, 502, 775-778, 780, 981
Morton, John P. Mentioned 1121
Morton, Marcus W. Mentioned 560, 575
Morton, Oliver P. For correspondence, etc., see Indiana, Governor of.
Mosby, John S. Mentioned 443
Moses, Major. Mentioned 1274
Moses, A. H. Mentioned 833
Mott, John W. Mentioned 1070, 1102
Mower, Joseph A. Mentioned . 237,962,1095
Mull, William D. Mentioned 538
Munitions of War. Supplies of, etc. Communications from
Asboth, Alexander 119
Bailey, Joseph 130-132,144,145
Beebe, William S 129
Canby, Edward R. S 55,
67, 75, 84, 114, 115, 129-131, 144, 145, 190, 197, 262, 263, 524, 1020
Chambliss, William P 9
Gillmore, Quincy A 550, 650
Granger, Gordon 133
Grant, U. S 20,814
Hatch, Edward 39,65
Hurlbut, Stephen A 50,235
Jones, Dudley W... I22
Lucas, Thomas J
McAlester, Miles D 129,161
Ordnance Department, U. S. A 20
Palmer, William J 864
1380 INDEX.
Page.
Munitions of War. Supplies of, etc. — Continued. Communications from —
Quartermaster-General's Office, U. S. A 694, 703, 816
Sawtelle, Charles G 49, 56, 277
Thatcher, Henry K 262, 263
Thomas, George H 649, 762
Totten, James 114,128,143,177,178
Wilson, James H 11, 18, 19, 443, 444, 515, 551, 762, 825
Munroe, William W. Mentioned 868
Murrah, John E. Mentioned 439
Murray, Eli H.
Correspondence with
Dickson, J. Bates 572, 592
Palmer, John M 126, 479, 639, 658
Mentioned 170, 544, 545, 571, 990
Murrell, John W. Mentioned 1241
Muscogee, or Jackson, C. S. S. Mentioned 960
Mussey, Reuben D. Mentioned 849
For correspondence as Military Secretary, see Andrew Johnson.
Mustang, Steamer. Mentioned 14, 56, 177, 312, 313
Myers, Datus E. Mentioned 319
Myers, Henry. Mentioned 1180, 1223
Myers, T. J. Mentioned 1250
Nash, James M. Mentioned „ 535
Nashville, C. S. S. Mentioned 242,261,286,289,1214
Nashville, Tenn. Defenses of. Communication from Zealous B. Tower 775
Natchez, Steamer. Mentioned 196
Nathaniel P. Banks, Steamer. Mentioned 323, 366, 896, 936, 985
National, Steamer. Mentioned 1001
Navy, U. S. Co-operation of, with Army. Communications from
Asboth, Alexander 513
Canby, Edward R. S , 5,48,74,113,114
Greene, Theodore P 6
Thatcher, Henry K 13
Navy Department, U. S. Correspondence with
Frailey, James Madison 816
Thatcher, Henry K 693,694
Neal, Carlton. Mentioned 538
Nebraska. Military Departments embracing 1040
Neff, Edmund W. S. Mentioned 21
For correspondence as A. A. G., see Davis Tillson.
Negroes. See Freedmen.
Negro Soldiers. See Colored Troops. (Confederate.}
Neill, James P. W. Mentioned 37
Nelson, Achilles. Correspondence with Edward H. Hobson 439
Nelson, A. D. Correspondence with Cyrus M. De Lany 1055
Nelson, David M. Mentioned 13, 1064
Nephie, Tug. Mentioned 81
Nesbitt, William B. Mentioned 536
Nettles, . Mentioned 1273
Nettleton, Edward P.
Correspondence with Edward R. S. Canby 511
Mentioned 227
Nevada. Military Departments embracing 1040, 1041
INDEX. 1391
New Hampshire. Military Departments embracing 1039, 1040
New Jersey. Military Departments embracing 1039, 1040
New Jersey Troops. Mentioned.
Cavalry— Regiments : 2d, 358, 387, 388, 675, 856, 857, 877, 887, 947, 1108, 1111.
Infantry— Regiments : 34th, 16, 1082.
New Market, Ala. Expedition from Pulaski, Tenn., to. May 5-13, 1865.
Communications from
Johnson, Richard W 620
Milroy, Robert H 608
New Mexico. Military Departments embracing 1040, 1041
Newsboy, Steamer. Mentioned 892
Newsom, John F.
Correspondence with
Jackson, William H 1264
Meredith, Solomon 711
Mentioned 770
Newspapers. Restrictions on, removed. Communications from John M.
Palmer 55, 139
Newton, A. E. Mentioned 1178, 1181
Newton, Eugene H. Mentioned 758, 925
Newton, John.
Correspondence with
Canby, Edward R. S 258,522,564,716,931,984
Chapman, Orson G 1074
Ferris, Horace F 1083
McCook, Edward M 812
Weeks, Edmund C 984, 1056
Mentioned 180,405,756,984,1135,1136
New York, Steamer. Mentioned 1005
New York. Military Departments embracing 1039, 1040
New York Troops. Mentioned.
Artillery, Light— Batteries : 13th, 536, 1069; 18th, 143, 160, 192, 298, 303, 423,
696, 727 ; 21st, 9, 15, 60, 88, 403, 695, 934, 941 ; 26th, 9, 15, 88, 403, 561, 695.
Cavalry— Regiments : 2d ( Veteran], 133, 358, 697, 698, 757, 856, 857, 887 j llth,
224, 539, 1009, 1080, 1091, 1101, 1102; 14th, 18th, 532, 796.
Infantry— Regiments: 45th, 121, 536 ; 58th, 538; 68th, 540; 161st, 146, 715,
844, 866-868, 886, 896, 919, 936; 178th, 16, 316, 1082.
N. G. Brown, Steamer. Mentioned 14
Niccolls, Robert. Mentioned 1095
Nicholas Loiigworth, Steamer. Mentioned 1001
Nichols, Samuel D. Mentioned 1065
Nichols, William A. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Adjutant-General' H
Office, U. S. A.
Niglas, JohnN. Mentioned 1070
Nisbet, James T. Mentioned 1003,1020
No. 48, Steamer. Mentioned 69
Noble, . Mentioned 84.241
Noble, John W. Mentioned 543
Noecker, Alfred. Mentioned 541
Norris, . Mentioned 1026
North Carolina.
Military Departments embracing 1040
Surrender of Confederate Forces in. See Confederate Forces. Surrender of.
1392 INDEX.
North Carolina, Department of. (Union.)
Constituted and limits defined 1040
Orders, Special, series 1865—Schofield : No. 48, 924.
Schofield, John M., assigned to command of 1040
North Carolina Troops. Mentioned. (Confederate.)
Miscellaneous— Thomas' Legion, 309, 754.
North Carolina Troops. Mentioned. (Union.)
Infantry— Regiments : 2 d Mounted, 12, 13, 94, 204, 205, 407, 465, 538, 623,
690,1087; 3d Mounted, 12,205, 407, 419,465, 538, 555, 622, 689, 690,875,
1087.
Northern Department.
Union troops in. Organization, strength, etc.
March 31, 1865 170
April 30, 1865 546-548
Willich, August, relieved from duty in 679
Northern Virginia, Army of. Surrender of. Communications from
Canby, Edward R. S 368
Stanley, David S 343
Stoneman, George 346, 367
Thomas, George H 345, 346
War Department, U. S 29,0
Northup, George'W. Mentioned 534
Norton, Charles S. Mentioned 513
Norton, George. For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see Randall L. Gibson.
Norton, Lemuel B. Mentioned 81
Norton, Wilson. Mentioned 986
Norwood, Colonel. Mentioned 607
Noyes, Henry E. Mentioned 38,580,585,841,960
For correspondence as A. D. C., see James H. Wilson.
Nulton, Jerome B.
Correspondence with Lovell H. Rousseau , . 832
Mentioned 537, 822
Nuiian, Thomas. Mentioned 998
Nunnely, Lawson. Mentioned 769
O'Connell, Patrick. Mentioned 980
O'Connell, "William. Mentioned 542
Octorara, U. S. S. Mentioned 222,347,432
Officer, Harvey. Mentioned 805, 904
For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see Henry M. Judah.
Ogilvie, Alfred. Mentioned '165
Ohio. Military Departments embracing 1040
Ohio, Department of the.
Constituted and limits defined 1 040
Ord, Edward O. C., assigned to command of 1040
Ohio Troops. Mentioned.
Artillery, Heavy— Regiments : 1st, 12, 538, 544 ; 2 d, 13, 538, 1087; 2d (Bat
teries), C,851; D, 189.
Artillery, Light— Batteries : 1st, 980; 3d, 53,537; 6th, 535; 9th, 541,1069;
10th, 53, 157, 189, 420, 538, 1036; 12th, 541; 14th, 358, 856, 857, 877,887;
17th, 79, 353 ; 18th, 20th, 541 ; 21st, 22d, 13, 538, 1036 ; 24th, 548. Regi
ments: 1st (Batteries), A, 537; B,541, 1069; E.541; F,538,1054; G,535;
I, 53, 540, 806, 1069; K, 538, 1054.
Cavalry— Regiments : 1st, 153, 534, 543, 588, 601, 622, 637, 655, 910, 982, 1010 ;
3d, 542; 4th, 542,862; 7th, 543,873,927,982; 12th, 12,446,491,539,630,
864, 875, 885, 1087, 1105, 1107.
INDEX. 1393
Page.
Ohio Troops. Mentioned — Continued.
Infantry— Battalions : 1st Sharpshooters, 153, 534 ; 4th, 1037, 1066. Com
panies : Trumbull Guards, 547. Regiments : 5th, 1065 ; 13th, 535, 966 ;
14th, 1048 ; 15th, 436, 535, 966 ; 17th, 1065 ; 18th, 540, 1071 ; 19th, 535, !><;<; ;
20th, 1066; 21st, 1064; 26th, 535, 966; 27th, 29th, 1048; 30th, 1055;
31st, 1065; 32d, 1066; 33d, 38th, 39th, 1048; 41st, 535, 742, 966; 43d,
1048; 45th, 534; 46th, 1065; 49th, 535, 966; 51st, 534, 966; 55th, 1048;
58th, 988; 59th, 536; 63d, 1048; 64th, 65th, 535, 966 ; 66th, 68th, 1048;
69th, 10G4; 71st, 535, 966 ; 72d, 1082, 1111; 73d, 1065; 74th, 1048, 1065;
76th, 1065; 77th, 942, 969; 78th, 1066; 81st, 82d, 1065; 83d, 265, 316,
730,988; 88th, 546; 90th, 200, 534 ; 93d, 535; 95th, 975, 1082 ; 97th, 535;
101st, 534; 102d, 538; 106th, 445, 538; 113th, 1048; 114th, 265, 730;
115th, 536, 707, 1003; 124th, 535, 989; 125th, 535, 742, 966; 12Sth, 547;
173d, 537; 175th, 537, 1015; 176th, 179th, 536; 182d, 536, 778, 780;
184th, 541, 1081 ; 185th, 544, 639, 658 ; 186th, 540, 568, 669, 1087; 187th,
319, 540, 805 ; 188th, 536, 707, 725, 1079, 1080; 189th, 538.
Okie, William T. Mentioned 38
Olive, Richard. Mentioned 428
Oliver, John M.
Assignment to command 1033
Mentioned 995, 1033, 1037
Ollis & Toulmiii. Mentioned 421
O'Neal, Edward A. Mentioned 1134
O'Neal, Wederi.
Correspondence with Edward H. Hobson 400, 556
Mentioned 544
O'Neil, Joseph. Mentioned 547
Opdycke, Emerson.
Assignment to command , 966
Assumes temporary command of 2d Division, 4tn Army Corps 1031
Mentioned 394,535,742,966,1013,1031
Ord, Edward O. C.
Assignment to command 1040
Correspondence with
Grant, U. S 1067
Hooker, Joseph 1067
Sherman, William T 1074
Mentioned 322,1040,1067
Ordnance Department, C. S. A. Correspondence with War Department, C. S. 1139
Ordnance Department, U. S. A. Correspondence with U. S. Grant 20
Oregon. Military Departments embracing 1040, 1041
Organization, Strength, etc.
Confederate Troops 1280
Union Troops 168-170, 534-548, 857
Osage, U. S. S. Mentioned 128
Osband, Embury D.
Correspondence with.
Canby, Edward E. S 879,888
Davis, Hasbrouck 120, 236
Phelps, John E 375
Shanks, John P. C 31
Washburn, Cadwallader C 47, 441
Mentioned 31, 539, 640, 886. «M:i
Osborii, Steamer. Mentioned 730, 983
88 R R — VOL XLIX, PT II
1394 INDEX.
Pago.
Osborn, R. Mentioned 986
Osborne, J. D. Mentioned 638
Osterhaus, Peter J.
Correspondence with
Canby, Edward R. S 48, 189, 251, 263
Lucas, Thomas .J 1050
Maltby, Jasper A 9H8
Steele, Frederick 267
For correspondence as Chief of Staff, see Edward R. S. Canby.
Mentioned 7, 51, 149, 211, 371, 532, 895, 975, 983, 988, 1050, 1057, 1107
Otey, John M. For correspondence as A. A. G., see G. T. Beauregard.
Otwell, Francis. Mentioned 547
Owen, George W. Mentioned 1133
Owens, Lieutenant. Mentioned 1281. 1286
Pacific, Military Division of the.
Constituted and limits defined 1041
Halleck, Henry W., assigned to command of 1041
Paducah, Ky. Resolutions of citizens of, in support of Solomon Meredith . . 823
Page, Captain. Mentioned
Fagnier, A. F. Correspondence with James H. "Wilson
Paine, Byron. Mentioned
Palfrey, Hersey G. Mentioned 25
Palfrey, John C.
Correspondence with
Canby, Edward R. S 165
Granger, Gordon 448, 481
McAlester, Miles D 143, 165, 192, 623
Totten, James 1 78
Mentioned 6, 24, 58, 161, 180, 412, 440, 449, 51 1, 925
Palmer, Frederic S. Mentioned 547
Palmer, James S.
Correspondence with Edward R. S. Canby , 140, 141, 158, 573, 594
Mentioned 158, 363
Palmer, John B. Mentioned 491, 793, 794, 823
Palmer, John M.
Assignments to command 1016, 1040
Correspondence with
Adjutant-General's Office, U. S. A 5
Browers, B. H. H 670
Buckley, Harvey M 158, 852
Burbridge, Stephen G 355
Butler, John S 346
Dickson, J. Bates 527, 571
Dillard, William Y 428, 429, 447, 179, 480
Halleck, Henry W 84, 95
Hobson, Edward H 102, 382, 399, 466, 476, 477, 510, 520, 711 , 950
Marshall, Lewis O 711
Meredith, Solomon 220
Murray, Eli H 126,479,639,658
Shannon, Washington C 22
Spencer, S. A 950
Thomas, George II 22, 84, 157, 175, 553, 1007, 1029, 1073, 1084, 1093, 1105
Van Duzer, John C , 454
War Department, U. S 398,476,638,823
Watrous, W. Albert . . . 670, 691
INDEX. 1395
Palmer, John M. — Continued.
Mentioned 9, 47, 134, 170, 198, 290, 356, 451, 478, 520,
529, 544, 572, 742, 775, 938, 958, 964, 989, 1016,1018,1040,1058,1089,1092,1112
Staff. Announcements of 5, 101, 112, 994
Palmer, Tom. Mentioned 510
Palmer, William J.
Correspondence with
Brown, Simeon B 491
Molineux, Edward L 725
Stoneman, George 875
Thomas, George H 851, 864
Tillson, Davis 489,738
Trowbridge, Luther S 766
Upton, Emory 634,653
Wilson, James H 615, 630, 654, 690
Mentioned 12, 21, 407, 446, 458,
465, 474, 475, 488, 489, 508, 509, 518, 539, 549, 555, 556, 570, 581, 608, 617, 628,
648, 653, 663, 667, 702-704, 717, 726, 745, 761, 763, 764, 850, 875, 885, 892, 1114
Pannes, John B. Mentioned 771
Panola, Steamer. Mentioned 612
Fapy, M. D. Mentioned 748, 814
Parish, W. A. Mentioned 1133
Park, Horace. Mentioned 1048
Park, Lyons & Co. Mentioned 421
Parke, John G. Mentioned 1094
Parke, M. Mentioned 1121
Parker, Foxhall A. Mentioned 857
Parker, John G. Correspondence with Benjamin F. Hays 301
Parkhurst, John G.
Correspondence with A. H. Cross 700
Mentioned 309, 701, 1034
Parks, Sample G. Mentioned 539
Parsons, Joseph H.
Correspondence with
Gibson, Horatio G 409
Stoneman, George 475, 808
Mentioned 368, 420, 457, 528, 539
Parsons, Lewis E.
Appointed Provisional Governor of Alabama 1027
Mentioned 561,947,1027
Parsons, Mosby M. Mentioned 159. 253
Partridge, Benjamin F. Mentioned 1037,1048
Patterson, David T. Mentioned 608,1088
For correspondence, see Andrew Johnson.
Patterson, Josiah.
Correspondence with Robert S. Granger 505, 506
Mentioned 84,112,474,505,507,592,668,792
Patterson, Milton B. Mentioned 21
Patterson, Robert F. Mentioned 412
Patterson, William J.
Correspondence with Alvan C. Gillem 489
Mentioned 13
Pattoii, David H. Mentioned 1048
1396 INDEX.
Pago.
Patton, Isaac W.
Correspondence with
Liddell, St. John R 1152,1168,1184,1219,1222
Slocoinb, Cuthbert II 1206, 1215
Mentioned 226, 1142, 1168, 1187, 1189, 1194, 1199, 1222
Pattern, James G. Mentioned 184
Pattern, Samuel K. N. Mentioned 539
Payne, Captain. Mentioned 691
Payne, Armstead. Mentioned 971
Payne, Lewis. Mentioned 1116
Feabody, George, Steamer. Mentioned 402, 913, 921, 926, 936, 985
Pearson, Aven. Mentioned 21
Pearson, Edward P., jr. Mentioned 1097
Pearson, Robert N. Mentioned 1066
Pease, William H. Mentioned 538
Peerless, Steamer. Mentioned 48, 115, 729
Pence, James M. Mentioned 545
Perm, Edmund. Mentioned 542
Penn, George W. Mentioned 382
Pennsylvania. Military Departments embracing 1039, 1040
Pennsylvania Troops. Mentioned.
Artillery, Light — Batteries: B, 535.
Cavalry— Regiments : 7th, 542; 15th, 12, 21, 419, 508, 539, 630, 705, 851, 864,
875, 885, 998.
Infantry— Regiments : 75th, 12, 536, 707; 77th, 534, 966; 78th, 536;
192d, 547.
Pepper, William T. Mentioned 168, 895
Percy, W. A. For correspondence as A. A. G., see George B, Hodge.
Perkins, Albert A.
Correspondence with Edward R. S. Canby 559
Mentioned 531
Perkins, Francis W.
Correspondence with Edward R. S. Canby
Mentioned
Perrette, Anna, Steamer. Mentioned 141
Perriii, Hector. Mentioned 1018
Perry, Raymond H. Mentioned 42, 70, 496
Ferry, William A. Mentioned 21
Peters, Major. Mentioned 1242
Peters, John H. Mentioned 543
Peters, T. M. Mentioned !)71
Petersburg, Va. Evacuation of. Communication from Abraham Lincoln.. . 197
Pettibone, Heman D. For correspondence as A. D. C., sec Christopher C.
Andrews.
Peytona, Steamer. Mentioned " 1009
Phelps, John E.
Assignments to command 1072, 1079
Correspondence with
Osband, Embury D 375
Roberts, Benjamin S 1008, 1050
Mentioned 539, 810, 1005, 1009, 1043, 1072, 1079, 1 102
Philips, Doctor. Mentioned 685
Phillips, Elijah T. Mentioned 463
Phillips, P.P. Mentioned 733
Philpot, John T. Mentioned 140
INDEX. 1397
Tage.
Pickands, James. Mentioned 535
Fickens, Samuel W. Mentioned 543
Pickering, Charles W. Mentioned 816
Pike, Christopher C. Mentioned Dll
Pike, Lady, Steamer. Mentioned 700
Pile, William A.
Correspondence with John P. Hawkins 289, 306
Mentioned 27, 211, 268, 289, 496, 512* 613
Staff. Announcement of 27
Pillow, Gideon J. Mentioned 563, 701, 1172
Pinkerton, Allan. Mentioned 558
Pittman, . Mentioned 850
Planter, Steamer. Mentioned 90, 257, 450
Plummer, P. B. Mentioned 1134
For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see Dudley W. Jone*.
Pocahontas, Steamer. Mentioned 40G, 442
Poe, Orlando M. ' Mentioned 215
Polar Star, Steamer. Mentioned 576
Polk, Burr H. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Lorell H. Hoitsscau.
Polk, James K. Mentioned 433
Polk, Leoiiidas.- Mentioned 1178, 1221
Pollard, Oscar. Correspondence with Philip B. Spence 1259
Pollock, John K. Mentioned 534
Pollock, Samuel. Mentioned 1056
Pomutz, George. Mentioned 1066
Pool, M. M. Mentioned 38, 444
Pope, A. L. For correspondence, etc., see Mobile, Ala. School Commi#*ioner».
Pope, John.
Assignment to command 1040
Mentioned 509, 523, 524, 627, 628, 636, 847, 873, 883, 961, 987, 995, 1005, 1040, 1115
Porter, Benjamin F. Mentioned 81, 470, 613, 811
Porter, Byron. Mentioned 481, 865, 880
Porter, Joseph.
Correspondence with Samuel Jones 1233
Mentioned 1233,1242
Porter, William L. Mentioned 548
Portsmouth, U. S. Sloop. Mentioned 223
Poteet, George A. Mentioned 534
Potomac, U. S. Frigate. Mentioned 716
Potter, Carroll H. Mentioned 548
Potts, Benjamin F.
Mentioned 1066,1089
Relieved from duty in Army of the Tennessee 1089
Powell, John W. Mentioned 780
Powell, P. P. Mentioned 427
Powers, Edwin H. Mentioned
Powers, Frank P. Mentioned 57, 1222, 1228, 1230, 1276
Powhatan, U. S. S. Mentioned
Prairie Rose, Steamer. Mentioned
Prather, Thomas B. Mentioned
Treble, Joshua S. Correspondence with Horatio G. Gibson. .. 738
Prentice, Clarence J. Mentioned - 20(3, 581
Prentice, George D. Mentioned
President, C. S. See Jefferson Davis.
1398 INDEX.
Page.
President, U. S. Omission of prayers for. Communication from Edward M.
McCook 862
See also Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
Pretz, Alfred C. For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see John Newton.
Prevost, Charles M. Mentioned 518
Price, E. T. Mentioned 731
Price, James L.
Correspondence witli William H. Jackson 1208
Mentioned 1281,1282
Price, Samuel W. Mentioned 274
Price, Thomas H. Mentioned 1197
Price, William Redwood. Mentioned 11
Pride, David S. Mentioned 671
Pridemore, Auburn L. Mentioned 205
Priestley, Thomas. Mentioned 400, 941
Prindle, John A. Mentioned 412
Prisoners of War. Exchange, treatment of, etc. Communications from
Canby, Edward R. S 853
Col>b,Howell 461
Curell, James R 1237
Dyer, Clarence H 795
Granger, Gordon 907
Granger, Robert S 45
Grant, U. S 827
Jones, Samuel 1175
McCook, Edward M 812
Palmer, John M 638
Schofield, John M 599,793
Scott, P. B 1255
Smith, Johi E 968
Stouemau, George 519
Taylor, Richard 440
Thomas, George H 519, 581, 657, 793, 795, 837, 858
Tillson, Davis 793
Upton, Emory 588
Wilson, James H 238,271,461,462,600,901
Prisoners, Political and State. Arrest, treatment of, etc. Communications
from
Canby, Edward R. S 866,959
Christensen, Christian T 972, 991
Frailey, James Madison 846
Halleck, Henry W 772,773,848,857,869,881
Hanson, Huim 909
Pritchard, Benjamin D 845,846,868
Roberts, Joseph 846
Smith, Andrew J 922
Thomas, George H 815, 923
War Department, U. S 836, 839, 846-848, 858, 881, 922, 923
Wilson, James II 883,901
Pritchard, Benjamin D.
Correspondence with
Adjutant-General's Office, U. S. A 845
Halleck, Henry W 857,868,869,881
Miles, Nelson A 888
Minty, Robert H. G 721,749
INDEX. 1399
rage
Pritchard, Benjamin D. — Continued.
Correspondence with
Schoepf, Albin 726
War Department, U. S 761, 846
Mentioned 542,651,732,733,735,743,744,746,
750, 751, 758, 760, 763, 766, 770, 782, 783, 813, 814, 837, 847, 858, 881, 883, 888
Private Property.
Depredations on. Communications from
Hubbard, Lucius F 855
Johnson, Andrew 1108
Johnson, Elijah D 1044
Johnson, Richard W 427
Judah, Henry M 805
Latham, J.K.,etal 905
Smith, Andrew J 1045
Vail, Jacob G 452
Washburn, Cadwallader C 52
Wilson, James H 452, 552
Guaranty of protection and safe-conduct to vessels brought to Mobile,
Ala 422
Pulford, John.
Assignment to command 1037
Mentioned 1037, 1048
Furdy, . Mentioned 1193
Furnell, Thomas F. Mentioned 27, 984
Putnam, Henry R. Mentioned 31, 263, 906
Putnam, Joseph R. Mentioned 541
Quantrill, William C. Mentioned 406
Quarles, "William A. Mentioned 581
Quartermaster-General's Office, U. S. A. Correspondence with
Canby, Edward R. S 530,694,985
Donaldson, James L 35
Grant, U. S 549,678
Thomas, George H 171
Wilson, James H 703,720,744,787,816,850
Quinton, William. Mentioned 1113,1115
Rabb, John W. Mentioned 537
Radford, William. Mentioned 847, 848
Raine, John, Steamer. Mentioned 406, 441, 641
Raines, W. A. Mentioned 1121
Rains, Gabriel J. Mentioned 607
Rains, George W. Mentioned 1172
Rambaut, G. V. Mentioned 1235
Ramsey, Robert H. Mentioned 308, 1033
Randall, William H. F. For correspondence as A. A. G., see John Me Arthur.
Randolph, Doctor. Mentioned 1193
Ranger, C. S. S. Mentioned 120
Ransom, James S. For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see John Xeicto-n.
Raven, Steamer. Mentioned 81, 128, 162
Rawliiis, John A.
Correspondence with U. S. Grant 580, 581
For correspondence as Chief of Staff, see U. S. Grant.
Mentioned 815
Ray, John E. R. Mentioned 741, 789, 799, 802, 815
R.B.Taney, Steamer. Mentioned 421
1400 INDEX.
Page.
Read, Charles W. Mentioned 142
Read, John M. Mentioned 16
Read, Joseph C.
Correspondence with. George H. Thomas 237
Mentioned 309, 1034
Reagan, John H. Mentioned. . . . 721, 732, 7437 760, 770, 774, 837, 845, 846, 857, 881, 1278
Ream, Charles. Mentioned 540
Rebmaii, George F. Mentioned 1070
Recruitment, Organization, etc. See Confederate Troops and Union Troops.
Redding, . Mentioned 45
Reece, Robert K. Mentioned 655
Reed, Allen V. Mentioned 881
Reed, Nathan A., jr. For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see George fctoneman.
Reed, Sam. Mentioned 986
Reese, Chauiicey B. Mentioned 1001, 1097
Reeves, Thomas H. Mentioned 538
Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands. Bureau of. Action of.
Communications from
Johnson, Andrew 1100
Thomas, George H 1101
Regan, James M. Mentioned 539
Remington, John E. Mentioned 1096
Remington, Leonard C. Mentioned 818, 819
Reiidlebrock, Joseph. Mentioned 664
Reiishaw, Captain. Mentioned 616
Reppert, Henry C. Mentioned 534
Requesine, Mark. Mentioned 363
Reserve, Steamer. Mentioned 130
Reynolds, Alexander W. Mentioned 1165
Reynolds, Hugh A. Mentioned 1120
Reynolds, John P. Mentioned 544, 546
Reynolds, Joseph J.
Assignment to command 1040
Mentioned 987,1004,1040,1094
Reynolds, Joseph S. Mentioned 1048
Rhoads, William C. Mentioned 1066
Rhode Island. Military Departments embracing 1039, 1010
Rice, Elliott W.
Mentioned 1065, 1087, 1 088
Relieved from duty in Army of the Tennessee 1088
Rice, Jerome B. Mentioned 417
Richards, Edward S. Mentioned 937
Richardson, George R. Mentioned 537
Richardson, Hollon. Mentioned 1037, 1048
Richardson, William. Mentioned 986
Richardson, William P. Mentioned 170, 516
Richardson, W. F . Correspondence with Randall L. Gibson 1 180
Richmond, U. S. S. Mentioned 223
Richmond, Frank. Mentioned 363
Richmond, William L. Mentioned 716
Richmond, Ky., Commanding Officer at. Correspondence with Edward II.
Hobson 479
Richmond, Va.
Evacuation of. Communication from James H. Wilson 319
Occupation of, by Union troops. Communication from War Department,
U. S . . 198
INDEX. 1401
Page,
Richmond, Va., Commanding Officer at. Correspondence with James .11.
Wilson 598
Rickmaii, William O.
Correspondence with Robert II. Milroy 608
Mentioned 543
Rielly, John D. For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see Henry Stone.
Riley, Daniel L. Correspondence with Benjamin S. Roberts 852
Riiiaker, John I. Mentioned 16, 79, 353, 935, 951, 987
Hitter, Richard. Correspondence with William P. Benton 496
Rivenburg, Lovett S. Mentioned 831
R. J. Lockwood, Steamer. Mentioned 56, 88, 132, 335, 336, 339, 513, 730
Roberts, Benjamin K. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Benjamin S. Roberts.
Roberts, Benjamin S.
Assignment to command 794
Correspondence with
Adjutant-General's Office, U. S. A 1066
Davis, Hasbrouck 996
Phelps, John E 1008, 1050
Riley, Daniel L 852
Smith, John E 1053
Thomas, George H 1009
Mentioned 523,794,996,1008,1050,1072,1102
Roberts, H. N. Mentioned 792
Roberts, Joseph. Correspondence with Henry W. Halleck 846
Roberts, Philip. Mentioned 544
Robertson, Lieutenant. Mentioned 576, 1276
Robertson, Felix H. Mentioned 416, 425, 526, 562
Robinson, . Mentioned 856
Robinson, George I. Mentioned 543
Robinson, Harai. Mentioned 142
Robinson, James S.
Mentioned 1065, 1090
Relieved from duty in Army of the Tennessee 1090
Robinson, Kate, Steamer. Mentioned 1009
Rob Roy, Steamer. Mentioned 253
Rockwell, Albert J. Mentioned 15
Roddey, Philip D.
Correspondence with
McDonald, Robert 203
Taylor, Richard 1134
Mentioned 44, 73, 83, 84, 92, 101, 125, 137, 154, 157, 172, 203, 204, 217, 261, 318,
321, 424, 437, 473, 474, 480, 485, 505, 592, 678, 688, 706, 727, 752, 766, 792, 820,
982, 1123, 1151, 1155, 1164, 1169, 1170, 1225, 1229, 1235, 1236, 1244, 1248, 1258
Rodgers, Alexander. Mentioned 603
Rodgers, John. Correspondence with George H. Thomas 943
Rodgers, William J. Mentioned 472
Rodney, George B. Mentioned 138, 543, 587
Roe, James McD. Mentioned 538
Rogers, . Mentioned - 807,822
Rogers, Alonzo M. Mentioned 540
Rogers, George D. Mentioned 1048
Rogers, Jenny, Steamer. Mentioned 56, 467
Rogers, John A. Correspondence with War Department, I". 8 905
Rogers, John G.
Correspondence with Edward H. Hobson 103, 510
Mentioned . . 399
1402 INDEX.
Page.
Rombauer, Raphael G. Mentioned 540, 1070, 1103
Rombauer, Roland. Mentioned 354, 613
Rose; Elisha D. Mentioned S. 545
Rose, Thomas E.
Assignment to command 966
Mentioned 534, 966
Rosecrans, William S. Mentioned 391, 502, 565, 566
Ross, Captain. Mentioned 122
Ross, Lawrence S. Mentioned 24, 179, 253, 336, 1196, 1228, 1240, 1254
Ross, W. J. Mentioned 1212
Rouse, John D. Mentioned 412
For correspondence aa A. A. G., see William, P. Renton.
Rousseau, Lovell H.
Correspondence with
Brott, Elijah C 1006
Cleveland, William J 904
Gilfillau, James 381,710
Granger, Robert S 84, S81, 592
Johnson, Richard W 381, 1015
Lovell, Frederick S 203
McKee, Francis M 398
Milroy, Robert H 219,291,380,570,806
Nnlton, Jerome B 832
Smith, Arthur A 381,418,940
Stone, Henry 769
Stoneman, George 911
Thomas, George H 346,553,753,822,904
Thompson, Charles R 381
Whipple, William D 960
Mentioned 45,
94, 169, 219, 291, 292, 398, 534, 536, 753, 843, 905, 931, 933, 989, 1006,1014,1061
Rowett, Richard. Mentioned 1065
Rowley, Lyman W. Mentioned 716
Rowse, Albert. Correspondence with Christopher C . Andrews 4 12
Roys, Elbridge G.
Correspondence with James H. Wilson 44, 122
Mentioned 38,109
Royston, Young L.
Correspondence with
Jones, Samuel 1253,1257,1259,1260
Taylor, Richard 497
Wilson, James H 578
Mentioned 497, 577, 578, 1251, 1252, 1260, 1273, 1276
Ruckle, Nicholas R. Mentioned 537
Ruggles, Daniel. Mentioned 686
Ruggles, T. C.
Correspondence with James H. Simpson 274
Mentioned 274
Rumple, John N. W. Mentioned 752
Rundle, Samuel E. Mentioned 69, 252, 440
Rushing, . Mentioned 963
Rusling, James F. Mentioned 524
Russell, Alfred R. Mentioned 688
Russell, John. Mentioned 535
Russell, S. M. Mentioned 442
INDEX. 1403
Page.
Rutherford, Allan. Mentioned 547
Rye, Thomas J. Mentioned 1133
Ryland, A. H. For correspondence, etc., see Mobile, Ala. School Commissioners.
Sage, Harley H. Mentioned 536
Sailor's Creek, Va. Engagement at, April 6, 1865. Communication from
War Department, U. S 259
Saint Charles, Steamer. Mentioned 162, 197, 984, 1238
Saint Mark's, Fla. Operations in the vicinity of, Feb. 21-MarcL 7, 1865.
Communication from Samuel Jones 1134
Sallie List, Steamer. Mentioned 442, 1009
Salm, Felix Prince.
Correspondence with
Cruffc, Charles 768
Steedman, James B 464, 508, 591
Mentioned 540,554,606,724,753,804,805,904
Salter, Francis. Mentioned 37
Sample, James B. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Kenner Garrard.
Sanders, George N.
Mentioned 566,567,666,683,1116
Reward offered for arrest of 566
Revocation of offer of reward for arrest of 1116
Sandford, W. Mentioned 1222
Sargent, Charles S. Mentioned 25,440,449
For correspondence as A. D. C., see Gordon Granger.
Sargent, Elbert M. Mentioned 536
Saunders, B. F. Mentioned 1121
Saunders, Edwin D. Mentioned 139
Sawtelle, Charles G.
Correspondence with
Cauby, Edward R. S 41,
49, 55, 56, 75. 84, 104, 152, 158, 176, 224, 241, 252, 277, 335, 363, 401, 660
Coffin, Oliver S 835
Holabird, Samuel B 49,50
Mentioned 48,50,74,80,197,853,893
Sayers, Joseph D. Mentioned 1265
Saylor, Thomas.
Assignment to command 1006
Mentioned 445, 536, 1006, 1071
Scammoii, Eliakim P. Mentioned 1175
Schiiitzer, Gustavus. Mentioned 543
Schoepf, Albin. Correspondence with Benjamin D. Pritchard 726
Schofield, John M.
Assignment to command 1040
Correspondence with
Georgia, Commanding Officer in 599
Grant, U. S 1035
Sherman, William T : 649,664,680,720,734
Thomas, George H 793
Wilson, James H 614,629,648,650,664,680,703,720
Mentioned 94,550,598,600,
649, 662, 664, 670, 678, 683, 686, 702, 779, 793, 858, 861, 974, 1040, 1042, 1140
Schooiiover, Jonas. Mentioned 1048
Schrader, Alexander von. Mentioned 107, 309, 957, 1033
Schuetz, John C. Mentioned 53, 538
Schwaab, A. Mentioned I; 460
1404 INDEX.
Paga
Scofield, Hiram. Mentioned 27,211,289
Scott, . Mentioned 615, 749
Scott, Colonel. Mentioned 793, 807, 808
Scott, George W, Mentioned 1135
Scott, John.
Correspondence with
Canby, Edward E. S 026
Taylor, Eichard 1122, 1123
Mentioned 676, 1123
Scott, John S. Mentioned 57, 1160, 1165, 1196, 1197, 1228
Scott, P. B. Correspondence with Eichard Taylor 1250, 1255
Scott, Robert K. Mentioned 1066
Scott, Thomas L. Mentioned 944
Scott, Thomas "W. Mentioned 733
For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see Robert H. G. Mintij.
Scottsville, Ala. Skirmish near, April 2, 1865. Communication from Edward
M. McCook 187
Scovill, Charles W. Mentioned 537
Scully, James W. Mentioned 458, 538
Seal, John. Mentioned 971
Search, Anthony T. Mentioned 442, 539
Sears, Claudius W. Mentioned 226, 581, 987
Sears, Francis A.
Correspondence with William T. Spicely 244, 245
Mentioned 244
Sears, John J. (Captain.) Mentioned 1070,1103
Sears, John J. (Lieutenant Colonel.) Mentioned 511
Seay, Abraham J. Mentioned 1048
Sebago, U. S. S. Mentioned 448, 496
Sedgwickj General, Steamer. Mentioned 942
Seibels, J. J. Mentioned 561
Selma, Ala.
Engagement at, April 2, 1865. Communications from
Hatch, Edward 269
Homer, John W 318
Kneeland, Gilbert H 187
Long, Eli 188
Wilson, James H 217,220
Union troops occupy, April 2, 1865. Communication from James II.
Wilson 188
Semmes, Major. Mentioned 1242
Semple, Henry C.
Correspondence with
Maury, Dabney H 1282
Slocomb, Cuthbert H 1287
Mentioned 1223, 1270
Senator, Steamer. Mentioned '. 242, 674
Sevier, D. V. Mentioned 971
Seward, Asa. Correspondence with George II. Thomas 582
Seward, William H. Mentioned . . 359-361, 389, 422, 449, 566, 666, 866, 922, 1049, 1258
Sexton, James A. Mentioned 771
Seymour, Henry C. For correspondence as A. D. C., see Benjamin S. Roberts.
Shafter, William R. Mentioned 536
Shamrock, Steamer. Mentioned 774
INDEX. 1405
Shanks, John P. C.
Correspondence with
Osband, Embury D 31
Wasnburn, Cadwallader C 52
Mentioned 30, 31, 120, 612
Shannon, Washington C. Correspondence with John M. Palmer 22
Sharkey, William L. Appointed Provisional Governor of Mississippi 1027
Sharp, Steamer. Mentioned 824
Sharp, Lieutenant. Mentioned : 725
Sharp, John. Mentioned 316
Sharra, Abram. Mentioned 543
Shea, Thomas. Mentioned 1065
Shearer, Orlando H. Mentioned 543, 974
Sheldon, Charles S. Mentioned 1048
Shepard, Calvin A. Mentioned 537
Shepherd, . Mentioned 1241
Sheppard, Dennis S. Mentioned 539
Sheridan, Philip H.
Assignments to command 825, 1040
Correspondence with
Granger, Gordon 952, 985
Grant, U. S 1035
Mentioned 17, 30, 43, 52, 259, 825, 837, 849, 859, 882, 883, 910,
938, 952, 953, 972, 973, 983, 997, 1003, 1039, 1040, 1049, 1057, 1097, 1098, 1102
Relieved from command of Middle Military Division 825
Sherman, General, Steamer. Mentioned 1001
Sherman, Thomas W.
Correspondence with John W. Crane 248
Mentioned 235
Sherman, William T.
Assignment to command 1 040
Correspondence with
Gillmore, Quincy A 452
Grant, U. S 662,678,731,956
Ord, Edward O. C 1074
Schofielcl, John M 649, 664, 680, 720, 734
Stoneman, George 397
Thomas, George H 236, 565
Wilson, James H 415, 424-426, 444, 452, 485, 503, 524, 550, 598, 663, 702
Mentioned 3, 43, 94, 154, 203, 241, 242, 245, 247, 253, 255, 261, 262, 274, 344, 398,
415, 416, 425, 426, 428, 429, 435, 442, 443, 446, 453, 457, 460-463, 465, 471-475,
480, 483, 484, 488, 497, 498, 512, 515-519, 521, 523, 525-527, 531-533, 550, 551,
458, 559, 562, 563, 565, 566, 568, 580, 582, 583, 585, 586, 589, 592, 593, 598-602,
604, 610, 611, 614, 615, 529, 641, 648, 650, 651, 662, 664, 682, 684, 686, 687, 699,
703, 709, 710, 717, 731, 738, 748, 754, 783, 786, 820, 848, 859, 903, 916, 924, 956,
974, 1003, 1040, 1071, 1078, 1083, 1113, 1114, 1140, 1263, 1268-1270, 1274
Shields, John M. Mentioned 9, 412
Shingleur, James A. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Francis If. CockrelL
Shipley, Alexander N. Mentioned 25, 76, 987
Shipman, Stephen V. Mentioned 1032
Shoemaker, William W. Mentioned 542, 862
Shook, Henry. Correspondence with Robert H. Milroy 843
Shorey, Samuel O. Mentioned 539
Showers, Benjamin H. Mentioned 1065
1406 INDEX.
rage.
Shrygley, James H. Mentioned 971
Shurtleff, Jude H. Mentioned 924
Sibley, Artemus O.
Correspondence with St. John R. Liddell 1149
Mentioned 1120, 1129, 1141, 1149, 1150, 1154, 1158, 1176
Sibley, Origen, jr. Mentioned 1158, 1174
Sickles, Hiram F.
Correspondence with Henry M. Judah .... 806,821,885
Mentioned 46, 319, 540, 805, 813
Sifers, James H. Correspondence with Edward II. Hobsoii 658
Silver Lake, Steamer. Mentioned 1009
Simmons, Henry K. Mentioned 1136
Simms, G. G. Mentioned 691
Simonson, Samuel E. W. Mentioned 539
Simpson, Edward. Correspondence with William W. Low 221
Simpson, James H.
Correspondence with
Engineer Department, U. S. A 273
Gilliss, John R 273
Miller, A. B 274
Ruggles, T. C 274
Mentioned 139, 275, 937, 958
Simpson, John E. Mentioned 1070, 1103
Simpson, John H. Mentioned Ill, 126, 873, 891
Simpson, Thomas J. Mentioned 42
Sinclair, William H. Mentioned 732
For correspondence as A. A. G., see David S. Stanley.
Siverd, Hugh H. Mentioned 655, 656
Skate & Co. Mentioned 421
Sketch. Army of the Cumberland badge 1014
Skilton, Julius A. Mentioned 42
Skinner, Lewis C.' Mentioned 548
Skinner, William. Mentioned 971
Slack, Charles B. Mentioned 74
Slack, James R.
Correspondence with James C. Veatch 87, 133
Mentioned 32, 87, 495, 661, 914, 934, 969
Slater, Edward C. Correspondence with Andrew Johnson 852
Slater, Frederick. Mentioned 539
Slaughter, Charles B. Mentioned 1155
Slocomb, Cuthbert H.
Correspondence with
Maury, Dabney H 1223
Patton, Isaac W 1206, 1215
Semple, Henry C 1287
Mentioned 1161,1183,1195,1199,1223
Slocum, Henry W.
Assignments to command 1028, 1040
Correspondence with
Adjutant-General's Office, U. S. A 1031
Thomas, George H 1029
Mentioned 237, 1015, 1028, 1029, 1031, 1040, 1097, 1098
Slocumb, D. M. Mentioned 1121
Sloo, Albert G. Mentioned 276
Slough. R. H. Mentioned 348
Smith, . Mentioned 291
INDEX, 1407
Smith, Alfred T.
Assignment to command 1017
Mentioned 540, 1017, 1102
Smith, Andrew J.
Correspondence with
Andrews, Christopher C 714
Canby, Edward R. S 15, 41, 69, 77, 88, 148-150, 165-167, 182, 183, 194, 209,
210, 229, 231, 232, 245, 255, 265, 283, 284, 295, 300-302, 315, 316, 329, 340, 341,
352, 468, 575, 593, 596, 612, 645, 662, 674, 730, 757, 771, 825, 833, 854, 866, 886,
893, 908, 921, 922, 929, 930, 947, 951, 953, 975, 983, 1021, 1026, 1033, 1045, 1049
Carr, Eugene A 26,78,88,167,255,284,353
Chrysler, Morgan II 947,963
Garrard, Kenner 26, 78, 88, 151, 246, 266, 316, 330, 353
Granger, Gordon 296
Grierson, Benjamin H 698, 714, 878
Hanson, Hunn 909
Hays, Benjamin F 302
Johnson, Elijah D 1044
Johnson. John M 353
Karge', Joseph 922
Lowell, John W 26
McArthur, John 26,
77, 78, 88, 167, 184, 195, 232, 265, 353, 696, 758, 772, 811, 833, 887, 975
Moore, Jonathan B 894
Smith, Thomas Kilby 1034
Steele, Frederick 696
Strait, Horace B 317
Taylor, Ri chard 646
Wheeler, Henry L 662, 740
Wilson, James H 8JO
Farewell Orders 1098
Mentioned 7, 23, 26, 48, 49, 51, 56, 59, 69, 76-78,. 85-88, 115, 130, 147-149,
151, 161, 167, 178, 184, 191, 195, 222, 228, 229, 231, 232, 234, 242, 255, 266, 280,
281, 286, 294-296, 302, 314, 325, 326, 328, 330, 334, 335, 341, 348, 353, 357, 358,
365, 368-373, 381, 386, 403, 413, 423, 440, 441, 447, 450, 460, 468, 469, 480, 525,
530, 559, 560, 562, 575, 576, 585, 593, 595, 597, 599, 643, 645, 661, 675, 695, 696,
698, 714, 730, 758, 7.:9, 770, 811, 842, 856, 865, 888, 894, 912, 913, 917, 920, 922,
926, 927, 929, 934, 947, 954, 969, 1034, 1035, 1070, 1098, 1149, 1158, 1250, 1271
Orders, General, series 1865— No. 24, 1070; No. 28, 1082; No. 35, 1098.
Staff. Announcements of 6, 771
Smith, Arthur A.
Correspondence with
Rousseau, Lovell H 381, 418, 940
Thomas, George H 553
Mentioned 290, 537, 1006
Smith, Caraway. Mentioned 1135
Smith, C. B.
Correspondence with Edward R. S. Canby 363
Mentioned 511
Smith, Charles A . Mentioned 412
Smith, Charles E. Mentioned 539
Smith, Charles K., jr. Mentioned 35
Smith,C.T. Mentioned 1121
Smith, E. Kirby.
Correspondence with Jefferson Davis 1140
Mentioned 159,179,480,757,797,1140,1155
1408 INDEX.
Page.
Smith, Emil. Mentioned 539
Smith, George W. Mentioned 585
Smith, Gustavus A. Mentioned 536, 1003
Smith, Gustavus W. Mentioned 425, 429, 523, 526, 527, 607, 1058-1060, 1064
Smith, Israel C.
Correspondence with George Stoneman 755
Mentioned 13
Smith, John B.
Assignment to command 567
Assumes command of District of West Tennessee 929
Correspondence with
Johnson, Andrew 1099
Roberts, Benjamin S 1053
Stoneman, George . 1101
Thomas, George H 928, 942, 968, 983, 1004, 1049, 1090
Whipple, William D 995
Mentioned 514, 567, 925, 1014, 1043, 1046, 1053, 1061, 1092, 1093, 1102
Staff. Announcements of 952,1070
Smith, John Jr Mentioned „ 228,925
Smith, J. Waverly. Mentioned 1120
Smith, Louis B. Mentioned 5 10
Smith, Luther R. Mentioned 541
Smith, Melancthon. Mentioned 1223
Smith, Morgan L.
Assignment to command 990
Correspondence with William F. Tucker 406
Mentioned 179, 990
Smith, Orlow. Mentioned 535
Smith, Otis H. Mentioned 937
Smith, R. E. Mentioned 1121
Smith, Robert F. Mentioned 1048
Smith, Robert W.
Correspondence with Richard W. Johnson 138, 139, 189
Mentioned 543
Smith, Thomas Kilby,
Assignments to command 14, 987
Assumes command of District of South Alabama 32
Correspondence with
Andrews, Christopher C 1034,1038
Canby, Edward R. S 460, 756, 1034, 1035, 1044
Smith, Andrew J 1034
Mentioned 14, 51, 76, 224, 264, 368, 384, 402, 450, 494, 532, 844, 921, 930, 987, 988
Relieved from command of District of South Alabama 921
Staff. Announcement of 32
Smith, "Watson B. Mentioned 1077
Smith, William. (Governor. ) Mentioned 664, 680, 683, 686
Smith, William. (Justice.) Mentioned 986
Smith, WilliamF. Mentioned 391,392
Smith, William J. Mentioned 543
Smith, W. T.
Correspondence with
Jones, Samuel 1260, 1266, 1267, 1269, 1271, 1274, 1281
Miller, Horace H 1249
Mentioned 1249,1258,1265,1281,1286
Snider, Joseph T. Mentioned 535
INDEX. 1409
Page.
Snodgrass, Allen. Mentioned 738
Snow, Herman W. Mentioned 46
South Carolina. Military Departments embracing 1040
South Carolina, Department of. (Union.)
Constituted and limits defined 1040
Gillmore, Quincy A., assigned to command of 1040
South Carolina Troops. Mentioned.
Artillery, Light— Battalions : Palmetto (Batteries), C, 226.
Southern Republic, Steamer. Mentioned 1257
Southwest, Military Division of the. (Union.)
Orders, General, series 1865— Elliott: No. 43, 1031. Opdycke: No. 44, 1031.
Southwestern Virginia and Western North Carolina. Expedition from
East Tennessee into, March 21-April 25, 18G5.
Movements and disposition of troops during. Communications from
Stoneman, George 20, 46, 407
Thomas, George H 17, 419
Tillson, Davis 368, 446
Operations during
Communications from
Canby, Edward R. S 152
Gillern, Alvan C 446, 475
Grant, U. S 28
Lee, Robert E 1165, 1166
Stanley, David S 270
Steele, JohnW 309
Stoneman, George 66, 475
Thomas, George H 30,94,270,331,413,446
Tillson, Davis 204,205,438
Wood, Thomas J 413, 414
Newspaper extract concerning 121
Reported movements of Confederate troops during. Communication from
David A. Minis 205
Reported movements of Union troops during. Communications from
Davis, Jefferson 1174
Echols, John 1139
Johnston, J. Stoddard 1145
Lee, RobertE 1136,1141,1171
Southwick, Henry K. Mentioned 353
Southworth, Andrew J. Mentioned 140
Spalding, George.
Assignment to command 395
Mentioned 395,543,550,656.873
Spanish Fort, Ala. Siege and capture of, March 27-April 8, 1865.
Communications from
Canby, Edward R. S 140, 141, 222, 227, 276, 279-281, 288, 293, 294, 305
Comstock, Cyrus B 294
Eaton, Stephen M 288
Gibson, Randall L 1161-1164, 1168, 1174, 1176, 1178-1181, 1184-1187, 1191,
1192, 1194, 1195, 1199, 1200, 1204, 1205, 1210, 1211, 1214, 1215, 1217-1219
Granger, Gordon 192,209,254,264,265,296,299
Hubbard, Lucius F 303
Liddell, St. John R 1210
McAlester, Miles D 192
McArthur, John 265
89 R R— VOL XLIX, FT II
1410 INDEX.
Page.
Spanish Fort, Ala. Siege and capture of, March 27-April 8, 1865 — Cont'd.
Communications from
McGrew, James G 302
Moore, Frederick W 264
Palmer, James S 140
Patton, Isaac W 1206,1215
Smith, Andrew J 255, 296, 300
Thatcher, Henry K 294
Newspaper extract concerning 180
Sparks, Riley. Mentioned 971, 972
Speed, Frederic. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Gouverneur K. Warren.
Speed, James. Mentioned 451, 519, 657, 847
Speer, L. N. Mentioned 986
Spence, James A. Mentioned 993
Spence, Philip B.
Correspondence with
Cockrell, Francis M 1206
Curell, James R 1263
Gibson, Randall L 1225,1231,1232
Liddell, St. John R 1131, 1136-1138, 1143, 1146, 1150, 1 152
Maury, Dalmey H 1224, 1227, 1231, 1232, 1241
Pollard, Oscar 1259
Taylor, Richard 559, 1232, 1237, 1241, 1245, 1272, 1275
Mentioned 449, 459, 1129-1131, 1136, 1137, 1 142, 1143, 122(5
Spencer, George W. Mentioned 541
Spencer, Joseph H.
Correspondence with Benjamin F. Fisher 1113
Mentioned 81, 1115
Spencer, S. A. Correspondence with John M. Palmer 950
Spicely, William T.
Correspondence with
Andrews, Christopher C 231, 244, 283, 412, 495, 721), 811
Sears, Francis A 244. 245
Mentioned 33, 282, 314, 370
Spivey, George R. Mentioned 316
Sprague, Ezra T. Mentioned 548
Spray, C. S. S. Mentioned 747,797,798,932
Spring Place and the Coosawattee River, Ga. Expedition from Dal ton
to, April 1-4, 1865. Communication from Henry M. Judah 240
Spurring, Andrew B.
Correspondence with
Canby, Edward R. S 351
Lucas, Thomas J 269
Steele, Frederick 288
Mentioned 23, 24, 41, 90, 118, 119, 133, 144, 147, 268, 305, 577
Stacy, Brazilliah P. Mentioned 539, 630, 631, 738
Standish, Steamer. Mentioned 745
Standish, John H.
Correspondence with William E. Cummins 668
Mentioned 539
Stanley, David S.
Correspondence with
Bates, Erastus N 189, 199
Elliott, Washington L 3, 82, 108, 134, 171, 200, 237, 361, 366, 393, 962, 993
Fullerton, Joseph S 424
INDEX. 1411
Stanley, David S.— Continued.
Correspondence with
Goodspeed, Wilbur F ........................................... 393
Greene ville, Term. , Telegraph Operator at ............................ 309
Johnson, Andrew ................................................ 742
Kiinball, Nathan ........... 37, 61, 72, 82, 91, 108, 153, 199, 271, 360, 366, 393, 961
King, Rufus ......................................................... 71
Kirby, Isaac M ................................................. m 72 82
Latimer, C .......................................................... 270
Stansbury, Howard E .......................................... 97^ 121, 122
Steele, John "W ..................................................... 309
Talmadge, A. A ...................................................... 36
Tassiu, Augustus G .................................................. 408
Thomas, George H ................................................... 36,
53, 61, 107, 153, 171, 199, 270, 309, 310, 343, 360, 378, 408, 414
Tillson, Davis ....................................................... 204
Wood, Thomas J ................................... 108,201,249,393,408,962
Farewell Orders ........................................................ 965
Mentioned ..................................................... 3, 17, 35, 36, 43,
62, 91, 108, 153, 169, 171, 186, 199, 200, 203, 237, 270, 271, 343, 360, 366, 375-
377, 381, 407, 408, 417, 438, 514, 523, 524, 534, 568, 614, 699, 773, 781, 837, 849,
859, 923, 931, 937, 959, 961, 962, 965, 970, 1013, 1023, 1094, 1113, 1114, 1116
Staiisbury, Howard E.
Correspondence with David S. Stanley ............................. 97, 121, 122
Mentioned .............................................................. 108
Stanton, Edwin M. Mentioned ............................. 19, 73, 81, 84, 269, 318,
362, 368, 376, 409. 413, 419, 430, 480, 486, 489, 509, 518, 525, 559, 569, 583, 587,
598, 015, 619, 632-634, 662, 664, 675, 678, 681, 683, 686, 703, 726, 739, 744, 746,
753, 758, 761, 763, 767, 772, 773, 791, 795, 801, 816, 836, 839, 847, 861, 883, 888,
893, 925, 932, 956, 973, 999, 1002, 1004, 1017, 1033, 1039, 1058, 1067, 1070, 1258
For correspondence, etc., see War Department, U. S.
Star, Schooner. Mentioned ................................................. 385
Starck, Frederick E. Mentioned .......................................... 412
Starke, Bowling W. Mentioned ........................................... 1045
Starke, Peter B.
Correspondence with Nathan B. Forrest .......................... ..... 1229, 1244
Mentioned ................................................ 24,92,218,253,1127,
1150, 1155, 1170, 1224, 1225, 1228, 1229, 1236, 1244, 1247, 1248, 1254, 1261
Starlight, Steamer. Mentioned ............................................. 56, 57
Starnes, P. H. Mentioned ............................................... 490,528
Starrett, Adrian C. Mentioned .......................................... 262, 385
Station Four, Fla. Action at, Feb. 13, 1865. Communication from Samuel
Jones ......................................................... 1134
Stauber, Thaddeus J.
Correspondence with Robert H. Milroy .................................. 591
Mentioned ........................................................ 536, 591, 807
Steedman, James B.
Assignments to command ........................................... 1017, 1040
Correspondence with
Commager, Henry S .............................................. - 332
Curtis, James F ..................................................... 570
Judah, Henry M ................................................. 12,
46, 240, 380, 396, 456, 463, 464, 472, 473, 487, 507, 637, 657, 707, 708
Le Favour, Heber ................................................... 554
Merrill, Lewis ...................................................... 396
1412 INDEX.
Page.
Steedman, James B. — Continued.
Correspondence with
Moe, Seth B 569
Salm, Felix Prince 464, 508, 591
Thomas, George H 345, 355, 361, 395, 409, 417, 463, 471, 472,
486, 487, 507, 518, 519, 527, 552, 553, 590, 592, 621, 657, 707, 1029, 1084, 1085
Wilson, James H 666,688,1063
Wofford, William T 396,456,708
Mentioned 36,107,153,169,318,354,380,396,397,
456, 463, 473, 488, 507, 508, 514, 519, 523, 524, 534, 540, 548, 549, 554, 564, 582,
591, 605, 606, 613, 614, 642, 666, 685, 689, 708, 719, 720, 736, 762, 779, 803, 815,
959, 964, 1017, 1028, 1040, 1057, 1058, 1060, 1064, 1071, 1075, 1106, 1107, 1109
Steele, Frederick.
Assignment to command 348
Correspondence with
Andrews, Christopher C 25,281,352,577,610
Asboth, Alexander 17, 118
Bertram, Henry 404
Burnham, Arthur H 232
Canby, Edward R. S 7, 23,
41, 70, 89, 151,164, 211, 232-234, 246-248, 256, 266-268, 285-288, 295,
304, 305, 330, 331, 370, 373, 404, 423, 496, 512, 521, 560, 575, 576, 595
Eaton, Stephen M 287
Garrard, Kenner 284, 303, 304, 317
Grant, U. S 877
Grierson, Benjamin H 596
Hawkins, John P 289,306
Jones, Samuel 576
Lucas, Thomas J 195
Lyons, Francis 307
Osterhaus, Peter J 267
Smith, Andrew J 696
Spurling, Andrew B 288
Strong, Richard P 195, 196, 234, 248, 289, 290, 306
Taylor, Richard 596
Totten, James 247
Veatch, James C 193,230,244,298,299
Mentioned 17, 26,
27,71, 80, 81, 90, 96, 97, 117-119, 133, 144-147. 150, 151, 163, 167, 168, 181-183,
191-194, 208-210, 225, 227, 229, 230, 241, 244, 246, 251, 255, 262, 276, 280, 295,
298, 299, 306, 311, 314, 325, 326, 329, 330, 334, 338, 341, 348, 350-352, 368, 369,
372, 388, 411, 431, 440, 447, 450, 455, 480, 497, 512, 525, 530, 558, 559, 575, 577,
596, 597, 610, 636, 675, 696, 730, 757, 758, 842, 906, 907, 914, 920, 925, 935, 946,
953, 996, 1142, 1152, 1156, 1158-1160, 1167, 1169, 1172, 1185, 1268, 1276, 1281
Steele, George R. Mentioned 1095
Steele, Hiram R. Mentioned 42,338,917
Steele, John W.
Correspondence with David S. Stanley 309
Mentioned 249,309,993
Steinhauseii, Albert von. Mentioned 540
Stephens, Alexander H.
Arrest of. Communications from
Upton, Emory 749, 750
War Department, U. S 799
Wilson, James H 734, 750, 813
Mentioned.. 734, 743, 749, 750, 760, 765, 770, 774, 799, 813, 814, 837, 845,846,875,881,902
INDEX. 1413
Page.
Stephens, Meshack. Mentioned 168
Steplienson, Ferdinand D. Mentioned 536
Sterling, John W. Mentioned 937
Stevens, Ambrose A. Mentioned 547
Stevens, W. J.
Correspondence with George H. Thomas 377
Mentioned 35, 1039
Stevenson, V. K. Mentioned 789, 8 15
Stewart, A. Stephen. Mentioned 16
Stewart, Phineas. Mentioned 316
Stiles, Henry E. Mentioned 536
Stinsoii, Robert B. Correspondence with James D. Morgan 1091
Stockton, Joseph. Mentioned 1016
Stokeley, Edward. Mentioned 528
Stokes, T. G. Mentioned 1133
Stokes, William. Mentioned 53, 538
Stolbraiid, Charles J. Mentioned 1037
Stone, Captain. (Steamer Admiral.) Correspondence with Samuel Jones. .. 1238
Stone, Captain. (Steamer Marengo. ) Mentioned v 1248
Stone, Henry.
Correspondence with
Cross, A. H 700, 701
Everett, George M 769
Eousseau, Lovell H 769
Thomas, George H 718, 732
Mentioned 537, 700, 769
Stone, Joseph C. Mentioned 235
Stoiieman, George.
Assignments to command 1017, 1040
Assumes command of Department of Tennessee 1061
Correspondence with
Deane, William W 530
Gillern, Alvan C 446,457,475,1079
Harrington, John W 490, 519, 528
Palmer, William J 875
Parsons, Joseph H 475, 808
Rousseau, Lovell H 911
Sherman, William T 397
Smith, Israel C 755
Smith, John E 1101
Thomas, George H 20,
30, 46, 54, 66, 94, 112, 407, 419, 437, 446, 457, 465, 474. 475, 488, 508, 518,
519, 553, 570, 592, 608, 637, 657, 669, 689, 710, 717, 725, 738, 754, 793, 807,
808, 822, 863, 875, 885, 905, 1028, 1079, 1084-1086, 1092, 1093, 1105, 1109, 1110
Tillson, Davis 438, 489, 490, 509, 519, 555, 571, 622, 669, 738, 793, 794, 823, 875
War Department, U. S 956,982
Whipple, William D 933
Mentioned 4, 17, 28, 34, 35, 43, 52-54, 152, 169, 171, 198, 205,
270, 309, 331, 368, 377, 381, 398, 408, 410, 413-415, 417. 438, 484, 488, 489, 491,
498, 518, 529, 530, 534, 538, 549, 555, 556, 581, 613-615, 655, 679, 687, 690, 717.
731, 738, 752, 773, 840, 851, 904, 931, 946, 956, 964, 974, 1017, 1040, 1052, 1069,
1075, 1081, 1085, 1089, 1101, 1105, 1113, 1136, 1139, 1141, 1145, 1171, 1174
Staff. Announcements of 21, 571, 1061
Stonewall, C. S. S.
Mentioned.. 693,715,756,876,918
1414 INDEX.
Page.
Stonewall, C. S. S. — Continued.
Movements of, etc. Communications from
Cuba, Governor-General of 756
Navy Department, U. S 693
Surrender of, to Spanish Government. Communication from James F.
Armstrong 918
Storer, Newman W. Correspondence with Gordon Granger 281
Stout, Archy . Mentioned 22Q
Stout, James. Mentioned 220
Strait, Horace B. Correspondence with Andrew J. Smith HIT
Strange, J. P. Correspondence with William H. Jackson 1261
For other correspondence, see Nathan B. Forrest.
Stratton, Robert F. Mentioned 1070, 1103
Strength of Troops. See Organization, Strength, etc.
Stribling, Cornelius K.
Correspondence with Governor-General of Cuba 756
Mentioned 919
Strickland, T. K. Mentioned 1133
Strong, Richard P.
Correspondence with
Eaton, Stephen M 335
Steele, Frederick 195, 196, 234, 248, 289, 290, 306
Mentioned 242
Strong, Thomas. Mentioned 265
Stuart, A. P. H.
Correspondence with Stephen A. Hurlbut 142
Mentioned 141
Studdiford, Josiah S. Mentioned 140
Sturges, Eben P. Mentioned 541
Sturtevaiit, Edward E. H. Mentioned 885
Stutts, Wall. Mentioned 427,428
Subsistence Stores. See Munitions of War.
Sullivan, Beverly W. Mentioned 994
Sullivan, John. Mentioned 537
Suman, Isaac C. B.
Assignment to command 966
Mentioned 534, 966
Summers, John S. Mentioned 535
Sumter, Steamer. Mentioned 674
Surget, Eustace.
Correspondence with
Adams, Wivt 1196,1220
Bnford, Abraham 1151
Bullock, W.F.Jr 1226
Hodge, George B 1196
Levy, William M 1193,1203,1209
McCollum, Levi 1215
Maury , Dabuey II 1178, 1223
Taylor, Richard 1123,
1147, 1148, 1172, 1178, 1209, 1213, 1216, 1217, 1221, 1222, 1270
For other correspondence, see Richard Taylor.
Mentioned 1241
Surra tt, John H.
Mentioned 1116
Offer of reward for arrest of, revoked 1116
Surrender of Confederate Forces. See Confederate Forces. Surrender of.
INDEX. 1415
Page.
Sutherland, George E. Mentioned 206
Sutherland, William A. Mentioned 321
Sutton, Joseph. Mentioned 764
Swaim, Steamer. Mentioned 48, 56, 115
Swain, Edgar D. Mentioned 535
Swaiiie, Peter T. Mentioned 510
Swallow, George R. Mentioned 168
Swearingeii, Mrs. Mentioned 852
Sweet, Benjamin J. Mentioned 548
Sweet, John E. Mentioned 536
S wiiigler, . Mentioned 1264
Swisher, John P. Mentioned 831
Sykes, E. T. For correspondence as A. A. G., see William II. Jackson.
Sykes, J. P. Mentioned 1134
Sylph, Steamer. Mentioned 442
Symes, George G. Mentioned 545
Sypert, Leonidas A. Mentioned 592
Tacony, Steamer. Mentioned 572
Tafel, Gustavus. Mentioned 538
Talmadge, A. A. Correspondence with David S. Stanley 36
Tamaulipas, Steamer. Mentioned 56, 76, 77, 115, 440, 448
Tampico, Steamer. Mentioned 159, 936
Taney, R. B., Steamer. Mentioned 421
Tarascon, Steamer. Mentioned 56, 57, 335, 578, 729, 984
Tassin, Augustus G.
Correspondence with David S. Stanley 408
Mentioned 534
Tatum, Abner C. Mentioned 1133
Taylor, Albion F. For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see Solomon Meredith.
Taylor, Alfred K. Mentioned 1115
Taylor, Edward P. Mentioned 208
Taylor, Jacob E. Mentioned 536, 725, 1080
Taylor, L. T. Mentioned 1133
Taylor, Richard.
Correspondence with
Adams, Daniel W 1146, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1158-1160, 1165, 1169, 1170
Adams, Wirt 1165, 1171, 1196, 1197, 1217, 1220
Alabama, Governor of 1156
Andrews, Christopher C 610
Andrews, J.E.K 1247
Armstrong, Frank C 1237
Beauregard, G. T , 1146, 1167
Brandon, William L 1151, 1225, 1230
Campbell, John A 322
Canby, Edward R. S 440, 481, 531, 559, 575, 643, 645, 659, 672-674, 695, 811
Cobb, Howell 1239
Cockrell, Francis M 1117
Colnmbus, Miss., Commanding Officer at 1169
Curell, JamesR 1237,1263,1267
Dameron, William H 1281
Davis, Jefferson >;>c**V: : 1208, 1212
Dyer, Clarence H '.'^.^ 795
Dyer, George B 1281
Ellis, Powhatan,jr ....: 1211
Ewing, E. H :.V.-,,-.
Farrand, Eben ;-. 1246
1416 INDEX.
Pago.
Taylor, Richard — Continued.
Correspondence with
Forrest, Nathan B 589, 1125, 1144, 1147, 1154, 1160,
1164, 1169, 1195, 1206, 1227, 1228, 1234, 1235, 1238, 1243, 1247, 1254, 1270
Gates, Elijah 1285
Gibson, Eandall L 1288
Hodge, George B 1196
Hope, JohnS 1197,1202
Hough, Warwick 1202
Jackson, William H 1207,1288
Jones, Dudley W 1201,1221
Jones, Samuel 1233, 1238, 1241, 1242, 1245, 1246, 1248, 1251, 1253,
1254, 1257, 1258, 1260, 1265-1267, 1271, 1273, 1276, 1280-1282, 1288, 1290
Lee, Robert E 1116,1160,1231
Levy, William M 1251
Lockett, Samuel H 1281
Lyon, William 1199
McCall, J. K 1281
McConuell, William M 1202
Martin, J. W 1238
Maury, Dabney H 1117,1141,1145,1148,1152,
1156, 1161, 1167, 1172, 1203, 1216, 1223, 1226, 1247, 1275, 1278, 1285, 1288
Meriwether, Minor 1233
Miles, William R 1197,1230,1232,1288
Minis, L 1281
Mississippi, Governor of 1182, 1202
Roddey, Philip D 1134
Royston, Young L 497
Scott, John 1122,1123
Scott, P. B -. 1250,1255
Smith, Andrew J 646
Spence, Philip B 559, 1232, 1237, 1241, 1245, 1272, 1275
Steele, Frederick 596
Surget, Eustace 1 123,
1147, 1148, 1172, 1178, 1209, 1213, 1216, 1217, 1221, 1222, 1270
Taylor, Thomas H 1288
Thomas, George H 379
Thornton, J. B 1215, 1220
Tucker, William F 1230,1240,1248,1254,1272
Walker, John J 1281
Walker, L. P 1285
War Department, C. S 1125, 1255
Watts, N. G 1198
White, J. L 1255
AVhitfield, George 1281
Wilson, James H 238
Wilson, W . P 1213
Young, John W 1281
Mentioned 91, 120, 121, 217, 220, 247, 256, 322, 346, 352, 376, 379, 425, 427, 429,
442, 443, 448, 453, 455, 496, 497, 512, 521, 525. 531, 558, 559, 562, 563, 573,576-
578, 589, 590, 593-596, 599, 605, 609-612, 624-626, 641, 642, 645, 650, 653, 656,
658-662, 671-674, 677, 678, 692, 696, 709, 712, 715, 727, 740, 752, 770-772, 792,
797, 809, 827, 835, 875, 876, 916, 1117, 1125, 1126, 1136, 1138, 1139, 1141, 1144,
1146-1148, 1150, 1156, 1159, 1160, 1164, 1167, 1170-1172, 1195, 1198, 1199,
1213, 1214, 1216, 1220, 1221, 1223, 1227-1229, 1232-1237, 1239-1243, 1246-
1248, 1250, 1251, 1255, 1260, 1263, 1265-1272, 1276, 1281-1283, 1285-1289
INDEX. 1417
Taylor, Richard— Continued.
Terms of surrender of Confederate forces in Department of Alabama,
Mississippi, and East Louisiana by, to Edward R.S. Canby. 531, 609, 1283
Taylor, Thomas H.
Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1288
Mentioned Q-Q
Teague, . Mentioned 755
Tennessee, C. S. S. Mentioned Igg
Tennessee.
Affairs in, generally. Communications from
.Johnson, Andrew 869
Newsom, John F 1264
Thomas, George H 869
Civil authority in. Communications from
Johnson, Andrew 1083, 1086
Thomas, George H 1028
Military Departments embracing 964, 1016, 1017, 1040, 1041
Movements and disposition of troops in. Communications from
Milroy, Robert H 1003,1006
Minty, Robert H. G 967
Roberts, Benjamin S 996,997,1005,1008
Smith, John E ..., 935
Thomas, George H 1080, 1081, 1105
Operations in. Communications from
Johnson, Richard W 723, 863
Milroy, Robert H 807
Steedman, James B 396
Thomas, George H 157? 395
Organization of home guards in. Communications from
Billings, Andrew W 292
Milroy, Robert H 291
Protection to voters of. Communication from George H. Thomas 1093
Relief of destitution in. Communication from George H. Thomas 924
Tennessee, Army of. (Confederate.) Organization, strength, etc., May 3,
1865 1280
Tennessee, Army of the. (Union).
Baird, Absalom, relieved from duty in 1088
Belknap, William W., relieved from duty in 1094
Blair, Frank P., jr. Addresses to 17th Army Corps 1076, 1097
Buell, George P., assumes temporary command of 1st Division, 14th Army
Corps 1008, 1058
Catterson, Robert F., relieved from duty in 1093
Corse, John M., relieved from duty in 1090
Davis, Jefferson C., relieved from duty in 1096
Hazeu, William B., relieved from duty in 1095
Hickeulooper, Andrew, relieved from duty in 1095
Kellogg, John A., assigned to command of 2d Brigade, Provisional Divis
ion of 1037
Leggett, Mortimer D., assigned to temporary command of 17th Army Corps. 1033
Morgan, James D., relieved from duty in 1096
Morrow, Henry Av assigned to command of Provisional Division of 1037
Muster-out of troops of.
Lists for 1048, 1064
Number by States - 1073
1418 INDEX.
Page.
Tennessee, Army of the. (Union) — Continued.
Oliver, John M., assigned to command of 2d Division, loth Army Corps.. . 1033
Orders, Circulars, series 1865— Logan : No. 9, 1064; No. 11, 1080.
Orders, General, series 1865— Logan : No. 20,1001; No. 24, 1047; No. 26,
1063; No. 29, 1073. Be/knap: No. 29, 1008. Bue/f: No. 30,
1008; No. 31, 1058. Corse: No. 29, 1001. Davis: June 20,
1018; No. 23, 1084. Williams: No. 3, 1008.
Orders, Special, series 1865— Logan : No. 72, 994; No. 74, 1004; No. 75,
1007; No. 76, 1016; No. 81, 1033; No. 83, 1037; No. 104,1087;
No. 107, 1089; No. 108, 1090; No. 110, 1093; No. Ill, 1094;
Nos. 112, 113, 1095 ; Nos. 114, 115, 1096 ; No. 116, 1097. Blair :
No. 148, 1004. Walcutt: No. 76, 1053; No. 77, 1055.
Potts, Benjamin F., relieved from duty in 1089
Provisional Division of, organized from troops formerly belonging to Army
of the Potomac 1037
Pulford, John, assigned to command of 1st Brigade, Provisional Division
of 1037
Rice, Elliott W., relieved from duty in 1088
Robinson, James S., relieved from duty in 1090
Walcutt, Charles C., relieved from duty in 1096
Williams, Alpheus S., relieved from duty in 1094
Yorke, Louis E., relieved from duty in 1095
Tennessee, Commander of U. S. Forces in. Correspondence with James H.
Wilson 516
Tennessee, Department of. (Union.)
Constituted and limits denned 1040
Cruft, Charles, assigned to command of 1st Brigade, District of East Ten
nessee 1087
Gilleni, Alvan C.
Assigned to command of District of East Tennessee 1061
Assumes command of District of East Tennessee 1064
Johnson, Lewis, assigned to command of 2d Brigade, District of East Ten
nessee 1087
Johnson, Richard W., assigned to command of District of Middle Ten
nessee 1061
Kappner, Ignatz G., assigned to command of 2d Infantry Brigade, District
of West Tennessee 1080
McKeaig, George W., assigned to command of 1st Infantry Brigade, Dis
trict of West Tennessee 1080
Miller, John F., relieved from duty in 1060
Orders, General, series 1865 — Stoneman : Nos. 1, 2, 1061. Gillem : No. 50,
1064; No. 54, 1086. Smith, J. £. : No. 77, 1070; No. 78, 1072;
No. 80, 1079; No. 81, 1080.
Orders, Special, series 1865— Johnson : No. 161, 1077; No. 167, 1081. Rous
seau : No. 157, 1067. Smith, J. £. : No. 184, 1087.
Organization of Districts in 1061
Phelps, John E.
Assigned to command of 1st Cavalry Brigade, District of West Ten
nessee 1079
Assigned to command of Cavalry, District of West Tennessee 1072
Reorganization of troops in 1079, 1086
Stoneman, George.
Assigned to command of 1017, 1040
Assumes command of 1061
Upton, Emory, assigned to command of Cava'ry Brigade, District of East
Tennessee... 1087
INDEX. 1419
Page-
Tennessee, Governor of. Correspondence with Andrew Johnson .. 1083, 1086, 1109
Tennessee, Military Division of the. (Union.)
Affairs in, generally. Communications from George H. Thomas 1057. 1111
Constituted and limits defined 1041
Limits of, contracted 1054
Limits of, defined 1016
Limits of, extended 1028
Orders, General, series 1865— Thomas: No. 1, 1016; No. 2, 1028; No. 3,
1033 ; No. 4; 1053.
Orders, Special, series 1865 — Thomas: No. 3, 1035; No. 4, 1041; No. 5,
1046; No. 7, 1054; No. 8, 1058; No. 10, 1060; No. 13, 1069;
No. 14, 1071; No. 15, 1072; Nos. 17, 18, 1075; No. 19, 1078;
No. 21, 1079; Nos. 23, 24, 1081; No. 34, 1094; No. 38, 1096.
Thomas, George H.
Assigned to command of 964, 1041
Assumes command of 1016
Tennessee Troops. Mentioned. (Confederate.)
Artillery, Light— Batteries : Tobin's, 226, 1224, 1232, 1286; Winston's, 364.
Cavalry— Regiments : Barteau's, 1280; Biffle's, 1280; Cox's, 1280; Hol-
man's, 1280; Newsom's, 752, 830, 1280 ; Russell's, 1280; Wilson's, 1280.
Tennessee Troops. Mentioned. (Union.)
Artillery, Light— Battalions : 1st (llatteries), A, 543; B, 13, 529, 538, 1036;
C, 53, 537; D, 189, 538, 1036; E, 13, 466, 539, 754, 911, 1036; K, 53.
Cavalry— Regiments: 2d, 985, 986; 3d, 157, 543; 4tb, 70, 71, 152, 168, 181, 182,
197. 264, 358, 403, 496, 575, 643, 796, 988, 989 ; 5th, 157, 543, 608 ; 6th, 157, 543,
863; 7th, 545, 572, 1041; 8th, 12,366,446,489, 539, 1086; 9th, 12, 368,410,
420, 457, 458, 465, 475, 476, 528, 529, 539, 1086 ; 10th, 981, 982, 989 ; 12th, 395,
543; 13th, 12, 438, 489, 539, 1086.
Infantry— Battalions : Farrell's Enrolled Militia, 333. Regiments : 1st, 13,
538; 1st Mounted,398, 536, 707, 1036; 2d, 13,538; 2d Mounted, 427; 3d
Enrolled Militia (Frcedmen), 333; 4th, 12, 205, 407, 538 ; 4th Enrolled
Militia, 333; 4th Mounted, 460, 465, 904, 911 ; 5th, 536; 5th Mounted,
541, 946; 6th Mounted, 540,606; 7th, 46; 7th Mounted, 13,538,554;
8th Mounted, 362, 537, 1023; 10th, 157, 189, 458, 538.
Tenney, Marcus D. Mentioned , 541
Terry, Alfred H.
Assignment to command 1040
Mentioned 1040
Texas.
Military Departments embracing 1040
Operations in. Communication from U. S. Grant 382
Transfer of troops to. Communications from
Beiiton, William P , 953, 969
Canby, Edward R. S 946,947,1044
Granger, Gordon , 985, 991, 996
Grant, U. S 920
Texas Troops. Mentioned. (Confederate.)
Cavalry— Companies : Cobb's Scouts, 1150, 1192. Regiments: 9th, 1189,
1277.
Thatcher, Henry K.
Correspondence with
Armstroug, James F 263
Cauby, Edward R. S 5.
13, 48, 74, 103, 113, 114, 127, 128, 140, 158, 175, 176, 220, 222-224, 241,
261, 262, 276, 277, 294, 323, 324, 334, 347, 363, 594, 693, 865, 876, 912
Crosby, Peirce 421
1420 INDEX.
Page.
Thatcher, Henry K. — Continued.
Correspondence with
.Eaton, Stephen M 223
Emmons, George F 262
Fredberg, Alfred - 912,920
Granger, Gordon 254
Navy Department, U. S 693,694
Mentioned 132,166,222,224,263,349,659,913
Thayer, Henry W. Mentioned 42, 917
Thomas, Steamer. Mentioned 115, 132, 512
Thomas, . Mentioned 1179, 1183
Thomas, Bryan M.
Correspondence with St. John R. Liddell 1188
Mentioned 226, 311, 1186, 1222, 1231
Thomas, Charles W. Mentioned 814
Thomas, F. G. Mentioned 11 33
Thomas, George H.
Assignment to command 964, 1041
Assumes command of Military Division of the Tennessee. 1016
Authority of, to re-establish civil law in certain counties of Alabama 506
Congratulatory Orders of 699
Correspondence with
Adams, Will A 1052
Adjutant-General's Office, U. S. A 390, 470, 565,
581, 678, 679, 699, 837, 838, 897, 1028, 1031, 1052, 1072, 1089, 1000, 1105-1107
Alexander, Andrew J 891,910,920
Allen, Robert 760,774,775,798,859
Barnes, Henry L 808
Branner, John R 1039
Canby, Edward R. S 383, 447, 593, 610, 623, 660, 678, 726, 795, 824, 1044, 1049
Carling, Elias B 44
Chambliss, William P 9,22
Cruft, Charles 707,708,752,753,767,792
Davis, Jefferson C 1018
Donaldson, James L 184, 775
Eicholtz, L. II 43,81,153,354,360,377,741
Elliott, Washington L 43, 91
Fletcher, A. J 1083
Gibson, Horatio G 157, 175, 345
Giers, J. J 473
Gilfillan, James 553
Gillem, AlvanC 892
Glassford, Henry A 10
Godfrey, George L 924
Granger, Robert S 45, 83, 203, 204, 318, 321, 380, 437, 505, 519, 552,
553, 592, 607, 621, 668, 688, 706, 707, 735, 736, 766, 791, 792, 820, 874, 884, 1057
Grant, U. S 17,28,34,43,52,60,
152, 375, 514, 522, 523, 549, 564, 581, 597, 613, 627, 628, 646, 649, 678, 698, 717,
718, 731, 760, 774, 798, 813, 837, 848, 849, 858, 859, 882, 931, 937, 961, 972, 997,
1023, 1035, 1046, 1053, 1057, 1059, 1060, 1078, 1079, 1081, 1091, 1106, 1112
Grey, Thomas 311
Halleck, Henry W 3, 28, 198, 249, 259, 269, 270, 318, 331, 376, 389, 413
Hatch, Edward 19,39,65,93,156,174,
202, 269, 321, 331, 417, 427, 487, 552, 553, 568, 589, 590, 592, 605, 619, 636, 656,
657, 751, 752, 791, 830, 850, 851, 873, 874, 884, 933, 940, 971, 1000, 1015, 1024
Hoffman, Southard 97
INDEX. 1421
Thomas, George H.— Continued.
Correspondence with
Hood, James 11 .............................. ........................ 869
Humphreys, Andrew A .............................................. 1999
Johnson, Andrew ................................................... 359^
375, 627, 698, 827, 847, 1027, 1085, 1086, 1099-1101, 1107-1111
Johnson, Gilbert M. L ............................................... 1057
Johnson, Richard W ......................... 157, 219, 240, 261, 427, 465, 504,
517, 620, 637, 668, 688, 722, 723, 791, 820, 904, 1025, 1036, 1080, 1085, 1088
Judah, Henry M .................................................... 708,
723, 724, 736, 737, 768, 793, 803, 804, 821, 874, 885, 892, 904, 924
Latimer, C ........................................................ 458, 474
Lee, S. Phillips ................................ 34, 484, 498, 774, 838, 849, 909
Mackay, Andrew J .......................... ................... 376, 377, 407
Mendenhall, John ................................................... 554
Meredith, Solomon ................................................ 553? 770
Merrill, Lewis ...................................................... 605
Milroy, Robert H ............................................. 737, 822, 905
Palmer, John M ........... 22, 84, 157, 175, 553, 1007, 1029, 1073, 1084, 1093, 1105
Palmer, William J ................................................ 851, 864
Quartermaster-General's Office, U. S. A ............................... 171
Read, Joseph C ..................................................... 237
Roberts, Benjamin S ................................................ 1009
Rodgers, John ....................................................... 943
Rousseau, Lovell H ................................... 346, 553, 753, 822, 904
Schofield, JohnM ................................................... 793
Seward, Asa ........................................................ 582
Sherman, William T .............................................. 236, 565
Slocum, Henry W .......... , ........................................ 1029
Smith, Arthur A .................................................... 553
Smith, John E ............................. 928, 942, 968, 983, 1004, 1049, 1090
Stanley, David S. .36, 53, 61, 107, 153, 171, 199, 270, 309, 310, 343, 360, 378, 408, 414
Steedmau, James B ____ . ............. 345, 355, 361, 395, 409, 417, 463, 471, 472,
486, 487, 507, 518, 519, 527, 552, 553, 590, 592, 621, 657, 707, 1029, 1084, 1085
Stevens, W. J. . . . ................................................... 377
Stone, Henry ...................................................... 718, 732
Stoneman, George ............................................... 20, 30, 46,
54, 66, 94, 112, 407, 419, 437, 446, 457, 465, 474, 475, 488, 508, 518, 519, 553,
570, 592, 608, 637, 657, 669, 689, 710, 717, 725, 738, 754, 793, 807,808, 822,
863, 875, 885, 905, 1028, 1079, 1084-1086, 1092, 1093, 1105, 1109, 1110
Taylor, Richard ..................................................... 379
Tillsou, Davis ................................................. 333, 381, 669
Tower, Zealous B ................................. 213, 390, 499, 775, 898, 977
Upton, Emory ...................................................... 816
Van Duzer, John C .............................. - ................... 718
Walker, Charles J ................................................. 224,225
War Department, U. S ......................... 81, 197, 198, 259, 290, 359, 376,
435, 442, 483, 484, 498, 514, 548, 564, 613, 717, 741, 759, 773, 848, 858, 869, 882,
897, 922, 923, 957, 964, 1022, 1027, 1035, 1039, 1051, 1063, 1078, 1097, 1098
Washburn, Cadwallader C .......................................... 40,
168, 333, 345, 382, 401, 487, 519, 553, 592, 640, 670, 671, 692, 726, 794, 911, 925
Whipple, William D .......................................... 813,931,976,
Wilson, James H ............. 10, 28, 37, 72, 154, 217, 344, 378, 471, 486, 515, 582,
583, 598, 648, 649, 680, 718, 719, 733, 734, 762, 783, 800, 814, 815, 829, 850, 860,
870, 871, 883, 889, 902, 903, 909, 919, 923, 927, 932, 949, 955, 960, 967, 998, 1002,
1010, 1017, 1020, 1023, 1028, 1041, 1046, 1052, 1057-1060, 1064, 1069, 1075
1422 INDEX.
Page.
Thomas, George H. — Continued.
Correspondence with
Woftbrd, William T 397,736,737,1052
Wood, Thomas J 413
Woods, Charles R 1029,1048,1072,1084
Mentioned 3, 11, 18,
22, 35, 36, 40, 46, 49, 62, 81, 84, 97, 107, 121, 168, 169, 184, 205, 206, 215, 219,
221, 224, 225, 236, 237, 240-242, 255, 261, 343, 361, 368, 375, 378, 380, 383, 391,
392, 396, 413, 417, 427, 456-458, 465, 472, 473, 484-489, 498, 499, 505-507, 509,
514, 518, 519, 527, 529, 530, 534, 549, 550, 553, 566, 570, 571, 573, 581, 590, 591,
613-615, 619, 631, 637, 642, 646, 658, 659, 663, 669, 671, 675, 679, 688, 689, 700,
701, 707, 710, 737, 739, 742, 752, 759, 761, 762, 767-769, 775, 783, 786, 789, 792-
794, 798, 800, 806, 809, 814, 815, 828, 829, 831, 847, 850, 864, 869, 875, 882, 898,
899, 902, 904-906, 910, 924, 927, 932, 933, 938, 945, 946, 956, 961, 962, 965, 967,
968, 971-973, 982, 983, 989, 992, 994, 1003, 1004, 1010, 1012, 1013, 1015, 1017,
1018, 1024, 1025, 1028, 1029, 1031, 1036, 1041, 1045, 1058, 1066, 1073, 1083,
1086, 1088, 1100, 1103, 1109, 1114, 1116, 1123, 1136, 1139-1142, 1145, 1167
Staff. Announcements of 308, 1033
Thomas, Hubbard T. Mentioned 538
Thomas, Lorenzo. Mentioned 74, 206, 411, 419, 549, 568, 650, 679, 825,
888, 974, 1029, 1041, 1047, 1049, 1063, 1073, 1076, 1087-1090, 1093-1097, 1116
For correspondence, etc., see Adjutant- General's Office, U. S. A.
Thomas, Samuel B. Mentioned 22
Thomas, W. E. Mentioned 1133
Thomas, William H. Mentioned 669, 754, 755
Thomasson, Theodore S. Mentioned 535
Thompson, Charles H. Mentioned 191, 193, 208
Thompson, Charles R.
Correspondence with Lovell H. Rousseau 381
Mentioned 537, 718
Thompson, Jacob.
Mentioned 566, 567, 666, 683, 1116
Reward offered for arrest of 566
Revocation of offer of reward for arrest of 1 116
Thompson, John A. Correspondence with Edward H. Hobson 220
Thompson, R. M. Mentioned 719
Thompson, William. (Captain.) Mentioned 204
Thompson, William. (Colonel. ) Mentioned 539
Thomson, Chester G. Mentioned 542
Thorn, Thomas. Mentioned 971
Thornburgh, Jacob M.
Correspondence with William P. Beuton 404
Mentioned 181
Thorne, William H. Mentioned 771
Thornton, Alfred P . Mentioned 806
Thornton, Ethan E. Mentioned 562
Thornton, J. B.
Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1215, 1220
Mentioned 1220
Thrasher, Judge. Mentioned 964
Thruston, Gates P. Mentioned 309, 957, 1033
Thurston, William H. Mentioned 941
Tiemeyer, John H. Mentioned 540
Tilghman, Benjamin C. Mentioned 932
INDEX. 1423
Page.
Tillson, Davis.
Assignment to command 12
Assumes command of 4th Division, Department of the Cumberland 21
Correspondence with
Bartlett, William C 754
Brown, Simeon B 555
Gibson, Horatio G 368, 381
Greeneville, Term., Commanding Officer Cavalry en route for 490
Hawley, Chauncey G 669, 689
Palmer, William J 489, 738
Stanley, David S 204
Stoneman, George 438,
489, 490, 509, 519, 555, 571, 622, 669, 738, 793, 794, 823, 875
Thomas, George H 333, 381, 669
Mentioned 12, 13, 21, 53, 66, 94, 152, 153, 171, 175, 189, 199,
204, 205, 215, 270, 331, 366, 377, 378, 381, 393, 407-409, 415, 419, 424, 437, 458,
465, 488, 491, 508, 509, 538, 608, 613, 670, 725, 823, 1031, 1046, 1099, 1103, 1113
Relieved from command of 4th Division, Department of the Cumberland. 823
Staff. Announcement of 21
Tobin, Thomas F. Mentioned 1231
Todd, John W. Mentioned 190, 235
Todd, Walter W. Mentioned 25,315
Toll, Charles H. Mentioned 831
Tombler, Edward. Mentioned 547
Tompkiiis, Christopher. Mentioned 971, 972
Tompkins, C. M. Mentioned 971
Tompkiiis, Henry C. Mentioned 971
Tompkins, Logan. Mentioned 1095
Toombs, Robert. Mentioned 750, 786, 839, 859, 889, 902, 955
Torbett, G. C. Mentioned 741,789,799,802,815
Totten, James.
Correspondence with
Bertram, Henry 370, 458
Canby, Edward R. S 74, 114, 128, 129, 143, 177, 178, 311, 660
Christensen, Christian T 312
Granger, Gordon 192, 229, 281
Palfrey, John C 17*
Steele, Frederick 247
Mentioned 129, 143, 164, 183, 221, 287, 384, 403, 494, 495, 914, 934
Tower, Zealous B.
Correspondence with George H. Thomas 213, 390, 499, 775, 898, 977
Mentioned 773,847,1034
Town, Edward D. Mentioned 251
Townsend, Edward D. Mentioned 206, 1072
For correspondence as A. A. G., see Adjutant-General's Office, U. S. A.
Townsend, Edwin. F. Mentioned 957
Tracy, George H. Mentioned 1053
Trade and Intercourse. Communications from
Cauby, Edward R, S 494,643,672
Smith, John E !080
Thomas, George H 568
Wilson, James H
Transportation. (Army.) See Munitions of War.
1424 INDEX.
Page.
Transportation. (Railroad and water.) Communications from
Andrews, Christopher C ,. , 611
Canby, Edward R, S 252, 335, 467, 530, 623, 624, 843, 985
Eicholtz, L. II 81
Sawtelle, Charles G 335
Smith, Andrew J 758
Thomas, George H , 43, 152, 1039
Wheeler, Henry L 662, 740
Whipple, William D 1002
Wilson, James II 516, 688, 860, 1010, 1011
Winslo w, Edward F 790
Trenholm, George A. Mentioned 593, 1124
Trigg, C. F. Mentioned 808
Tritonia, U. S. S. Mentioned 132
Trott, Charles H. Mentioned 1088
Troup, Governor, Steamer. Mentioned , 650, 664
Trowbridge, Luther S.
Correspondence with
Palmer, William J 766
Young, Jeremiah F 766
Mentioned 21, 1007
True, Clinton J.
Correspondence with Edward H. Hobson 639
Mentioned 510, 528
Truss, Captain. Mentioned 112
Tucker, Beverly.
Mentioned 566,567,666,683,1116
Reward offered for arrest of , 56(1
Revocation of offer of reward for arrest of , 1116
Tucker, "William F.
Correspondence with
Smith, Morgan L 400
Taylor, Richard 1230,1240,1248,1254,1272
Mentioned 643,1243
Tully, - — . Mentioned 361,366
Turner,— — . Mentioned 1026
Turner, John W. Mentioned 1095
Turner, Scott. Mentioned 1133
Turner, William D. Mentioned 539
Tuscaloosa, C. S. S. Mentioned 201,1192
Tuscaloosa, Ala. Union troops occupy, April 4, 1865. Communication from
William M. McConnell 1202
Tuscarora, U. S. S. Mentioned 846,847
Tutt, J. V.
Correspondence with St. John R. Liddell 1120, 1128, 1130, 1131, 1144, 1153
Mentioned 1130,1131,1143,1146
Tyler, Fort. See Fort Tyler.
Tyler, Martin S. Mentioned 1083
Tyler, Robert C. Mentioned 367, 383, 425, 462
Uline, Calvin S.. Mentioned 1048
Ullmann, Frederio. Mentioned 417
Underwood, N. T. Mentioned 971
Union, Steamer. Mentioned 1254, 1262
Union Springs, Ala. Expedition from Blakcly to. See Georgetown and Union
Springs, Ala. Expedition from Blakely to, April 17-30, 1865.
INDEX. 1425
Union Troops. Page.
Mentioned.
Colored.
Artillery, Heavy— Regiments : 1st, 12, 205, 538, 690,1087; 3d, 539,
1080,1102; 4th, 546'; 5th, 988; 1107 ; 8th, 84,220; 12th, 273, 515;
13th, 546.
Artillery, Light— Regiments : 2d (Batteries}, F, I, 540, 1080, 1102.
Cavalry— Regiments : 3d, 442, 539, 640, 1005, 1009, 1080, 1101, 1102,
1105 ; 5th, 81, 175, 198, 477, 544, 545 ; 6th,81, 175, 198, 545, 809.
Infantry— Regiments: 2d, 1056; llth (New), 539,1080,1101,1102;
12th, 537; 13th, 537,1071; 14th, 541,1087; 15th, 290,354,537,
1105; 16th, 541,1087; 17th, 536; 18th, 541,1087; 20th, 1105;
25th, 26, 31, 1038; 40th, 189, 458, 538, 1087 ; 4.2cl, 44th, 541, 1087;
47th, 512,983,984; 48th, 845; 50th, 983, 984 ; 51st, 984; 59th,
539,1080,1101,1102; 61st, 264,366; 63d, 539; 68th, 9*4; 69th,
539; 73d, 512,845,984; 76th, 984; 82d, 26,844,845, 867,868,896,
919, 926, 936; 86th, 26, 844, 845; 88th, 539, 1080. 1101, 1102; 96th,
146, 160, 432, 595, 925, 987 ; 97th, 145, 146, 160, 365, 432, 595, 925, 987 ;
99th, 1056, 1083; 100th, 537; 101st, 1058; 106th, 1004, 1023;
108th, 548; 110th, 537, 994, 1014, 1015; lllth, 537, 1081; 119th,
941; 120th, 545; 121st, 477; 123d, 963; 124th; 1052; 125th,
892,990; 136th, 816,919; 137th, 138th, 816. 920.
Regulars.
Artillery, Light— Regiments : 2d (Batteries), A, 536 ; F, 53, 541, 1036 ;
I, 311, 538, 1036; 4th (Batteries), 1,65,83,93,543, 1107; M, 541,
1036; 5th (Batteries), K, 541.
Cavalry— Regiments : 4th, 542, 702, 703, 841, 1107.
Infantry— Regiments: 2d, 546; 6th, 1107; 13th, 546, 779; 15th
(Battalions), 2d, 3d, 540; 16th, 540; 18th, 546; 18th (Battalions),
2d, 540 ; 19th, 293, 540, 548, 1107.
Veteran Reserve Corps.
Infantry — Battalions: 2d, 536; 2d (Companies}, 9th, llth, 545;
20th, 25th, 547; 40th, 545; 45th, 546; 66th, 547; 67th, 68th,
545; 73d, 546; 74th, 544; 77th, 545; 79th, 544; 83d, 84th,
545; 91st, 92d, 93d, 94th, 547; 98th, 548; 103d, 106th, 120th,
126th, 547; 137th, 548; 141st, 157th, 545; 158th, 546. Regi
ments: 2d, 4th, 548; 5th, 6th, 547; 8th, 15th, 548; 17th, 21st,
22d, 547; 23d, 544,545.
Volunteers.
Engineers — Regiments : 1st Veteran, 198, 434.
Infantry — Regiments: 6th, 548.
Pontoniers— Companies : 1st, 595, 925.
For other volunteers, see respective States.
Muster out and discharge of. Communications from
Adj utant-General's Office, U. S. A 678, 1028, 1047, 1072, 1106
Andrews, Christopher C 105ti
Canby, Edward R. S 953
Grant, U. S 1015,1053,1070,1081,1100,1106
Logan, John A 1029,1047,1063,1073
Smith, Andrew J 953
Thomas, George H 679,
902, 961, 1035, 1046, 1054, 1069, 1073, 1084, 1090, 1091, 1105, 1106
Organization, strength, etc.
Cavalry Corps, Military Division of the Mississippi 170, 542, 543
Cumberland, Department of the 169, 534-541
90 R R — VOL XLIX, FT II
1426 INDEX.
Union Troops — Continued.
Organization, strength, etc.
Kentucky, Department of 170, 544-546
Northern Department 170, 546-548
West Mississippi, Military Division of 168, 857
Recruitment, organization of, etc. Communications from
Adjutant-General's Office, U. S. A 276,816
Archer, Martin 818
McCook, Edward M 272
Thomas, George II 717
War Department, U. S 398,828
Upton, Edward N. Mentioned 1065
Upton, Emory.
Assignment to command 1087
Correspondence with
Abraham, Lot 685
Eggleston, Beroth B 618,636,655
Gillem, Alvaii C 1084
La Grange, Oscar II 367, 409
McCook, Edward M 217
McLaws, Lafayette 618
Minty, RobertR. G 967
Palmer, William J 634, 653
Thomas, George H 816
Wilson, James H . . . . 64, 65, 93, 100, 111, 125, 136, 137, 156, 188, 202, 218, 260, 354,
415, 416, 455, 587-589, 602-604, 616-618, 633, 634, 652-654, 665, 685-687, 704,
705, 749-751, 765, 766, 789, 790, 802, 803, 817, 830, 842, 873, 884, 891, 938, 949
Wiuslow, Edward F 655
Farewell Orders 982
Mentioned 11, 18, 20, 29, 30, 38, 44, 45, 54, 63, 72,
73, 98-100, 124, 154, 155, 170, 172, 201, 202, 218, 239, 272, 310, 320, 321, 345,
383, 424, 486, 524, 525, 527, 542, 543, 551, 580, 582-584, 598, 601, 604, 617, 628,
629, 633, 663, 683, 704, 722, 734, 738, 746, 760, 763, 765, 774, 782, 787, 788,
799, 800, 818, 819, 829, 860, 870, 872, 903, 920, 927, 928, 961, 982, 1079, 1087
Staff. Announcement of 45
Utah. Military Departments embracing 1040, 1041
Vail, Jacob G.
Correspondence with James H. Wilson 452, 455, 764
Mentioned 452
Van Antwerp, William W.
Correspondence with J ames H. Wilson 394
Mentioned 38, 861
Van Cleve, Horatio P.
Assignment to command 1077
Correspondence with Robert H. Milroy 591, 1071
Mentioned 12, 398, 536, 591, 1003, 1077, 1081
Van Derveer, Ferdinand. Mentioned 122, 394, 535, 959, 966, 992
Vandever, William. Mentioned 1065
Van Duzer, John C.
Correspondence with
Palmer, John M 454
Thomas, George H 718
Van Valkenburgh, Frank S 718
Mentioned 657,791
Van Dyke, Augustus M. Mentioned 1095
INDEX. 1427
Page.
Van Sellar, Henry. Mentioned 1065
Van Tuyl, Benjamin T. Mentioned 278, 937
Van Valkenburgh, Frank S. Correspondence with John C. Van Duzer 718
Van Vliet, Frederick. Mentioned 771
Van Voast, James. Mentioned 170, 546
Vaughn, . Mentioned 561
Vaughn, John C. Mentioned 199, 408,
413, 414, 446, 623, 628, 629, 634, 653, 685, 687, 702, 1139, 1145, 1166, 1171, 1278
Veatch, James C.
Assignment to command 495
Correspondence with
Canby, Edward R. S 151, 167, 181, 192, 193, 208, 315, 626, 644, 661
Dennis, Elias S 231
Dornblaser, Benjamin 826
Granger, Gordon 14, 86, 299, 3X5, 625. 6! 15, 713
Kinsey, William B 87
Linden, Clarence 676
Moore, Francis T 676
Slack, James R 87, 133
Steele, Frederick 193,230,244,298,299
Mentioned 23, 86,
95, 96, 133, 147, 150, 151, 164, 182, 191, 194, 195, 207-211, 233, 247, 251, 256,
280, 284, 286-288, 295, 305, 326, 349, 352, 455, 495, 625, 695, 826, 913-915, 1149
Vermont. Military Departments embracing „ 1039, 1040
Vermont Troops. Mentioned.
Infantry— Regiments : 7th, 180, 942, 969.
Vesser, Samuel. Mentioned 265
Vestal, Warner L. Mentioned 1066
Victory, U. S. S. Mentioned 10
Vifquain, Victor. Mentioned 231
Vincent, Thomas M. For correspondence as A. A. G., see Adjutant- GeneraVs
Office, U. S. A.
Vinson, Edwiii S. Mentioned 971
Virgin, Steamer. Mentioned - 1 183
Virginia, Steamer. Mentioned 421, 1257, 1258, 1265
Virginia. Military Departments embracing 1039, 1040
Virginia, Department of. (Union.)
Constituted and limits defined 1040
Terry, Alfred EL, assigned to command of 1040
Voelkner, Louis. Mentioned 537
Vogdes, Israel. Mentioned 533, 717, 801, 802, 841, 861, 932, 986, 1072
Voorhees, Richard M. Mentioned 544
Vroom, Peter D., jr. Mentioned 57, 358
Wachsman, Albert. Mentioned 537
Wade, Alfred B. Mentioned 538
Wade, James F.
Assumes temporary command of 1st Division, Department of Kentucky . . 1026
Mentioned 5,400,742,1003
Staff. Announcement of 1055
Wade, John D. Mentioned 427, 428
Wade, William B. Mentioned 1122,1127,1128
Walcutt, Charles C.
Mentioned 1008,1058,1064,1096
Relieved from duty in Army of the Tennessee
Staff. Announcements of 1053, 1055
1428 INDEX.
Page.
Walker, Captain.
Correspondence with Samuel Jones 1246
Mentioned 1246
Walker, Charles J.
Correspondence with
Harrison, James E 206, 224
Thomas, George H 224, 225
Mentioned 75, 104, 106, 235, 236
Walker, John J.
Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1281
Mentioned 1284
Walker, L. P. Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1285
Wallace, Lew. Mentioned 1094
Wallace, William. Mentioned 1099
Walling, Samuel A. Mentioned 886
Wallis, John S. Mentioned 1221
Wallis, J. R. Mentioned 1133
Walpot, Adrian. Mentioned 721
Walton, Thomas. Mentioned 453
Ward, Lieutenant. Mentioned 1276
Ward, John H. Mentioned 276
Ward, Lyman M.
Assumes command of 2d Brigade, 3d Division, 16th Army Corps 16
Mentioned 521
Staff. Announcement of 16
"Ward, William T. Mention-ed 1058
War Department, C. S.
Correspondence with
Adams, Daniel W 1220,1267
Buford, Abraham 1216
Davis, Jefferson 1277, 1278
Echols, John 1139
Forrest, Nathan B 1124
Johnston, J. Stoddard 1145
Lee, Robert E 1141, 1151, 1166, 1 171
Ordnance Department, C. S. A 1139
Taylor, Richard 1125, 1255
Zinkeii, Leon von 1193
Orders, Special, vseries 1865 — May 3, 1278.
War Department, IT. S. Correspondence with
Adjutant-General's Office, U. S. A 276
Anderson, Lucien 466, 905
Canby, Edward R. S 259,334,
480, 484, 498, 593, 610, 658, 672, 739, 795, 810, 832, 843, 926, 929, 933, 952, 959
Christensen, Christian T 991
Dix, John A 611,758,772,881
Engineer Department, U. S. A 957
Gillmore, Quincy A 525
Grant, U. S 120, 419, 827, 836, 847, 937, 954, 959, 1016, 1100
Halleck, Henry W 483,741,759,772,836,837,848,858
Hoffman, William 726
Hooker, Joseph 467
Latham, J. H 905
Lincoln, Abraham 197
Logan, John A !... 1100,1101
INDEX. 1429
rage.
"War Department, TJ. S. Correspondence with — Continued.
Marshall, C. S 466
Meredith, Solomon 794, 809
Miles, Nelson A 888
Palmer, John M 398, 476, 638, 823
Pritchard, Benjamin D 761, 816
Rogers, John A 905
Stoneman, George 956, 982
Thomas, George II 81, 197, 198, 259, 290, 359,
376, 435, 442, 483, 484, 498, 514, 548, 564, 613, 717, 741, 759, 773, 848, 858, 869,
882, 897, 922, 923, 957, 964, 1022, 1027, 1035, 1039, 1051, 1063, 1078, 1097, 1098
Whipple, William D ' ' 927
White, J. M 905
Williams, R. K 466
Wilson, James H 628, 646-648, 680, 702, 732, 733, 743, 760, 761, 782, 783,
799, 800, 813, 828, 839, 859, 860, 883, 889, 891, 901, 902, 951, 955, 998, 1002
"Ware, "William E. Mentioned 1004
"Warner, Adoniram J. Mentioned 547
"Warner, Clement E. Mentioned 1037,1066
Warner, Darius B. Mentioned 170, 546, 547
Warren, Gouverneur K. Correspondence with
Caiiby, Edward R. S 930
Young, Van E 887
Warren, William A.
Correspondence with Edward Hatch 138
Mentioned 51, 202
Warren, William F.
Correspondence with Stephen M. Eaton 242, 252, 288
Mentioned 285
Warren, William H. Mentioned 706, 707
Warrior, Steamer. Mentioned 197, 985
Washburn, Cadwallader C.
Correspondence with
Cameron , Hugh 677
Dana, Napoleon J. T 640
Davis, Aquilla J 612, 770
Fort, Clinton 809
Funke, Otto 676, 677, 824
Lyles, Oliver P 809
Osband, Embury D 47, 441
Shanks, John P. C 52
Thomas, George H 40,
168, 333, 345, 382, 401, 487, 519, 553, 592, 640, 670, 671, 692, 726, 794, 911, 925
Wright, Marcus J 641,642,677
Mentioned 28, 30, 31, 83, 105, 120, 169, 206, 224, 225, 235, 345,
487, 514, 519, 523, 534, 539, 549, 614, 643, 670, 678, 809, 852, 986, 1101. 1102
Relinquishes command of District of West Tennessee 928
Washington, J. H. R.
Correspondence with James H. Wilson 890
Mentioned 616, 632, 1032
Washington, Department of.
Augur, Christopher C., assigned to command of 1039
Constituted and limits defined 1039
Washington Territory. Military Departments embracing 1040, 1041
1430 INDEX
Page.
Waters, Louis H.
Correspondence with Nathan Kimball » 62, 72, 360, 394
Mentioned 534, 628
Watkins, Major. Mentioned 709, 710
Watkiiis, Joseph B. Mentioned 538
Watkins, Louis D. Mentioned 22, 382, 544, 545, 950, 963, 983, 1016
Watkins, R. L. For correspondence, etc., see Mobile, Ala. School Commis
sioners.
Watkins, R. S. Mentioned 971,972
Watrous, W. Albert. Correspondence with John M. Palmer 670, 691
Watson, . Mentioned 346
Watson, Clement S. Mentioned 1178,1181,1191
Watson, James F. Mentioned 539
Watson, Joel P. Mentioned 5
Watson, R. L. Mentioned 1121
Watts, Colonel. Mentioned 886
Watts, N. G. Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1198
Watts, Thomas H. Mentioned 406, 727, 1177, 1212, 1256
For correspondence, etc., see Alabama, Governor of.
Waverley, Steamer. Mentioned 674
Wayne, Henry C.
Correspondence with
Williams, Martin H 721
Wilson, James H 461, 599, 615
Mentioned 583, 663, 721, 745, 1216
Weatherell, Lafayette. Mentioned 1133
Weatherford, John. Mentioned 971
Weaver, J. H. Mentioned 141
Webb, C. S. S. Movements of. Communication from Edward R. S. Canhy .. 460
Webber, Edwin L. Mentioned 546
Webber, Jonathan R. Mentioned 1088
Weber, Daniel. Mentioned 1048
Webster, Daniel. Mentioned 235
Webster, George. Mentioned 206
Webster, Joseph D. Mentioned 901
Webster, Joseph R. Mentioned 541
Webster, Moses.
Correspondence with John S. Bntler 356
Mentioned 346, 355
Weeks, Edmund C.
Correspondence with John Newton 984, 1056
Mentioned 716, 984
Weiler, John J. Mentioned 542
Weitzel, Godfrey. Mentioned 198,920
Welch, C. A., et al. Correspondence with Rohert S. Granger 506
Welch, H. M., et al. Correspondence with Robert S. Granger 506
Welles, Gideon. Mentioned 693
For correspondence, etc., see Navy Department, U. S.
Wellman, David W. Mentioned 79, 909
Wells, Ebenezer T. Mentioned 4, 974
For correspondence as A. A. G., see Richard W. Johnson.
"Wells, James W. Mentioned 27
Wells, Oliver. Mentioned 543
West, Lieutenant. Mentioned 1256, 1262
West, C. W. Mentioned 684
INDEX. 1431
Page.
West, George R. Mentioned 547
West, Joseph R.
Assignments to command 358, 796
Correspondence with Benjamin H. Griersou 388
Mentioned 106, 190, 269, 358, 369, 386, 387, 532, 574, 575. 627, 643. 796, 811, 887, 888
West, O. F. Mentioned 1121
West Florida.
Affairs in, generally. Communications from
Asboth, Alexander 450,498,612,731
Hearsay, Joseph 451
Operations in. Communications from Alexander Asboth 258, 470, 797
West Mississippi, Military Division of. (Union.)
Abolished 825
Bailey, Joseph.
Assigned to command of 2d Brigade, 2d Cavalry Division of . . 796
Relieved from command of Engineer Brigade of 575
Cobb, John C., assigned to command of Engineer Brigade of 594
Craudal, Frederick M.
Assigned to command of 1st Brigade, 1st Division, U. S. Colored
Troops 845
Assumes command of 1st Brigade, 1st Division, U. S. Colored Troops. 856
Kargd, Joseph, assigned to command of 2d Brigade, Cavalry Forces of ... 387
Knipe, Joseph F.
Assigned to command of 1st Brigade, 2d Cavalry Division of 796
Assigned to command of 2d Brigade, Cavalry Forces of 358
Relieved from command of 2d Brigade, Cavalry Forces of 374, 387
Lucas, Thomas J., assigned to command of 3d Brigade, Cavalry Forces of. 358
Movements and disposition of troops in. Communications from
Canby, Edward R. S 627, 645, 844, 906, 913, 921, 926, 930
Granger, Gordon 914-916, 934
Hawkins, John P 983
Orders, series 1865— Canby: March 18, 23. Smith, A. J. : April 12, 341.
Orders, Circulars, series 1865— Andrews: March 19, 33; Aprils, 282; May
2, 579. Asboth: No. 9, 716. Bertram: No. 12, 14; No. 24, 96.
Garrard: March 19, 33; March 24, 79; April 3,210; April 13,
353. Hawkins: No. 12, 27; No. 16, 306. Moore: No. 33,264.
Smith, A. J. : April 14, 357; April 15, 365; April 16, 370; April
17, 386; April 18, 403; April 19, 413; April 20, 423; April 22,
441; April 23, 450; April 24, 460.
Orders, Field, series 1865— Me Arthur: No. 8, 88; No. 9, 342; No. 10,696.
Orders, General, series 1865— Canby: No. 13, 579; No. 40, 447; No. 47,
712 ; No. 55, 876. Andrews : No. 8, 117 ; No. 11, 595 ; No. 18, 880.
Asboth: No. 27, 34; No. 29, 107; No. 37, 353; No. 51, 908;
No. 52,896. Benton: No. 10, 412; No. 12, 449. Bertram: No.
10, 661. Crandal: No. 13, 856. Glasgow: No. 11, 674. Granger,
G. : No. 4, 495; No. 8, 914. Grierson : No. 2, 358; No. 3, 387;
No. 4, 483; No. 6, 562; No. 7, 879. Hawkins: No. 18, 211;
No. 19, 358. Hubbard: No. 19, 855. Kent: No. 8, 885. Lucas :
No. 1, 133; No. 8, 521; No. 12, 42; No. 20, 918. Me Arthur :
No. 26, 916. Moore : No. 11, 930. Pile: No. 3, 27; No. 6, 513.
Slack: No. 9, 14; No. 19, 661; No. 22, 915. Smith, A, J. : No.
8, 16; No. 10, 369; No. 11, 483; No. 14, 771; No. 15, 893.
Smith, T. K. : No. 1,32. Spicely : No. 4, 231. Steele : No. 3,32.
Ward: No. 1, 16. Zulavsky : No. 8, 513; No. 12, 833.
1432 INDEX.
Page.
West Mississippi, Military Division of. (Union) — Continued.
Orders, General Field, series 1865— Canby : No. 5, 7; No. 7, 14; No. 8, 67;
Nos. 10, 11, 85; No. 15, 227; No. 19, 336; Nos. 20, 21, 318;
No. 22, 364; No. 23, 368; No. 26, 402; Nos. 27, 28, 410; No.
29, 422; No. 30, 430; No. 31, 439; No. 32, 447; No. 33, 573;
No. 34, 574; No. 35,594; No. 36, 624; No. 38, 713. Gran
ger, G. : No. 2, 24; No. 3, 315; April 12, 340.
Orders, Special, series 1865— Canby : No. 76, 925; No. 80,47; No. 81, 57;
Nos. 82, 83,75; No. 85, 95; No. 86, 104; No. 92, 190; No, 93,
207 ; No. 96, 254 ; No. 109, 422 ; No. 129, 741 ; No. 130, 758 ; No.
132,796; No. 133, 811; No. 144, 925; No. 146, 934; No. 147,
941. Andrews: No. 58, 942. Asboth : No. 64, 17; No. 67, 42;
No. 71, 80; No. 75, 119; No. 92, 365; No. 102,470; No. 109,
612; No. 114, 715; No. 126, 889; No. 129, 919; No. 133 (three),
936. Benton : No. 21 i, 8 ; No. 34, 403. Garrard, K. : No. 88, 935.
Granger, G. : No. 48, 715 ; No. 55, 865 ; No. 60, 914 ; No. 63, 934 ;
No. 64, 941. Gr/erson: No. 9, 51; No. 22, 956. Hawkins: No.
50,512; No. 55, 675; No. 58, 845. Holmes: No. 3, 521. McAr-
thur: No. 86, 796. Pile: No. 10, 513. Smith, A. J. : No. 21, 16;
No. 22,25; No. 34, 245; No. 35, 255; No. 38, 468; No. 51,674;
No. 52, 697 ; No. 53, 714 ; No. 64, 866 ; No. 72, 935. Steele : No.
14,288. Totten: No. 9, 116. Veatch : No. 1, 495.
Orders, Special Field, series 1865— Canby : No. 6, 7; No. 12, 31; No. 14,
51; No. 15, 57; No. 16, 68; No. 17, 76; No. 20, 160; No. 21,
180; No. 22, 190; No. 24, 227; No. 25, 242; No. 27, 264; No.
28, 278; No. 30, 325; No. 31, 337; No. 33, 357; No. 34, 365;
No. 35, 369; No. 36, 384; No. 37, 402; No. 38, 411; No. 39,
422; No. 40, 431; No, 41, 440; No. 43, 454; No. 46, 494; No.
47, 511; No. 49, 532; No. 51, 574; No. 52, 594; No. 53, 610;
No. 55, 643; No. 56, 660; No. 60, 727; No. 67, 844; No. 68,
853; No. 69, 865; No. 72, 893; No. 75, 921. Benton : No. 1, 9;
No. 2, 15; No. 5, 60; No. 7, 88; No. 10, 117; No. 15, 357; No.
16, 386 ; No. 17, 403; No. 24, 561 ; No. 25, 695, 796. Granger, G. :
No. 1, 8 ; No. 3, 180. Grier : No. 26, 942. Grierson : No. 1, 374 ;
No. 2, 387 ; No. 4, 697 ; No. 5, 715 ; No. 12, 917. Veatch : March
19, 32.
Reorganization of cavalry in 47, 133, 358, 796
Smith, Thomas Kilby.
Assigned to command of District of South Alabama 14
Assumes command of District of South Alabama 32
Relieved from command of District of South Alabama 921
Union troops in. Organization, strength, etc.
March 31, 1865 168
May 20, 1865 857
West, Joseph R.
Assigned to command of 1st Brigade, Cavalry Forces of 358
Assigned to command of 2d Cavalry Division of 7^6
Zulavsky, Ladislas L.
Assigned to command of 1st Brigade, 1st Division, U. S. Colored
Troops 513
Assumes command of 1st Brigade, 1st Division, U. S. Colored Troops. - 513
Relieved from command of 3d Brigade, 1st Division, District of West
Florida . . 17
INDEX. 1433
"West Tennessee, District of. (Union .)
Affairs in, generally. Communications from
Smith, John E 1099^ noi
Thomas,.George II Igg
Washburn, Cadwallader C 106, 333
Movements and disposition of troops in. Communications from
Osband, Embury D 30, 31, 120
Thomas, George II 3
Operations in. Communications from
Osbaud, Embury D 236
Washburn, Cadwallader C 612
West Virginia. Military Departments embracing 1039, 104.0
Western Kentucky, Department of. (Confederate.)
Orders, Special, series 1865— Chenoweth : May 4, 692.
Surrender of Confederate Forces in. See Confederate Forces. Surrender of.
Western North Carolina. Operations in. Communications from
Bartlett, William C 754
Brown, Simeon B 555
Palmer, William J 491
Patterson, William J 489
Stoneman, George 465, 488, 508
Tillson, Davis 489,509,555,571,622,669,689
Wetherell, Robert W. Mentioned 891
Wetmore, James H. Mentioned 32
W. F. Curtis, Steamer. Mentioned 1005, 1009
Wharton, Gabriel C. Mentioned 1165
Wharton, Henry C. Mentioned 198
Wheadon, J. J. Mentioned 1251
Wheeler, Daniel. For correspondence, etc., see Mobile, Ala., School Commis
sioners of.
Wheeler, Henry L. Correspondence with Andrew J. Smith 662, 740
Wheeler, Horatio N. Mentioned 1093
Wheeler, James T. Mentioned 738, 754, 755, 793, 807, 808
Wheeler, Joseph. Mentioned 587,
603, 622, 637, 663, 725, 726, 780, 837, 845, 846, 857, 940, 1006
Wheelock, Arthur B. Mentioned 540
Wheelock, Caiiton B. Mentioned 1066
Whicher, James S. Mentioned 536
Whipple, William D.
Correspondence with
Eicholtz, L. H 969
Granger, Robert S 994
Grant, U. S 931, 997
Hatch, Edward 971
Johnson, Richard W .*. 946, 986, 993, 994
Judah, Henry M 968
Lee, S. Phillips 828
Rousseau, Lovell H 960
Smith, John E 995
Stoneman, George 933
Thomas, George H 813, 931, 976
War Department, U. S 927
1434 INDEX.
Pago.
Whipple, William D.— Continued.
Correspondence with
Wilson, James H „ 973, 999, 1002
For other correspondence, as Chief of Staff, see George H. Thomas.
Mentioned 62, 91, 308, 333, 473, 485, 614, 731, 753, 773, 932, 938, 1012, 1033
White, Charles B. Mentioned 25
White, E. C. Mentioned 1278
White, Frank. Mentioned 395, 542, 872, 962
White, J. L.
Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1255
Mentioned 1282
White, J. M. Correspondence with War Department, U. S 905
White, Lyman A. Mentioned 536
White, Thomas W. Correspondence with Frank C. Armstrong 1127
White Cloud, No. 2, Steamer. Mentioned 56, 143, 576, 984
Whitehead, Frederick F. Mentioned 1097
Whitfield. George.
Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1281
Mentioned 1197
Whitley, Mrs. Mentioned 179
Whitman, Edmund B. Mentioned 21, 35
Whitmore, John. Mentioned 1070
Whitney, William C. Mentioned 333
Whittemore, Henry C. For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see Lovell H.
Rousseau.
Whitten, Isaac. Mentioned 986
Whitten, William. Mentioned 986
Whitthorne, Frank C. Mentioned 824
Whittlesey, Luther H. Mentioned 285
Wickersham, Morris D. Mentioned 185, 957
Wickes, Edward A. Mentioned 1008
Wickham, . Mentioned •. * 766
Wiggins, Samuel A. Mentioned 82
Wilbur, Almerick W. Mentioned 541
Wilbur, George L. For correspondence as A. A. A. G., see Benjamin H. Grierson.
Wilcox. Edward P. Mentioned 541
Wilcox, Luxton. Mentioned 406, 442, 557
Wilcoxson, Albert H. Mentioned 1135
Wiles, Greenberry F. Mentioned 1066
Wiley, Edmund R. Mentioned 539
"Wiley, Owen. Mentioned 542
Wilhelm, George. Mentioned 540
Wilkin, Eli. Mentioned 1065
Wilkins, John D. Mentioned 510
Wilkinson, John. Mentioned 336
Wilkinson, Ross. Mentioned ". 771
Wilkinson, William. Mentioned 534
Willard, John P. Mentioned 309,1033
Willett, James R. Mentioned 780,980,981
William Clyde, Steamer. Mentioned 836, 837, 845-848, 858, 869, 881
Williams, Captain. Mentioned 240
Williams, Alpheus S.
Mentioned 1065, 1083, 1094, 1095
Relieved from duty in Array of the Tennessee 1094
Staff. Announcement of 1008
"Williams, Dorsey. Mentioned 1150
INDEX.- 1435
Paire.
Williams, James M. Mentioned 226
Williams, J. N.
Correspondence with Edward M. McCook 683
Mentioned 6X1
Williams, John S. Mentioned 628, 629, 685, 687, 702
Williams, Martin H.
Correspondence with
Wayne, Henry C 721
Wilson, James H 109, 122
For other correspondence, see James H. Wilson.
Mentioned 37, 38, 121, 532, 533, 568, 580, 583, 601 , 683
Williams, R. K.
Correspondence with War Department, U. S 166
Mentioned 166
Williams, William D. Mentioned 535
Williamson, John J.
Correspondence with Gordon Granger 133
Mentioned 25, 115, 129, 329
Williamson, Milton T. Mentioned 671
Willich, August.
Assignments to command 913, 966
Correspondence with Thomas J. Wood 1005
Mentioned 170, 516, 517, 679, 923, 913, 965, 966
Relieved from duty in Northern Department 679
Wills, Andrew W. Mentioned 1033
Willsie, Horace H. Mentioned 536
Wilson, George M. Mentioned 538
Wilson, Harrison. Mentioned 1066
Wilson, James H. (General.)
Correspondence with
Adjutant-General's Office, U. S. A 711, 800, 816, 928, 960
Archer, Martin 818
Atlanta, Ga., Commander of C. S. Forces at 516
Beanregard, G. T 125
Brown, Joseph E 681
Brown, William E., 123,131,135
Bnford, John W 650,651
Canby, Edward R. S 220, 317, 383, 129, 521, 599, 770, 825, 839, 810, 1020
Carling, Elias B 829
Chambliss, William P 18
Clay, Clement C., jr 733
Cobb, Howell 153,161
Cole, James C 600, 631, 651, 682, 731
Columbus, Ga., Commanding Officer at 656
Cooper, Wickliffe 260
Croxton, John T 632,651,701,816
Dale, Edward 259
Dalton and Atlanta Railroad, Superintendent of 516
Eggleston, Beroth B 635, 651, 655, 666
Foster, Ira R 890
Fry, Birkett D 162,525,551
Georgia, Governor of 501, 585
Gillmore, Quincy A 550, 650, 711, 961, 967, 970, 986, 989, 993, 1003, 1020
Gilpin, Thomas C 722
Goddard, Joseph A 154
1436 INDEX.
Wilson, James H. (General) — Continued.
Correspondence with
Grant, U. S 515, 733, 762, 814, 828, 829, 860, 870, 938, 967, 1017
Grceno, Charles L 1017
Grierson, Benjamin H 532, 580, 585
Grover, Cnvier 460, 551, 800
Harris, Iverson L 745
Hatch, Edward 11,20
Hawkins, Hiram 453, 454
Rowland, Horace N 1041
Hubbard, James M 840
Johnston, W. B 745
Kneeland, Gilbert H 172, 187
La Grange, Oscar II 409, 462
Latta, James W 202, 765
Long, Eli 30, 63, 64, 73, 92, 98-100, 11 0, 124, 136. 155, 188
McBurney, William 319
McCook, Edward M 62,
63, 92, 98, 109, 110, 124, 135, 172-174, 187, 188, 201, 239, 250, 251, 260, 271,
320, 331, 408, 415, 416, 486, 602, 632, 683, 746, 747, 765, 801, 841, 861, 943
McLaws, Lafayette 586
Miller, John F 1054
Minty, Robert H. G 218,
320, 332, 361, 367, 395, 416, 427, 486, 633, 651, 652, 665, 704, 735, 871
Molineux, Edward L 703, 704, 720, 721, 744, 745, 763, 764, 787, 788, 861
Pagnier, A. F 453
Palmer, William J 615, 630, 654, 690
Quartermaster-General's Office, U. S. A 703, 720, 744, 787, 816, 850
Richmond, Va., Commanding Officer at 598
Roys, Elbridge G 44, 122
Royston, Young L s 578
Schofield, John M 614, 629, 648, 650, 664, 680, 703, 720
Sherman, William T 415, 424-426, 444, 452, 485, 503, 524, 550, 598, 663, 702
Smith, Andrew J 840
Steedmau, James B 666,688,1063
Taylor, Richard 238
Tennessee, Commander of U. S. Forces in 516
Thomas, George H 10, 28, 37, 72, 154, 217, 344, 378, 471, 486, 515, 582,
583, 598, 648, 649, 680, 718, 719, 733, 734, 762, 783, 800, 814, 815, 829, 850, 860,
870, 871, 883, 889, 902, 903, 909, 919, 923, 927, 932, 949, 955, 960, 967, 998, 1002,
1010, 1017, 1020, 1023, 1028, 1041, 1046, 1052, 1057-1060, 1064. 1069, 1075
Upton, Emory 64, 65, 93, 100, 111, 125, 136, 137, 156, 188, 202, 218, 260, 854,
415, 416, 455, 587-589, 602-604, 616-618, 633, 634, 652-654, 665, 685-687, 704,
705, 749-751, 765, 766, 789, 790, 802, 803, 817, 830, 842, 873, 884, 891, 938, 949
Vail, Jacob G 452, 455, 764
Van Antwerp, William W 394
War Department, U. S 628, 646-648, 680, 702. 732, 733, 743, 760, 761, 782,
783, 799, 800, 813, 828, 839, 859, 860, 883, 889, 891, 901, 902, 951, 955, 998, 1002
Washington, J. H. R 890
Wayne, Henry C 461,599,615
Whipple, William I) 973, 999, 1002
Williams, Martin II 109, 122
Winslow, Edward F 218, 272, 589, 604, 619, 635, 656, 666, 667, 686-688, 704,
706, 722, 790, 803, 817, 830, 928, 938, 939, 945, 949, 950, 955, 992, 1011, 1061
Farewell Orders .. 1059
INDEX. 1437
Page.
Wilson, James H. (General) — Continued.
Mentioned 9, 17, 19, 29, 30, 38-40, 44,
62-65, 93, 94, 98, 109, 110, 122-124, 135, 136, 152, 154-157, 170, 172, 188, 198,
201, 203, 239, 251, 256, 259-261, 269, 271, 310, 318-321, 323, 331, 332, 341, 345,
361, 365, 373, 376, 379, 383, 405, 409, 415-417, 425-428, 435, 437, 443, 444, 447,
449, 452, 453, 455-457, 462-464, 468, 469, 471-473, 480, 484-489, 497, 498, 508,
509, 512, 523, 525-527, 530, 542, 549, 551, 555, 556, 558, 559, 562, 565, 585, 586,
589, 592, 593, 596-600, 602, 607, 613, 614, 616, 621, 622, 628, 630-633, 635-637,
646, 649-651, 653-656, 662, 664, 665, 667, 675, 678, 680, 683, 687, 698, 704-706,
709, 717, 720, 731, 7£4, 738, 744, 747, 751, 753, 758-760, 764-768, 772, 774, 790,
795, 798, 801, 802, 813, 816, 817, 819, 830, 836, 840-842, 847-849, 858, 862, 868,
871, 873, 882, 883, 885, 892, 903, 910, 911, 919-922, 932, 936, 939, 946, 954, 960-
962, 969, 976, 982, 1011, 1012, 1032. 1035, 1036, 1041, 1054, 1055, 1057-1060,
1063, 1078, 1113, 1114, 1169, 1213, 1228, 1229, 1234, 1255, 1268, 1271, 1274
Orders (July 5, 1865) for guidance of freedmen and their former masters. . 1068
Staff. Announcements of 37, 38, 910
Wilson, James H. (Lieutenant.) Mentioned 544
Wilson, John M. Mentioned 298
For correspondence, see Edward It. 8. Canby.
Wilson, Samuel R. Mentioned 358
Wilson, W. H. Mentioned '. 986
Wilson, W. P. Correspondence with Richard Taylor 1213
Wilson's Raid from Chickasaw to Selma, Ala., and Macon, G-a. March
22-April 24, 1865.
Flags captured during. Communication from Adjutant-General's Office,
U.S. A 960
Movements and disposition of troops during. Communications from
Forrest, Nathan B 1181, 1182, 1224, 1239, 1244, 1247, 1248
Long, Eli 110
Taylor, Richard 1170, 1196, 1197, 1234, 1235, 1240-1243
Upton, Emory 64,65,83,111,112,126,345
Williams, Martin H ' 109
Wilson, James II 28, 29, 38, 65, 73, 111, 124, 155, 260, 310, 320, 345
Operations during. Communications from
Adams, Daniel W 1220
Buford, Abraham 1216
Cobb, Howell 1253
Forrest, Nathan B 1229, 1236
Gillmore, Quincy A 525
Granger, Robert S 321
Jackson, William H 174
Jones, Samuel 1242, 1245
La Grange, Oscar H 409, 416
Long, Eli 64
McBurney, William 319
McCook, Edward M 63, 64, 92, 98, 218, 239, 251, 379, 408, 416
Minty, Robert H. G 395
Steedmaii, James B 409
Surget, Eustace 1213
Taylor, Richard . . . 1164, 1165, 1193, 1195-1197, 1202, 1206, 1207, 1220, 1239, 1255
Thomas, George H 383
Upton, Emory 93, 100, 101, 125, 136, 137, 218, 332, 354, 416
Wilson, James H 63, 72, 73,
98-100, 125, 135-137, 154-156, 172, 173, 201, 202, 218, 344, 347, 424, 515, 663
1438 INDEX.
Pa^re,
Wilson's Raid from Chickasaw to Selma, Ala., and Macon, Ga. — Cont'd.
Reported movements of Union troops during. Communications from
Adams, Wirt 1217
Anderson, Charles W 173
Forrest, Nathan B 173
Hardcastle, Aaron B 1193
Laud, T. T 1189
Taylor, Richard 1169, 1215
Wimberly, A. T. Mentioned 1120
Wimmer, William P. Mentioned 226
Winchester, Benjamin F. Mentioned 1008
Windes, F. M. Mentioned 820
Wirmebago, U. S. S. Mentioned 221,222
Winsell, William A. Mentioned 806
Wiiislow, Edward F.
Assignment to command 44
Correspondence with
Upton, Emory 655
Wilson, James H 218, 272, 589, 604, 619, 635, 656, 666, 667, 686-688, 704,
706, 722, 790, 803, 817, 830, 928, 938, 939, 945, 949, 950, 955, 992, 1011, 1061
Mentioned 1 44, 65, 83, 93,
101, 111, 112, 126, 156, 174, 188, 219, 321, 332, 361, 379, 383, 543, 588, 600-602,
617, 618, 633, 635, 636, 651, 655, 663, 666, 702, 704-706, 719, 801, 829, 842, 870,
871, 891, 902, 910, 919, 923, 949, 955, 998, 999, 1002, 1010, 1011, 1020, 1069
Winston, Captain.
Correspondence with St. John 11. Liddell 1154, 1161, 1173
Mentioned ." 1174
Wintter, D.
Correspondence with
Forrest, Nathan B 1126
Jones, Samuel 1259
Mentioned 1126,1127
Wirz, Henry . Mentioned 800
Wisconsin. Military Departments embracing 1040
Wisconsin Troops. Mentioned.
Artillery, Heavy— Regiments : 1st (Batteries'), B, 544; C, 53, 157, 189, 538,
1087.
Artillery, Light— Batteries : 6th, 541 ; 7th, 540, 1046, 1101, 1102 ; 8th, 536,
707.
Cavalry— Regiments: 1st, 542, 722,733,743, 782, 788; 2d, 224, 539, 973, 983,
985, 997, 1019, 1101, 1102 ; 4th, 278, 358, 715, 825, 856, 857, 877, 887, 895.
Infantry -Regiments: 3d, 1048; 5th, 1066; 6th, 1037, 1066 ; 7th, 1037, 1048 ;
8th, 855,975,1082; llth, 16,1082; 12th, 1066; 13th, 37, 535, 966; 14th,
1007,1082; 15th, 535; 16th, 17th, 1066; 18th, 1065; 20th, 14,96; 23d,
1034, 1056; 24th, 366, 535; 27th, 942, 969; 28th, 403,942,969; 29th, 14;
30th, 544, 545 ; 31st, 1048 ; 33d, 1082 ; 35th, 180, 942, 969 ; 36th, 1037, 1066 ;
42d, 547,548; 43d, 445,536, 1006; 44th, 134, 220, 545; 45th, 536; 46th,
538; 47th, 536.
Wisdom, Dew Moore. Correspondence with Edward Hatch 752
Wiseman, Theodore. Mentioned 1096
Withers, John. Mentioned 1118
Witt, Nathaniel. Mentioned 536
Wofford, Jeff. L. Mentioned 1206
INDEX. 1439
Pajje.
Wofford, William T.
Correspondence with
Cobb, Howell 428
Davis, Jefferson 1213
Judah, Henry M 380, 418, 456, 463, 473, 488, 508, 56 J
Steednian, James B 396, 456, 708
Thomas, George H 397, 736, 737, l()r>2
Mentioned 120, 355, 361, 380, 396, 417, 150,
463, 464, 471-473, 484, 487, 507, 518, 523, 524, 527, 553, 569, 590, 605-607, 614,
621, 707, 708, 723, 724, 736, 737, 751, 768, 804, 831, 1052, 1140, 1151, 1166, 1212
Wolfe, Joseph D. Mentioned 867
Wolff, Samuel M. Mentioned 535
Wolfley, Lewis. Mentioned 276, 592, 640
Womble, Charles. Mentioned 971
Wood, Charles H. Mentioned 534
Wood, Edward W. Mentioned 831
Wood, McLain F. Mentioned 536, 725, 1079
Wood, Robert C., jr. Mentioned 24
Wood, Silas H. Mentioned 1133
Wood, Thomas J.
Correspondence with
Beatty, Samuel 238,250,414
McConnell, Henry K 249
Stanley, David S 108,201,249,393,408,962
Thomas, George H 413
Willichj August 1005
Mentioned 4, 43, 54, 62, 171, 199, 200, 250, 393, 408, 414, 424, 535, 773, 849, 957, 966
Woodall, French B.
Correspondence with Henry M. Judah 831
Mentioned * 319, 487, 523, 527, 540, 549, 583, 584, 607, 637, 657, 724, 804
Woodford, Stewart L. Mentioned 1020
For correspondence as Chief of Staff, see Quincy A. Gillmore.
Woodhull, Max. Mentioned 1097
For correspondence as A. A. G., see John A. Logan.
Woodman, Ephraim W. Mentioned 80, 119, 470, 612, 613, 731, 937
Woodruff, Elias B.
Correspondence with Quincy A. Gillniore 599
Mentioned 551,650,664
Woods, Charles R.
Assignments to command 1017, 1040
Correspondence with George H. Thomas 1029, 1048, 1072, 1084
Mentioned 955, 964, 1017, 1040, 1057, 1058, 1060, 1065, 1093, 1107, 1109
Woods, Reuben. Mentioned 935
Woods, Thomas D. Mentioned 21
Woods, William B. Mentioned 1065
Woodward, Samuel L. Mentioned 95, 358
For correspondence as A. A. G., see Benjamin H. Grierson.
Woody, Colonel. Mentioned 606
Wormer, Grover S. Mentioned 548
Worthington, Thomas. Mentioned 725
Wright, David. Mentioned 1121
Wright, George.
Assignment to command 1040
Mentioned.. 1040
1440 INDEX.
Page.
Wright, Horatio G. Mentioned 1094
Wright, J. Mentioned 1121
Wright, James S. Mentioned 1066
Wright, John A. Mentioned , 832
For correspondence as A. A. G., see Charles Cruft.
Wright, John W. Mentioned 1070, 1103
Wright, Marcus J.
Correspondence with
Andrews, Christopher C 611
Forrest, Nathan B 1126
Washburn, Cadwallader C 641. 642, 677
Mentioned 640, 643, 670, 770, 824, 1125, 1202, 1203, 1237
Wright, William B. Mentioned 354
Wrinkle, E. Mentioned 986
Yardley, T. W. Mentioned 35
Yates, . Mentioned 1276
Yeoman, Joseph A. O. Mentioned 632, 634, 635, 666, 667, 687, 702, 705
Yeoman, Samuel N. Mentioned 534
Yeomans, Morris. Correspondence with John W. Davidson 835
Yoder, Noah W. Mentioned 545
Yonge, George. Mentioned 636
York, Alexander M. Mentioned 537
York, Harrison B. Mentioned 541
York, William H. Mentioned 412,942
Yorke, Louis E.
Mentioned 1095
Relieved from duty in Army of the Tennessee 3 095
Young, Jeremiah F. Correspondence with Luther S. Trowbridge 766
Young, J. Morris. Mentioned 543, 873
Young, John W.
Correspondence with
Jones, Samuel 1243
Taylor, Richard 1281
Mentioned 1148,1270
Young, Van E.
Correspondence with Gouverneur K. Warren 887
Mentioned 824
Young, William G. Mentioned 818,819
Yulee, David L. Mentioned 747,748,814
Ziegler, Jacob. Mentioned 535
Zinken, Leon von. Correspondence with War Department, C. S 1193
Zulavsky, Ladislas L.
Assignment to command 513
Assumes command of 1st Brigade, 1st Division, U. S. Colored Troops 513
Mentioned 17,513,834,919,936
Relieved from command of 3d Brigade, 1st Division, District of West-
Florida 17
Staff. Announcement of . . 936
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